Calling all Columbia CBS MBA Applicants: Class of 2025 J-Term 2024

Just had my interview at CBS today. It was a very conversational interview that lasted around an hour. Questions were around my background, why mba, cbs, why now, plan B. There were a lot of pointed questions around the current state of my industry, but I think the interviewer was genuinely interested as opposed to trying to confuse me. If you know your industry, you’d be fine. I was also asked about my plans for community involvement at CBS. The interviewer asked me to add him on LinkedIn and to reach out if needed. He hasn’t submitted the feedback yet, it just ended.

Update: feedback submitted by interviewer just now, about an hour after interview.

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J-term application:

Applied 25/08
Invited to interview 15/09
Interviewed 24/09
Feedback submitted 24/09

Haven't heard back

Interviewed 9/9
Feedback submitted 20/9
No update from CBS since then

I feel turn around time should be 2 weeks, after the feedback submission.

why was feedback submitted after 11 days

The interviewer didn't submit. I think the adcom followed up after 10 days.

Got interviewed 10 days back.. no communication yet. (WE 48Mnths (consulting + product management) and GMAT 740)

Timeline:

Submission: 22 Aug'22
Interview Invite: 6 Sep'22
Interview: 21 Sep'22
Feedback Submitted: 21 Sep'22

Waiting for any communication from CBS - I've seen it usually takes 10-14 days for ED.. do they also notify you if you don't make it in the same timeframe?

It took 14 days for me after feedback submission (feedback submitted on 5th sep), I have noticed it to be 2 weeks lately

Yeah I did

Does ISB provide Rolling acceptance?

Once you get interviewed, what are the chances of acceptance?

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It’s normally pretty high for ED, arguably highest among M7

I'd expect hearing back in 2-3 weeks, so Oct 5th-Oct 12th. I interviewed and had feedback submitted on Sept 26th, so I'm expecting to hear back week of Oct 10th.

Hey, I am new to the chat, just wanted to know, are there any applicants here who applied for the Early Decision for the August intake?

Submitted on sep 28th on the deadline for ED. What are the chances I would be interviewed?

Got dinged today, unfortunately! Good luck to others who are applying or interviewing with CBS!

You applied for August entry right? Thank you for the update, and good luck on the rest of your applications.