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 Review Period Begins	Decision Period*	Application Deadline
Class of 2011: January 2010 Enrollment	April 30, 2009	Within 8 weeks	Oct. 7, 2009
Class of 2012: September 2010 Enrollment — Early Decision	Aug. 17, 2009	Within 10 weeks	Oct. 7, 2009
Class of 2012: September 2010 Enrollment — International Applicants	January 6, 2010	Within 12 weeks	March 3, 2010*
Class of 2012: September 2010 Enrollment — U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents	January 6, 2010	Within 12 weeks	April 14, 2010*

Essay Topics
Essays MBA September Early Decision - Fall - 2009

The following essay questions are part of the application to Columbia Business School. In addition to learning about your professional aspirations, the Admissions Committee hopes to gain an understanding of your interests, values and motivations through these essays. How you answer these essays is at your discretion, there are no right answers and we encourage you to answer each question thoughtfully and honestly.

Reapplicants:
If you have applied to Columbia Business School within the past year, you are required to submit only the re-applicant 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 MBA will help you to meet your goals and how you plan to participate in the Columbia community (Recommended 750 word limit). Please write this essay in the Essay 1 box.

Dual Degree applicants:
Please address the following questions within your response to Essay 1: Please indicate the Dual Degree programs and schools to which you applied or intend to apply. Please discuss how the Dual Degree will enhance your short-term or long-term goals, and at which school you intend to begin your studies.

• 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)
  
  
• Master Classes are the epitome of bridging the gap between theory and practice at Columbia Business School. View link below.

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Please provide an example from your own life in which practical experience taught you more than theory alone. (Recommended 500 word limit)

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.

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