aah that's why it sounded familiar.

That's actually a good question. I assumed it just went toward tuition, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's returned after tuition is paid.

I'm applying J-term 2013! I went to visit the school and attended an information session 2 days ago and I'm in love!!!

Count me in! ED.

First go around for all schools.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good CBS consultant?

Thank you all for your active participation as of yet. I've just updated the thread to show everyone's statistics. I want to wish everyone the best of luck this year, and look forward to seeing lots and lots of admits this year.
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wondering the same too...but im 70% sure I will apply ED this year...(if i dont decide to postpone application exercise..)

Yes ED applicants are considered for fellowships. The fellowship deadline is simply the latest date by which you can apply and still be considered for merit based fellowship, not a distinct round strictly for fellowship consideration. Remember CBS does not technically have rounds, but rather rolling admissions with key deadline dates (i.e. Early Decision, fellowship consideration, last call).
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Hi. Count me in for CBS. This will be my first shot at MBA apps. I have decided to not go for any professional app help. I want to retain my original touch.
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in for Sep '13 ED...!!

In for the first round of submissions

FYI everyone I'm a current student starting my 2nd year this fall. If anyone has questions, wants to meet up in person to chat, or would like me to look over your essays, let me know.

A good resource for admitted students is the peer advising website: http://cbspeeradvising.wordpress.com/. This may also help prospectives to get a feel for the school.



It is applied toward tuition.
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For all the Re-applicants out there, I have updated the main page of the thread. I emailed the admissions office a question about re-applying and they sent me a checklist of what is necessary if you are a re-applicant from last year. I have added that on the bottom of the first post to make it easy for everybody. The 2 big items: essay questions only require an essay on how you have improved plus the new short essay on "fit" at Columbia, also you only need 1 new letter of recommendation not 2.

Count me in for the first round.

Anyone from the west coast applying? If so, when are you guys planning on visiting? I don't want to do a campus visit when everyone is out on summer break.

Thanks Moss for clarifying and the peer advising (yourself and the website), I will be hounding both as the deadline draws closer!

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and will be visiting September 6-8th.

That's really awesome of you, man. I'm definitely going to have to take you up on that!

has anyone submitted app yet... this year it seems lot slower than last 2 years... any idea when wud the regular ED interviews will start and any news on the J-term apps..??

I would slightly disagree because last year's application asked if you had visited CBS.

CBS seems to be obsessed with keeping their yield high. You need to convince CBS that you'll attend if you're accepted, and by taking the time to visit the school, it shows that you are pretty interested.

But at the same time, visiting/not visiting probably only impacts your chances very slightly.
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I can only speak about last year...but I submitted my application on 7/16 of and was invited to interview on 8/2.
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Wow early! I'm hoping to have my ED re-application in around the middle of August.

Thank you so much for sharing this link. I will definitely contact you once I get ready to apply.