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Could you exemplify what you expect to see out of a Columbia Student while they are in the program and after graduation? Thank you

Could you please evaluate whether somebody with a good GMAT score, strong academics, decent extra curricular and 2 years of work experience in Government Consulting (3 years while joining) apply for the September 2022 intake or wait for another year before applying?

I have a MS degree from US university. Can my TOEFL/ IELTS be waived of if I am going to apply for GMAT scores in university/ies?

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Can you share with us the key points that separate the profiles of the applicants who get invited for the interview from profiles of the applicants that are not invited?

I'm from an over-represented industry (i.e., an Indian IT male). The company I work for doesn't provide many opportunities as the company employs 30,000+ freshers every year. What should I do to build my profile so that I can stand out from others and possibly get into CBS?

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is there any problem if a candidate has had held exceptional management and leadership roles in organisation, which is local and not a multinational?
Also, is education from elite schools necessary or preferred for admission in CBS (kindly answer w.r.t. Indian candidates)?

1) While most graduates from US business schools end up working in the US, how easy/hard is it for a Columbia grad to seek employment outside the US, specifically in the Middle East region? How strong is alumni network in that region?

2) If someone has been engaging in social work/volunteering since childhood on numerous occasions/capacities (as a way of life; without any certifications), but has not necessarily taken time out from professional career to engage themselves in social work, is it equally valuable/significant?

3) If a candidate hasn't tried out multiple job roles/industries since undergrad, but rather stayed at the same firm (Big 4 consulting; shared services) for various personal/ professional reasons, what is Columbia AdCom's view of the "less adventurous" candidate?

4) India is predominantly a shared services/back-end offices market. Client interactions are usually restricted to being virtual (mails/Skype). Does Columbia Business School consider the work experience of someone coming from a shared services/back-end offices environment to add value/diversity to the classroom? How does the AdCom view that experience when compared to that of a front-end consultant, when one of the main reasons for the candidate to do an MBA is to transition to a front-end consulting role?

5) While we understand that application essays have to be original and written by the candidates themselves, is it okay to run our essays through free online tools such as Grammarly, which corrects grammatical/ sentence structure errors, or would AdCom prefer the raw content?

1) As an Indian with a GMAT score of 650, but an excellent profile, what are my chances of getting an admit to CBS?
2) I want to pursue Marketing, but i am always advised not to do so, the reason being that companies do not hire non-US citizens for Marketing roles in US. How true is this?

How does a candidate with avg gpa and 7-10 yrs work experience apply to Columbia?
Moreover over other universities what Columbia can offer over other universities that can shape the carrier of candidate?

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Hello, I'm a dentist in India presently with 1yr work Experience as dentist (will be 2yrs if I join in 2022) and I own a social media marketing agency(nearly 10months), I have 1 national publication, 1 under review, attended many national conferences and won a few presentations. Good extra curriculars like I play cricket and basketball. I was the main organizer for our College fest and Graduation. I have a GMAT score of 740. Columbia is my dream school to pursue MBA.
Can I know what are my chances to getting into CBS? and what does CBS look in a Candidate?
And I have always heard Non-Us citizens have a tough time getting a job because of H1B, Is it True? please do help

Is Columbia open to students from an arts background who have been freelancing, or is full time experience preferable?

CBS has an "Early Decision" round that is followed by the regular rounds of admissions. How does the Early Decision round work? As per the website, one would have to withdraw applications from all other colleges, if selected. What if one decides to take back one's application from CBS after getting selected via the Early Decision round? In other words, if one gets selected via the Early Decision round, would it be mandatory for him/her to join the Program? What if I'd be unable to meet the finances, especially if the merit scholarship offer is lesser than anticipated?

Will you consider application of candidates with more than 10 years of work experience in IT?

What’s the average acceptable duration of the work experience and GRE score?

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1. I am interested in pursuing the Marketing specialization with the goal to pivot careers into brand management post MBA. Can you share what are the top firms that recruit on campus for this industry, and/or the best resource to find out this information?

2. Is it true that majority of scholarship dollars are awarded to Round 1 applicants? I'm trying to determine if it is smarter to apply in Round 1 or Round 2, given that Round 2 allows for more time to develop strong essays and recommendations, but also keeping in mind the importance of scholarships.

Thank you!

Hello, I would like to ask several questions please:
1. I’m a US citizen and my bachelor’s degree was obtained in non-English program. I’ve been working in the US for over 9 years. Is waiver offered for TOEFL? If so how can I request?
2. I held 3 different positions with same employer. If the online application has an Employer Section that asks for the role and responsibilities, can I include all roles/responsibilities or include only the ones from my current position?
3. If the online application has an option to list 3 awards and/or 3 extra.activities, should those be different awards and activities than what’s included in the resume? Or can be the same? Or list them only in the online application but not in the resume?
4. I have 9+ years of experience. Is there a set number of students for older applicants or?
5. Interviews are conducted by staff or alumni? And duration?
6. In case LT goal is asked during interview or other application process- how far should we be looking? 5-10 years or 10+ years?

Thanks so much!

Hello,

I have 7+ years of exp. working for a CONSTRUCTION firm in DUBAI and OMAN as a Planning Manager (Electrical).
Can CBS help me SWITCH MY CAREER to FINANCIAL ANALYST / BUSINESS ANALYST profile? (Taking into account my 7+ years exp. in a totally different field)

Regards
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