Columbia Deferred Enrollment Program: (2020 Intake) Class of 2024!

Question

Hi, has anyone applied to Columbia’s deferred MBA program for college students?

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nigina93 · Answer

Hi  Justine08 ,

Yes, I did. Please feel free to reach out in case you want to discuss anything.

Cheers,
Nighina

Justine08 · Answer

Hi Nighina,
I was just wondering when we would know for the interviews ... should we keep each other updated if we receive any updates?

Cheers and good luck if you are also waiting on additional responses!
Justine

abcd7777 · Answer

I applied too. This can be found on the CBS website: "Interview invitations will be sent on or before April 30, 2019, or within two weeks of receiving all required application materials"

Narenn · Answer

Good to see a thread on this program. I've added status tracker in the first post. Would be good if applicants add the program to their profiles.

Good luck guys!

Narenn · Answer

Here's some basic information about this program for those who are new on the forum and wants to know about this program.

Visit this thread to know deferred programs offered by other top bschools... https://gmatclub.com/forum/mba-program- ... 93110.html

Columbia Deferred Enrollment Program

Deferment Period: 2-5 Years

Eligibility:

Current students, in their final year of undergrad or full-time masters programs. (Masters students need to have gone directly from undergraduate to graduate school without accepting any full time work position.)
Students enrolled in Ph.D. programs, law school, or medical school are not eligible.

Features/Notes:

Deferred admits will have access to conferences, events, and School-wide resources.
Deferred admits have choice to matriculate at either January(16 month program) or August (20 month program) terms.

Learn More: https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/programs/ ... enrollment

nigina93 · Answer

Hi Justine,

Sure, we can keep in touch.
All in all, lets keep each other updated.

Cheers,
nighina

pulululu · Answer

Has anyone received an interview invite yet?

Unkanny · Answer

I haven't. I know one other person who has applied, and she hasn't received an invite yet, either.

tang777 · Answer

got an interview on April 30th
just interviewed 
and waiting to hear back!

pulululu · Answer

Any get an offer? Did they actually make the decision within one week of interview?

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Narenn · Answer

Great! How did it go? Mind sharing your interview experience? We are trying to know how these interviews are different from tradition full-time MBA interviews.

sakshamchhabra · Answer

Greetings everyone,

Who all are submitting a new/improved GMAT score this month to CBS?

Narenn · Answer

People have started receiving interview invites. I see 3 users have already received invites in the last few days.

shivamjjw · Answer

Please evaluate my profile for CBS deferred MBA

Academic grades: Score in 10th is 88%, 12th std grade= 90%. Graduating from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Bachelors of Business Administration program with a CGPA of 3.8/4. Pursuing CIMA UK.

Internship experience: Data Analyst at a quick-service restaurant. 2 months internship at PWC.

Achievements: Winner of State level table tennis tournament and secured All India Rank 1 in multiple CIMA exams.

Extra-curriculars: One year experience at an NGO. Member of Entrepreneurship Cell of my college and AISEC club

Certification course: Financial Market from Yale University via Coursera. Stock trading Workshop at IIT-B. I have completed a couple of more certification courses in other domains.

Expected GMAT score: 710-730 ( Got 710 in first simulated/ mock test)

Please provide me valuable insights into my profile and areas of improvement

FortunaKarenH · Answer

Fortuna Admissions is hosting a webinar for undergraduates who are either looking at deferred enrollment programs, or who are looking to get a head start on the MBA admissions process. It will be hosted by Judith Silverman Hodara, Fortuna Director & Former Wharton Head of MBA Admissions.

Date: February 18th 2020
Time: 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern
REGISTER HERE: https://fortunaadmissions.com/roadmap-mba-webinar/

Considering an MBA? Join Fortuna's free webinar for undergraduates, where our directors and former top business school admissions officers will share insider knowledge on whether an MBA might be the right path for you, and how to maximize your chances of admissions success. We’ll cover topics ranging from developing a school strategy, creating quality interactions with those schools, choosing recommenders, preparing your resume, and crafting a unique, thoughtful story via essays and interviews. We’ll also help you understand the timing of this complex, multi-year process. Participants will be invited to set up a free 30 minute strategy consultation 1-on-1, as a follow up to the session.

Gs4444 · Answer

Has anyone else applied by April 15th and haven’t received a response yet?

blueboots35 · Answer

Has anyone applied over 2 weeks ago and still not heard anything? Does not hearing anything for 2+ weeks mean rejection?

SameerGupta2001 · Answer

Hey,
Planning to apply for deferred MBA Program at CBS....wanted to know what is the average GMAT score for Applicants applying for deferred program in CBS?

bb · Answer

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