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Columbia Business School: Essay Strategy
An overview of how to best approach Columbia Business School's application essays and how to stand out.
Columbia Business School: Brand and Culture
An overview of Columbia Business School's brand and culture.
Waitlist Self-Audit Worksheet
• Section 1: Application summary (GMAT/GRE, GPA, goals, recommenders) • Section 2: Strengths (what resonated or differentiates you) • Section 3: Gaps (academic, professional, narrative, or fit-related) • Section 4: Actionable improvements — list 2–3 moves in next 4–6 weeks • Section 5: Reflection prompt — “What new evidence can I show to close these gaps?”
Identify Your Missing Piece
• Walk through a real or hypothetical example of identifying gaps • How to differentiate between “substance gaps” and “communication gaps” • Example of turning a weakness (e.g., low quant score) into an update plan • Framework recap: Story – Strength – Fit • Call to action: complete your self-audit and select 1–2 improvement priorities
Columbia Business School: Interview Answer Worksheet
Worksheet designed to help applicants prepare for Columbia Business School interviews by organizing responses to behavioral questions using the STAR framework.
Communication Timeline & Etiquette Checklist
• When to send your first update (and how often to follow up) • How to structure your email cadence • Rules for event follow-up (e.g., after attending webinars or coffee chats) • Optional updates vs. overcommunication • Template calendar: sample outreach plan over 8 weeks
UVA (Darden) Interview Question Bank
Interview questions tailored to applicants interviewing for UVA Darden
Michigan (Ross) MBA Interview Question Bank
Question bank tailored to Michigan (Ross) MBA interviews
Stern Essay - Change It
Successful admit application essay
Columbia Business School Mock Interview Guide
Mock Interview Guide with Questions and Suggestions
Columbia Sample Essay - PPIL
PPIL essay response for successful admit application.
Columbia Business School Application Essay Example
Career Goals Application Essay for successful admission into program.
Columbia Sample Essay - Favorite Book
Favorite book essay for successful admit application to CBS.
Need Based Scholarship Essay Response
Need Based Scholarship Essay Response (successful in 50% scholarship)
Stern Essay - Pick 6
Successful admit application essay
