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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   24 Feb 2011, 05:42
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I thought that was Dean Ziv rather than Mary that said the thing about spouses "coming and going." It was a part of a broader discussion in trying to pitch people on coming to CBS over other schools. He was illustrating that the choice of business school we make puts us into a lifetime network we can't change or leave -- where we get our MBA is set in stone. I think he used the marriage analogy as something that appears permanent but is actually not necessarily more "forever" than your choice of MBA in order to articulate the gravity of the decision. The point of the analogy was "choose wisely."

I had a few discussions with Mary that weekend and she's great. It was almost a let-down that we'll probably have dramatically less contact with her post-matriculation.



How ironic considering part of the reason I chose CBS over Booth was because it made life easier for my spouse...
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   24 Feb 2011, 12:23
Guys,

Anyone know when we have access to pre-MBA courses? I believe I saw mid-May somewhere...I also think I saw it takes 40 hrs to complete, on average. Don't stress, I'm sure given even a bit of effort everyone passes. The guy that failed probably tried clicking through at the airport on the way to NYC for orientation.

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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   24 Feb 2011, 12:37
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Guys,

Anyone know when we have access to pre-MBA courses? I believe I saw mid-May somewhere...I also think I saw it takes 40 hrs to complete, on average. Don't stress, I'm sure given even a bit of effort everyone passes. The guy that failed probably tried clicking through at the airport on the way to NYC for orientation.

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Admitted site says that we will receive an email approximately three to four months before on-campus Orientation indicating that we have been enrolled in the Program. So yea, I guess that's April or May.

Not so much of a problem for people that are going to be stateside/working for most of the time before school, but might be more of a challenge for those who are going to be traveling from April through till right before orientation. Though, the idea of being in Thailand or Barcelona working on statistics or finance online courses is actually a lot cooler than the lame little coffee shop I'll be at in Seattle....
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   24 Feb 2011, 16:17
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cidneymba2011 wrote:
At one point she said, "Spouses come and go, but CBS is forever." And she was dead serious.


That's kind of insulting... I have a feeling she has a chip on her shoulder from her personal experiences. A better phrase would've been "jobs come and go" because the MBA degree is directly related to your career anyway.


It was a very tongue in cheek remark. Mary's very warm and friendly. She simply meant that our two years at Columbia will remain with us forever and help shape who we are, and our future actions and achievements will also reflect upon and be associated with Columbia.

Relax guys. Your spouses are forever too :-D
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   24 Feb 2011, 22:43
Oh, so Mary means it is like that hot girl I dated for a couple of years that turned psycho after a while. I have never forgotten her, or her frequent friending (and apparent unfriending) on facebook over the following five years.

I think this is a really bad choice of comparison. Maybe you can tell.
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   25 Feb 2011, 05:40
I am scared of Mary...she is nice but could ruin my life with the click of a mouse.
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   27 Feb 2011, 10:48
Laptop question - I own a Macbook Pro and I was wondering if it's better to get a PC for school? Thoughts? I am thinking maybe it's better compatible and maybe it's better that I get used to using Excel on the PC and not Mac....
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   28 Feb 2011, 20:36
Hey Everyone,

Congrats on being admitted to Columbia. That's truly amazing. I'm very envious. I was recently waitlisted, but I'm remaining hopeful.

I was wondering if someone who was admitted could tell me how long you had/have to submit your deposit after you received your acceptance. Is it a set date (i.e. April 5th) or is it a rolling time frame (i.e. three weeks after you received your acceptance)? If rolling, how long was the time period?

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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   01 Mar 2011, 06:27
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Hey Everyone,

Congrats on being admitted to Columbia. That's truly amazing. I'm very envious. I was recently waitlisted, but I'm remaining hopeful.

I was wondering if someone who was admitted could tell me how long you had/have to submit your deposit after you received your acceptance. Is it a set date (i.e. April 5th) or is it a rolling time frame (i.e. three weeks after you received your acceptance)? If rolling, how long was the time period?

Thanks.


I think it's rolling. I got admitted on 1/11 and my due date was 2/24.
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   01 Mar 2011, 06:54
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NY1 wrote:
Hey Everyone,

Congrats on being admitted to Columbia. That's truly amazing. I'm very envious. I was recently waitlisted, but I'm remaining hopeful.

I was wondering if someone who was admitted could tell me how long you had/have to submit your deposit after you received your acceptance. Is it a set date (i.e. April 5th) or is it a rolling time frame (i.e. three weeks after you received your acceptance)? If rolling, how long was the time period?

Thanks.


I think it's rolling. I got admitted on 1/11 and my due date was 2/24.


Good to know. Thanks josiebella.
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   01 Mar 2011, 08:57
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NY1 wrote:
Hey Everyone,

Congrats on being admitted to Columbia. That's truly amazing. I'm very envious. I was recently waitlisted, but I'm remaining hopeful.

I was wondering if someone who was admitted could tell me how long you had/have to submit your deposit after you received your acceptance. Is it a set date (i.e. April 5th) or is it a rolling time frame (i.e. three weeks after you received your acceptance)? If rolling, how long was the time period?

Thanks.


I think it's rolling. I got admitted on 1/11 and my due date was 2/24.


Good to know. Thanks josiebella.



Hi - Just discovered this blog. I was admitted the week of 2/14 and I have until 4/15 to send a deposit....
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   01 Mar 2011, 11:15
Hey Moss in terms of your fellowship when did you hear post offer of admission? Around the same time you were admitted, after deposit / Kroll? Has anyone else heard anything on the fellowship front?

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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   01 Mar 2011, 11:21
Way after admission/deposit -- I was admitted in December. AFAIK and based on the website, nobody got word of any fellowships until mid-Feb. I just submitted Kroll/FASFA stuff, and I expect that people will hear back on needs-based (and probably some merit-based) fellowships in April (as the website says as well).
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   01 Mar 2011, 14:36
nycgirl84 wrote:

Hi - Just discovered this blog. I was admitted the week of 2/14 and I have until 4/15 to send a deposit....

Welcome!
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   02 Mar 2011, 13:30
Malbec, is there a international student-only admit day or orientation? I heard that there is one. I'm curious because if there is, I'm going to request to sign up for it (since I am an international living in nyc).
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   02 Mar 2011, 14:31
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Malbec, is there a international student-only admit day or orientation? I heard that there is one. I'm curious because if there is, I'm going to request to sign up for it (since I am an international living in nyc).


there is a international orientation (optional) a few days before the official orientation
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   03 Mar 2011, 07:45
Thanks, malbec! I didn't notice that :)

Question to Moss: Have you heard back yet about Kroll? I think we submitted the form at the same time.

My only concern with Kroll is my previous employment history (international). My previous employer was a startup and I doubt they have an official HR file for me. There is a new HR lady there (the old one knew me and could vouch for my employment) but I strongly doubt she knows of my existence...Should I call CBS and give them the old HR lady's contact info? My old boss there also left. I didn't bother informing CBS because the Kroll form only asked for details about current employer. Or should I just wait and see as I am doing now? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   03 Mar 2011, 07:51
I haven't heard back from Kroll. Do they email us? I haven't logged into the website or anything to check, if its even possible to do so.
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   03 Mar 2011, 07:58
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I haven't heard back from Kroll. Do they email us? I haven't logged into the website or anything to check, if its even possible to do so.


I tried logging on but its pretty useless. You'll be directed to a page that gives you your reference number and says something about CBS emailing us once everything is completed.
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Re: Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013 [#permalink] Admitted to Columbia Business School: Class of 2013   03 Mar 2011, 08:39
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Moss wrote:
I haven't heard back from Kroll. Do they email us? I haven't logged into the website or anything to check, if its even possible to do so.


I tried logging on but its pretty useless. You'll be directed to a page that gives you your reference number and says something about CBS emailing us once everything is completed.


When it is completed, kroll will email you.
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