In September 2025, Columbia Business School has a total of 13 events, consisting of 7 in-person sessions and 6 virtual sessions.
Virtual Events
The virtual events begin on September 17 with two sessions: Clear Admit: Inside the MBA Admissions Process, a webinar offering insights into MBA applications and the Columbia MBA experience, and the Engagement & Inclusion Virtual Small Group Conversation, where prospective students can learn about inclusion-focused initiatives and application guidance.
On September 22, the Virtual MBA Information Session will provide an overview of the program and application process.
On September 24, Columbia will participate in the Virtual Forté MBA Forum, connecting students with admissions and alumni.
Later in the month, on September 29, the CBS Experience: Student Chat with Media Management Association will offer insights into student clubs, and on September 30, the Ask Me Anything with the Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurship Center will introduce entrepreneurship resources and dual-degree opportunities.
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 begin with Experience Columbia Business School, a two-day program on September 12 offering exposure to thought leaders, networking, and admissions guidance. On September 13, Columbia will join the Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar in Los Angeles.
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)
On September 17, three in-person opportunities are scheduled: the Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar in Raleigh/Durham, the MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat at the Manhattanville campus, and a continuation of networking through admissions-led discussions. This is followed by the Consortium Seminar in Washington D.C. on September 18.
Toward the end of the month, students can attend the Detroit Small Group Conversation on September 26, featuring breakfast with an admissions director, or visit the Manhattanville campus on the same day for an MBA Campus Visit that includes discussions with the admissions team and current students.
Related Download: F1GMAT's Columbia MBA Essay Guide
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| Date | Event | Description | Type of Event | Register |
12-Sep-25 | Experience Columbia Business School | Prospective students can join Experience Columbia Business School, a two-day event featuring insights from thought leaders, networking with students and applicants, and an overview of the Full-Time MBA admissions process. | In-Person |
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13-Sep-25 | Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar in Los Angeles | Columbia Business School will take part in the Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar, offering prospective students insights into the application process. | In-Person |
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17-Sep-25 | Clear Admit: Inside the MBA Admissions Process | Columbia Business School will join the Clear Admit: Inside the MBA Admissions Process webinar series, where prospective students can gain insights into the MBA application process and learn more about the Columbia MBA experience. | Virtual |
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17-Sep-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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17-Sep-25 | Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar in Raleigh/Durham | Columbia Business School will take part in the Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar, offering prospective students insights into the application process. | In-Person |
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17-Sep-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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18-Sep-25 | Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar in Washington D.C. | Columbia Business School will take part in the Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar, offering prospective students insights into the application process. | In-Person |
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22-Sep-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-Sep-25 | Virtual Forté MBA Forum | 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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26-Sep-25 | Detroit Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business school for breakfast in Detroit where he will discuss the application process at Columbia MBA program | In-Person |
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26-Sep-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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29-Sep-25 | The CBS Experience: Student Chat with Media Management Association | Prospective students can join this online session with Columbia Business School’s Media Management Association (MMA) to learn more about the club and ask questions to current members as part of the CBS Experience series. | Virtual |
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30-Sep-25 | Ask Me Anything with the Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurship Center | Prospective students can join this Ask Me Anything session with the Eugene M. Lang Entrepreneurship Center to learn about entrepreneurship resources at Columbia Business School and the Dual MBA/Executive MS program, including the Summer Entrepreneurship Immersive (SEI) and startup funding opportunities. | Virtual |
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