Really need help - CBS Deadlines(experts plzz help)

[varunkh70]

Clearadmit says :


September 2011 Early Decision
Application Review Period Begins: August 16th, 2010
Decision Period: Within 10 weeks
Application Deadline: October 6th, 2010

September 2011 Regular Decision (International Applicants)
Application Review Period Begins: January 5th, 2011
Decision Period: Within 12 weeks
Application Deadline: March 2rd, 2011
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Official website says :

September 2011 entry
Early Decision application deadline: October 6, 2010

Regular Decision application deadline: April 13, 2011

Important Notes:
Application for January and September 2011 entry will be available in May 2010.

We will begin evaluating complete* January and September Early Decision applications upon submission.

We will begin evaluating complete* September Regular Decision applications in December 2010.

*Applications are considered complete only when all required materials have been received.

[varunkh70]

My question here is that if I submit my application in May for early decision then will it be evaluated immediately? Or will it be evaluated in August as said by clearadmit - Application Review Period Begins: August 16th, 2010

I was earlier informed by admissions office that applications should open by July but they suddenly announced on the website that application can be submitted starting sometime this month.

So, I am pretty much in a rush to grab an early offer.

[money9111]

I don't think you should rush getting your application in. Make sure your application is perfect and pristine otherwise getting it in early won't make a difference. Application is available in May... Just make sure you submit it before October 6th.

[Betsy Massar]

Hi there!
I agree, no need to rush the application. The longer you spend thinking about and drafting your answers, the stronger the entire package. You can also use these extra few weeks/months to talk to more Columbia students and graduates so you can clarify your knowledge of the school and your reasons for wanting to attend.

If you absolutely need a specific answer to the question you posed, however, you may want to consider simply asking someone in the admissions office whether the July timeframe has changed.

Best regards,
Betsy Massar
Master Admissions
www.masteradmissions.com