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Columbia Business School MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines: 2021- 22

At the very center of business , Columbia business school is one of six Ivy League business schools and is one of the oldest business schools in the world. CBS offers rolling admissions, so if you submit early, you will hear back early. Students may enroll in either August or January. The two paths "are identical in terms of competitiveness of admissions, academic rigor, and student resources; but only students who enter in August will be able to complete a summer internship. January (J-Term) students, having completed their first-term courses in the spring, will instead complete their second-term course work over the summer. "

Application Deadlines

August 2022 Entry

• Early Decision: October 06, 2021 • Merit Fellowship: January 05, 2022 • Regular Decision: April 08, 2022

January 2022 Entry

• Regular Decision: October 06, 2021

CBS has retained all the questions from last year but has included a new optional question about diversity. Applicants must complete one short answer question and three essays. CBS asks three questions under Essay #2 and #3, and the applicants need to answer any two of the three. The first prompt is new (diversity and inclusion), and the second and third prompts are the same as Essay #2 (fit with CBS) and Essay #3 (favorite book, movie, or song) of last year. In addition, like in previous years, CBS allows applicants to submit an optional essay to explain any areas of concern in their application.

Here is MER's analysis of CBS's essays:

Short Answer Question: What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 characters maximum)

Examples of possible responses:

• "Work in business development for a media company." • "Join a strategy consulting firm." • "Launch a data-management start-up."

This is a straightforward question about the candidates' career goals immediately after graduating from Columbia Business School. In a mere 50 characters, including space (approximately eight words), you must mention the job you wish to have after completing your MBA. Please make sure that your post-MBA goal aligns with the long-term goal that you will discuss in Essay #1. Since the character limit is stringent, you may not stress writing complete sentences.

Please reveal your true goals, not what CBS wants to hear I would encourage you to look at CBS' examples of possible responses listed above in italics.

Let's take a closer look at other essays now:

Essay #1: Through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next 3 to 5 years, and what, in your imagination, would be your long-term dream job? (500 words)

CBS is going with this prompt again this year and begins by clearly stating not to repeat the information already given in the résumé and recommendations. In other words, the Admission Committee is shoving you away from wasting their time in repeating your résumé! Though the question asks only about short-term and long-term goals, a bit of context about professional history is required to explain what has led you to your career goals. Now, if you must mention some of your achievements, it should be done only to carry your career path forward.

You may build your Essay from the immediate post-MBA goal stated in the short answer question. Discuss your career goals over the next 3-5 years, sharing how you intend to progress from your short-term goals to the long-term dream job. Also, make sure to keep the short- and long-term goals aligned. Notice the phrases in the essay question "dream job" and "in your imagination;" CBS urges you to be creative, imaginative, and think big, and is interested in learning about your dream job- your long-term goals. You may not need to conform to the prescribed norms; you could be the one who may pave the way for others.

You may tend to get a bit too carried away with the term "dream job." But you should resist the temptation and be as realistic and grounded as possible while detailing your goals. Try to highlight how things may change for the community or people around you when you succeed in getting your dream job. Your plans could be ambitious, but they should be viable and realistic. So, you should also stress your ability to fulfill your dream.

Although CBS does not ask how MBA from CBS will help you reach your goals, we believe that you can wrap up the Essay with a comment on (only one sentence) how CBS will open the doors to your dream career path. You don't want to go into details since you will discuss 'Why CBS' in the second question.

Essay 2 and 3: Please respond to two (2) of the three (3) essay questions listed below:

• The Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL) is a new co-curricular program designed to ensure that every CBS student develops the skills to become an ethical and inclusive leader. Through PPIL, students attend programming focused on giving essential diversity, equity, and inclusion skills: Creating an Inclusive Environment, Mitigating Bias, Communicating Across Identities, Addressing Systemic Inequity, and Managing Difficult Conversations. Tell us about a time you were challenged around one of these five skills. Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the outcome. (250 words)

• Why do you feel Columbia Business School is a good fit for you? (250 words)

• Tell us about your favorite book, movie, or song and why it resonates with you. (250 words)

Option #1: The Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL) is a new co-curricular program designed to ensure that every CBS student develops the skills to become an ethical and inclusive leader. Through PPIL, students attend programming focused on giving essential diversity, equity, and inclusion skills: Creating an Inclusive Environment, Mitigating Bias, Communicating Across Identities, Addressing Systemic Inequity, and Managing Difficult Conversations. Tell us about a time you were challenged around one of these five skills. Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the outcome. (250 words)

CBS had added this new prompt about diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is the primary focus for nearly all business schools today. To answer this question, you should look at the five skills Creating an Inclusive Environment, Mitigating Bias, Communicating Across Identities, Addressing Systemic Inequity, and Managing Difficult Conversations, and then reflect on your experiences. If you found yourself in one of the situations or used the skills described above, explain how did you respond, what was your thought process, and what actions you took? For example, if you have worked towards creating an inclusive environment, spell out the situation and the steps you took to support a person or group who is different from you or is underrepresented? Did you encourage and respect people who are different from you? Did you follow inclusive leadership? Also, make sure to explain if your action created a positive impact on your organization. As always, we recommend using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to organize your ideas.

Option #2: Why do you feel Columbia Business School is a good fit for you? (250 words)

This Essay picks up from where Essay #1 left off. After detailing your career aspirations, you will now explain how CBS aligns with your goals. The best way to write an effective response is to thoroughly research Columbia's intellectually driven alumni from varied backgrounds, curriculum, experienced faculty, clubs, extracurricular activities, strategic location, and recruiting strengths. And then, discuss how you intend to use the resources and offerings of the CBS MBA program to reach your short-term and long-term goals already mentioned in the short answer question and essay #1.

CBS takes great pride in its strategic location, i.e., New York. So, you should put across your plan to make the best use of CBS being at "the very center of business. " Having access to the leaders across the world is emphasized by CBS as one of the program's key benefits. You may indicate how you can leverage CBS's close ties to the business, non-profit, and government communities to succeed in the fast-moving competitive environment. Make a list of the opportunities you hope to get at CBS and in New York City, and then link each of these to your goals. Reviewing CBS's website, conversing with the alumni, attending CBS events for prospective students, and visiting campus (if possible) could all work to your advantage by setting your case apart.

However, highlighting how CBS's strategic location and resources are aligned with your short-term and long-term goals in only 250 words is a tall order. To meet the stringent word limits, you need to be extremely precise in presenting your case.

Option #3: Tell us about your favorite book, movie, or song and why it resonates with you. (250 words)

This Essay was added last year that allows the applicants to offer the Ad Com a peek into their personal side i.e., values, beliefs, interests, and experiences. The focus of this 250 -words essay should not be on the book, movie, or song but on your reasons for loving that. It does not matter whether you choose a movie, a song, or a book or which movie, song, or book you choose. The key here is why that piece resonates with you. Here, the "why" becomes more important than the "what."

You may begin by providing some background information about the theme of the book, movie, or song you have chosen (approximately 60-70 words) and then go on to explain why that piece is so meaningful to you that it became your favorite. By describing why the piece resonates with you, you are sharing your emotions, feelings, values, fears, and dreams, which in turn reveal the personality traits that make you who you are. And please do not quote from other people's critiques or views. Be original and authentic. Do not write anything that you think the Ad Com will 'like' to hear; instead, be candid in sharing your thoughts and views.

To meet the stringent word limits of 250 words, please go through the 11 strategies we have shared (with examples).

11 Strategies to Meet Strict Word Limits of MBA Essays

Optional Essay: If you wish to provide further information or additional context around your application to the Admissions Committee, please upload a brief explanation of any areas of concern in your academic record or personal history. This does not need to be a formal essay. You may submit bullet points. (Maximum 500 Words)

An optional essay is an opportunity for you to share relevant information with the Ad Com that you could not provide in other parts of your application, essays, and resume. The optional Essay is meant to address any weakness in your profile. For example, if you have a lower-than-average GMAT score, any grades below a C on your transcript, academic probation, or a significant employment/education gap, you can explain that in this Essay. Also, if you cannot get your recommendation letter from your current supervisor, you should explain that in the optional Essay.

Your response should be positive, straightforward, and fact-focused and should not sound like you are making excuses for a weakness in your profile. To provide a context for a weakness in your profile, make sure your reason is genuine to convince the Ad Com that your low grades or employment gap occurred due to unforeseen circumstances beyond your control. First, explain the facts, then show how you have addressed the issue, and finally, conclude by explaining why this will not impact your ability to handle the academic rigor of the program. Also, as instructed in the prompt, you have the option to submit your information in bullet points instead of writing a formal essay.

This question is entirely optional. If you do not have any area of concern, you may not write this Essay.

Free Resources

10 Key Essay Tips with Examples

MER Students Share their Success Stories

Essay Analysis of Other Top Programs-2021-22

Case Studies

AIGAC Virtual Conference 2021: MER's Key Takeaways

Since 2011, MER ( myEssayReview ) has helped many applicants get accepted into the top 20 MBA programs, including Columbia. (Poonam is one of the top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club .)

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Columbia Business School MBA 2021-2022 Essay Tips

October 7, 2021

While the MBA deadlines for Columbia Business School have remained rather consistent from the last admissions cycle to this one, the essays have undergone a partial makeover: For the second and third essays, you are now asked to respond to 2 questions from a list of 3 options.

Before you tackle this part of the CBS application, be sure to put time and effort into researching the university. Read everything you can about Columbia’s MBA, the university and its NYC location. Join webinars, attend events and, if possible, visit the campus. Once you’ve done all that, reach out to alumni about their experiences and network around. All of this information gathering will greatly improve the quality of your essays and your contact with CBS’ admissions team.

Short Answer Question: What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 characters maximum)

Examples of possible responses:

“Work in business development for a media company.”

“Join a strategy consulting firm.”

“Launch a data-management start-up.”

While you can’t write an essay here, you’re still expected to sell your future career in 50 characters or less. That’s a tall order! Keep in mind that Columbia is requesting your immediate post-MBA goal, implying that the objective has to be—based on your professional experiences and future education—feasible. Don’t worry, you’ll have a chance in the other essays to discuss your long-term career objectives more fully.

Most applicants generally have more than one potential post-MBA goal. If you fall into that group and are unsure of which to mention, try to the pick the one that’s most likely to manifest itself. If your objective is too generic, try identifying what sort of specificity you could add to it to make it more a tangible goal.

Essay 1: Through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next 3-5 years and what, in your imagination, would be your long-term dream job? (500 words)

Columbia offers a dynamic MBA and is looking for competitive, innovative candidates. What they’re trying to gauge in this question is both your sensibility (are you aware of what your skills and profile are likely to lead to in 3-5 years?) and your desire for achievement (what is the potential value and impact of your “long-term dream?”).

As you’re selecting your goals, try to remember that you should ideally present a continuum from your past to near-future experiences. That doesn’t mean that you can’t dream big (CBS is filled with some of the most creative and daring minds), but rather that you should illustrate how the skills you’ve already started developing can make your big dream become a reality.

In order to enhance your arguments, it can be good to cite relevant examples from your life that clearly benefit your future objectives. However, it’s best if those instances are not repeated in other parts of your application and are not overly long.

Essays 2 and 3: Please respond to two (2) of the three (3) essay questions listed below:

• The Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL) is a new co-curricular program designed to ensure that every CBS student develops the skills to become an ethical and inclusive leader. Through PPIL, students attend programming focused on five essential diversity, equity, and inclusion skills: Creating an Inclusive Environment, Mitigating Bias, Communicating Across Identities, Addressing Systemic Inequity, and Managing Difficult Conversations. Tell us about a time you were challenged around one of these five skills.  Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the outcome. (250 words)
• Why do you feel Columbia Business School is a good fit for you? (250 words)
• Tell us about your favorite book, movie, or song and why it resonates with you. (250 words)

Below, we’ll walk you through how to approach each of these three choices.

Choice 1: The Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL) is a new co-curricular program designed to ensure that every CBS student develops the skills to become an ethical and inclusive leader. Through PPIL, students attend programming focused on five essential diversity, equity, and inclusion skills: Creating an Inclusive Environment, Mitigating Bias, Communicating Across Identities, Addressing Systemic Inequity, and Managing Difficult Conversations. Tell us about a time you were challenged around one of these five skills.  Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the outcome. (250 words)

This essay choice is the only truly new part of CBS’ admissions questions, and as such present a new opportunity for applicants to highlight both ethical leadership and strong problem-solving skills.

For this choice, begin by brainstorming various situations in which you recall being challenged and successfully taking steps to overcome the situation. Once you’ve put time into recalling these options, see which one best fits one of the 5 skills listed and paints a positive picture of your problem-solving skills. Perhaps a past client underestimated a fellow employee based on their identity, and you stepped up to defend your peer’s skills. Perhaps you noticed micro-aggressions occurring at your office, and so you initiated a conversation around how to create a more inclusive work culture. If you work for an NGO, it may not be too hard to find a good example of your work directly addressing inequity. However, all work environments run into issues concerning bias, how to handle difficult conversations, and how to address systemic inequalities — and that’s precisely what CBS wants to see that you’re aware of and ready to discuss.

Choice 2: Why do you feel Columbia Business School is a good fit for you? (250 words)

If you’ve done your research, there might be a lot of factors influencing your choice to apply to CBS. However, with only 250 words at your disposal, you’ll need to be very direct in highlighting what benefits CBS will bring to you.

There are various ways to approach the essay, but one of the most practical and positive ones is by working backward from your post-MBA objectives: What will you need to achieve your goals? Is there knowledge, particular skills, or network connections that you’re currently lacking? Is access to the NYC market important for you? There are many questions that can be relevant to ask yourself, so be sure to dig deep as you try to identify what’s necessary to accomplish your post-degree goals.

Once you have a series of requirements listed, you’ll need to match them with what Columbia University can offer you. This is the moment where your initial research, school visits, and alumni outreach should pay off. By now, you should have a powerful understanding of CBS’ program structure, the courses offered, its professors, alumni network, company links, student organizations, and much, much more. Once you’ve connected those resources to your future needs, you should narrow it down to those that are the most crucial and impactful to mention.

Choice 3: Tell us about your favorite book, movie or song and why it resonates with you.  (250 words)

At first sight, questions like this can throw applicants off because they seem so far from anything to do with business. However, they get at an important part of the admissions process: fit. Columbia is trying to see if you come across as an MBA/CBS type of storyteller. In other words, can you charmingly engage the reader about your interests?

Before you jump into the essay, start by making a list of books, movies and songs that you’re passionate about or that have actually impacted your life. Don’t worry about including elements that are popular or cheesy—while uniqueness might be ideal, the vital part of the question isn’t what you choose but why . Once you’ve got your list, select an element that has changed or aided you somehow, or, even better, helped you have a positive effect on others. That way, for instance, when you’re talking about your favorite pop song, you’ll be able to weave in a story of motivating your team to surpass their limits with it.

Optional Essay: If you wish to provide further information or additional context around your application to the Admissions Committee, please upload a brief explanation of any areas of concern in your academic record or personal history. This does not need to be a formal essay. You may submit bullet points. (Maximum 500 Words)

This space should only be used to explain away any irregularities to the admissions committee. If you do have any particular profile issues (lack of a direct supervisor recommendation, poor university grades, gaps in job experience, etc.), it’s generally to your benefit to keep this answer short. But don’t leave this space blank if you believe something in your profile comes across negatively. If you don’t address it here, CBS’ admissions will likely assume the worst cause was the reason.

When dealing with something that is or appears to be problematic, a good approach can be to illustrate how you’ve completely resolved the issue. If you received poor grades during your university studies, for example, explaining to Columbia Business School how you’ve since taken university-level courses that you’ve excelled at is a strong argument for having permanently resolved the problem.

To get into the MBA program at Columbia, you’ll need a strong strategy to back you up, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to connect with our CBS experts . Also, if you’re searching for more information on the technical requirements of the application, you can visit CBS’ official site .

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Posted by Suheb Hussain | Jan 24, 2023 | Business Schools , GMAT Focus Edition , MBA Admissions , MBA Application Process

Columbia business school,  at the very center of business , has retained all the essays, including the short answer question, Essay no. 1 (career goals), and Essay no. 2 (fit) for the application cycle 2022-23. Like previous years, CBS allows applicants to submit an optional essay to explain any areas of concern in their application.

In this article, Poonam Tandon from myEssayReview, who has been helping students with their MBA applications since 2011, shares her tips on the Columbia MBA essays for the 2023 intake.

But before discussing individual essays, let’s take a look at Columbia MBA deadlines for the 2023 admissions.

Columbia MBA Application Deadlines

• Early Decision/January Deadline:     September 28, 2022
• Merit-Based Fellowship Deadline:    January 11, 2023
• Final Regular Decision Deadline:      April 5, 2023
• Deferred Enrollment Deadline:        April 15, 2023

Columbia MBA Essays

Here is Poonam’s analysis of Columbia Business School essay topics for 2023 intake:

Short Answer Question

What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 characters maximum)

This is a straightforward question about the candidates’ career goal immediately after graduating from Columbia Business School. In a mere 50 characters, including space (approximately eight words), you have to mention the job you wish to have after completing MBA. Please make sure that your post-MBA goal aligns with your long-term goal that you will discuss in essay #1. Since the character limit is so stringent, you may not stress yourself writing complete sentences.

Please reveal your true goals, and not what CBS wants to hear I would encourage you to look at  CBS’ examples of possible responses :

Examples of possible responses:

• “Work in business development for a media company.”
• “Join a strategy consulting firm.”
• “Launch a data-management start-up.”

Let’s take a closer look at other essays now.

Columbia MBA Essay 1

Essay #1: through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. what are your career goals over the next 3-5 years, and what, in your imagination, would be your long-term dream job (500 words).

CBS is going with this prompt again this year and begins this essay prompt by clearly stating not to repeat the information already given in resume and recommendations. In other words, the Admission Committee is shoving you away from wasting their time in repeating your résumé!

Though the question asks only about short-term and long-term goals, a bit of context about professional history is required to explain what has led you to your career goals. Now, if you must mention some of your achievements, it should be done only to carry your career path forward.

You may build your essay from the immediate post-MBA goal already stated in the short answer question. Talk about your career goals over the next 3-5 years, sharing how you intend to progress from your short-term goals to the long-term dream job.

Also, make sure to keep the short- and long-term goals aligned. Notice the phrases in the essay question “dream job” and “in your imagination;” CBS is urging you to be creative, imaginative, and think big, and is interested to know your dream job- your long-term goals. You may not need to conform to prescribed norms; you could be the one who may pave the way for others.

You may tend to get a bit too carried away with “dream job.” But you should resist the temptation and be as realistic and grounded as possible while detailing out your goals.

Try to highlight how things may change for the community or people around you when you succeed in getting your dream job. Your plans could be ambitious, but they should be viable and realistic. So, you should also stress your ability to fulfill your dream.

Although CBS does not ask how MBA from CBS will help you reach your goals, we believe that you can wrap up the essay with a comment on (only one sentence) how CBS will open the doors to your dream career path. You don’t want to go into details since you will talk about CBS in detail in the second question.

Columbia MBA Essay 2

Essay #2: why do you feel columbia business school is a good fit for you academically, culturally and professionally  (300 words).

Essay #2 picks up from where Essay #1 left off. After detailing out your career aspirations, you will now explain how CBS is aligned with your goals.

The best way to write an effective response is to do thorough research of  Columbia’s intellectually driven alumni from varied backgrounds, curriculum, experienced faculty, clubs, extracurricular activities, strategic location, and recruiting strengths.

And then, discuss how you intend to use the resources and offerings of the CBS MBA program to reach your short-term and long-term goals already mentioned in the short answer question and essay #1.

It is a good idea to highlight strengths listed on the  CBS website ,  “Only Columbia Business School gives you the opportunity to shape your career in the very center of business. There’s something about being positioned in New York City, where access to leaders across the industry is truly advantageous. Here you will learn to take on challenges and respond dynamically. You’ll gain skills to succeed in fast-moving, competitive environments anywhere. Hone your strengths. Find your best career path. Realize success.”

CBS takes great pride in its strategic location, i.e., New York. So  you should put across your plan to make the best use of CBS being at “the very center of business.” Having access to the leaders across the world is emphasized by CBS as it is one of the key benefits of the program.

You may indicate how you can make use of CBS’s close ties to the business, non-profit, and government communities to succeed in the fast-moving competitive environment.

Make a list of the opportunities you hope to get at CBS and in New York City, and then link each of these to your goals. Reviewing CBS’s website, conversing with the alumni, attending CBS events for prospective students, and visiting campus (if possible) could all work to your advantage by setting your case apart.

Writing an impactful essay, highlighting how the strategic location and resources at CBS can be an excellent choice for accomplishing your short-term and long-term goals in only 300 words is not an easy task.

To meet the stringent word limits, you need to be extremely precise in presenting your case and  make every word count.

Columbia MBA Essay 3

Essay #3: tell us about your favorite book, movie, or song and why it resonates with you.  (250 words).

This question is brand new for 2020-21, replacing last year’s question about a leader you admire. This essay prompt is an opportunity to offer the Ad Com a peek into your personal side- your values, beliefs, interests, and experiences.

The main focus of this 250 -words essay should not be on the book, movie, or song but on your reasons for loving that. It does not matter whether you choose a movie, a song, or book or which movie, song, or book you choose. The key here is why that piece resonates with you. Here, the “why” becomes more important than the “what.”

You may begin by providing some background information about the theme of the book, movie, or song you have chosen (approximately 60-70 words) and then go on to explain why that piece is so meaningful to you that it became your favorite.

By describing why the piece resonates with you, you are sharing your emotions, feelings, values, fears, and dreams, which in turn reveal the personality traits that make you who you are. And please do not quote from other people’s critiques or views. Be original and authentic. Do not write anything that you think the Ad Com will ‘like’ to hear; instead, be candid in sharing your thoughts and views.

Optional Essay

If you wish to provide further information or additional context around your application to the Admissions Committee, please upload a brief explanation of any areas of concern in your academic record or personal history. This does not need to be a formal essay. You may submit bullet points. (Maximum 500 Words)

An  optional essay  is an opportunity for you to share relevant information with the Ad Com that you could not provide in other parts of your application, essays, and resume. The optional Essay is meant to address any weakness in your profile.

For example, if you have a lower than average GMAT score, any grades below a C on your transcript, academic probation, or a significant employment/education gap, you can explain that in this essay.

Also, if you cannot get your recommendation letter from your current supervisor, you should explain that in the optional essay. Your response should be positive, straightforward, and fact-focused and should not sound like you are making excuses for a weakness in your profile.

To provide a context for a weakness in your profile, make sure your reason is genuine to convince the Ad Com that your low grades or employment gap occurred due to unforeseen circumstances beyond your control. First, explain the facts, then show how you have addressed the issue, and finally, conclude by explaining why this will not impact your ability to handle the academic rigor of the program.

This question is entirely optional. If you don’t have any area of concern, you may not write this essay.

Free Resources

• 10 Key Essay Tips with Examples
• Essay Analysis of Other Top Programs-2022-23
• MER Students Share their success Stories
• Case Studies

Since 2011, MER ( myEssayReview ) has helped many applicants get accepted into the top 20 MBA programs, including CBS. (Poonam is one of the  top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club .)

Do you have questions about your application? E-mail Poonam at  [email protected]  or sign up  here  for a free consultation.

About the author

Poonam, one of the  top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club , is a master storyteller with more than three decades of experience in successfully helping students craft compelling stories for undergraduate and graduate school programs.

A Ph.D. in English, with three decades of teaching experience in India and the US, Poonam launched myEssayReview (MER) in 2011 to provide highly personalized and dedicated consulting services to Business School applicants. Since then, she has helped hundreds of students around the world get into top MBA, EMBA, part-time MBA, and specialized graduate programs. A full-time consultant, Poonam is passionate about her work and is highly committed to each of her students’ success.

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