Columbia EMBA NY 2020 Intake [Class of 2022]: Calling all Applicants

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Hey CBS EMBA (Sat) applicants. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview/school visit experiences, etc. Good luck!

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Narenn · Answer

CBS EMBA (NY) Deadlines 
    Round    Application Due    Decisions Released   
  Sat Track: Early Round  January 8, 2020  -  
  Sat Track: Final Round  February 19, 2020  -  
  Fri/Sat Track: Early Round  March 18, 2020  -  
  Fri/Sat Track: Final Round  May 27, 2020  -

Narenn · Answer

Thank you  jeometricals  for starting this discussion. Let's make it a common thread for Saturday and Friday/Saturday applicants. I've added data tables and deadlines in the main post.

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

CBS EMBA applicants, please feel free to mention me should you have questions. One of my former clients recently graduated from the program, and he actually was promoted twice while he was in it! He's now a director and has emphasized that he is very willing to chat with (well, he's a Brit so chat "to") anyone who wants to know more about it.

lifeisgood666 · Answer

Hi, anyone got admitted to the CBS EMBA-Americas class of 2021?

p0laris91 · Answer

Is 6 years too little experience for Columbia NY EMBA?

SiaAdmissions · Answer

Hi p0laris91,

While Columbia's NY EMBA class has an average of 9 years of work experience, having less will not impede you from admission. That said, you should bear in mind that Columbia's EMBA admission team is looking for high achievers. Does your 6-years work experience reflect that? How is your overall profile?

I welcome the opportunity to speak offline. If interested, please    reach out   .

Good luck!

Susan

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

No, that's actually not a deal breaker. One of my clients recently graduated from that program, and he was the youngest person in the cohort but I think he was 26 when he started. He did have a lead position and a People management position at work even at that age.

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jeometricals · Answer

As far as I know, CBS and in general most of EMBA programs put more weight towards your resume, what you've achieved and what you can offer to the program. Then they want to see what you are looking for out of the program. If you have a somehow unique profile, had considerable achievements within 6 years and a good story to tell in terms of your goals and what to offer, I believe you still have a good chance.

jeometricals · Answer

Has anyone submitted application for EMBA Saturday yet?

JThom1 · Answer

I am applying for the Fri/Sat program. I am hoping to submit my application within the next 2 weeks.

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

Congratulations. make sure to only submit it when do you feel it's really at its best. It's a little bit hard for me to imagine that happening in 2 weeks. Are you going to coach your recommenders?

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hellomoto20 · Answer

I applied and was accepted to the Sat program.

I felt a bit shy about posting, however, I realized other folks had provided helpful info in previous years so here goes:

Applied: Dec 3rd
Invited to interview: Dec 17th
Interviewed: Jan 7th 
Accepted via phone: Jan 17th

GMAT: 710
Undergrad: Ivy, 3.3
WE: 100 months

Interview was very much in line with previous years, e.g., focused on my resume and why CBS.

pmehra7 · Answer

I submitted my application on the 01/08 ED deadline. Has anyone who applied around that time heard back yet?

FortunaKarenH · Answer

Congrats! Welcome to the CBS community!

vom2102 · Answer

Looks like all the interviews are now online due to the spread of corona virus. Anyone had a virtual interview already? Any tips

How are you guys feeling about the future of the first semester? Will it be virtual as well? What about orientation and residence period?

vom2102 · Answer

I got accepted into the Saturday program.

Timeline  
 Application Submitted: Feb 18th, 2020
Invitation to Interview: Feb 24th, 2020
Actual Interview: March 16th, 2020
Final Decision via Phone/Portal Update: March 18th, 2020

Stats  
 EA: 165+
Undergrad/Grad: Ivy, 3.5+
WE: 60+ months

Interview  
  Duration: 40 mins virtual interview
Questions: Tell me about yourself, Why MBA, Why CBS, What are your goals, Any questions?

Orientation seems to have been postponed to May. If anyone has any more details kindly share!

weweron · Answer

Will the May session be virtual?

Krisk · Answer

Hello,

got admitted into the EMBA Sat NY track. Is there an FB or slack group for the EMBA admits ?

ribeiro · Answer

I've also been accepted into the Sat NY EMBA program.

Orientation and Residence weekend will be merged into one weekend (May 15-17). First Day of Class is May 30.

There is an official Facebook Group titled "Columbia Business School EMBA Class of 2022" which is administered by the Assistant Director of Admissions.

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Round	Application Due	Decisions Released
Sat Track: Early Round	January 8, 2020	-
Sat Track: Final Round	February 19, 2020	-
Fri/Sat Track: Early Round	March 18, 2020	-
Fri/Sat Track: Final Round	May 27, 2020	-