Columbia essays 2026-27, prompt by prompt

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?

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.

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.