In October 2025, Columbia Business School is hosting 25 MBA events, including 17 virtual events and 8 in-person events.
Virtual Events
The virtual events provide prospective students with opportunities to engage with Columbia’s admissions team, student clubs, and current MBA students, as well as participate in informational sessions about the program, dual degrees, and inclusion-focused initiatives.
These virtual events include the MBA + Master’s Tour Africa (8 October), Engagement & Inclusion Small Group Conversations (15 and 29 October), MBA + Master’s Tour India and Asia-Pacific (15 October), Three-Year JD/MBA Early Decision Q&A Webinar (16 October), Forté Virtual MBA Explore (16 October), Dual MBA/Executive MS Virtual Information Session (22 October), Top Business Schools Present: The Value of an MBA (22 October), Virtual MBA Information Session (23 October), Meet Columbia Women in Business (27 October), Meet the Black Business Student Association (28 October), Meet the Asian Business Association (29 October), Meet the Hispanic Business Association (29 October), Meet the Veterans Club (30 October), Dual MBA/MSW Information Session (30 October), Meet CBS Student Leaders (31 October), and Meet Cluster Q (31 October). These sessions cover topics such as MBA program structure, application guidance, student life, networking, and inclusion initiatives.
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I will help you find unique life experiences that would differentiate you from the highly competitive Columbia MBA application pool.
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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
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In-Person Events
The in-person events allow prospective students to connect directly with the Columbia admissions team and current students while touring campus or attending small group sessions. These include Dual MBA/Executive MS Campus Visits in New York and Beverly Hills (8, 20, 24, and 29 October), MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat in Manhattanville (9, 20, and 29 October), and Small Group Breakfast in San Francisco (30 October).
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)
Related Download: F1GMAT's Columbia MBA Essay Guide
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08-Oct-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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08-Oct-25 | The MBA + Master's Tour Africa | Prospective students can join this virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Africa to connect with admissions representatives from leading business schools. The event offers application guidance, opportunities to ask questions, and access to exclusive benefits like fee waivers and test prep discounts. | Virtual |
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09-Oct-25 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School on campus for an MBA Admissions Overview & Student Chat, featuring insights into the admissions process, conversations with current students, and a visit to the Manhattanville campus. | In-Person |
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15-Oct-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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15-Oct-25 | The MBA + Master's Tour India and Asia-Pacific | Prospective students can join this virtual MBA + Master’s Tour India and Asia-Pacific to connect with admissions representatives from leading business schools. The event provides application guidance, opportunities to ask questions, and access to exclusive benefits such as fee waivers and test prep discounts. | Virtual |
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16-Oct-25 | Three-Year JD/MBA Early Decision Application Q&A Webinar | Prospective students can join this virtual Q&A webinar to learn more about the Three-Year JD/MBA Early Decision application process at Columbia Business School and Columbia Law School. The session provides an overview and answers questions about applying to the dual-degree program. | Virtual |
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16-Oct-25 | Forté Virtual MBA Explore | Columbia Business School will participate in the Forté MBA Forum events, connecting with prospective students to share insights about the MBA program. | Virtual |
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20-Oct-25 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School on campus for an MBA Admissions Overview & Student Chat, featuring insights into the admissions process, conversations with current students, and a visit to the Manhattanville campus. | In-Person |
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22-Oct-25 | Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science Virtual Information Session | 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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22-Oct-25 | Top Business Schools Present: The Value of an MBA | Prospective students can connect with Columbia and other leading business schools at this virtual session to learn about the value of an MBA, explore Columbia's Full-Time MBA program, and engage directly with admissions representatives. | Virtual |
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23-Oct-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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24-Oct-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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27-Oct-25 | Meet Columbia Women in Business (CWiB) | Prospective students can join this online session hosted by Columbia Women in Business (CWiB) and the Office of Admissions to learn how Columbia MBA students build community, lead events, and foster mentorship on campus. Following the presentation, attendees can participate in breakout rooms to ask personalized questions about Columbia’s MBA application process in an informal, interactive setting. | Virtual |
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28-Oct-25 | Meet the Black Business Student Association (BBSA) | Prospective students can join this online session hosted by the Black Business Student Association (BBSA) and the Office of Admissions to learn how Columbia MBA students build community, lead initiatives, and foster mentorship on campus. After the presentation, attendees can join breakout rooms to ask questions about Columbia’s MBA application process in a relaxed, interactive setting. | Virtual |
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29-Oct-25 | Beverly Hills Small Group Conversation - Full-Time MBA | Prospective students can join Betty Jiang, Associate Director of Admissions, for a small group discussion at the Mosaic Hotel in Beverly Hills to learn more about Columbia Business School and its MBA application process. | In-Person |
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29-Oct-25 | Beverly Hills Small Group Conversation - Full-Time MBA | Prospective students can join Betty Jiang, Associate Director of Admissions, for a small group discussion at the Mosaic Hotel in Beverly Hills to learn more about Columbia Business School and its MBA application process. | In-Person |
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29-Oct-25 | Meet the Asian Business Association (ABA) | Prospective students can join this online session hosted by the Asian Business Association and the Office of Admissions to learn how Columbia MBA students build community, lead events, and foster mentorship on campus. Following the presentation, attendees can participate in breakout rooms to ask questions about Columbia’s MBA application process in an informal, interactive setting. | Virtual |
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29-Oct-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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29-Oct-25 | Meet the Hispanic Business Association (HBA) | Prospective students can join this online session hosted by the Hispanic Business Association (HBA) and the Office of Admissions to learn how Columbia MBA students build community, lead initiatives, and foster mentorship on campus. After the presentation, attendees can join breakout rooms to ask personalized questions about Columbia’s MBA application process in a relaxed, interactive setting. | Virtual |
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29-Oct-25 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School on campus for an MBA Admissions Overview & Student Chat, featuring insights into the admissions process, conversations with current students, and a visit to the Manhattanville campus. | In-Person |
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30-Oct-25 | San Francisco Small Group Conversation - Full-Time MBA | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in San Francisco where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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30-Oct-25 | Meet the Veterans Club | Prospective students can join this online session hosted by The Veterans Club and the Office of Admissions to learn how Columbia MBA students build community, lead events, and foster mentorship on campus. Following the presentation, attendees can participate in breakout rooms to ask questions about Columbia’s MBA application process in an informal, interactive setting. | Virtual |
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30-Oct-25 | Dual MBA/Master of Science in Social Work Information Session | Prospective students can join this virtual information session to learn more about the MBA/MSW dual degree program offered jointly by Columbia Business School and the Columbia School of Social Work. The session provides an overview of the program structure, benefits, and application process. | Virtual |
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31-Oct-25 | Meet CBS Student Leaders | Prospective students can join this online session hosted by Columbia Business School student leaders and the Office of Admissions to learn how current MBA students build community, lead events, and foster mentorship on campus. After the presentation, attendees can join breakout rooms to ask personalized questions about Columbia’s MBA application process in a relaxed, interactive setting. | Virtual |
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31-Oct-25 | Meet Cluster Q | Prospective students can join this online session hosted by Cluster Q and the Office of Admissions to learn how current MBA students build community, lead events, and foster mentorship on campus. Following the presentation, attendees can participate in breakout rooms to ask questions about Columbia's MBA application process in an informal, interactive setting. | Virtual |
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