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26 Aug 2010, 01:32
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I'm in for ED as well.
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26 Aug 2010, 05:32
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brainhurt
Thanks for sharing the great information though it is a little discouraging.
26 Aug 2010, 07:18
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FYI, I interviewed for the J-Term yesterday. The interview was extremely casual with a very nice guy and I think it went pretty well. He really didn't ask any of the typical mandated Columbia questions (overcoming adversity, leadership, etc.). This makes me a little nervous since he may have trouble completing his interview feedback to the school. Anyway, all he really did ask were the following questions:
Why MBA?
Why Columbia? (Note: This took up at least 20+ minutes - very important)
Why now?
He actually didn't even know I was interviewing for the J-Term until I told him. I tried to outline my rationale for wanting that specifically, but I don't know how effective I was. At the end he told me he isn't supposed to divulge what he will write to admissions, but he said he thought I would be a good fit and that he would give a solid recommendation. So that was nice.
Some of the information given earlier on this thread makes me a little nervous though (60% international for J-Term, and adcom doesn't want to take big risks). I am your average white, mid-twenties kid that wants to start my own business, but I really don't have a solid business plan in place, nor have I ever started anything before. I would say that's pretty risky. However, I tried to make it clear that I think I have diverse/strong enough work experience that I could network and get a good job coming out of school if the launch of my business didn't shake out.
Wow, that was long. Sorry about that.
Why MBA?
Why Columbia? (Note: This took up at least 20+ minutes - very important)
Why now?
He actually didn't even know I was interviewing for the J-Term until I told him. I tried to outline my rationale for wanting that specifically, but I don't know how effective I was. At the end he told me he isn't supposed to divulge what he will write to admissions, but he said he thought I would be a good fit and that he would give a solid recommendation. So that was nice.
Some of the information given earlier on this thread makes me a little nervous though (60% international for J-Term, and adcom doesn't want to take big risks). I am your average white, mid-twenties kid that wants to start my own business, but I really don't have a solid business plan in place, nor have I ever started anything before. I would say that's pretty risky. However, I tried to make it clear that I think I have diverse/strong enough work experience that I could network and get a good job coming out of school if the launch of my business didn't shake out.
Wow, that was long. Sorry about that.
As I mentioned, he was a really animated guy, so perhaps he overdid it with the message. I'm crossing my fingers that that's the case. For your other apps I agree that you probably should adjust your goals slightly. (that's what I had to do this year vs last year) 
