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Admission & Application Survey |
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As usual with all top-tier B-schools, every part of the application
process is important.
What is true, however, is that CBS puts a strong value on academic
performances and GMAT results. If you do not have 700+, do not waste your
time applying to CBS.
Diversity is one of the key differentiating factor of CBS. As such,
although essays are not that important for CBS, try to clearly explain
why you think you are unique and will add a little of diversity to the
school. This can include your nationality, your international experience
and your work experience (particularly if you have a technical /
engineering background: most applicants come from investment banking or
consulting - having a different kind of background is considered a plus).
Last, do note pass the opportunity of an interview: CBS asks alumni to
help with interviewing candidates. A good feedback after an interview is
definitely a big plus. This is not hard to obtain, as most alumni
remember when they were themselves applying to B-school and just want to
help. CBS offers to choose between 3 choices of interviewers. Choose
wisely someone with the same kind of background as yours: this might
help. This is particularly important if you are applying from abroad,
like I was.
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