I thought I'd get this thread started since the Columbia application will be live in June, and those shooting for the early decision might like to get started early. I am happy to collaborate and bounce of ideas for a strong application; let's not do this in a vacuum! Join CBS Chatgroup Columbia MBA Deadlines Application Deadline Notification Early Decision Oct 2, 2020 Rolling Final/Regular decision Apr 9, 2021 Rolling Columbia Essays Essay #1: Through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next 3 - 5 years and what, in your imagination, would be your long-term dream job? (500 words) Essay #2: Why do you feel Columbia Business School is a good fit for you? (250 Words) Essay #3: Tell us about your favorite book, movie, or song and why it resonates with you. (250 Words)

I would think that depends on what you consider an "OK GMAT" is. If OK is 600, then I'd submit EA If OK is 720, then I'd submit GMAT

This is addressed to current CBS students- does anyone know when new campus will open? I was just looking at the construction updates and it seems to look more or less ready. Has CBS told current studwnts about an expected opening date? Online it says 2022, but I am not sure why they one more year given that 80%+ of the work has already been done. Any insider knowledge?

Has anyone who applied ED close to the October deadline heard back or had a change of status? Posted from my mobile device

I applied ED close to the October deadline, and just got admitted w/o an interview due to applying & interviewing late last season.

Congratulations! Any feedback regarding your past interview?

- Denied on: 2020/10/02 GMAT: 740, Q49, V42 WE: 46 months Location: India Heard back via: Email

Are you asking if I recieved any feedback from Columbia after my past interview, or do I have any advice about interviewing with Columbia? I did not recieve any feedback from Columbia after my past interview. In terms of advice, I don't think there's much more that I can offer compared to the advice that is already available. I felt like my interview was pretty typical, and I had prepared for it similar to my other interviews. We focused on the generic topics, like going through my resumè as well as discussing relevant follow-ups. I'd be happy to answer other questions, but honestly don't think there is much to say about the interview in my case.

Hi, can recommenders directly upload the GMAC common LOR PDF? Posted from my mobile device

Received mail from CBS about RD application review. It starts on Nov 23 and they review in the order of application submission. They typically take 4 weeks to give interview invite or ding mail and a maximum of 6 weeks. Good luck to fellow RD applicants! Posted from my mobile device

Same as above. Applied with 166 EA, Master's and UG (4 and 3.7 GPA equivalents), Work experience in 7 countries - Govt/Strategy Consultancy in International Development; keeping my fingers crossed.