Yes it’s possible! With Columbia Accelerated MBA with Jan-2026 intake.
About Columbua Bschool:
#12 Best Business Schools (U.S. News, 2024)
87% Employment Percentage
22% Acceptance Rate
FAQs of submitting your application without test scores:
Q. Is it the same degree?
A. Absolutely the same degree as Aug 2025 intake!
Q. What else is same?
A. The Jan-entry is identical to the August-entry option in every way – same professors, same core curriculum, same admission standards.
Q. What is different for the two intakes?
- Duration – Jan-entry students finish their MBA in 16 Months
- Schedule – Jan-entry students attend orientation in the spring when the August-entry students are beginning their second terms
- Internship Requirements – No internship requirement for Jan-entry. These students finish their core courses over the summer when August-entry students participate in their summer internships
Q. When do Aug-intake and Jan-intake tracks become one?
A. In the fall of the second year.
From thereon, all students choose from the same pool of electives, gain access to the same career management resources, lead the same clubs, and graduate as a single class.
Q. What are Requirements for Jan-intake?
A. The primary requirement is that you do not need a formal summer internship to achieve your short-term and long-term career goals.
Q. Who are Suitable candidates for Jan-intake?
A. Students who wish to remain in the same industry (including sponsored students), entrepreneurs, and students in family businesses.
Q. What are the Expected Deadlines for Jan 2026 intake?
R1 – Second-third week of June 2025
R2 – First week of Sep 2025