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Calling all Columbia CBS MBA Applicants: Class of 2026 J-Term 2025 20 Mar 2024, 14:07
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Those in NYC go the the admissions office haha
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Hahahaha drink sounds good about now, so much waiting around

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Calling all Columbia CBS MBA Applicants: Class of 2026 J-Term 2025 20 Mar 2024, 14:22
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Guess we’re gonna just wait until tomorrow?
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Calling all Columbia CBS MBA Applicants: Class of 2026 J-Term 2025 20 Mar 2024, 14:29
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Seems so....
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Calling all Columbia CBS MBA Applicants: Class of 2026 J-Term 2025 20 Mar 2024, 14:31
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Should we all just send an email and withdraw from the waitlist…..boom serves you right

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That sounds like a very inefficient prisoner’s dilemma
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Calling all Columbia CBS MBA Applicants: Class of 2026 J-Term 2025 20 Mar 2024, 14:52
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Seems like people are still hearing from CBS or are late to their inbox
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Anyone here with a GMAT FE 635 or GMAT Classic 690?
If you got admitted, was this score an asset? And what you think was your distinguishable factor?

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have any R1 WL people gotten a response yet?
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I have only seen one person here con this chat that seems to be the exception..... besides him we all have not heard of any news.. nothing... seems that WL people would have to wait a little longer..

And I have not heard from the admissions committe neither..
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I went to admissions last week and they told me R1 WL will release decisions with R2 decisions, so stressful they haven’t!
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That was what everyone was expecting..... but in this chat, on LiveWire and on Reddit the people at least I have talked with that were on the WL did not recieve any updates... (for the exception of jlwc here)

If tomorrow we do not have any news I would be really surprised...
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Can any R2 admit please share your 1st enrollment deposit date? Thanks!
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Can any R2 admit please share your 1st enrollment deposit date? Thanks!
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$2000 on April 22nd and an additional $1000 on May 22nd
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Does a waitlist suggests that the interview was poor or they just simply admitted too many people in r1...?
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I was WL in round 1. But didn’t get any WL manager appointed. No one contacted - neither through mail nor through call. Is it a bad sign? 🥲
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Anyone here with a GMAT FE 635 or GMAT Classic 690?
If you got admitted, was this score an asset? And what you think was your distinguishable factor?

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­Hey, harveyyyyy

When it comes to business school admissions, GMAT scores are just one factor considered. Admissions decisions are typically based on a comprehensive evaluation of an applicant's profile, which includes undergraduate GPA, work experience, leadership qualities, essays, and letters of recommendation.

The average GMAT score for Columbia MBA is around 730-740+ (classic). Usually, a score can be an asset if it meets or exceeds the average score of the business school's recently admitted class.
Business schools look for unique qualities in a candidate, such as work experience, leadership skills, community service, and compelling essays. A well-rounded application is important.

But again, there are always some special cases. For example, we had this candidate who got admitted to the CBS MBA  with a GMAT score of 700. 

What set her apart was her unique work experience in the non-profit sector, where she led impactful projects in underdeveloped countries. Her essays effectively communicated her passion for social entrepreneurship and how an MBA would help her scale her impact. Her recommenders provided strong endorsements of her leadership skills, and since she was doing things that had a bigger impact on society,  the GMAT score was an asset, as it helped establish the fact that in addition to her work experience and a mindset to give back to the society, she's also excellent on academic criteria. But here, USP was definitely the unique experience she brought to the program, highlighting the importance of a well-rounded application. Additionally, for more details on Columbia, class profile, and Acceptance rate, you can refer to this blog- Columbia MBA Review. 

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Calling all Columbia CBS MBA Applicants: Class of 2026 J-Term 2025 21 Mar 2024, 02:43
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­"Thank you for applying to Columbia Business School's full-time MBA program. After careful review and consideration by the Admissions Committee, we are unable to offer you admission at this time. However, we recognize your academic, professional, and personal strengths and would like place you on the waitlist for further consideration.

Please complete the Waitlist Reply Form that is now available on your status page by April 3, 2024 no later than 11:59pm Eastern Time (ET) to confirm if you are interested in remaining an active candidate for August 2024, or if you would prefer not to remain on the waitlist."

Is this waitlist or further evaluation?
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If you interviewed then got this update that is a waitlist not a further evaluation

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Hey guys, I was waitlisted after interviewing for the first round. The letter said "For Round 1 applicants, the Admissions Committee aims to communicate final decisions, or an invitation to remain on the waitlist, no later than mid-March.". But I haven’t heard from them yet. Any advice? Should I follow up with them? Anyone else in the same situation?
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