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Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018

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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   27 Dec 2015, 01:04
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mbahopeful18 wrote:
PlsLetMeIn wrote:
had awesome interview today. best interview experience i've had so far, makes me that much more interested in the program.

applied 10/14
hoping for a decision by EOD Wednesday but most likely next week.

good luck ya'll



Same here--had a great interview this morning, now hoping for the best.

Good luck to everyone else interviewing!


Any advice on the interview? Or are you able to high-level share some of the questions you received?


Maybe I can help by sharing my own experience briefly:
My interview was with a young alum in a different industry than my current and my post-mba field. It was super relaxed and conversational. The main questions are exactly what you read everywhere else. Make sure you can answer the following well by bringing examples. Also be prepared to discuss detailed follow-up questions.
- Tell me about yourself/walk me through your resume
- Future career goals
- Why MBA? Why now? Why CBS? Why NYC?
- tell me about a time you had to deal with an ethical situation
- have a few teamwork/leadership/challenge stories in your mind
- be prepared to discuss why you made certain decisions: move some place/change jobs/stay at one place for too long /past education and current career choice
- be prepared to discuss your extracurricular activities/passions/interests
- and of course show enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the school/program/culture.
Good Luck!
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   27 Dec 2015, 04:12
My application page says "Awaiting" against college transcripts. Is this something I should be worried about? However, in first few weeks post submission, it showed "Received".
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2015, 10:29
Surprised to have gotten an interview invite this morning (given the holidays). Submitted 11/25.
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2015, 15:28
Submitted 11/22, Denied without Interview 12/28... first response back from schools... ouch
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2015, 19:07
Denied.
Not a good start with applications.
Submitted: 11/19
At least I was expecting this after reading submitted application.
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   29 Dec 2015, 07:38
in the "Financing Your MBA/Sponsorship"session of the online application form,
did you guys:

- considered the 2 year financing tuition cost or;

- considered only the first year financing tuition cost or;

- considered the financing of all costs (tuition + other expenses);

little bit confused, because i know that some employers also sponsor costs other than tuition, etc...
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   29 Dec 2015, 11:47
nechets wrote:
in the "Financing Your MBA/Sponsorship"session of the online application form,
did you guys:

- considered the 2 year financing tuition cost or;

- considered only the first year financing tuition cost or;

- considered the financing of all costs (tuition + other expenses);

little bit confused, because i know that some employers also sponsor costs other than tuition, etc...


This is a very hard question to answer, and I asked CBS Admissions about this myself. What I did based on their advice is for just one year, only tuition. I was also told it doesn't really matter and that they just want to make sure you're thinking about it and are aware of the costs.

Hope that helps.
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2015, 08:42
Seen on livewire: 2.9 GPA 640 GMAT from Canada...

If you're out here...would love to hear your background. This gives me hope! (I'm reaching...I know :/ )
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2015, 09:17
Guys, got the admit call last week! sorry didnt post earlier

App submitted 10/08
Invited for interview 12/15
Scheduled interview 12/17
Interviewed 12/21
Interview feedback submission 12/21
Call on 12/23

Brazilian 25 yo working in non mbb consulting
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2015, 19:05
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I would like to contribute some data point for waitlist admission.

ED App submitted 09/27
Invited for interview 10/20
Interview/feedback submission 11/02
waitlist 11/04
Call on 12/29

For those who didn't hear back from school, never give up!!
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 07:40
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This is a reminder for tomorrow's live chat in which members from Columbia's admissions team will dialogue with applicants. Note that this is last chat session with Columbia Admissions team. So save this event to your Google calender and present in the chat room tomorrow with your questions.

Date: January 04, 2016.
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 10:55
Hi everyone,

I have a unique situation regarding my employer history and need your suggestions. I work at an investment bank (say XYZ Bank)for last 5+ yrs. 3yrs back I had an intra-company transfer within the same office location (infact same office floor) from one division to another (It also led to change in entity say, XYZ India services Ltd. to XYZ Structured services Ltd.). In such a case do you advise I list two different employers within the application form or is it safe to simply say 'XYZ Bank' and employed for last 5+yrs. In the event I mention 2 different employers I also need to mention reason of leaving, which am not so sure what to mention as it was simply a merging of two roles (and not an opted switch).

Kindly advise

Apologies, if I made the whole scenario confusing.
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 11:44
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Hi everyone,

I have a unique situation regarding my employer history and need your suggestions. I work at an investment bank (say XYZ Bank)for last 5+ yrs. 3yrs back I had an intra-company transfer within the same office location (infact same office floor) from one division to another (It also led to change in entity say, XYZ India services Ltd. to XYZ Structured services Ltd.). In such a case do you advise I list two different employers within the application form or is it safe to simply say 'XYZ Bank' and employed for last 5+yrs. In the event I mention 2 different employers I also need to mention reason of leaving, which am not so sure what to mention as it was simply a merging of two roles (and not an opted switch).

Kindly advise

Apologies, if I made the whole scenario confusing.


I suggest calling the school and asking them. Some ask for each position to be listed separately, some do not. Good luck!
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   03 Jan 2016, 18:43
faytfy wrote:
I would like to contribute some data point for waitlist admission.

ED App submitted 09/27
Invited for interview 10/20
Interview/feedback submission 11/02
waitlist 11/04
Call on 12/29

For those who didn't hear back from school, never give up!!


I was waitlisted on Tuesday--did you do anything to improve your candidacy or send any updates to admissions? Would be helpful to know as I think about what I should do.

Thanks!
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   04 Jan 2016, 05:02
Hi all,

I have two queries regarding Columbia mba application.

1. Under Education -
While trying to add institution it gives me two option for level of study - bachelors/masters. Now my degree is an Integrated Masters in Economics from Indian Institute of technology, Kharagpur. I was conferred both the Bachelors and Masters degree at the end of 5 years of graduation and do not have separate grading. If I choose only masters option with my final grades the form doesnt allow me to submit without addition of bachelors degree. Kindly suggest how to resolve the situation.

2. Under Tests -
I have already self reported the GMAT scores but it also asks me upload an unofficial GMAT score sheet. Is this unofficial sheet same as the hard-copy I got on the day of test without AWA score or something else. Kindly clarify
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   04 Jan 2016, 09:54
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Narenn wrote:
This is a reminder for tomorrow's live chat in which members from Columbia's admissions team will dialogue with applicants. Note that this is last chat session with Columbia Admissions team. So save this event to your Google calender and present in the chat room tomorrow with your questions.

Date: January 04, 2016.
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   04 Jan 2016, 11:10
Hi,

I'm applying to "2016 August Regular Decision Full-Time MBA"

When is the next deadline? January 6th? Or April 13th?
Is post January 6th considered "Round 3"? (i.e. with lower chances to get in, like in other MBAs?)

Thanks
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   04 Jan 2016, 11:14
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Hi,

I'm applying to "2016 August Regular Decision Full-Time MBA"

When is the next deadline? January 6th? Or April 13th?
Is post January 6th considered "Round 3"? (i.e. with lower chances to get in, like in other MBAs?)

Thanks


January 6th is to be considered for financial aid. If you apply on January 7th rather than before you will NOT get aid, but your chances of admission won't really be affected. Columbia looks at applications rolling, not by rounds, and reads them in order. It is probably slightly better to apply earlier, but they won't wait until April if you miss the Jan 6th date.
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   04 Jan 2016, 14:22
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Accepted this morning! thrilled, tough decision ahead.
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Re: Calling all CBS Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2018 [#permalink] New post   04 Jan 2016, 21:19
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gloube wrote:
Hi,

I'm applying to "2016 August Regular Decision Full-Time MBA"

When is the next deadline? January 6th? Or April 13th?
Is post January 6th considered "Round 3"? (i.e. with lower chances to get in, like in other MBAs?)

Thanks


Hi the deadline for the Regular Decision is April 13th.
Columbia does not has Rounds as such. it follows a rolling admission process and ann the applications before Jan 6th would be considered for a fellowship.
Since, it is a rolling process, so yea you will be at some disadvantage in the April deadline.
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