Calling ALL Admitted CBS Folks - Class of 2017

Awesome, thanks!

Definitely agree with no news is good news

When are we supposed to hear about financial aid/fellowship/scholarships granted for our admission? Is that separate or should it mentioned somewhere in the letter we receieved upon admission?

Per Matt in Admissions, they can release scholarships at any time, although I believe I recall him mentioning that the majority go out in January.

Do you guys think there's any issue with quitting my job now that I'm done with the whole process? I think that BG check will obviously care only that I was working in my company while I was submitting, interviewing. I guess for other schools even if you got waitlisted and don't have any meaningful updates (promotions etc..) it will still be fine. Just wanted to have some feedback on his

Thanks!
Cheers
J

Do you guys think that it would look bad if I didn't start the Re Vera background check process until late January? My dilemma is that the one person who would be able to answer the questions that they are going to ask (small-ish company) is going on vacation in early/mid January and I don't want to run the risk of somebody else dealing with Re Vera and flubbing something....

I think the safest bet would be to wait until the background check is complete - don't want any unnecessary red flags coming up. You could also call Re Vera or Columbia admissions and ask on the status of the BG check to put your mind at ease as well.

I would give them 5 weeks, if there were no news I would call them. Definitely wouldn't quit before the OK with Re Vera. I'm paranoid about the backgorund check (small PE fund without a HR Department in LatAm).

Hey guys, my employer does NOT know i'm leaving. Is the back ground check going to blow my cover? That could significantly effect my EOY compensation. Thoughts?

I think the safest bet would be to wait until the background check is complete - don't want any unnecessary red flags coming up. You could also call Re Vera or Columbia admissions and ask on the status of the BG check to put your mind at ease as well.[/quote]

I would give them 5 weeks, if there were no news I would call them. Definitely wouldn't quit before the OK with Re Vera. I'm paranoid about the backgorund check (small PE fund without a HR Department in LatAm).[/quote]


Hey guys, my employer does NOT know i'm leaving. Is the back ground check going to blow my cover? That could significantly effect my EOY compensation. Thoughts?[/quote]

Leave the bg check for next year. No rush. From the Re Vera email I received:

"Please note the following:

1. EMPLOYMENT HOLDS:
If you have not informed your employer of your plans to pursue a graduate degree, you may desire Re Vera Services to delay verification of your employment until such time that you choose to share your plans with your employer. Please email us immediately at cbs@reveraservices.com with the following subject line:

EMPLOYMENT HOLD

Please include the date which the hold can be released (and verification can begin). Columbia Business School has asked that holds be no later than 1 July 2015 so if you do not specify a date, your verification will begin on 1 July 2015."

I would give them 5 weeks, if there were no news I would call them. Definitely wouldn't quit before the OK with Re Vera. I'm paranoid about the backgorund check (small PE fund without a HR Department in LatAm).[/quote]


Hey guys, my employer does NOT know i'm leaving. Is the back ground check going to blow my cover? That could significantly effect my EOY compensation. Thoughts?[/quote]

Leave the bg check for next year. No rush. From the Re Vera email I received:

"Please note the following:

1. EMPLOYMENT HOLDS:
If you have not informed your employer of your plans to pursue a graduate degree, you may desire Re Vera Services to delay verification of your employment until such time that you choose to share your plans with your employer. Please email us immediately at cbs@reveraservices.com with the following subject line:

EMPLOYMENT HOLD

Please include the date which the hold can be released (and verification can begin). Columbia Business School has asked that holds be no later than 1 July 2015 so if you do not specify a date, your verification will begin on 1 July 2015."[/quote]


I never received that email - I only received an email with the signed PDF form, which I sent to the Re Vera CBS email that they provided. How soon did you get this email after payment? Perhaps I should give them a call

Hey guys, my employer does NOT know i'm leaving. Is the back ground check going to blow my cover? That could significantly effect my EOY compensation. Thoughts?[/quote]

Leave the bg check for next year. No rush. From the Re Vera email I received:

"Please note the following:

1. EMPLOYMENT HOLDS:
If you have not informed your employer of your plans to pursue a graduate degree, you may desire Re Vera Services to delay verification of your employment until such time that you choose to share your plans with your employer. Please email us immediately at cbs@reveraservices.com with the following subject line:

EMPLOYMENT HOLD

Please include the date which the hold can be released (and verification can begin). Columbia Business School has asked that holds be no later than 1 July 2015 so if you do not specify a date, your verification will begin on 1 July 2015."[/quote]


I never received that email - I only received an email with the signed PDF form, which I sent to the Re Vera CBS email that they provided. How soon did you get this email after payment? Perhaps I should give them a call[/quote]

The emails came with a 5 minute difference.

Hi guys,

Those who are internationals, when do you guys think is the earliest one can get to NYC? I am thinking July 23 but not sure. Anyone?

Thanks!

Re: internationals and work in NYC: I think the earliest date we can enter US would be 30 days before the date on the DS/VISA but let me know if you think otherwise. Re. working in the City in New York - this could be interesting, I wonder if that can allow you to come even earlier? I would be surprised if they offer you free NYU accommodation, NYU dorms cost as much as any place in the Village, they are in top locations actually.

Congrats everyone from a CBS'16er just browsing the forums! Hope to see you all next year.

I see, I'm quitting in the first week of January so I guess giving them around 6 weeks. Anyways, I've spoken to my recommenders and HR to let them know about the process. I see that apart from that there is little difference between being around and not being around. I think they want to check whether you were working during the process - and to be supersafe before acceptance decision

That's how I see it but I welcome any comments

The BG is unnecessary stress and I'm sure it is very general but nevertheless it creates some anxiety. Not sure whether calling admissions to find out if its clear is something I would do. I don't want to look as if I'm hiding something or stressed about it.

Cheers
J

I got an email from ReVera today letting me know they were going to start the process soon (I sent in my form about 3 weeks ago for reference). If you have not informed your employer yet they will allow you to postpone the background check until June but that is the latest option. They said the process will take 2-4 weeks and not to contact them or the school, if they have any questions they will get in touch with you, they said no news is good news.

Guys-anyone done with ReVera?