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30 Oct 2016, 12:51

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Maybe a bit early to start talking about this...but have other people started to think about plans before next Fall? Anybody thinking about pre-MBA internships, travel, etc... and when do you think you'll be leaving your current job?

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30 Oct 2016, 19:23

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I haven't started thinking yet but I definitely will as the new year starts. The CBS pre-MBA world tour sounds awesome from what I've read about previous years.

I'd like to finish my job around late May/early June, but I think saving money may convince me to work slightly longer...

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31 Oct 2016, 07:57

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Haha I've been thinking about this since the day I started the MBA process. I'll quit April 30th and spend the summer travelling :-D

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31 Oct 2016, 07:59

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Yup, i'm leaving my job end of March and then moving to part time until school starts. Have an italy trip planned and hoping to get a few more in. The summer of anon4444 is about to be legit af.

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You're both making me jealous! I really like the idea of moving to part-time in the spring, might be a nice compromise to having more time but also saving money.

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Are you moving to part time somewhere else or at your current job?

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Yup, i'm leaving my job end of March and then moving to part time until school starts. Have an italy trip planned and hoping to get a few more in. The summer of anon4444 is about to be legit af.

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Did any of you start the Re Vera "application verification" item on your admitted students to do list? I was having trouble getting to the "sign and pay" page but I'm not sure if it's my work firewall or maybe it's not up and running yet.

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I just did today, actually. Did it on my phone and was able to get all the way through. Received a couple of confirmation emails from them

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I just did today, actually. Did it on my phone and was able to get all the way through. Received a couple of confirmation emails from them

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When were you supplied with the log-in information for the admitted students to-do list? So far I only have a PID.

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I was sent an email a couple of weeks ago with my username and a link to the admitted students site. If you were recently admitted, it may take them a week or so to generate a username for you before they send you the site with the check list

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I just did today, actually. Did it on my phone and was able to get all the way through. Received a couple of confirmation emails from them

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When were you supplied with the log-in information for the admitted students to-do list? So far I only have a PID.

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Is anybody else planning to attend the event on December 3rd?

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07 Nov 2016, 07:38

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Admitted last Thursday! Looking forward to it ... I got the phone call from an admissions director and a personalized email from her, however, the status on my CBS Application page has not changed yet. Should I be concerned / reach out or it takes a few days before the change?

Also, what is the event on December 3rd?

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I took a couple of days for the status to change on my application page - I wouldn't worry about it for now.

And the event on December 3rd is an admitted student reception at the Columbia Club. I got the email on November 1st. DM me with your email if you would like me to flip it to you.

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I should've asked this before - do we get our $6,000 deposit back or is it directly applied to our bill for the first semester?

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07 Nov 2016, 13:11

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I'll be attending the December 3rd event - looks like it's over at the Columbia club. Should be really fun!

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07 Nov 2016, 16:55

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Does anyone have any info on an admitted students Facebook group? If one exists, post a link!

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I should've asked this before - do we get our $6,000 deposit back or is it directly applied to our bill for the first semester?

I am pretty sure that it gets applied to our first semester tuition.

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Hi all!

When does "Re Vera" appear on the to-do list? I've submitted my ED deposit, still no background checks on my timeline.. Does everyone go through one?

What's the consensus on pre-MBA tour vs pre-MBA internship? 8-)

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I received the "Re Vera" task on my to-do list - I was admitted in August, but I doubt that matters. I submitted the release and payment for the "Re Vera" background check and let my recommenders know that they may be contacted. This may have been too early since I don't plan on quitting till next June....oh well

In regards to pre-MBA tour vs. pre-MBA internship, I think those are two distinct programs. Pre-MBA tour trips for CBS, I believe, include multiple trips that occur between May and August before Fall Term. I plan on going to 1-3 trips (likely 1-2 because I will so painfully in debt once MBA loans kick in). Pre-MBA internships can be done in addition to the pre-MBA tour trips (assuming you don't choose a trip /trips that overlap); however, from my research, pre-MBA internships more likely than not will need to be brokered through a connection / your network. There are official programs, but they are very selective so there is no guarantee. Personally, I would do one if it'll be a great AND different learning experience, but aside from that, the advice I've gotten is to enjoy the stress-free months before CBS takes over your life (in a good way).