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here it is... defered, so sad.
Reading carefully the notification it really feels like a waitlist decision.
First you need to log in the system and it appears below : Decision status
Second because in the message they make a strong point on "review your application and determine if there are ways in which it could be strengthened"

In my case I know I should improve my GMAT, but I work like 80 hours a week so it's complicated...

Sorry to hear that, but many of us are here with you. I think as adcom started reviewing regular round applicants, they want to compare us with them. Hopefully at least some of us could survive from this deferral.
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yeah I know... did you write them back as they say? Did you writte a 2 ligne email saying you want to stay on the race or a more constructed email with emphasize about your motivation, strengths etc ?
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 08 Dec 2011, 12:10
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here it is... defered, so sad.
Reading carefully the notification it really feels like a waitlist decision.
First you need to log in the system and it appears below : Decision status
Second because in the message they make a strong point on "review your application and determine if there are ways in which it could be strengthened"

In my case I know I should improve my GMAT, but I work like 80 hours a week so it's complicated...

Sorry to hear that, but many of us are here with you. I think as adcom started reviewing regular round applicants, they want to compare us with them. Hopefully at least some of us could survive from this deferral.

yeah I know... did you write them back as they say? Did you writte a 2 ligne email saying you want to stay on the race or a more constructed email with emphasize about your motivation, strengths etc ?
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I just wrote back a 3 line email stated I still want to be considered. I don't really know what else shall I email to adcom, I don't want to take the risk to retake GMAT.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 08 Dec 2011, 12:16
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Hey LGBT GMAT Clubbers,

If you're an LGBT applicant, Columbia Business School admissions and Cluster Q (Columbia's LGBT club) is hosting a diversity recruiting event this Saturday in New York City. The registration deadline is today, though if you don't register by today, please e-mail us -- we'd love to see you there, so we'll figure something out. Registration is at:
https://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/events/vie ... BT+Connect

And if you have any questions about Cluster Q, you can find out more about the club at:
https://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/students/o ... /clusterq/

I was in your shoes a couple years ago as a GMAT Clubber, and now I'm the co-president of Cluster Q (Class of 2012), so if you have any questions, happy to chat. Just send me a personal msg (though, please, no admissions advice -- that's what the event is for!)
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 08 Dec 2011, 13:02
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My app went complete on Monday. Does anyone know what the typical decision time is for CBS? What's the quickest anyone on here has heard back?
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Deferred candidates- had any luck getting feedback from the adcom on the possible areas of weakness, etc. ?

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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 08 Dec 2011, 13:34
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Why won't they call me?????? WHYYYYY????????

(This worked with a few guys early on...thought I'd give it a shot)
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Hey guys, Quick question: did you upload a picture of yourself in the application? I know it's optional but just wanted to get a sense if anybody does so.
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here it is... defered, so sad.
Reading carefully the notification it really feels like a waitlist decision.
First you need to log in the system and it appears below : Decision status
Second because in the message they make a strong point on "review your application and determine if there are ways in which it could be strengthened"

In my case I know I should improve my GMAT, but I work like 80 hours a week so it's complicated...
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Sorry to hear that!

Don't lose hope. If they would have wanted to ding you, they would have already done it!!

Good luck!!!
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I submitted for Regular Decision.

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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 08 Dec 2011, 14:31
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Hey guys, Quick question: did you upload a picture of yourself in the application? I know it's optional but just wanted to get a sense if anybody does so.
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Both people with and without photos have been admitted, though I think most applicants did upload one.
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Hey guys, Quick question: did you upload a picture of yourself in the application? I know it's optional but just wanted to get a sense if anybody does so.

Both people with and without photos have been admitted, though I think most applicants did upload one.
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Great, thanks! Yes, I understand the photo is not correlated to chances of admission :)
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Hey guys, Quick question: did you upload a picture of yourself in the application? I know it's optional but just wanted to get a sense if anybody does so.

Both people with and without photos have been admitted, though I think most applicants did upload one.

Great, thanks! Yes, I understand the photo is not correlated to chances of admission :)
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Well to be fair, if I get dinged or deferred, I intend to use my bad app photo as an excuse!!
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Quote:
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Drat, no one would believe me if I used that excuse because I'm so insanely handsome.
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Hey guys, Quick question: did you upload a picture of yourself in the application? I know it's optional but just wanted to get a sense if anybody does so.

Both people with and without photos have been admitted, though I think most applicants did upload one.

Great, thanks! Yes, I understand the photo is not correlated to chances of admission :)
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I think you are right, but consider also that Columbia is asking for a picture because they want a picture. So, try to please them. :wink:
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Hey guys, Quick question: did you upload a picture of yourself in the application? I know it's optional but just wanted to get a sense if anybody does so.
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CBS Adcom fielded this question in the "ask admissions" thread. As he explains, it's optional, but it allows them to place a face with the application. I included a photo in my app.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-columbia-gsb-admissions-121805-20.html

hope that helps!
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here it is... defered, so sad.
Reading carefully the notification it really feels like a waitlist decision.
First you need to log in the system and it appears below : Decision status
Second because in the message they make a strong point on "review your application and determine if there are ways in which it could be strengthened"

In my case I know I should improve my GMAT, but I work like 80 hours a week so it's complicated...

Sorry to hear that, but many of us are here with you. I think as adcom started reviewing regular round applicants, they want to compare us with them. Hopefully at least some of us could survive from this deferral.
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I have talked to couple of MBA students who had gone through the deferral process (not necessarily at CBS). They mentioned that submitting an additional recommendation or writing another essay highlighting an aspect that wasn't sufficiently covered in the application could help.
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App submitted last night and it quickly got updated to "being printed and prepared for review" this morning. Fingers crossed now. I know this question has been asked many many many times, but instead of going through the last 100 pages, does anyone have a quick answer to when I can expect to hear from the admission office after it's been flipped to "under review"????? Thanks a lot!!!
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gl, a few RD applicants have heard back... they all submitted in late-Sept. If you're submitting now, my guess is that you'll hear in January.
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Do interview invites come as an email or phone call? I know the admit is a call but for those of us in RD waiting on an interview should I stare at my phone or my inbox?

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