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Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017

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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2014, 22:54
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When you are saying investigators do you refer to the background check?


Yes, I mean background check. I apologize, I should have been more specific. The company's fee is $45 so I can't imagine they get too in depth. My guess is they run a criminal background check, look at a credit report, check social media and probably randomly select applicants for more advanced screening stuff like that. As far as I understand it, their job isn't to find everyone's deepest darkest secrets just to validate you are who you say you are and there aren't any obvious, glaring red flags with you as a potential student.

If anyone else has more knowledge of the process I would love to know, but that is my best guess for now.
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   06 Nov 2014, 07:48
Did any of you guys / gals get anything in the mail from CBS? An official letter or any good swag? Perhaps that comes after I write that first deposit check?
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   06 Nov 2014, 12:33
I received a US Postal Service First Class envelop that had a smaller Columbia envelope inside with an official acceptance letter.

It said something along the lines of, 'Although we have already spoken with you, we wanted to still send you an official acceptance letter' (paraphrasing)
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   06 Nov 2014, 13:34
Thanks for the heads up. I did not receive that, hopefully shortly. Cheers
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   06 Nov 2014, 16:26
Guys, btw spoke to several CBS alumni and they told me there was absolutely nothing wrong with taking a 5 month sabbatical and travel before starting MBA for recruitment purposes. Seems many people do it and in fact there's https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/notes/cont ... world-tour, which is pretty cool so for anyone interested in traveling.

So for all of you having plans of traveling, spending time with your family or just sleeping or watching TV before they start business school. Don't panic!!

Cheers
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   07 Nov 2014, 12:24
jlgdr wrote:
Guys, btw spoke to several CBS alumni and they told me there was absolutely nothing wrong with taking a 5 month sabbatical and travel before starting MBA for recruitment purposes. Seems many people do it and in fact there's https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/notes/cont ... world-tour, which is pretty cool so for anyone interested in traveling.

So for all of you having plans of traveling, spending time with your family or just sleeping or watching TV before they start business school. Don't panic!!

Cheers
J :)


Just to add my two cents, out of the 15 or so people that I know that have gone to top b-schools, all of them are 100% onboard with peacing out and doing whatever the hell it is they want. You've earned it and anyone who says otherwise has yet to realize how precious time is.
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2014, 09:18
I just sent a check for my deposit. How long does it take to get your lifetime ID & UNI? I only have the PID currently.

I tried to activate my UNI but the site said "UNI not found."

I was admitted last Wednesday to provide context.

Thanks!
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2014, 09:40
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Hello everybody,

Admitted last week and quite excited to be joining the Class of 2017! I have been living in NYC for the past 6 years so if anybody has any questions regarding neighborhoods, transportation, apartments, etc., send me a PM or reply to the board. Happy to help in any way - have a bit more free time now that my applications have come to a successful conclusion!

Best regards.
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2014, 10:14
NYCMBA08 wrote:
I just sent a check for my deposit. How long does it take to get your lifetime ID & UNI? I only have the PID currently.

I tried to activate my UNI but the site said "UNI not found."

I was admitted last Wednesday to provide context.

Thanks!


Hello,

I was accepted on October 24th and sent my deposit November 5th. I got my UNI and lifetime ID on November 6th, so one day after my deposit confirmation was sent. Hope this helps.
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2014, 10:17
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NYCMBA08 wrote:
I just sent a check for my deposit. How long does it take to get your lifetime ID & UNI? I only have the PID currently.

I tried to activate my UNI but the site said "UNI not found."

I was admitted last Wednesday to provide context.

Thanks!


Hello,

I was accepted on October 24th and sent my deposit November 5th. I got my UNI and lifetime ID on November 6th, so one day after my deposit confirmation was sent. Hope this helps.


Thanks!
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   11 Nov 2014, 08:56
I just received my lifetime ID but not my UNI, do I need to activate that? I assume we don't get the lifetime email until this fall?
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   11 Nov 2014, 09:01
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I just received my lifetime ID but not my UNI, do I need to activate that? I assume we don't get the lifetime email until this fall?


I got my lifetime ID and then my email. I am still waiting on my UNI but that can take a little time after your deposit is processed
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   11 Nov 2014, 13:20
I just got the call last Wednesday for the January term!

Anyone know of a message board or group where I can seek out potential roommates who are attending CBS also?
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   12 Nov 2014, 21:25
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Kathmandu2013 wrote:
I just received my lifetime ID but not my UNI, do I need to activate that? I assume we don't get the lifetime email until this fall?


I got my lifetime ID and then my email. I am still waiting on my UNI but that can take a little time after your deposit is processed





Can everyone log into their email account?
I have my CBS email address, but I simply can't access it in the CBS email log-in site.. https://mail.gsb.columbia.edu/


Could anyone help me log into my email account?
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Nov 2014, 01:06
foralexpark wrote:
changums wrote:
Kathmandu2013 wrote:
I just received my lifetime ID but not my UNI, do I need to activate that? I assume we don't get the lifetime email until this fall?


I got my lifetime ID and then my email. I am still waiting on my UNI but that can take a little time after your deposit is processed





Can everyone log into their email account?
I have my CBS email address, but I simply can't access it in the CBS email log-in site.. https://mail.gsb.columbia.edu/


Could anyone help me log into my email account?


I have my UNI email account set up and my LifetimeID but not my GSB email. I could be misreading the instructions but according to the admitted students site the GSB email will be available in January. At least in my case even though I know my ID they haven't created my account in Active Directory yet.

"Finally, please check back in January, when you will be able to use the link listed below to activate and set your password for the Business School's LifetimeID, which gives you access to services reserved for Business School students. "
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Nov 2014, 05:42
Got admitted yesterday and pumped to be joining the Class of 2017! Looking forward to getting to know everyone.
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Nov 2014, 07:10
How do you know when Columbia receives your check deposit?
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Nov 2014, 08:30
In all honesty, my mind went semi-blank when I was on the phone with Michael from admissions during my admit call. I think he said something about Fed-exing a "care package." Is this something that others received and should I be on the look out for it? I received the official hardcopy letter yesterday via Priority Mail (along with a letter welcoming my "Better Half" as well) but nothing else so far. I need some CBS swag...hahaha...no need to use the Johnson swag that received when I visited campus two weeks ago....
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Re: Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   17 Nov 2014, 09:12
Yeah, where's this swag I've heard of
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