Columbia MBA / Columbia Business School
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502
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MBA Application Deadlines
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Early Decision
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10/06/10 |
10 weeks |
| Rolling |
04/13/11 |
12 weeks |
| Accelerated |
10/06/10 |
8 weeks |
Early Decision applications will be evaluated upon submission. Applicants will be notified with a decision within 10 weeks of submitting their MBA application. Early Decision candidates who are offered admission have up to two weeks to arrange their non-refundable $6,000 deposit which must be submitted to reserve a space in the class. Rolling admissions begins on 12/01/10 and ends on 04/13/10. Applicants will be notified with a decision within 12 weeks of submitting their MBA application. It is advantageous to submit your application as early as possible within each round to both show your commitment to Columbia and to avoid losing your spot to a similar candidate from the same demographic, country, or professional group.
Applicants who wish to be considered for a merit-based fellowship must submit a complete application by 01/05/11. Fellowship recipients for the September class are announced between January and May.
The Accelerated MBA Program is completed in four consecutive terms, beginning in January 2012 and concluding in May 2013.
The program is ideal for:
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Entrepreneurs
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Individuals who will be joining or returning to family business
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Students who are sponsored by their employers
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Students who plan to remain in their chosen field or who have built a strong network in the industry of their choice |
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: Two
# of Essays: Two Mandatory / One Optional
Evaluative Interview: Invitation only
Application Fee: $215
MBA Essay Questions
January 2011 Essay Questions (Accelerated Program)
Fall 2011 Essay Questions (2-Year Program)
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What are your short-term and long-term post-MBA goals? How will Columbia Business School help you achieve these goals?
(Recommended 750-word limit)
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Please tell us about yourself and your personal interests. The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have achieved professionally. (Recommended 500-word limit)
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(Optional) Is there any further information that you wish to provide to the Admissions Committee? Please use this space to provide an explanation of any areas of concern in your academic record or your personal history. |
Reapplicants:
How have you enhanced your candidacy since your previous application? Please detail your progress since you last applied and reiterate your short-term and long-term goals. Explain how the tools of the Columbia MBA will help you to meet your goals and how you plan to participate in the Columbia community (750-word limit).
MBA Recommendation Letters
Recommendations can be submitted online or mailed by the applicant in a self-addressed envelope that is sealed by the recommender's signature.
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What is your relationship to, and how long have you known the applicant? Is this person still employed by your organization? If not, when did he/she depart?
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Please provide a short list of adjectives describing the applicant’s strengths.
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Please compare the applicant’s performance to that of his/her peers. Does the applicant have the potential to become a senior manager?
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How effective are the applicant’s interpersonal skills in working with peers, supervisors and subordinates?
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How does the applicant accept constructive criticism?
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Comment on your observations of the applicant’s ethical behavior.
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What do you think motivates the candidate’s application to Columbia Business School?
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In what ways could the applicant improve professionally? If you could change one thing about the applicant, what would it be?
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Are there any other matters which you feel we should know about the applicant?
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