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To all those who were accepted as reapplicants:

First, congratulations. I applied early decision this year, got an interview, was placed on the waitlist, and was promptly dinged on jan. 6th. (the deadline for fellowships).

I had a 710 gmat, but a low gpa (sub 3.0). I believe my essays, recs, and work history were decent, otherwise I think I would have been dinged outright.

I'd just like some advice on how to tackle the reapp. Personally, I think it's difficult to show tons of improvement in the space of one year, so I was wondering what you guys highlighted in your essay? (work experiences, extra curriculars, or something else?).

I did retake my gmat and got a 760 (3rd time). Hopefully that helps, but since i had to take it three times, i'm sure that will factor in.

Thanks in advance!
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Apparently those that applied at or right after the review period are still in the running. I applied on 1/6 and received an interview invitation last night (around 7:30pm EST oddly enough). I had pretty much written Columbia off as a ding, but there is still hope. Here's my profile:

M / 25 / White / 3.6 / 710 / 2 yrs IB M&A & 2 yrs PE / Strong ECs

Good luck to all.
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Congratulations on the invite Marcus7! Could you share with us when you application went under review? Thanks!
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Apparently those that applied at or right after the review period are still in the running. I applied on 1/6 and received an interview invitation last night (around 7:30pm EST oddly enough). I had pretty much written Columbia off as a ding, but there is still hope. Here's my profile:

M / 25 / White / 3.6 / 710 / 2 yrs IB M&A & 2 yrs PE / Strong ECs

Good luck to all.

Congratulations on the invite Marcus7! Could you share with us when you application went under review? Thanks!
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Congrats Marcus7! It's comforting to see some interview invite activity.
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I think it went "Under Review" on January 20th.

Question: I only have one interviewer available in my area (Cleveland, OH - go figure), however, he is unable to meet with me until March 8th. Should I just opt for a phone interview to complete it quicker? I feel as though a face-to-face interview would be far more beneficial for me though. I tend to come off sounding like Ben Stein on the phone.
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Marcus7,

If you think that you will do alot better in a physical interview you should not take the rist of conducting a phone interview.

OR

Can you travel to NY or and big city where a CBS Alum can interview you sooner.

Just make sure your interviewer completes your assesment ASAP after the interview.

Good Luck. Carlitos.
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Has anyone who interviewed at the March 13 Super Saturday heard a decision?

I am getting anxious...

Also, I've seen mixed things, is the norm for Columbia to call or email that status has been updated?
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Has anyone who interviewed at the March 13 Super Saturday heard a decision?

I am getting anxious...

Also, I've seen mixed things, is the norm for Columbia to call or email that status has been updated?
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Assuming you mean the February 13 Super Saturday, then my answer is Nope. My interview was complete within 48 hours but that was only like 9 days ago and I think they've started taking their sweet time (~2 weeks, sometimes more) before rendering final decisions. Think of how many interviews they have to process from that one day alone.

Wonder if I saw you there!
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It's been 4 weeks since my interview and 3 weeks since my application went complete. Anyone else been waiting this long for a decision?


SIGH. :(
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It has been 5 weeks since my interview (4 1/2 after complete) and still no answer... you are not alone...
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15 days since interview complete... seems like the lead times are getting longer
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If I can't even get the month right, I'm never going to get into business school! : )

Yes, Feb 13th...but good point on how many apps they had to process that day.
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3 weeks since my interview went complete. Be confident!
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I really feel for you guys with some of these 3 to 5 week waits after interviews. It's been 9 days for me, and already feels like forever. It's almost like Columbia is putting students on a "silent wait-list". My first thought is that they're waiting until the March 4th deposit deadline to determine the size of their class thus far, and then will dole out a (hopefully) large number of admits. That would mean another week from today at least. Going to be a long wait ...
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I really feel for you guys with some of these 3 to 5 week waits after interviews. It's been 9 days for me, and already feels like forever. It's almost like Columbia is putting students on a "silent wait-list". My first thought is that they're waiting until the March 4th deposit deadline to determine the size of their class thus far, and then will dole out a (hopefully) large number of admits. That would mean another week from today at least. Going to be a long wait ...
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Good call NickTW! I will try to hold off my anxiety until after March 4. Haha.

Glad to hear that there are others in the same boat.
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I really feel for you guys with some of these 3 to 5 week waits after interviews. It's been 9 days for me, and already feels like forever. It's almost like Columbia is putting students on a "silent wait-list". My first thought is that they're waiting until the March 4th deposit deadline to determine the size of their class thus far, and then will dole out a (hopefully) large number of admits. That would mean another week from today at least. Going to be a long wait ...

Good call NickTW! I will try to hold off my anxiety until after March 4. Haha.

Glad to hear that there are others in the same boat.
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Will more interview invites be sent out? I applied just before the R2 scholarship deadline, but I have not received a ding or any other status email from Columbia unlike some others here. Trying to keep hope alive...
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I really feel for you guys with some of these 3 to 5 week waits after interviews. It's been 9 days for me, and already feels like forever. It's almost like Columbia is putting students on a "silent wait-list". My first thought is that they're waiting until the March 4th deposit deadline to determine the size of their class thus far, and then will dole out a (hopefully) large number of admits. That would mean another week from today at least. Going to be a long wait ...
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I like it, you really are getting your $250 worth of speculation in. :-) Good luck!
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At least you guys are done with your interviews or have heard more than just "under review" (since 2/2). At this point I'm about to relinquish all hope. This long wait -I've been defecating red colored clay based building materials just hoping to get an invite. Doesn't seem like it's going to happen. :(

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At least you guys are done with your interviews or have heard more than just "under review" (since 2/2). At this point I'm about to relinquish all hope. This long wait -I've been defecating red colored clay based building materials just hoping to get an invite. Doesn't seem like it's going to happen. :(

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yeahh.. that's how i feel too. :|
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cheme
At least you guys are done with your interviews or have heard more than just "under review" (since 2/2). At this point I'm about to relinquish all hope. This long wait -I've been defecating red colored clay based building materials just hoping to get an invite. Doesn't seem like it's going to happen. :(

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yeahh.. that's how i feel too. :|
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One more average Joe who submitted 6am Jan 6th, and went "under review" Jan 26th. Nothing heard.
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At least you guys are done with your interviews or have heard more than just "under review" (since 2/2). At this point I'm about to relinquish all hope. This long wait -I've been defecating red colored clay based building materials just hoping to get an invite. Doesn't seem like it's going to happen. :(

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yeahh.. that's how i feel too. :|

One more average Joe who submitted 6am Jan 6th, and went "under review" Jan 26th. Nothing heard.
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Same here. I too submitted on 1/6 and have yet to hear a response other than "under review".
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