Columbia January Intake?

Question

Hi All,

I was interested in applying to Columbia's January Intake because I don't have a strong profile.

GPA: 7.22 
WE: 38 months (Time of Entry) - Telecom MNC
GMAT: 620
IELTS: 8
No great extracurriculars.

Am I going to be rejected straight up? I have a strong application in my place but it still can't quantify against the strong applicants that come into Columbia. Thus I wanted to take a shot at January intake.

Also, when does the form open up for January intake? It's still not available on the website.

Thanks,
Arijit

Narenn · Answer

J term application goes live in June. As for profile assessment, please post your profile details in this forum https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/ Hope that helps!

arijit2 · Answer

Ah that's a long long time away.

Thanks for your help Narenn.

StratusDonna · Answer

arijit2 · Answer

Thanks a lot, Stratus

I actually do need the internship, but I am willing to let go of it if I get a shot at CBS. (They do have an 8-week summer break which I can use for an internship). Also, thanks a lot for your great points. I shall think about this carefully and if I think I can take a shot in June for CBS - I will go ahead with it. Thanks, Arijit

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

With your current profile it would be very unlikely that CBS would admit you. Not a problem right now it just means you will have to take some actions to make sure you are the type of candidate that can break through at CBS. One thing you have in your favor is that you seem to be on the younger end, so you can delay your application until your profile is in range and competitive. You will want to look at each category you referenced above and create a game plan to improve to the point where you are in range of the school's averages. if you need help with that, there are a multitude of consulting services that can help you but it ALL starts with you. Once you determine what aspects of your profile you feel you can move then work on a plan to ensure you breakthrough! Good luck!

arijit2 · Answer

Thanks a lot for the input Veritas.

IvyGroupeCEO · Answer

Hi Arijit,

Where there is a will, there is a way! While your profile is on the weaker side, time is on your side and so YOU CAN take steps to bolster your profile. You've already identified a lot of your weaknesses so even taking baby steps will get you closer to your goal. Put together a game plan, and go for it!

Best,
Shaifali

arijit2 · Answer

Thanks Shaifali.

I'm going to try for Fall 2018 intakes still. If things don't work out, I will try for the Jan intakes. Will try ways to boost my profile that time.

-Arijit

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