Calling all Columbia MBA Applicants: 2020 Intake (Class of 2022)! : MBA Archive

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Welcome all CBS class of 2022 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each-other, exchange ideas, discuss app strategies, and some profile discussions may be? Give a shout out! MBA Student Profile — Class Entering 2019 (January and August) Applications Received: 5876 Admitted: 1122 Enrolled: 754, divided into 11 clusters January Entry Class Size: 203, divided into 3 clusters August Entry Class Size: 551, divided into 8 clusters GMAT Scores (average): 727 GMAT Scores (range): 560–790 GMAT Scores (middle 80%): 690–760 Undergraduate GPA (average): 3.6 Undergraduate GPA (middle 80%): 3.2–3.9 Work Experience (average): 5 years Work Experience (middle 80%): 3–8 years At Least One Year of Work Experience: 99% Average Age: 28 Age Range: 22-51 Age Range (middle 80%): 25–31 Women: 38% Minority of US Origin: 33% International Citizens: 47% Application Deadlines, Essay Questions and Analysis CBS 2020 App Status Tracker | Add your name to the tracker Analysis of CBS Essays By: Personal MBA Coach | Accepted | mbaMission Need a CBS profile Evaluation? Post it here > CBS Adcoms explain admission decision process Insights from Columbia Admission Event Actual cost of a Columbia MBA Admission Trends at CBS: Analysis of GMATClub Applicant Data CBS Success Stories: NoggieViking - Class of 2014 | Mappleby - Class of 2015 Creating Standout CBS Application Essays https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTv2i3jTlmk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAsVBg-LIuo

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28 Sep 2019, 13:00

I am also finding same issue. 1st interviewer is travelling and hence suggested to find another interviewer. Sent invite to another and I hope 2nd interviewer agrees and agrees to schedule soon.

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28 Sep 2019, 22:44

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Do you see ED admits get financial aid from the school? Or is majorly reserved to attract RD admits only?

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29 Sep 2019, 07:19

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Congrats to those who are admitted again!
Could anyone of you please support me and start introducing yourself to fellow admitted students in the separate thread for admitted students? :D

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30 Sep 2019, 07:03

Hey I also interviewed on the 23rd and had feedback submitted the same day - have you heard back yet? Figured we could connect and keep each other posted given we are on the same timeline. Feel free to PM!

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I had interview on 23rd September. I think it was quite good and got positive feedback from the interviewer. Feedback was submitted on the same day. I am waiting now...
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30 Sep 2019, 08:40

Dinged after a great interview - pretty disappointed. Best of luck everyone!
(Note: This was pretty tough to post, looking on these forums it seems like acceptance after interviewing is a sure thing)

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30 Sep 2019, 08:45

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Hi MurrayHillTrooper,

Sorry to hear about your ding. I hope you are not allowing this ding to alter your b-school plans. I am happy to speak with you about your experience with Columbia and provide guidance on how to move forward. If interested, please email me at info@siaadmissions.com.

Sorry again, and good luck with the rest of your applications.

Susan

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Dinged after a great interview - pretty disappointed. Best of luck everyone!
(Note: This was pretty tough to post, looking on these forums it seems like acceptance after interviewing is a sure thing)

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30 Sep 2019, 09:26

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Congrats to those who are admitted again!
Could anyone of you please support me and start introducing yourself to fellow admitted students in the separate thread for admitted students? :D

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We have the following topic for the admitted students.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-for- ... 03891.html

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30 Sep 2019, 09:35

Denied after a great interview

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30 Sep 2019, 19:03

I was invited to interview on 27th and after that I reached out to two Alums but they were travelling till mid of Oct hence suggested to look for another one. After reaching out to third one Third interviewer also giving me time on 18th. I feel it is too late. Can someone guide what can be done? Does it lower my chances of admit if I schedule late as he has suggested? Further he has not suggested to look for another one as earlier two alums did. So I don’t think it is right to cancel with third Alum also. Should I reach out to adcom and tell them about this??

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30 Sep 2019, 21:10

MurrayHillTrooper wrote:

Dinged after a great interview - pretty disappointed. Best of luck everyone!
(Note: This was pretty tough to post, looking on these forums it seems like acceptance after interviewing is a sure thing)

So sorry to hear that. Why was your timeline? After how many days did you receive the interview invite after submitting?

Good luck to your other applications!

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01 Oct 2019, 05:54

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hi actionscript,

So sorry to hear about your ding. Chin-up - there is still hope for other universities to admit you so focus on your next steps. Good luck with the rest of your applications.

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Denied after a great interview

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01 Oct 2019, 05:58

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Hi rohansdalal,

Sorry to hear about your challenges with pinning down an early interview. I recommend that you communicate with the admission team, explaining the situation. Let them guide you on what they want you to do.

Good luck!

Susan

rohansdalal wrote:

I was invited to interview on 27th and after that I reached out to two Alums but they were travelling till mid of Oct hence suggested to look for another one. After reaching out to third one Third interviewer also giving me time on 18th. I feel it is too late. Can someone guide what can be done? Does it lower my chances of admit if I schedule late as he has suggested? Further he has not suggested to look for another one as earlier two alums did. So I don’t think it is right to cancel with third Alum also. Should I reach out to adcom and tell them about this??

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01 Oct 2019, 06:10

I have reached out to adcom and sent them mail. I am planning to call them today if I do not get reply as my confirmation to interviewer is on hold. I do not want him to get any wrong impression by sending late confirmation.

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Hi rohansdalal,

Sorry to hear about your challenges with pinning down an early interview. I recommend that you communicate with the admission team, explaining the situation. Let them guide you on what they want you to do.

Good luck!

Susan

rohansdalal wrote:

I was invited to interview on 27th and after that I reached out to two Alums but they were travelling till mid of Oct hence suggested to look for another one. After reaching out to third one Third interviewer also giving me time on 18th. I feel it is too late. Can someone guide what can be done? Does it lower my chances of admit if I schedule late as he has suggested? Further he has not suggested to look for another one as earlier two alums did. So I don’t think it is right to cancel with third Alum also. Should I reach out to adcom and tell them about this??

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01 Oct 2019, 06:14

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Hi rohansdalal

That sounds like a great plan. It's only 9:13 AM Eastern Time (beginning of a workday), so I am sure the admissions team will respond to your message.

Best of luck!

Susan

rohansdalal wrote:

I have reached out to adcom and sent them mail. I am planning to call them today if I do not get reply as my confirmation to interviewer is on hold. I do not want him to get any wrong impression by sending late confirmation.

SiaAdmissions wrote:

Hi rohansdalal,

Sorry to hear about your challenges with pinning down an early interview. I recommend that you communicate with the admission team, explaining the situation. Let them guide you on what they want you to do.

Good luck!

Susan

rohansdalal wrote:

I was invited to interview on 27th and after that I reached out to two Alums but they were travelling till mid of Oct hence suggested to look for another one. After reaching out to third one Third interviewer also giving me time on 18th. I feel it is too late. Can someone guide what can be done? Does it lower my chances of admit if I schedule late as he has suggested? Further he has not suggested to look for another one as earlier two alums did. So I don’t think it is right to cancel with third Alum also. Should I reach out to adcom and tell them about this??

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01 Oct 2019, 09:31

rohansdalal wrote:

I have reached out to adcom and sent them mail. I am planning to call them today if I do not get reply as my confirmation to interviewer is on hold. I do not want him to get any wrong impression by sending late confirmation.

SiaAdmissions wrote:

Hi rohansdalal,

Sorry to hear about your challenges with pinning down an early interview. I recommend that you communicate with the admission team, explaining the situation. Let them guide you on what they want you to do.

Good luck!

Susan

rohansdalal wrote:

I was invited to interview on 27th and after that I reached out to two Alums but they were travelling till mid of Oct hence suggested to look for another one. After reaching out to third one Third interviewer also giving me time on 18th. I feel it is too late. Can someone guide what can be done? Does it lower my chances of admit if I schedule late as he has suggested? Further he has not suggested to look for another one as earlier two alums did. So I don’t think it is right to cancel with third Alum also. Should I reach out to adcom and tell them about this??

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Hi Rohan,

I think Susan has shared some great advice. In addition, if you need a reply sooner, you can call up the admissions as they are pretty responsive as well. I spoke to the adcom who visited India in July this year and she was incredibly helpful in answering any questions I had regarding the applications.

Hope this helps. All the best for your interview.

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01 Oct 2019, 10:58

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01 Oct 2019, 11:09

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Interviewed with an alum, thought it went well, was really surprised to find out that I was rejected. Emailed the interviewer for feedback, but he hasn't responded.
Denied on: 2019/09/27
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Heard back via: Portal_update

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That's very disheartening. I wish u all the luck for your upcoming interviews.

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01 Oct 2019, 11:09

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