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MrAlpaca

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it took two weeks for me to hear. i was interviewed on sept 11, feedback end of day sept 12 and accepted sept 25. two weeks is normal

Yeah, it does seem like there has been shorter turnaround times during october though. I'm expecting the worst and hoping for the best.

im just trying to keep you positive. up until my call, i was the longest delay i saw in the forums... the average was around 7-8 days and it took me 14...

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im just trying to keep you positive. up until my call, i was the longest delay i saw in the forums... the average was around 7-8 days and it took me 14...

Thanks man. Appreciate any boost I can get. I'm at the same point in my timeline that you were when you heard (granted they were closed yesterday), so I'm hopeful.

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06 Nov 2013, 08:45

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im just trying to keep you positive. up until my call, i was the longest delay i saw in the forums... the average was around 7-8 days and it took me 14...

Thanks man. Appreciate any boost I can get. I'm at the same point in my timeline that you were when you heard (granted they were closed yesterday), so I'm hopeful.

just keep your chin up... its not over until its over. the night before i heard i started spiraling down. i had expected to hear on the 24th and when someone who had interviewed a week after me heard that day, i freaked. so just remember that you havent been ding/waitlisted/accepted yet. everyone has their own timeline and it is not necessarily reflective of what kind of candidate you are or what your final outcome will be.

hoping for the best and that we will be classmates next year!

good luck and watch your phone for an unknown number.

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06 Nov 2013, 12:44

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Are most calls towards the end of the day, or do they do it throughout?

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Are most calls towards the end of the day, or do they do it throughout?

From my OCD analysis, seems like a great deal occur between 10-12 and 5-6

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Are most calls towards the end of the day, or do they do it throughout?

From my OCD analysis, seems like a great deal occur between 10-12 and 5-6

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Got a call from an unknown number at 5:15 today...was a telemarketer. That was fun haha. :roll:

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Got my ding at 8 pm tonight.

GMAT: 720
GPA: 3.0 in Chemistry
WE: 3 years in financial consulting at a Big 4, was trying to transition into pharmaceuticals

Applied: 9/17
Interview invite: 10/15
Interview and feedback: 10/24
Ding: 11/6

My stats WE and GPA are far below Columbia's standards so it's understandable, but kind of frustrating that they would take the time to interview me and then reject me after what I thought was a very good interview. Oh well, good luck to everyone else, I'll be back next year.

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06 Nov 2013, 18:44

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Sorry to hear that man...I also don't understand why they ding people with good interview...maybe the big 4 pool is close to full now. Anyway, wish you good luck next year!

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antiport, sorry to hear about your ding. You're still in good shape. What you consider one of your core weaknesses - WE - is actually one of your greatest strengths, especially if you're targeting any school other than H/S. What I mean is you've got plenty of future time/WE to demonstrate professional improvement, address grades through extension classes, possibly re-take the GMAT and to make a great app next time. Cross-reference what I'm saying 'cause I'm sure as heck no expert, but at least this is what I've heard from plenty of folks who've overcome far greater obstacles than yours. Take solace my fellow suffering MBA aspirant.

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06 Nov 2013, 21:39

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did you get the vibe from the interviewer that he/she thought it went well? Just curious if there were any signal words/comments at the end..

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antiport

did you get the vibe from the interviewer that he/she thought it went well? Just curious if there were any signal words/comments at the end..

I'm not saying I killed it or anything, but I thought it went well. Quick feedback was sent, she was very enthusiastic to tell me about their pharma/healthcare program, all questions I had prepped for, got to rattle off everything I wanted to say.

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06 Nov 2013, 23:50

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well lets see if tonight i will get an update on my ED, im still waiting to see whether i have an interview invite. Are many from those who applied on 10/2 still waiting fir the first update???

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07 Nov 2013, 07:26

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well lets see if tonight i will get an update on my ED, im still waiting to see whether i have an interview invite. Are many from those who applied on 10/2 still waiting fir the first update???

i am still with you!

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Hi all,

I just got my acceptance call from Columbia!! Just want everyone to know that it took 10 days for me to get the call so there really is no rule on when acceptances come in!

GMAT: 710
GPA: 3.5
WE: 3 years in telco, transitioning to real estate

Applied: 9/28
Interview invite: 10/14
Interview: 10/25
Interview feedback: 10/28
Accepted: 11/7

Good luck everyone!! Don't lose hope!

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07 Nov 2013, 09:29

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Congrats! This is good to hear, someone who had applied on Friday, had gotten an answer on Monday, so I was starting to get worried.

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Dear GMAT-Clubbers,
I just received my invitation to the interview a few minutes ago.

Profile for those interested:
Applyed 10/2 around 10pm.
European applicant
Background in business (MSc in international business, fair GPA)
700 GMAT
Work as a consultant for McK

Will start to prepare for the interview right away with the helpful information posted throughout the thread. Any further advice from freshly interviewed applicants?

Kind regards

I just got the call that I'm in! Interview went well, great news on a Thursday! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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07 Nov 2013, 09:45

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muemmello

I just got the call that I'm in! Interview went well, great news on a Thursday! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

congrats! curious when you interviewed?

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07 Nov 2013, 11:27

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GMAT: 720
GPA: 3.0 in Chemistry
WE: 3 years in financial consulting at a Big 4, was trying to transition into pharmaceuticals

My stats WE and GPA are far below Columbia's standards so it's understandable, but kind of frustrating that they would take the time to interview me and then reject me after what I thought was a very good interview. Oh well, good luck to everyone else, I'll be back next year.

Hi antiport, my GPA is much, much, much lower than yours. I do have 6yrs experience at matriculating. I'd say definitely try again next year and really look deep into your application and see where you can improve.

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07 Nov 2013, 13:50

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I completed my interview yesterday. Do we get a status update when the interviewer has submitted his/her report? Thanks for your help here.

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I completed my interview yesterday. Do we get a status update when the interviewer has submitted his/her report? Thanks for your help here.

Yes. You'll get an email notification once the interviewer submits the feedback. You'll also be able to see the update in your application system. Good luck!