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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   15 Jan 2015, 07:23
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Any thoughts on dress code for the local city admitted students events these next couple weeks?


I'll be going straight from work to the DC area one, so I'll be in a suit. I think a few pics have been posted from other area admitted students receptions (ie, in Chicago) on the FB admitted page.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   15 Jan 2015, 09:40
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MBAPleaseME wrote:
Any thoughts on dress code for the local city admitted students events these next couple weeks?


I'll be going straight from work to the DC area one, so I'll be in a suit. I think a few pics have been posted from other area admitted students receptions (ie, in Chicago) on the FB admitted page.


I'll check out the FB page. Thanks!
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   16 Jan 2015, 07:03
Would love to hear thoughts from the admit receptions in other cities. DC's had maybe 30-40 people. It was a great group, everyone was really social and excited to be there (the 2+ hour open bar didn't hurt in this regard). I was happy to see the large number of couples in attendance. It could have been a function self-selection but it seemed like most of the people there were fairly decided on Booth, which was also nice to see.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   17 Jan 2015, 10:55
Hi everyone, I know it's a little early to think about this, but does anyone know when the background check will be? Maybe I missed it on the checklist site. Thank you!
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   18 Jan 2015, 17:02
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Hi everyone, I know it's a little early to think about this, but does anyone know when the background check will be? Maybe I missed it on the checklist site. Thank you!


I was told that they are expecting to send out information regarding background checks next week. Checks are expected to take between 3 and 8 weeks.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   19 Jan 2015, 23:27
hey everyone - does anyone else have trouble being added to the fb group? I'm friends with Kylie already and sent her two fb messages. it's been weeks and there was still nothing...
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2015, 12:25
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hey everyone - does anyone else have trouble being added to the fb group? I'm friends with Kylie already and sent her two fb messages. it's been weeks and there was still nothing...


She has two accounts.... sure you friend requested the right one?
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   20 Jan 2015, 14:13
Which one is the right one? Can you describe the profile pic? Thanks
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   22 Jan 2015, 15:48
Hey guys, congrats to everyone! I was wondering if people had starting withdrawing apps or turned down other acceptances already? I still have to hear from a couple programs in Round 2, and haven't decided yet if Booth is where I'll end up but I'm pretty certain that I won't be attending NYU or Ross. I already withdrew from NYU and will probably doing so from Ross in the next week or so. Figured this might help other people who are on the bubble for interview invites/etc. also at those programs. How are you all going about the process? Are any of you waiting to hear from every school and then deciding?
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   04 Feb 2015, 15:23
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Friends: I found the below discount site for Lenovo laptops (for University of Chicago students). I don't know how great the deals are competitively but the prices look fair. You may need to set up a Lenovo account before browsing.

I'm wondering if I can unbundle Windows and get a better deal, since University of Chicago offers free Windows software for students.

https://shop.lenovo.com/uchicago/us/en/affinity/home/
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   10 Feb 2015, 10:23
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tenniscourt wrote:
Hi everyone, I know it's a little early to think about this, but does anyone know when the background check will be? Maybe I missed it on the checklist site. Thank you!


I was told that they are expecting to send out information regarding background checks next week. Checks are expected to take between 3 and 8 weeks.



Thanks for the reply earlier! Just want to check, we haven't received any email from Re Vera right? Checklist says we have to return the form by 13th so wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything. thank you!
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   11 Feb 2015, 13:46
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I have to say that I was very impressed by First Day...the amount of time and effort the current students put in to plan this event was really great to see. It was great to meet a lot of you, and I'm looking forward to this fall!
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2015, 12:25
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Friends: I found the below discount site for Lenovo laptops (for University of Chicago students). I don't know how great the deals are competitively but the prices look fair. You may need to set up a Lenovo account before browsing.

I'm wondering if I can unbundle Windows and get a better deal, since University of Chicago offers free Windows software for students.

https://shop.lenovo.com/uchicago/us/en/affinity/home/


Hey, thanks for the share! I just pulled the trigger on a Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon. Weird thing I noticed that's worth pointing out: I was actually able to get the laptop for cheaper without the U Chicago discount. If you sign up for their email list OR use a code that expires today (SAV10THINKPAD), you get $100 off and free shipping. Shook out to be about $80 cheaper than the school price. Just an FYI!
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2015, 12:43
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bostonbp wrote:
Friends: I found the below discount site for Lenovo laptops (for University of Chicago students). I don't know how great the deals are competitively but the prices look fair. You may need to set up a Lenovo account before browsing.

I'm wondering if I can unbundle Windows and get a better deal, since University of Chicago offers free Windows software for students.

https://shop.lenovo.com/uchicago/us/en/affinity/home/


Hey, thanks for the share! I just pulled the trigger on a Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon. Weird thing I noticed that's worth pointing out: I was actually able to get the laptop for cheaper without the U Chicago discount. If you sign up for their email list OR use a code that expires today (SAV10THINKPAD), you get $100 off and free shipping. Shook out to be about $80 cheaper than the school price. Just an FYI!


Good tip. I went with the Yoga Pad 2 pro, it's pretty awesome. I ended up going into Best Buy to look at them and bought an "open box" model (returned within fourteen days, but not for hardware malfunction or it would be refurbished). It was $300 less than an equivalent computer with the same specs ($900 vs $1200) and cheaper than what similar Yoga Pad 2 pros go for online (this one has the 4th generation i7, 256gb solid state drive and 8 gigs of ram). Pretty happy with it.

Anyone ever done a warranty through squaretrade? Looks way cheaper than Geek Squad (which is a ripoff) and has good reviews.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2015, 13:26
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Good tip. I went with the Yoga Pad 2 pro, it's pretty awesome. I ended up going into Best Buy to look at them and bought an "open box" model (returned within fourteen days, but not for hardware malfunction or it would be refurbished). It was $300 less than an equivalent computer with the same specs ($900 vs $1200) and cheaper than what similar Yoga Pad 2 pros go for online (this one has the 4th generation i7, 256gb solid state drive and 8 gigs of ram). Pretty happy with it.

Anyone ever done a warranty through squaretrade? Looks way cheaper than Geek Squad (which is a ripoff) and has good reviews.


Nicely done! That's a great price for some great hardware. I don't have any experience with squaretrade, but agreed that store-bought warranties are always a rip and should be avoided.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2015, 16:35
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cranberries123 wrote:
hey everyone - does anyone else have trouble being added to the fb group? I'm friends with Kylie already and sent her two fb messages. it's been weeks and there was still nothing...


She has two accounts.... sure you friend requested the right one?


Hi all, I'm a deferred admit from last year. Would you be able to tell me what FB group you're all referring to and how I can join? Thanks.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   26 Feb 2015, 07:54
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dustwun wrote:
cranberries123 wrote:
hey everyone - does anyone else have trouble being added to the fb group? I'm friends with Kylie already and sent her two fb messages. it's been weeks and there was still nothing...


She has two accounts.... sure you friend requested the right one?


Hi all, I'm a deferred admit from last year. Would you be able to tell me what FB group you're all referring to and how I can join? Thanks.


Friend Kylie Wilcer with the university on Facebook and ask her for an invite.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   26 Feb 2015, 07:57
Anybody do the CNet registration yet? I'm a bit confused on the benefits of xMail over gmail apps. They're suggesting xMail, so if I can use it on my laptops mail app that will be fine. Just wondering if anyone has experience. If not I'll call the school and figure it out.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   26 Feb 2015, 07:59
Anybody do the CNet registration yet? I'm a bit confused on the benefits of xMail over gmail apps. They're suggesting xMail, so if I can use it on my laptops mail app that will be fine. Just wondering if anyone has experience. If not I'll call the school and figure it out.
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Re: Booth Class of 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students [#permalink] New post   27 Feb 2015, 14:39
bostonbp wrote:
Anybody do the CNet registration yet? I'm a bit confused on the benefits of xMail over gmail apps. They're suggesting xMail, so if I can use it on my laptops mail app that will be fine. Just wondering if anyone has experience. If not I'll call the school and figure it out.


second this question - came here looking for an insight into the same problem. I'd rather have google i think, but....
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