Columbia Business School released all its Round 1 interview decisions on November 13. This marks a crucial phase in the MBA admissions cycle as candidates learn their interview status, a key step towards final admission decisions. The period is intense for applicants awaiting updates from top business schools. Alongside Columbia, schools like Duke and Ohio State also released decisions in the week, keeping MBA aspirants on edge. This highlights the competitive nature of MBA admissions and the strategic timelines candidates must navigate for interviews and selections.