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Columbia GSB Application Essays 2011-2012

Posted on May 18, 2011

As expected Columbia Business School released its updated essay prompts for the 2011-2012 application season, soon after posting deadlines last week. Have a look! Applicants must complete one short answer and three essays: Short Answer What is your post-MBA professional goal? (Maximum of 200 characters.) Examples of possible responses: “After my MBA I want to build my expertise in the energy sector and learn more about strategy and decision making by joining a consulting firm specializing in renewable energy and power companies.” “After my MBA I hope to work in business development for a media company that is expanding its market share in Asia.” “My short...

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Columbia GSB Releases 2011-2012 Deadlines

Posted on May 11, 2011

The Columbia Business School posted deadlines for the Class of 2014 (Entering Aug 2012 and Jan 2013) online. August 2012 Entry Early Decision: October 5, 2011 Merit Fellowship Consideration: January 4, 2012 Regular Decision: April 11, 2012 January 2012 Entry October 5, 2011 This is what the School has to say about it’s unusual Entry process: One MBA, Two Paths Columbia Business School students may enroll in either August orJanuary. The two paths, each comprised of four terms, merge in the fall of the second year to complete electives as a single class. The paths are identical in terms of competitiveness of admissions, academic rigor, and student resources,...

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