One cannot be in New York, one of the financial and business centers of the world and remain detached from the business aspect. This is one of the reasons that make the Columbia Business School one of the most sought after and globally respected B Schools. It is a top ranking of being in the top 5 across the world and there are many other reasons for this, its extreme focus on entrepreneurship and excellent faculty and infrastructure being two. The admission essays want to know how well you will fit in and what leadership potential you have, which are the top concerns of this best of the lot school, ultimately.

Deadlines
Columbia Business School uses a rolling admissions process. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received, and decisions can be rendered at any point during the review period. It is always to your benefit to apply before the posted deadline

	Application Deadline
January 2011 Intake	Oct. 6, 2010
September 2011 Intake-Early Decision	Oct. 6, 2010
September 2011 Intake -Merit Fellowship consideration	January 5, 2011*
September 2011 Intake- Regular Decision	April 13, 2011*

Essay Topics
Essays MBA Fall - 2011

• 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: 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)
• 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.)
• Re-applicants: If you have applied to Columbia Business School within the past year, you are required to submit only the reapplication essay. If your last application was more than one year ago, you must answer essays 1 and 2.
• Reapplication 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).
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