Columbia MBA Essays for 2022-2023
The Columbia MBA essays for the 2022-2023 admissions season are now available. Applicants to Columbia Business School must complete one short answer question and three essays.
Short Answer Question
What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (maximum 50 characters)
Examples of possible responses:
- “Work in business development for a media company.”
- “Join a strategy consulting firm.”
- “Launch a data management start-up.”
Essay 1
Through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next three to five years and what is your long-term dream job? (500 words)
Essay 2
We believe Columbia Business School is a special place. CBS proudly fosters a collaborative learning environment through curricular experiences like our clusters and learning teams, co-curricular initiatives like the Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership, which aims to equip students with the skills and strategies necessary to lead in an inclusive and ethical manner, and career mentorship opportunities like our Executives-in-Residence program.
Why do you feel Columbia Business School is a good fit for you academically, culturally, and professionally? (300 words)
Essay 3
Tell us about your favorite book, movie, or song and why it resonates with you. (250 words)
Optional Essay
If you wish to provide further information or additional context around your application to the Admissions Committee, please upload a brief explanation of any areas of concern in your academic record or personal history. This does not need to be a formal essay. You may submit bullet points. (Maximum 500 Words)
Deferred Enrollment Program
Deferred Enrollment candidates will answer two short essay questions instead of the essays listed above.
Question 1
Why are you interested in obtaining a Columbia MBA in the future? (300 words maximum)
Question 2
Who is a leader you admire, and why? (300 words maximum)
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For more information on applying, please visit the Columbia Business School admissions website. If you need guidance on your Columbia MBA essays or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!
