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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 07:22
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Regarding photo... I sent one from me two summers ago wearing a polo shirt, a little stubble on the face... really just something that doesn't show you partying or drunk is probably an "ok". While I wear business casual to work everyday... my personally is more relaxed and figured that I wanted a photo to match my overall application and essays... they're really just trying to put a face to the words on the page that's about it. Use your judgement but don't overthink it.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 07:52
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Is anyone else on the J-Term waitlist? I have been for a few weeks and haven't heard any update. Browsing through this forum it looks like almost everyone else who got a J-Term interview was admitted.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 08:17
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Regarding photo... I sent one from me two summers ago wearing a polo shirt, a little stubble on the face... really just something that doesn't show you partying or drunk is probably an "ok". While I wear business casual to work everyday... my personally is more relaxed and figured that I wanted a photo to match my overall application and essays... they're really just trying to put a face to the words on the page that's about it. Use your judgement but don't overthink it.
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So you're saying the pictures of me doing a kegstand may not be appropriate?
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 08:54
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I am also applying for the J-term. My application went coplete July 25th but I have not heard back from admissions. I did not really see many posts from J-term applicants here...I just remember one person being admitted...hopefully I will hear back from them this week!
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 08:58
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Here is the latest stats on J-Term - seems a number of folks have got in! Congrats!
(Unfortunately the numbers are split between J-Term as a Program and J-Term as an application deadline). Below numbers are for the J-Term as a separate Program, which I am not sure is the right approach.





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I've been checking this forum for a while, and figured since I just got a decision today, I would share my timeline.

Submitted 8/2
Under Review 8/2
Invited to Interview 8/8
Interviewed 8/17
Status Complete 8/19
Rejected (Not Waitlisted) 9/6
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 09:35
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Which term? If posting admit/rejection please be specific with terms
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 09:39
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phsh, sorry to hear that. Good luck for the rest of your applications.

Were you applying ED or for J-Term??
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Sorry, I applied ED for Aug 2012. I just updated my profile
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 09:42
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Ah damn, sorry to hear man.... that's rough... solid GPA/GMAT and looks like good work experience.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 09:46
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That does look like a solid profile. This is quite discomforting...
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 09:49
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phsh, really sorry to hear man.

At least there's signs of life chez CBS. They might be putting some of us out of our misery (for better or worse) soon-ish.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 09:51
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Sorry, I applied ED for Aug 2012. I just updated my profile
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Sorry to hear - bummer.
Thank you and kudos for the will to update your profile. I know it can be tough with dings.
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 10:19
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Did you think your interview went well? Can you speculate about what might have resulted in the ding?
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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants 06 Sep 2011, 10:34
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I thought the interview went pretty well, but then again, I thought I had a pretty good application in general. Given the result, I appear to have been mistaken.
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It's so hard to figure out what they're thinking when they review the applications... this is what makes the process so grueling I think. Most people put forward a good package, it's just a matter of how it's perceived. Given your timeline... I think most app status went complete on 8/19 (like yours) and then 8/24 (me and a few others). With that being said, it appears some status updates will be distributed this week... hopefully some... positive.

Best of luck with the other two app's man... and goodluck to my fellow "waiters" who have yet to get their response.
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Phish, sorry to hear you were dinged - really am. Although some folks here, somewhat understandably, say it's discouraging news I find some encouragement in it. It means they're actually looking for a diversified class.. I plan on submitting within a few days, my rec letters are already in. Anything I have to do here besides let you know I've submitted?
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Hi,

This is my first post in CBS thread. I plan to submit in early October, just before the ED deadline (10/5).

I have a question about the Letter of Recommendation. I have one from my current supervisor.

It is instructed that the second one could be from a "professional associate". Could I get the second one from a senior who worked with me in extra-curriculum activities. Or the LOR should be strictly confined to my full-time workplace?
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Hi,

This is my first post in CBS thread. I plan to submit in early October, just before the ED deadline (10/5).

I have a question about the Letter of Recommendation. I have one from my current supervisor.

It is instructed that the second one could be from a "professional associate". Could I get the second one from a senior who worked with me in extra-curriculum activities. Or the LOR should be strictly confined to my full-time workplace?
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From people I have talked to, it should generally be from people that you work with on a consistent basis who can speak to your candidacy. Further, it helps if they are an MBA (especially a Columbia MBA), as they can better attest to why an MBA is right for you, why Columbia (one of the questions they ask on the recommendation form), and your leadership potential.

If you spend a significant portion of your time in your extra-curricular activity (and it shines through in the rest of your application) and the person can go in depth into your ability to lead, be an MBA, etc. then it doesn't hurt. If its something that you only do a couple hours a week (or less), you would probably be better off with a current manager at work.

Of course, it all depends. I'm guessing you're asking this question because there may not be anyone else capable of writing a great recommendation (happened to me since I'm at a tiny firm - ended up having a former boss write one). If that is the case, go with the senior person from your extra-curricular activity. Just make sure somewhere in your application, Columbia knows how much time you spent with this person. If you rarely see them, it might call into question how this person can truly assess your skills, no matter how good the recommendation is.
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Over 2 weeks since my interview and my status has yet to go complete. My interviewer must not have been very enthusiastic about our conversation given that it's taken this long.

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