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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 07:28
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Eh, not sure as I don't have proof points.. but if you are signed up for newsletter on their site you will most likely receive invites to sessions in your area... I get them from Tuck everyday it seems :)
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 07:37
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Anyone hear back from admissions yet? I am assuming they dont contact applicants during the weekend...not even through a rejection email hehe.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 07:39
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Hey Global... status went complete on wednesday around mid-day and haven't heard anything yet. Based on Mary being in Brazil yesterday from prior posters.. I would imagine we shouldn't expect any type of response until next week.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 08:36
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https://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/mba/admiss ... aontheroad
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 08:43
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Yes! She was here in Brazil this Wed. I am hoping she will not be attending all these information sessions - that covers the whole globe!! If she is going to half these places we are never getting a decision hehe.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 08:50
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Eh, not sure as I don't have proof points.. but if you are signed up for newsletter on their site you will most likely receive invites to sessions in your area... I get them from Tuck everyday it seems :)
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The invitations to attend the diversity events are extended through a simple application process (i.e. fill out form, upload resume and/or short essay). That's why people correlate receiving an invitation to attend (or not receiving an invitiation) to chances for admissions.

Hope that clarifies.

Alas, Hurricane Irene has put a damper on Columbia Spotlight On: Diversity this Saturday. Guess I don't have to make the 2 hour drive to NYC after all.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 09:50
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Alas, Hurricane Irene has put a damper on Columbia Spotlight On: Diversity this Saturday. Guess I don't have to make the 2 hour drive to NYC after all.[/quote]

word.

tough break for people that went complete recently, I would anticipate a very understandable delay in responsiveness from the adcom for the next few working days.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants Updated on: 10 Nov 2011, 03:36
Originally posted by Golfer on 26 Aug 2011, 10:53.
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Applying. not sure if to put in ED with a 680 GMAT though.
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If Mary Miller indeed has to sign off on every admit decision, then those waiting to hear might have to wait a bit. I looked at the Columbia On The Road schedule and it looks like Mary Miller is visiting a number of South American countries this week and next (Argentina on Aug 29).

Add to this the likely delays because of hurricane Irene and the wait might be a couple of weeks. I hope I'm proved wrong.

https://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/mba/admiss ... aontheroad

Going over the 2011 CBS Applicants page, it looks like the first decisions (for people who applied in August) came around September 10.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 11:51
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So at this point... best thing to hope for is that you don't get a ding before then! :)
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 11:54
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Yes, pretty much. I don't like hearing my email ringtone any more :/
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 26 Aug 2011, 11:56
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I am sure they are clearing the back-log for J-term if any remains before they start making official decisions on ED applicants. With the deadlines the same, I am sure they want to minimize the number of J-term applications left to review with the short time frame before they start.
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Yes! I think they are prioritizing J-term candidates given that they start in a few months. If you are ED I think it might take up to a few weeks but anything can happen - I think they are much busier around October because of the deadline.
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If you find this wait as excruciating as I do, think about freezing yourself for a couple weeks (ala Cartman in South Park when he can't wait for the release of the Wii)

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CBS '13 just finished up its orientation week (actually we have drinks tonight at a swanky bar downtown) and I've got to tell you guys that CBS is an absolute blast!!! The MBA experience thus far has far exceeded my expectations. Its truly an amazing experience. NYC is such an incredible place to form a class and everyone is great. The culture and community are so tight -- I really think they've pushed back against the "no community" reputation that CBS had because everyone has been commenting on how close we've all become. One thing that helped for me were the student-led drinking nights at various NYC locations before orientation started; we had one at Sky Room (a rooftop bar in Times Square) where 400+ of us took over an entire bar.

Anyway, I am definitely drinking the orientation Kool-Aid because I've been having the time of my life. J-Termers: can't wait to meet you guys in a few months! Class of '14 prospies: best of luck!
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 27 Aug 2011, 07:04
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Hey guys - just got invited to interview

I submitted ED on 8/4
Final recommendation submitted 8/8
Invite to interview 8/26

Any strategies on who you pick to interview you?

Very excited and nervous at the same time!
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 27 Aug 2011, 08:14
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Hey guys - just got invited to interview

I submitted ED on 8/4
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Invite to interview 8/26

Any strategies on who you pick to interview you?

Very excited and nervous at the same time!
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I tried to pick a guy who had similar background (i.e. WE in Consulting, Undergrad at Unicamp). I guess it was good strategy because the guy really shared my point of view and we had great interview.
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I just had mine today. The interviewer graduated in 1978, and is semi retired, so he was pretty relaxed and easy going. He covered all the standard questions, why MBA, why now, why Columbia, ethical dilemma, etc but he did so as part of an interactive conversation rather than a typical interview. Not sure how much my experience helps, but he did say he really liked how passionate I was about CBS and he was gonna add that to his report. I came away feeling quite positive overall.

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CBS admit, and current student, here. Hit me up if you have any questions. We just kicked off orientation, and I have to say that it's an absolutely amazing experience!
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 28 Aug 2011, 15:47
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Well, here's to hoping we get some calls this week... but based on last year... I suspect next Friday (Sep 9th) will probably be earliest.
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