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smokedpotatoes...mine took 3days.....didnt expect it that fast.....
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smokedpotatoes...mine took 3days.....didnt expect it that fast.....
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Arisha,
thanks hopefully I'll hear soon then! Also was it an admit or ding?
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Just curious how long did it take Columbia to get back to ya'll after the interviewer submited his review? :?:
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In my case it took 13 days. My status went "Complete" on 3/13 (interviewer submitted feedback a day earlier 'cause he emailed to let me know). I just found out an hour ago. Decision: Waitlist.

With a couple of great options available to me, I probably won't be pursuing the waitlist ... Unfortunate, though, because I was just warming up to the idea of possibly living in New York.
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Admit... :)
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Admit... :)
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Congrats! I updated the first page with your admit. :)

Are you going to the Open House in April?
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They are waitlisting even more people (read a few new ones now in bweek forums)...when will they make the decision? :-(
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Columbia is notorious for being obsessed with their yield, I think they'll hold waitlist decisions well into the summer.
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They are waitlisting even more people (read a few new ones now in bweek forums)...when will they make the decision? :-(
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Hang in there man! I think Columbia is one of the schools that encourages wait-listers to show interest. I'd visit the school, speak to professors and alumni. Maybe even submit an additional recommendation.
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Just got dinged, what a way to start the week :cry:
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Just got dinged, what a way to start the week :cry:
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You put up a good fight.
There's nothing wrong with CBS ding.

Actually, the only thing wrong with CBS ding is CBS dinging a qualified applicant like yourself. :-D

It's better than someone (*cough*myself*cough*) who was too afraid of applying to top school like CBS to begin with.

Good luck with your other apps.
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Hi There,

just wondering if anyone knows on how acceptance/rejection for regular decision for columbia is communicated to students is it done via e-mail or post?

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Hi There,

just wondering if anyone knows on how acceptance/rejection for regular decision for columbia is communicated to students is it done via e-mail or post?

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Email. I believe accepted students also get a phone call, not sure for CBS if that comes before or after the email update.
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Just got dinged, what a way to start the week :cry:
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Bummer. But at least you have some excellent options so far! Good luck with the rest of your apps :)
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Just got dinged, what a way to start the week :cry:

Bummer. But at least you have some excellent options so far! Good luck with the rest of your apps :)
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isa, thanks
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Thanks foodstamp, I'm on it :) And congrats for the extra ordinary app. performance!
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They are waitlisting even more people (read a few new ones now in bweek forums)...when will they make the decision? :-(

Hang in there man! I think Columbia is one of the schools that encourages wait-listers to show interest. I'd visit the school, speak to professors and alumni. Maybe even submit an additional recommendation.
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Hey Guys !

I had my interview a couple of days ago over the phone (It had been over two weeks, No response from the Alum).

Here is a rundown of it. Probably will help someone.

My interviewer was a friendly guy and really wanted to understand what i did.

- It started with : - Walk me thru your resume. He was interested in some of my undergraduate activities (I am a young applicant), then the organizations i have worked in, my role currently as an entrepreneur... in the same answer i talked about my vision - Why MBA (He confirmed the reasons). A lot of discussion on this part and we discussed it for 10 - 15 mins.

- Then what are my short term goals : I talked about goals and why are they my goals (A logical progression of what i have done till now !)

- What do i do in my free time ? (I enjoy playing my guitar ..i told him about a couple of songs i enjoyed playing..he was amused :) )

- How would i contribute to Columbia ( I talked about how i would contribute as a student and as an alumni - carry the spirit of the school with me... My answer was a bit long..so he said lets move on as he had an idea about what i wanted to convey)

- Other schools you have applied to : I mentioned why columbia is my first choice, i compared columbia with each school and why did i prefer it more. I did try and squeeze why columbia part here but seems we were short on time so kind cut it short. I think i could have added a bit more.

- Then came the ethical dilemma questions : Really asked me a lot of questions, what actions did i do, what were the consequences ?

- Any questions for me ?

Thats it. Overall, i believe it was a decent effort from my side. He was positive at the end.

But on the flip side i submitted my application on January 6, so its almost going to be 12 Weeks soon....lets see. Another thing I am a young international applicant (going to be 25 at matriculation) so you never know what happens ! I believe as someone mentioned that "Our fates are sealed before the interview ". Lets see if its a ding...I am headed to UCLA.
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Is it too late to submit my application to Columbia's regular decision round?

I've got everything ready, including recommendations but am not sure if there are still spots open - should I call the admissions office and ask?

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Man, I'm starting to feel like they forgot about me. Still no word, although I hear that's a good sign, so maybe I shouldn't stress about it.
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Man, I'm starting to feel like they forgot about me. Still no word, although I hear that's a good sign, so maybe I shouldn't stress about it.
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When did your application indicate "completed" ?
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Man, I'm starting to feel like they forgot about me. Still no word, although I hear that's a good sign, so maybe I shouldn't stress about it.

When did your application indicate "completed" ?
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Just over 2 weeks ago. so not so long, lots of people heard in the 3rd or 4th week, and a longer wait is usually a better result. Just starting to wear on me.
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