Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! : The B-School Applications

zoya2010

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05 Jan 2011, 12:06

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futurestrategist wrote:

RFMBA2 wrote:

carriedinterest wrote:

Still no movement for deferred ED applicants, I presume?

Not sure there has been any movement for anyone yet this calendar year. Seems that there are a few outstanding ED applicants, in addition to deferred EDs and RDs...

How does a RD get deferred? An RD has been pushed already to Round 2?

What have deferred ED people done with CBS - more R2 apps, watching time by, etc.? Does anyone know when CBS will get back in touch with the deferred?

As a deferred ED, I was told I should find out no later than Feb 1st what their final decision is. Not holding my breath on this one...

josiebella

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06 Jan 2011, 12:32

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Interview was about 45min to an hr. Fairly formal setting, as I met my alum at his office. He is pretty high up in real estate and he was not a very casual guy so that also led to the interview being somewhat formal. But it was pleasant. He read questions off a list and took notes while I spoke, not too much back an dforth, he mostly listened and made occasional remarks.

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why MBA
3. Why Columbia
4. Tell me about an ethical dilemma. (And he kind of prefaced it with a "they require me to ask this")
5. What do you do outside of work?
6. Tell me a time you faced adversity.
7. Questions for him.

Like i said, very straightforward. I think I did pretty well but I could have been more eloquent on some questions. I think I was expecting a little more of a relaxed chat but it really felt much more like an interview with him. He told me he would submit feedback in a few days and I should hear back in about a week. He said good luck on the way out, and that was it!

Now it's back to waiting....

ckgriffi

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07 Jan 2011, 08:20

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Just got the call from Admissions, accepted at long last

ED Applicant

under review 10/15
interview invite 12/15
interview 1/4

About to have an epic weekend

princess2000

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07 Jan 2011, 09:37

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Just got the call!
ED applicant, deferred by Dec 17, admitted today.

globalcitizen

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Updated on: 25 Jan 2011, 20:15

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Originally posted by globalcitizen on 07 Jan 2011, 15:02.
Last edited by globalcitizen on 25 Jan 2011, 20:15, edited 1 time in total.

josiebella

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08 Jan 2011, 18:10

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BubbaWon wrote:

goldgoldandgold wrote:

zeustheman wrote:

I also am surprised to see you perusing this board if you're already committed to attending HBS - do you just like following this message board for a school you're not even going to attend because it makes you feel better about yourself since you've gotten in and others haven't?

Come on guys - let's not get into any wasteful arguments. I think your last statement is completely out of context.... I visit all forums even though I have not applied everywhere. I am sure Bubba is a regular visitor like many others..

Sorry uprightcitiizen and zeustheman felt that way about my message - it was in jest to josiebella to look at a misplaced '?' in perspective. Apparently, the intended humor of my intro may have rubbed some (very sensitive, probably non-profit) people the wrong way, but that is not how I meant it. I think josiebella interpreted it correctly as she replied with a "lol thanks", so as long as she's not offended, no harm done.

i am not offended. i chuckled.

globalcitizen

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10 Jan 2011, 12:22

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cmv wrote:

For the people who got interview requests: how long did it take after you got the "your application is now under review" change of status?

5-6 weeks

cidneymba2011

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10 Jan 2011, 14:13

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***HELP!*** Anyone with experience with the following scenario, begging for your advice!!

Applied ED, was deferred, and just received the following email:

Hello Cidney,

How are you? We have begun reviewing applications in our “reconsider later” list and yours is among those being discussed. I will be presenting your application to the Admissions Committee, and I would love to have a chance to chat in the next couple of days. This will only take up to 30 minutes of your time—not too long!

Let me know when you are available, and I look forward to speaking with you!

Best,

Assistant Director

Admissions

****

What are they going to ask me about? How do I prepare for this? GAHHHH so excited!! One more chance to plead!

globalcitizen

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10 Jan 2011, 14:41

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cidneymba2011 wrote:

***HELP!*** Anyone with experience with the following scenario, begging for your advice!!

Applied ED, was deferred, and just received the following email:

Hello Cidney,

How are you? We have begun reviewing applications in our “reconsider later” list and yours is among those being discussed. I will be presenting your application to the Admissions Committee, and I would love to have a chance to chat in the next couple of days. This will only take up to 30 minutes of your time—not too long!

Let me know when you are available, and I look forward to speaking with you!

Best,

Assistant Director

Admissions

****

What are they going to ask me about? How do I prepare for this? GAHHHH so excited!! One more chance to plead!

Thats so exciting! I have no experience with this but I'm assuming that they would ask you to make a case as to why they should pick you over other deferred candidates. What makes you unique and how do you stand out? I am also guessing that they're going to ask you questions similar to the interview...so, why Columbia, why MBA, why now, etc. Know yourself, CBS, and your goals inside out and be prepared to make a compelling argument. Thats my two cents. Best of luck!!

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10 Jan 2011, 17:01

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Wow, I'm really excited and surprised. Just got a call from Mary, both my wife and I are in RD! Both of our applications still say Interview complete.

Posted from my mobile device

lawgonebusiness

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11 Jan 2011, 11:34

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josiebella wrote:

futurestrategist wrote:

josiebella wrote:

JUST GOT THE CALL!!

Congratulations josiebella! Looks like your hard work has paid off. Will you be pursuing Stern and others?

I will wait to hear from Stern, but unless they give me money (highly doubtful) I will probably opt for Columbia...

Thank you guys for the congrats

I will be happy to help anyone if I could!

Stern or CBS? no brainer, even with money on the table. Columbia, hands down.

traveler

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12 Jan 2011, 07:19

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cricketbeatsrugby wrote:

josiebella wrote:

lawgonebusiness wrote:

Stern or CBS? no brainer, even with money on the table. Columbia, hands down.

They are pretty close in the rankings no?

Columbia = Ivy League = CAREER WIN!

its a life win, there's absolutely no comparison.

runnergirl

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12 Jan 2011, 13:35

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PadawanOfTheGMAT wrote:

lawgonebusiness wrote:

nothing sexist about it, just supply and demand.

You want to see something really pathetic about female applicants?

Check out:
The domain name ecp.fr belongs to Ecole Centrale Paris in France, top 3 engineering school. Look at that ridiculous website they have set up to "attract" girls

Girls whom I have shown the website were pissed off to be considered dumb fashionistas.

You mean to say, "Want to see something really pathetic about top engineering schools?"

smileyface

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12 Jan 2011, 16:27

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lawgonebusiness wrote:

nothing sexist about it, just supply and demand.

Women want to go to business school, men want more women in business school, everybody wins

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futurestrategist

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13 Jan 2011, 10:55

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runnergirl683 wrote:

I applied to the Women Connect event and was invited to attend. Should we figure out some sort of secret GMAT club signal for each other?

Would this work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xRYy45BaR0

carriedinterest

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13 Jan 2011, 12:15

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Any updates for deferred ED applicants? The wait is really starting to get to me - finding it increasingly difficult to concentrate at work!

jb88

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14 Jan 2011, 07:54

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jk12 wrote:

I could not make the deadline of Jan 5th to columbia. Is there any significance of that deadline besides scholarship (as it states on the website). Since columbia is known to be rolling, i can submit application even in late Jan/Feb, correct?

Is there any point in applying in late Jan, and is there is significant drop in chances after jan 5?

You can apply anytime, but I read that CBS receives over 80% of its applications by the Jan. 5th deadline. That makes post Jan 5th roughly equivalent to a R3 at another school in my opinion. That being said I applied post Jan. 5th but only a few days.

lawgonebusiness

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14 Jan 2011, 13:30

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princessneha wrote:

I agree. CBS has a bit of an inferiority complex to other schools, e.g. Wharton. So the more interest you can show, the better. In any case it can't hurt!

Inferiority complex aside, who wants to live in Philly. People seem to minimize that you have to live in a certain place for at least 2 years. That has a lot to do with where I want to go.

futurestrategist

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14 Jan 2011, 13:46

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uprightcitizen wrote:

lawgonebusiness wrote:

Inferiority complex aside, who wants to live in Philly..

About a million and a half people. And me for many years of my life.

I love NYC as well, but I can understand people wanting to live in either place. It's a personal preference.

...plus Philly has better pizza.

Clearly you haven't had the best pizza, imo. I've been to Italy, Cali, Chicago, Philly, NYC, India, Japan, and few others, and sampled their pizzas. Cheesesteaks on the other hand is definitely within Philly's forte. To each his own.

cidneymba2011

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17 Jan 2011, 10:09

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GOT THE CALL ON FRIDAY!

ED applicant, deferred on 12/15

Haven't gotten the official email yet because she called me after 5 on Friday, but looking forward to getting the email tomorrow. YAAAAAAAAAY!

gmatclubot

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17 Jan 2011, 10:09

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