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Hey guys, I was admitted to the program on 2nd October. Super excited to join CBS in January!
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Congrats!!! How long did it take for you to hear back about interview decision after submitting the application ?
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Hey guys, I was admitted to the program on 2nd October. Super excited to join CBS in January!
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Hey
Can you please tell me when did you submit your application ?
When did you hear from them about the interview?
And The interview details ?

I submitted my application few weeks ago and nothing yet

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Hey guys, I was admitted to the program on 2nd October. Super excited to join CBS in January!
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Congrats!!! How long did it take for you to hear back about interview decision after submitting the application ?
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Here's my timeline:

10th August: Submitted Application
13th August: Application Complete
8th September: Interview Invitation
21st September: In Person Interview with Admissions Committee member in Mumbai
2nd December: Acceptance Call

Let me know if you need any more details!
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Hey guys, I was admitted to the program on 2nd October. Super excited to join CBS in January!
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Can you please tell me when did you submit your application ?
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And The interview details ?

I submitted my application few weeks ago and nothing yet

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I mentioned my timeline in the above post.

Regarding the interview, I got an email on 8th September from an admissions committee member for a face to face interview at Mumbai with him on 21st September. The interview was very straightforward, no curveballs or difficult questions. He asked me around 7-8 questions regarding my career path, Why Columbia, post-MBA goals, what I do for fun, etc. The admissions committee guy was very professional and straightforward. The interview lasted around 40 minutes.
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Hey guys, I was admitted to the program on 2nd October. Super excited to join CBS in January!
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Can you please tell me when did you submit your application ?
When did you hear from them about the interview?
And The interview details ?

I submitted my application few weeks ago and nothing yet

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I mentioned my timeline in the above post.

Regarding the interview, I got an email on 8th September from an admissions committee member for a face to face interview at Mumbai with him on 21st September. The interview was very straightforward, no curveballs or difficult questions. He asked me around 7-8 questions regarding my career path, Why Columbia, post-MBA goals, what I do for fun, etc. The admissions committee guy was very professional and straightforward. The interview lasted around 40 minutes.
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Hey Ani,

I received an interview invite from Columbia Business School, and with it was a link which assigned me to an alumni in Mumbai. They gave me the alum’s email and asked me to contact her and schedule and interview. You mentioned that the alumni directly contacted you? Any idea about these different approaches for interviews?
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[quote="anibjoshi"]Hey guys, I was admitted to the program on 2nd October. Super excited to join CBS in January!
Please feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.


Hey
Can you please tell me when did you submit your application ?
When did you hear from them about the interview?
And The interview details ?

I submitted my application few weeks ago and nothing yet

Posted from my mobile device

I mentioned my timeline in the above post.

Regarding the interview, I got an email on 8th September from an admissions committee member for a face to face interview at Mumbai with him on 21st September. The interview was very straightforward, no curveballs or difficult questions. He asked me around 7-8 questions regarding my career path, Why Columbia, post-MBA goals, what I do for fun, etc. The admissions committee guy was very professional and straightforward. The interview lasted around 40 minutes.

Hey Ani,

I received an interview invite from Columbia Business School, and with it was a link which assigned me to an alumni in Mumbai. They gave me the alum’s email and asked me to contact her and schedule and interview. You mentioned that the alumni directly contacted you? Any idea about these different approaches for interviews?[/quote]

Actually, I just realised the Mumbai Infosession was on 21st September so guessing that’s why he contacted you directly.


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Hey Ani,

I received an interview invite from Columbia Business School, and with it was a link which assigned me to an alumni in Mumbai. They gave me the alum’s email and asked me to contact her and schedule and interview. You mentioned that the alumni directly contacted you? Any idea about these different approaches for interviews?
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Actually, I just realised the Mumbai Infosession was on 21st September so guessing that’s why he contacted you directly.


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I was contacted by an admissions committee member, not an alum. It was quite strange because Columbia generally has alumni conduct interviews for them.
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Hey Ani,

I received an interview invite from Columbia Business School, and with it was a link which assigned me to an alumni in Mumbai. They gave me the alum’s email and asked me to contact her and schedule and interview. You mentioned that the alumni directly contacted you? Any idea about these different approaches for interviews?

Actually, I just realised the Mumbai Infosession was on 21st September so guessing that’s why he contacted you directly.


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I was contacted by an admissions committee member, not an alum. It was quite strange because Columbia generally has alumni conduct interviews for them.[/quote]


Not really, they have infosessions in September every year and so when the committee is down in India, they also interview people at the same time. Anyway, any tips for the interview? :)

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Hey guys, I was admitted to the program on 2nd October. Super excited to join CBS in January!
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Hey
Can you please tell me when did you submit your application ?
When did you hear from them about the interview?
And The interview details ?

I submitted my application few weeks ago and nothing yet

Posted from my mobile device

I mentioned my timeline in the above post.

Regarding the interview, I got an email on 8th September from an admissions committee member for a face to face interview at Mumbai with him on 21st September. The interview was very straightforward, no curveballs or difficult questions. He asked me around 7-8 questions regarding my career path, Why Columbia, post-MBA goals, what I do for fun, etc. The admissions committee guy was very professional and straightforward. The interview lasted around 40 minutes.
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Thanks so much!!i I was just invited for an interview yesterday.
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Not really, they have infosessions in September every year and so when the committee is down in India, they also interview people at the same time. Anyway, any tips for the interview? :)

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I would say develop personal answers for all the common MBA interview questions and try practicing them in front of a mirror or with a friend. Ask the other person to notice if you speak like you usually do or are you stiffening up/sounding overly formal. I noticed that I was using 'Umm' a lot more than I usually do when I was practicing my questions. Other than that, I have no experience interviewing with alumni, so I don't have any comments regarding that. Maybe the interview might become more conversational in your case, but mine was very to the point and concise. All the best! PM me if you need any help.
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Thanks so much!!i I was just invited for an interview yesterday.
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Congratulations and All the best! PM me if you need any help.
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Hi guys!

Just got admitted to CBS for for upcoming J-term.

Posting my time line:

8.20 submitted
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10.4 interview ( delay Is on me)
10.8 acceptance call

Super exited about attending CBS,

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Anyone else have an update on the timeline from interview to acceptance / rejection / wait list? Just had my interview today.
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i had my interview yesterday, am i right in saying that i haven't heard a lot of people get rejected at the interview stage for J-term?
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i had my interview yesterday, am i right in saying that i haven't heard a lot of people get rejected at the interview stage for J-term?
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Congrats! I have not heard that J-Term applicants have a higher acceptance rate post-interview. Is that what you mean? Or are you saying that most J-Term applicants receive an interview invite?
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yeah i meant the chance of being offered a place after an interview
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yeah i meant the chance of being offered a place after an interview
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Anything on this? Curious to know.


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Just got waitlisted. :(

Anyone has good suggestions? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Just got waitlisted. :(

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Sorry to hear that but better than a ding! How did they inform you? Through the portal?
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Just got waitlisted. :(

Anyone has good suggestions? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Sorry to hear that but better than a ding! How did they inform you? Through the portal?
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Yup. Just received an email saying there's an update in the portal.
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