CBS J Term

Question

Hi!

I recenly applied to CBS with no luck (no interview). I did apply quite late, but still.
I was wondering, if I use the same application, what are the chances of getting into J-term? Is it possible to do an internship later on?

Thanks in advance

PersonalMBACoach · Answer

I am sorry things did not work out for you this time around. You mentioned using the same application....I don't recommend using the exact same application since it did not work for you the first time around. That said, if you improved your profile and applied again, you certainly could target J term. You would want to have an answer for the question about why you are now interested in J term when before you were interested in the full two-year program. Usually J term is for specific interests / people in certain situations so that is the first thing that admissions committee members will wonder. Furthermore, it is important to improve your profile. So why did you not get in this time? Low GMAT score? Not enough work-ex? Goals not clearly defined? You should fix the major weaknesses before re-applying. If you want further thoughts on your profile, send me an email to discuss: scott@personalmbacoach.com or visit my website to learn more about how I can help: www.personalmbacoach.com Good luck! Best, Scott

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

I really wouldn't recommend J Term if you need an internship. When you're in school, people are willing to let you work for free. That creates a special opportunity for you to change Industries and get experience in areas you haven't before. But once you have that degree people feel pretty weird about letting you work for them for free and that opportunity closes. So I would just hang in there, do a lot of preparatory work for round one. I have a blog series on this. Address all of the problems in your previous application and that will position you for what you really want.

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VeritasPrepEdison · Answer

Thanks for sharing.

If you believe you really need the internship, I would suggest you do the two year program. Focus on improving your profile. Consider whether you need to retake the GMAT, and do a review of your previous essays to ensure that you demonstrate fit for the program, and show how it will help you achieve your goals, while leveraging on your current background.

Wish you all the best!

mperalta · Answer

Hi! So to apply to Columbia's J-Term 2022, I believe you have to wait until next year. However, I am debating between a few schools for August (2021) entry and CBS which I would do on either entry. My question is, can I get an acceptance / reject to J-Term 2022 by the time I get these letters for August entries, so as to discard other schools / not, and go with the J-Term 2022?

Thanks!

Thanks!

ARINGO · Answer

Regarding the internship, here is a direct quote from CBS site:

"Students who do not want or need an internship may consider beginning their MBA studies in January and completing their second semester of classes during the summer. A January start may be ideal for students who wish to remain in the same industry after graduation or pursue entrepreneurial interests. About 30 percent of our students enter in January."

As for using the same application which did not grant you admission the first time, try thinking about things you can improve. If nothing has changed in terms of your work experience and GMAT score, at least change the essays. Feel free to get in touch for re-application advice, and in any case good luck!

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