icaniwill wrote:
Structurer wrote:
Hi everyone,
I wanted to apply to CBS in its ED round but seems like my app would not be ready before 03 oct. CBS is my top choice and im totally committed to joining it if admitted, but i have following doubts
1. Given the rolling decision policy of CBS and the fact that so many of you have already applied in ED,is it advisable to apply on the last date of ED deadline or i'll be better off applying early ( say mid oct ) in RD? I ll like to go with whatever maximises my chances
2. I have another query - essay 1b asks why you want to be a part of columbia comm. they ask this question pointing you to cluster system and learning teams. Are they really expectin us to answer how we can contribute to and gain from Cbs community with the mention of preferred curriculum, courses and faculty to go in essay1a? Looking at how the essay questions are drafted i would assume that would be the case ( mention courses that you think can help you at cbs in 1a and community involvement in 1b), but veritasprep's and clearadmit's websites seem to advise to mention everything about cbs ( including your preffered courses etc) in 1b. Your views pls.
Many thanks
1. ED round is definitely one with higher chances BUT don't do it if your app is not ready. Even in Regular round apply as early as you can. (Rolling admissions - apps are reviewed in the order received )
2. Everything you just said goes into 1b. Focus on the community not just the curriculum in this part of the essay. How you will contribute and how it will help you. In total - Why you want to be Columbia community
I applied on 8/18 and just finished with my interview today. I used Essay 1A to mention why Columbia's Curriculum is the right fit for me, i.e. the skills I want to develop to help my career, and the classes and programs at Columbia that emphasize those skills. I used Essay 1B to explain why I want to be part of Coumbia's community i.e. what attracts me to this school's community, what clubs and organizations I want to be part of, Columbia's location in NYC, and what my commitment to columbia's community will be after I graduate.
IN my opinion, you should use
Essay 1A-Curriculum Courses- 100% MBA related to your specific goals
Essay 1b- Community, clubs, organizations- not necessarily MBA related,