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Columbia GSB Application Deadlines

RoundDeadlineTime Remaining
Early Decision October 06, 2010 28 days
Round 1 January 05, 2011 3 months
Round 2 April 13, 2011 7 months
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Columbia GSB Class Profile

Columbia GSB Details
Average GMAT 660-760 (middle 80%)
Total Applicants 5999
Percent Admitted 15%
Percent Male 68%
Percent Female 32%
Percent International 43%
Average Age 28
Age Range 22-41
Range work exp 3-7 (middle 80%)

Columbia GSB Essay Questions

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Current Resume

Essay 1

What are your short-term and long-term professional goals? How will Columbia Business School help you achieve these goals? (Maximum of 750 words)

Essay 2

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. (Maximum of 500 words)

Optional Essay

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 Essay

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 Business School will help you to meet your goals and how you plan to participate in the Columbia community. (Recommended 750 word limit).

Active Columbia GSB AppMentors
Recently accepted Columbia GSB students
Start a project with David! Mentor:
David
Accepted at: Columbia GSB
Industry Exp: Government, Military, Non Profit
Gender: Male
Background: United States
 
Mentor Details:   During my work experience, I had plenty of leadership and situational management; my applications highlighted my unique skill set, while explaining my academic potential (not having worked in an particularly academic environment). I am eager to help applicants from similarly nontraditional backgrounds who have overwhelming strengths in some areas of their applications and concerns in others (often, academic scores). I am excited to help craft applicants' pitches - and to ensure that theme pervades all aspects of the application. Look forward to helping you!

Start a project with CBS_NYU_Cornell! Mentor:
CBS_NYU_Cornell
Accepted at: Columbia GSB
Industry Exp: Consulting, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Government, Technology
Gender: Male
Background: India
 
Mentor Details:   I am an international student and have worked as a management consultant in a big 4 firm.Having applied from an highly competitive application pool in perhaps one of the toughest and most selective years,I believe I have the necessary skills to help you out in your application.I have admits for 3 top 10 Bschools


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