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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2011, 01:38
Just wanted to quickly share my interview experience, which I had last Friday.

I talked to one of the current CBS students, and the interview was very conversational. He started by saying that the format for the interview was no format. Having said that, some of the standard questions one would expect (why MBA, why CBS, leadership roles, Resume questions, backup plan) did come up, so, make sure you know your story well.

After the "official part" was over, he was kind enough to give me time to ask any questions about the Columbia experience "of the record", so, it was really informative and I really liked the first-hand feedback he provided. All together, the interview lasted for one hour, which was followed by a 40 minute informal Q&A session.

If I had to choose the school only from the interviewing experience, CBS would be my top choice hands-down. I have had a couple other interviews, but usually they are like examinations with interviewers feeling as if you should be happy only for being considered. This time it was different as the interviewer was passionate about his program and wanted to share his positive experience so that in case I am admitted, I would choose CBS from various options I may have just like he did.

Good luck to all still waiting for their interviews!

Cheers!
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2011, 13:35
Wait listed. Not sure what to do. Anyone got any tips? Let me know.
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2011, 14:27
Is it pretty safe to assume that its too late to submit an application for CBS? Judging by everyone's post, most people have already received their decision. Am I better off holding my application until next year?
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2011, 14:28
thanks dw and I recommend yes wait to MBA.
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2011, 14:56
Sorry to hear about the WL, MBAGIRL, i hope you eventually get in. When did you submit?

Anyone out there submit around mid Jan, have interview complete, and are waiting on a decision?
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2011, 15:21
Yes, I would recommend waiting until next time if you haven't submitted an application yet. Of course, it can't hurt to submit now but I think you'd be wasting your time. I got a ding from CBS, but interviews from H/S/W. Granted, I applied early Feb to CBS and didn't realize that I should emphasize the need for a summer internship (be sure you do that if you apply this late) - and my career goals/background make it pretty obvious that I don't need the internship. Oh well, fingers crossed for H/S/W :) Good luck to all you guys who are waiting to hear back from CBS!
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2011, 18:05
mmbbaaa11 wrote:
Yes, I would recommend waiting until next time if you haven't submitted an application yet. Of course, it can't hurt to submit now but I think you'd be wasting your time. I got a ding from CBS, but interviews from H/S/W. Granted, I applied early Feb to CBS and didn't realize that I should emphasize the need for a summer internship (be sure you do that if you apply this late) - and my career goals/background make it pretty obvious that I don't need the internship. Oh well, fingers crossed for H/S/W :) Good luck to all you guys who are waiting to hear back from CBS!


Thanks for the advice. Though, I'm not sure I understand the point about emphasizing the need for an internship. Is it to separate myself as a September start vs a January start? I'm not a career switcher either so I don't necessarily need an internship, but it certainly helps in this economic environment. Good luck with your other schools!
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2011, 19:00
Yes, if you don't emphasize a need for an internship then at this point I think they're running so low on available spots for Fall entry that they'll ding you and just tell you to apply for the J-term (like they did to me!). I could be wrong, though - that's just my best guess.
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 00:42
mmbbaaa11 wrote:
Yes, if you don't emphasize a need for an internship then at this point I think they're running so low on available spots for Fall entry that they'll ding you and just tell you to apply for the J-term (like they did to me!). I could be wrong, though - that's just my best guess.


So, lie to get in?
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 06:51
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mmbbaaa11 wrote:
Yes, if you don't emphasize a need for an internship then at this point I think they're running so low on available spots for Fall entry that they'll ding you and just tell you to apply for the J-term (like they did to me!). I could be wrong, though - that's just my best guess.


So, lie to get in?


That's your call to make - I'm not encouraging it. If you really don't have a need for the internship then maybe just consider applying for the J-term in the first place!
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 07:26
If you legitimately need an internship to achieve your career goals, then forsaking it just to craft yourself as being a better fit for J-term is a really bad idea, IMO.
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 09:01
Moss wrote:
If you legitimately need an internship to achieve your career goals, then forsaking it just to craft yourself as being a better fit for J-term is a really bad idea, IMO.


Like I said, I don't necessarily need an internship because my career goals are pretty defined. So maybe the J-term is the way for me to go anyway. But in your opinion, how much value added is an internship in terms of helping you to get a job upon graduation?
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 12:01
Just got my first ding. No CBS for me.

I don't feel quite as bad as I might otherwise because Georgetown just called 5 minutes ago to tell me I was accepted. Great timing.

I'm not sure if I would have stood a better chance had I not applied in late January - but word to the wise: don't apply in late January. :)

Good luck to everyone else!
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 12:12
Got my ding email today as well. Oh well..at least I know.
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 12:16
Just got my ding as well - definitely hurts as CBS was my first choice, but I also was accepted today by Booth so at least that took some of the edge off. A little bit surprised b/c of the quick turnaround and b/c I consider myself a pretty good interviewer, so not sure what they were looking for. Cest la vie.

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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 12:52
saritalr wrote:
Just got my first ding. No CBS for me.

I don't feel quite as bad as I might otherwise because Georgetown just called 5 minutes ago to tell me I was accepted. Great timing.

I'm not sure if I would have stood a better chance had I not applied in late January - but word to the wise: don't apply in late January. :)

Good luck to everyone else!


Bummed to hear that. Good luck with all of your other apps, and congratulations on GTown!
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 13:20
Just got the cryptic "your status has been updated" email

Submitted 1/10
Under Review 1/31
Interview invite 3/15

"We will contact you within 24 hours with interview scheduling instructions."

Just when I thought all hope was lost!

25/M/3.2/top3UK/730/4yrWE (2 consulting, 2 Corp Dev for Fortune 500), decent ECs

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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 13:42
chandler79 wrote:
Just got the cryptic "your status has been updated" email

Submitted 1/10
Under Review 1/31
Interview invite 3/15

"We will contact you within 24 hours with interview scheduling instructions."

Just when I thought all hope was lost!

25/M/3.2/top3UK/730/4yrWE (2 consulting, 2 Corp Dev for Fortune 500), decent ECs

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Congrats, man! That's gotta feel great.
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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 18:04
Got my ding yesterday. Definitely hurts (CBS being the only school I applied to) but learned a lot from the process and looking to put in a couple of Round 1 apps next year. Here is my timeline:

Submitted: 12/23
Under Review: 1/6
Interview Invite: 2/16
Interview: 2/28
Complete: 3/8
Ding: 3/14

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Re: Calling All CBS 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Mar 2011, 18:47
I just got my ding today as well. I am really crushed.

700 GMAT / 3.9 GPA from top 10 US university / restructuring investment banking experience.

I did apply in early February so not sure if that is what hurt me. I was an idiot and did not know about the effective December "deadline". Does anyone have any feedback? Should I re-apply? How much can I realistically expect to change/improve over the summer?

Thanks in advance.
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