Columbia University MBA School
MBA Application Schedule
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Early Decision |
10/7/08 |
| Rolling |
01/07/09 |
| Accelerated |
03/04/09 |
Early Decision begins on 08/13/08 and ends on 10/08/08. 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 three weeks to arrange their non-refundable $6,000 deposit which must be submitted to reserve a space in the class. Rolling admissions begins on 01/07/09 and ends on 03/04/09. 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 01/07/09. 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 2009 and concluding in May 2010.
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: 2
# of Essays: 4
Evaluative Interview: Invitation only
Application Fee: $215
MBA Essay Questions
January 2009 Essay Questions (Accelerated 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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Master Classes are the epitome of bridging the gap between theory and practice at Columbia Business School. View link below. Please provide an example from your own life in which practical experience taught you more than theory alone. (Recommended 500 word limit):
View with Real Player: http://merlin.gsb.columbia.edu:8080/ramgen/video1/faculty/MasterClass-promo.rm
View via Google: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4698876883776961370&hl=en
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Please provide an example of a team failure of which you've been a part. If given a second chance, what would you do differently (500-word limit) |
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Please tell us about what you feel most passionate in life. (250-word limit per question)
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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. |
Fall 2009 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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Master Classes are the epitome of bridging the gap between theory and practice at Columbia Business School. View link below. Please provide an example from your own life in which practical experience taught you more than theory alone. (Recommended 500 word limit):
View with Real Player: http://merlin.gsb.columbia.edu:8080/ramgen/video1/faculty/MasterClass-promo.rm
View via Google: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4698876883776961370&hl=en |
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Please provide an example of a team failure of which you've been a part. If given a second chance, what would you do differently? (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. |
