In August 2025, Columbia Business School will host 39 MBA events, including 4 virtual sessions and 35 in-person events.
Virtual Events
The virtual events focus on providing prospective students with application guidance and insights into the school’s values.
On August 20, the Engagement & Inclusion Virtual Small Group Conversation will introduce inclusion-focused initiatives such as the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management and the Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership, while the Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science Round 1 Application Q&A Webinar will explain the dual-degree program offered with The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.
On August 25, the Virtual MBA Information Session will offer an overview of the MBA program and its admissions process.
Finally, the August 28 August Round 1 Application Q&A Webinar will provide final tips for applicants preparing to submit their August 2026 applications.
Essay Editing - Consult with Atul Jose (Essay Specialist, F1GMAT)
The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
For any questions about the service, email me, Atul Jose, at editor@f1gmat.com
As F1GMAT’s Lead Consultant and Essay Specialist, I will help you structure the essay by:
1) Incorporating your Personal Brand
I will help you find unique life experiences that would differentiate you from the highly competitive Columbia MBA application pool.
2) Including Storytelling elements
I have developed a keen sense of storytelling from over a decade and a half of editing essays and writing essay examples for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides.
The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
It is easy to comment, but it is tough to structure the essay from the perspective of the applicant and turn the essay into a winning application essay.
3) Aligning with the Culture of the School
A big part of editing and guiding applicants is in educating them about the culture of the school
Some schools have very ‘specific’ traits that they are looking for in an applicant.
If you don’t highlight them and lean towards general leadership or cultural narratives, the essay won’t work.
I will guide you through the writing process.
I will also iteratively edit the essays without losing your original voice.
In-Person Events
The in-person events span multiple formats and locations worldwide. The MBA Campus Visit (August 11 and August 14) and Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science Campus Visit (August 12) will allow candidates to explore Columbia’s Manhattanville campus and interact with current students and admissions staff.
Download F1GMAT's Columbia MBA Essay Guide
Short Answer Question 1: What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 characters maximum)
Short Answer Question 2: How do you plan to spend the summer after the first year of the MBA? If in an internship, please include target industry(ies) and/or function(s). If you plan to work on your own venture, please indicate a focus of business. (50 characters maximum)
Essay 1: Through your resume and recommendation, 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: Please share a specific example of how you made a team more collaborative, more inclusive or fostered a greater sense of community within an organization. (250 words)
Essay 3: We believe Columbia Business School is a special place with a collaborative learning environment in which students feel a sense of belonging, agency, and partnership--academically, culturally, and professionally.
How would you co-create your optimal MBA experience at CBS? Please be specific. (250 words)
The Small Group Conversations—held in Washington D.C. (August 12), Denver (August 13), Salt Lake City (August 14), Boston (August 15), São Paulo (August 18), Buenos Aires (August 23), Toronto (August 24), Santiago (August 24), Atlanta (August 26), and other cities—will feature breakfast discussions with the Associate Director of Admission about the MBA application process, with special January-entry sessions in São Paulo (August 20) and Buenos Aires (August 23).
The Prospect Breakfasts in São Paulo (August 19), Buenos Aires (August 23), and Atlanta (August 26) will offer informal networking opportunities.
Columbia will also participate in multiple Forté MBA Forums empowering women in business, held in Atlanta (August 11), Washington D.C. (August 12), Houston (August 13), Boston (August 14), Los Angeles (August 18), San Francisco (August 19), Seattle (August 20), Chicago (August 21), Toronto (August 25), and New York City (August 26 and August 27), plus the Forté MBA Explore event in New York (August 27).
Additionally, the school will appear at major fairs such as the Top MBA Fair in Israel (August 12) and The MBA Tour Toronto (August 23). The Columbia Business School Experience Panels in Hong Kong (August 14), São Paulo (August 19), Buenos Aires (August 22), and Santiago (August 25) will showcase student and alumni perspectives alongside application insights.
Related Download: F1GMAT's Columbia MBA Essay Guide
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11-Aug-25 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | In-Person |
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11-Aug-25 | Atlanta Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in Atlanta can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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12-Aug-25 | Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science Campus Visit | Prospective students can join a Dual MBA/Executive MS Campus Visit at Columbia to meet with Admissions, connect with current students, and tour the campus. | In-Person |
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12-Aug-25 | Washington D.C. Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Washington D.C. where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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12-Aug-25 | Washington D.C. Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in Washington D.C. can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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12-Aug-25 | Top MBA Fair in Israel | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA event to meet representatives from Columbia Business School and other top-ranked business schools. | In-person |
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13-Aug-25 | Denver Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Denver where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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13-Aug-25 | Houston Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in Houston can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | Salt Lake City Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Salt Lake City where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | Boston Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in Boston can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Hong Kong | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School’s Experience Panel to hear firsthand insights from current students and alumni about the MBA journey and the alumni network, with an application overview led by Assistant Director of Admissions. | In-Person |
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15-Aug-25 | Boston Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Boston where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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18-Aug-25 | São Paulo Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in São Paulo where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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18-Aug-25 | Los Angeles Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in Los Angeles can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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19-Aug-25 | São Paulo Prospect Breakfast | Prospective students are invited to enjoy breakfast and a group discussion with the Associate Director of Admissions in São Paulo to learn more about Columbia Business School and its MBA application process. | In-Person |
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19-Aug-25 | San Francisco Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in San Francisco can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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19-Aug-25 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in São Paulo | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School’s Experience Panel to hear firsthand insights from current students and alumni about the MBA journey and the alumni network, with an application overview led by Assistant Director of Admissions. | In-Person |
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20-Aug-25 | São Paulo January-Entry MBA Small Group Conversation | Prospective students in São Paulo can join Josie Landers, Assistant Director of Admissions, for a small group discussion on Columbia Business School and the January-Entry MBA application process. | In-Person |
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20-Aug-25 | Engagement & Inclusion Virtual Small Group Conversation | In this virtual session, prospective students will join Columbia Business School's Engagement & Inclusion admissions team to learn about the application process and explore inclusion-focused initiatives, including the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management and the Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership. | Virtual |
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20-Aug-25 | Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science Round 1 Application Q&A Webinar | Prospective students can join this virtual session to learn about the Dual MBA/Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science program offered by Columbia Business School and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. | Virtual |
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20-Aug-25 | Seattle Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in Seattle can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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21-Aug-25 | Chicago Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in Chicago can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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22-Aug-25 | Buenos Aires Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Buenos Aires where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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22-Aug-25 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Buenos Aires | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School’s Experience Panel to hear firsthand insights from current students and alumni about the MBA journey and the alumni network, with an application overview led by Assistant Director of Admissions. | In-Person |
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23-Aug-25 | Buenos Aires Prospect Breakfast | Prospective students are invited to enjoy breakfast and a group discussion with the Associate Director of Admissions in Buenos Aires to learn more about Columbia Business School and its MBA application process. | In-Person |
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23-Aug-25 | The MBA Tour Toronto | Prospective students can connect with Columbia Business School at The MBA Tour events to explore the MBA program and stay updated on future CBS opportunities. | In-Person |
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23-Aug-25 | Buenos Aires January-Entry MBA Small Group Conversation | Prospective students in Buenos Aires can join Josie Landers, Assistant Director of Admissions, for a small group discussion on Columbia Business School and the January-Entry MBA application process. | In-Person |
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24-Aug-25 | Toronto Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Toronto where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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24-Aug-25 | Santiago Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Santiago where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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25-Aug-25 | Virtual MBA Information Session | This virtual session will be hosted by the admission representative from the Columbia MBA program who will explain the application process and give an overview of the program. | Virtual |
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25-Aug-25 | Toronto Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in Toronto can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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25-Aug-25 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Santiago | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School’s Experience Panel to hear firsthand insights from current students and alumni about the MBA journey and the alumni network, with an application overview led by Assistant Director of Admissions. | In-Person |
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26-Aug-25 | Atlanta Prospective Student Breakfast | Prospective students are invited to enjoy breakfast and a group discussion with the Associate Director of Admissions in Atlanta to learn more about Columbia Business School and its MBA application process. | In-Person |
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26-Aug-25 | Atlanta Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Atlanta where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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26-Aug-25 | New York City Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in New York can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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27-Aug-25 | Forté MBA Explore - New York | Prospective students in New York can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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27-Aug-25 | New York City Forté MBA Forum | Prospective students in New York can attend the Forté MBA Forum where Columbia Business School will be participating. This free, in-person event offers the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore MBA options, and build a supportive peer network, all focused on empowering women in business. | In-Person |
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28-Aug-25 | August Round 1 Application Q&A Webinar | Prospective students finalizing their August 2026 application can join this webinar to get tips from Columbia Business School’s Admissions team and ask questions live before submitting. | Virtual |
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