How To Get Into Columbia | Essential Advice from an MBA Admissions Expert

[@sidjohn7111]

got my invite ...thanks for the video

[@CareerProtocol]

YAS!!!!!!! CONGRATS SID!!!!!

[@ayaom369]

Agree! Great video!

[@ericrodrigues167]

If u have a family owned business that is very large, is it worth mentioning i plan to take it over one day within these essays?

[@CareerProtocol]

Hey Eric! Absolutely yes!! Be sure they know how big it is in terms of market cap or annual turnover as well. we've worked with lots of folks in this situation and they do really wall!

[@anishakaul3554]

@@CareerProtocol is it recommended to always include numerical metrics for the company's performance? What about for small family-owned companies?

[@CareerProtocol]

@@anishakaul3554 Choose the metrics that make the company look best. - Market ca, turnover, number of employees. However it can be scaled as positively as possible.

[@SaRah-nb6eb]

what about money to pay tuition fees?? Does Columbia offers scholarships?? And how?

[@CareerProtocol]

Yes! every school offers scholarships to the candidates they want most. The way to get one is to be one of those.

[@TW-hb2cr]

Way less money out there for Grad School. Sorry

[@Shruti-rm8oo]

Hi, can you make one on Tuck and Yale

[@CareerProtocol]

Coming soon to our tiktok!! www.tiktok.com/@careerprotocol?

[@CareerProtocol]

The quick Yale video can be found here - www.tiktok.com/@careerprotocol/video/6995198150898093317 - hope you like it!

[@Shruti-rm8oo]

@@CareerProtocol thanks for your reply, but tik tok is banned in India :(

[@CareerProtocol]

@@Shruti-rm8oo in that case, it's one our youtube channel as well here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIqoeY2Fmcx7bNU If you're subscribed, a short about Tuck should also appear soon :)

[@Shivam22able]

Your view on Columbia Management Essentials (Online) course, is it beneficial if one is targeting CBS and other top schools in a couple of years?

[@CareerProtocol]

Sure. Any program that gets you polished up on business fundamentals and hones quant skills will be helpful prep for an MBA and show commitment to the field.

[@Shivam22able]

@@CareerProtocol I get your point that improving skills is what adcom/s would want to see. But apart from that does the brand value effect the application in this particular case. Imperial college offers a similar program and is very affordable at 250 USD. On the other hand CBS mba essentials and Harvard CORe are 3000 USD and upwards. What would be your take?

[@jonathandsouza4474]

Can a high gmat make up for a low gpa, especially if I have done extracurriculars.

[@CareerProtocol]

Everything counts in the final decision, so the low GPA could ultimately be a cause for rejection in the end, but if your GPA is low, a very strong GMAT is an important step in overcoming it and make it an inconsequential weakness. The overall quality of your application will be the most important thing. If they really want you specifically in the class, they will forgive the blemish of a low GPA. Talk to us if you are interested in a partner to help you bring out your best in the application!! careerprotocol.com/mba

[@2000mateo1]

Is it harder to get into if I come from a Family Business Background in South America? And would 25 be a good age to start applying to CBS?

[@CareerProtocol]

As long as the MBA will help you and you're able to inspire the adcom in your applications (+ statistics etc.) it is of course possible :) 25 is also fine if that translates to 3-7 years of serious professional experience.

[@siddharthb2633]

Applying for a Columbia MBA at 31 is too late? Just wondering, my age is deterring me from applying to M7 colleges.

[@CareerProtocol]

Hi Siddharth. The short answer is ... probably. But not because of your raw age, because you most likely have too much experience to be able to benefit from the wisdom of your MBA classmates and/or will have a tricky time recruiting for a job pivot (assuming that is why you want an MBA) because your experience is too deep within one role or even company. Figure out what you want in your career first, then figure out if an MBA helps you get it.

[@options888]

Hi there i would like to find out, is it too late break into investment banking if you are early 30s after doing an MBA? if my pre mba experience is working in an accounting firm, does age matter breaking into IB? Thanks

[@CareerProtocol]

You will be among the older IB analysts in your class, but it happens!!! You will recruit for banking first anyway, so go for the internship and have a Plan B or C for your summer if it doesn't work out. But banks in general will take anyone who has the right hard and soft skills and gels with their team! They might prefer younger candidates, but if you have what it takes, they will take you seriously. Good luck!

[@murali_16]

Any possible to get in..Without work experience ?

[@CareerProtocol]

Probably not, unless you are applying to their deferred admission program.

[@ammu.live100]

Mam does high school grades are also consider during MBA selection process at top business schools like Harvard, Wharton or colombia or they just consider undergrad GPA.

[@CareerProtocol]

No, they do not care about high school.