Columbia Business School’s MBA Program Deadlines and Essays for the year 2008-2009-
Deadlines
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Application Review Period Begins |
Decision Period (once a complete application goes under review) |
Application Deadline |
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January 2009 Accelerated MBA Program |
April 30, 2008 |
Within 8 weeks |
Oct. 8, 2008 |
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September 2009 Early Decision |
Aug. 13, 2008 |
Within 10 weeks |
Oct. 8, 2008 |
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September 2009 (International Applicants) |
January 7, 2009 |
Within 12 weeks |
March 4, 2009* |
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September 2009 (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents) |
January 7, 2009 |
Within 12 weeks |
April 15, 2009* |
* Applicants who wish to be considered for a merit-based fellowship must submit a complete application by January 7, 2009. Fellowship recipients for the September class are announced between January and May.
Early Decision
The Early Decision option is ideal for candidates who have completed their research about MBA programs and have decided that Columbia is the school they want to attend. Early Decision applications are reviewed before Regular Decision applications. An Early Decision candidate, if admitted would have to sign a Statement of Commitment.
Essays:
Essay 1: 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)
Essay 2: Master Classes are the epitome of bridging the gap between theory and practice at Columbia Business School. Please provide an example from your own life in which practical experience taught you more than theory alone.
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Essay 3: 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? (Recommended 500 word limit)
(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.)
