Do I have a shot at Columbia B-School

Hey Guys,

Was wondering if I could get a few opinions on my current B-school profile. Would like to develop an understading of my odds of getting into Columbia as they stand now.

Undergrad:

GPA: 3.95 Major: Accounting School: State School

President of Fraternity VP Mentoring Program Recepient of most pretigous accounting award at school

Work Experience: 2 years IB analyst Elite Middle Market College Young Alumni Board

GMAT: 720

Thanks

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Not to derail your thread. But, do multiple applications to a school look good? As in, if I apply for admission to Booth for '14, don't get in, and then apply for '15 is that allowed/looked upon favorably?

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Kenny PowersNot to derail your thread. But, do multiple applications to a school look good? As in, if I apply for admission to Booth for '14, don't get in, and then apply for '15 is that allowed/looked upon favorably?
I think to get a serious second look the next year you need to show something improved or different about your candidacy (promotion, leadership roles, etc). At CBS for example they have a separate required essay for re-applicants that says something like "Tell us why you are a different candidate than the one we rejected last time".
 

Bschool these days are winding down the number of finance professionals. I would say your chances are ok, but not great. Remember you are competing against the shrunken accepted pool that holds other finance people

 
leveRAGE.If these chances are only "ok" then this seriously scares me. Why just ok? because he didn't go to an ivy? He had a 3.95, has EC's, 700+ GMAT, and is likely at a very reputable firm. honestly what else can he do..??? go back in time and get into an ivy?

The guy you're asking already answered this. Did you just miss it? The issue is that he's in investment banking and only has two years of experience.

 

You check all the boxes for CBS in my opinion. Very hard to say without a more complete picture but I think you probably have at least a 50/50 shot, better if you apply early decision.

 
monkey_scribeGMAT is fine. Work on career progression. Leave IBD.

Don't do PE though. If you really want to change the game , work at a non-profit in a shithole country for 1.5 years. Then , HBS might be in play as well

 

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