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You won't necessarily get a result earlier (some do and some don't), but CBS does have a rolling admissions process so you do have a better chance at admittance if you apply earlier.

I actually recommend against applying before November for RD because adcom will wonder why you didn't apply ED instead. It will show a lack of interest and laziness on your part. It also doesn't help from a timeline standpoint because adcom doesn't even start reading RD applications until after Thanksgiving or so. https://lastchancemba.blogspot.com

Obviously my 1 anecdotal experience doesn't necessarily mean a lot, it worked for me. I had also heard that they like re-applicants and I also went from RD to ED when I reapplied. ED definitely increases your odds at CBS.

The answer is both yes and no. Admissions are rolling and applications are reviewed in the order they are received. However all ED applications are reviewed and a decision released before RD applicants are considered. So if you submit RD in September you will still not be reviewed until after all ED applications are done. However you will be one of the first RD applications reviewed. A lot of RD applicants submit in Oct and Nov and there becomes a large backlog. If you submit in Sept your application will go under review around Thanksgiving and you will have an interview invite or ding before Christmas. If you submit in early Nov you probably won't go under review until late Dec.

Applying for ED with 3 year consulting experience and a low GMAT. Hoping for the best!

On the Waiting list of two schools for next year, but already preparing for EA at Columbia. Did you guys already visit the school and contact current students there? Do you know if ther will be class visits avail. duing summer, I m planning to visit.

As long as you go in June/July there will be class visits available. I went in August and it happened to be between summer and fall semesters so there were no classes. But they did still have the admissions office meeting. They do a presentation on a weekly basis so I would try to schedule your visit for that day of the week.

Applying to ED with low GMAT, 7+ years trading experience and a lot of ECs

ready for ED! count me in please!

Wanted to hear peoples thoughts on how important they think it is to visit Columbia prior to applying. Do you think this makes a tangible difference with respect to admission?