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Initial Deposit
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Hello Class of 2019!
Congratulations to all!

Quick question about the ED Deposit of $6000 to be paid to CBS...
I'm a domestic candidate and selected wire transfer as my method of payment. However, I'm confused as to who the 'beneficiary' is when putting in transfer details... is it Wells Fargo bank or Columbia University?

Additionally, if I have accepted my online reply form by putting in Wire Transfer as the method of payment... can I pay by check instead now or should I call admissions and make them aware.

This should be so simple, I feel silly asking these questions!

Thanks in advance! :) :)

No worries - I had the same question when I was wiring my deposit. I feel the instruction on the web page could have been more clear. I am international and I put Columbia University as the name of the beneficiary. The transfer went through fine without any issue. I think the account does belong to Wells Fargo but as long as you have the correct routing number and account number it should be fine.

As for changing the method of payment - I think it's fine as long as you let them know.
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Hi all!

When does "Re Vera" appear on the to-do list? I've submitted my ED deposit, still no background checks on my timeline.. Does everyone go through one?

What's the consensus on pre-MBA tour vs pre-MBA internship? 8-)

I received the "Re Vera" task on my to-do list - I was admitted in August, but I doubt that matters. I submitted the release and payment for the "Re Vera" background check and let my recommenders know that they may be contacted. This may have been too early since I don't plan on quitting till next June....oh well :)

In regards to pre-MBA tour vs. pre-MBA internship, I think those are two distinct programs. Pre-MBA tour trips for CBS, I believe, include multiple trips that occur between May and August before Fall Term. I plan on going to 1-3 trips (likely 1-2 because I will so painfully in debt once MBA loans kick in). Pre-MBA internships can be done in addition to the pre-MBA tour trips (assuming you don't choose a trip /trips that overlap); however, from my research, pre-MBA internships more likely than not will need to be brokered through a connection / your network. There are official programs, but they are very selective so there is no guarantee. Personally, I would do one if it'll be a great AND different learning experience, but aside from that, the advice I've gotten is to enjoy the stress-free months before CBS takes over your life (in a good way).
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Maybe a bit early to start talking about this...but have other people started to think about plans before next Fall? Anybody thinking about pre-MBA internships, travel, etc... and when do you think you'll be leaving your current job?

I haven't started thinking yet but I definitely will as the new year starts. The CBS pre-MBA world tour sounds awesome from what I've read about previous years.

I'd like to finish my job around late May/early June, but I think saving money may convince me to work slightly longer...

Yup, i'm leaving my job end of March and then moving to part time until school starts. Have an italy trip planned and hoping to get a few more in. The summer of anon4444 is about to be legit af.
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Hey guys! Join the Slack group for admitted students here:

https://join.slack.com/t/cbs2021/shared ... TcwZWI0NTA

There are already quite a few people in there (although it is a bit quiet).
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When is the deadline to the pay deposit fee?
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When is the deadline to the pay deposit fee?
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The detailed instruction regarding how and by when to pay the deposit should be in the admit e-mail from CBS.
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Hi all! Very excited to have been admitted. Now onto figuring out how I'm going to afford it.. Does anyone know when we should expect ot receive information about scholarships / fellowships?
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Any Whatsapp / Slack group for the admitted students yet ?? The Slack link given here does not seem to be working
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Hey! The link expired. Try this:

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Did anyone see a link / instructions for background check process yet?
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Congratulations to everyone admitted!

Adcom called me to confirm my acceptance and mentioned that I would be able to log into the admissions portal later in the day. However, It's been 2 days and I haven't received any information about this. Anybody else in the same boat? Do I need to fill in the online reply form and pay a deposit before I get access?

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Congratulations to everyone who has been admitted! Anyone else going to Columbia Connect for admitted students? Trying to decide if I want to attend on Friday night only, or go all-day on Saturday...
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Congratulations to everyone who has been admitted! Anyone else going to Columbia Connect for admitted students? Trying to decide if I want to attend on Friday night only, or go all-day on Saturday...
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hey--i just got the phone call but have not seen an update on my portal yet. do you mind giving details on the date of columbia connect? trying to see if i can do wharton weekend and columbia connect around the same time
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Congratulations to everyone who has been admitted! Anyone else going to Columbia Connect for admitted students? Trying to decide if I want to attend on Friday night only, or go all-day on Saturday...

hey--i just got the phone call but have not seen an update on my portal yet. do you mind giving details on the date of columbia connect? trying to see if i can do wharton weekend and columbia connect around the same time
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Did you get an admit from CBS? If so, please update your CBS status to "Admitted".

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Did anyone get a package in the mail from Columbia in the last week? Just got a shipping notification and not sure what this is.

Thanks all!

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Yes, I did. It was a signed admissions letter.
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It's from Hermes Society - a tumbler and a book, along with a congratulatory letter.
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Has anyone made a whatsapp chat for admitted students to cbs
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Hi workout
Why this slack account? It is open for those who are not CBS student right away?

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So if its been a month since my admit, and I haven't heard anything regarding merit scholarships is it safe to say I don't have one coming without trying to negotiate?
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