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Jiya Chauhan

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The university seeks students who can take advantage of Columbia's experience and will return something meaningful to the community. They prefer students whose interests, skills, goals, and values align closely with them. Columbia University looks at various academic and non-academic factors in international or domestic students. Some crucial factors along with their level of importance are discussed below:

Academic/Non-Academic Factors

Level of Importance

Rigor of secondary school records

Very Important

Class rank

Important

Academic GPA

Very Important

Application Essay

Very Important

Extracurricular activity

Important

Character/Personal quality

Very Important

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Jasleen Shukla

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The minute students decide to get into any renowned university, the first thing they consider is their academic scores, but there are a lot more things the university considers while selecting candidates. Here is some advice for the freshmen that can help them to get into Columbia University:

  • Score high: Academics is for sure the crucial factor during admission, students must aim for high scores in high school or college and get a high GPA and class rank to create a positive impact on their resume.
  • Write a compelling essay: The university follows a holistic approach and goes thoroughly through the essays that include every detail of the
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Nishtha Bhatnagar

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Students who fulfill the basic eligibility, submit the required documents, and align with their interests, skills, goals, and values have a high chance of selection. As per the students' eligibility criteria, they must have proof of high school completion for undergraduate admission and a bachelor's degree from a recognised university for postgraduate admission. The basic requirements include academic GPA, transcripts, standardized test scores (optional in some cases), English language requirements, and more.

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Muskan Yadav

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Basically both universities are good and have the best curriculum but there are many factors to make a good choice. So columbia university is a prestigious educational institute so if a student can afford the expenses then he/she must go for Columbia university. It has best curriculum and also has a great faculty.

UPES in India is also one of the most prestigious college with the NIRF ranking 41 and UPES is ranked among the top 15 MBA institution in North India.

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Aparna Vinod T

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Job opportunities after MBA were,

Management consulting

Finance

Operations management

Sales

Product manager etc.

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Aparna Vinod T

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The documents required were,

Passport

I-20 form

Printed copies of payment confirmations

Passport-size photographs

Printed copies of payment confirmation

Copy of Columbia admission letter

Proof of relationship 

DS-160 form

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Aparna Vinod T

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The English proficiency exams accepted by Columbia University were,

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Pearson Test of English (PTE)

TOEIC

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

 

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Aparna Vinod T

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The mostly prefered course by indian students at Columbia University is The Master of Buisness Administration (MBA).it is the most popular course among students.

Other majors at Columbia includes Computer Science, Executive MBA, Civil Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Economics.

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Aparna Vinod T

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Yes . It is so easy to get partime job while studying at Columbia University . The university offers a wide range of job opportunities through the work-study programs, teaching roles etc. Also provides on campus jobs across  different departments, including the library and  administrative offices.

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Jiya Chauhan

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Both Columbia and Stanford are the most renowned and top-ranked universities. Choosing a university between them must depend on personal priorities, academic performance, and academic focus. If students are looking for an urban setting with inclination in programs like Humanities, Social Science, and Law, and a beautiful campus then they must go with Columbia. Students who prioritise a more serene campus environment and a strong focus on the STEM field and tech culture must choose Stanford.

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