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[#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2007, 18:53
I haven't put any thought into this yet. I am waiting to R2 if I apply at all. I am hoping to have some early success in R1 so I dont have to stress about R2 yet. Tepper is a great school for my career goal so I definitely will apply if I dont have any success during R1.
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[#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2007, 19:20
1. Describe an obstacle you have faced in your professional or academic life. How did you overcome this obstacle and how did it foster your development?



I was thinking of writing about my failed grade in this essay. The obstacle is that because of the failed grade I couldn't graduate in the spring. I had to take summer school. This frees up my optional essay for some other info, but talking about the failed grade may not be approriate for this question.
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[#permalink] New post   18 Oct 2007, 14:29
I am going for a school visit and interview next Thursday.
Will let you guys know how it went.
Wish me luck...its my first interview.
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[#permalink] New post   21 Oct 2007, 14:07
Is Carnegie Mellon known as an engineering school or computer science school?
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[#permalink] New post   21 Oct 2007, 15:38
gmatclb wrote:
Is Carnegie Mellon known as an engineering school or computer science school?


Good question. I'm going to say both.

My friend just graduated with a JD/MBA from a let's be kind and say 3rd tier school. He didn't do anything spectacular in school. His standardized scores were LSAT 73%, GMAT 92%. He just landed a gig at a top firm for over $150k based on his CMU engineering degree and experience at Apple.

So, CMU is a very powerful brand.
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[#permalink] New post   21 Oct 2007, 18:56
CMU definitely has a strong engineering rep...but its comp sci is beyond strong. It and MIT are like the HBS and Stanford of comp sci. If you are going to double major with a masters in comp sci and an MBA and plan to go into high tech. CMU is about as good a place to go as any because its rep in those fields.
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[#permalink] New post   23 Oct 2007, 19:16
60% of the class has a science/engineering major. I'm not sure how to read this.


Do they prefer these majors or are the majority of the applicants from these majors?
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[#permalink] New post   23 Oct 2007, 19:32
gmatclb wrote:
60% of the class has a science/engineering major. I'm not sure how to read this.


Do they prefer these majors or are the majority of the applicants from these majors?


Like some schools with very strong reputations in certain industries, CMU's reputation with engineers and computer folks tends to attract those people more than other. Its the self selection, if you are an engineer/IT and plan to return to that industry in a management roll, then CMU is a great school...probably one of the stronger school outside of the top 10 in those fields.
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[#permalink] New post   25 Oct 2007, 20:49
Why does Tepper have to make their appication so difficult?

I'm filling out my employment and they make you write everything down on word documents. Why not make it easier for applicants and have them write it down on the actual online application so it's clear if any info is left out.

What a pain in the booty...

My rant for the day.
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Why does Tepper have to make their appication so difficult?

I'm filling out my employment and they make you write everything down on word documents. Why not make it easier for applicants and have them write it down on the actual online application so it's clear if any info is left out.

What a pain in the booty...

My rant for the day.


True. But once you prepare the list in Word doc, it can be helpful in other applications. It was helpful for me in 2 other applications.
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[#permalink] New post   26 Oct 2007, 06:46
But this is the last of my R1 applicatins.
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Interview with Tepper [#permalink] New post   02 Nov 2007, 13:32
I got an e-mail asking me to schedule an interview. Has anyone else already interviewed with Tepper? Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: Interview with Tepper [#permalink] New post   04 Nov 2007, 05:14
clobo wrote:
I got an e-mail asking me to schedule an interview. Has anyone else already interviewed with Tepper? Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks!


I interviewed with Tepper couple of weeks back. The interview is very casual and had the usual questions..why mba,goals etc. shud be cool !
Lasted less than 30 mins.
Good luck !

Does Tepper give out decisions ahead of the Dec 15th deadline ??


https://sivaofperinkolam.blogspot.com
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[#permalink] New post   04 Nov 2007, 06:19
Thanks sperinko! I am probably going to travel up there middle of November. On one the chats, I remember an AdCom member saying that CMU gives out acceptances as soon as they feel comfortable with accepting you. You have 6-8 weeks to accept so be careful with the Round 2 applications.
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[#permalink] New post   04 Nov 2007, 19:06
clobo wrote:
Thanks sperinko! I am probably going to travel up there middle of November. On one the chats, I remember an AdCom member saying that CMU gives out acceptances as soon as they feel comfortable with accepting you. You have 6-8 weeks to accept so be careful with the Round 2 applications.


clobo could you please explain What do you mean by careful with the Round 2 applications?
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[#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2007, 04:37
Just meant that if there is a school you really want to go to in Round 2, you should have applied in Round 1. I have a friend who was in this situation last year and lost his deposit ($2500). Some schools don't give you much time to accept the offer of admission.
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[#permalink] New post   09 Nov 2007, 20:48
Just got an update from Tepper that my app is complete and pending decision from the adcom. Decisions come out on Dec 21st.

https://sivaofperinkolam.blogspot.com
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[#permalink] New post   09 Nov 2007, 20:55
sperinko wrote:
Just got an update from Tepper that my app is complete and pending decision from the adcom. Decisions come out on Dec 21st.

https://sivaofperinkolam.blogspot.com



WTH is Crisis?

Did you ask for clarification?

How did you respond?
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[#permalink] New post   11 Nov 2007, 12:36
That was not in my Tepper interiew..it was in ISB.
I was asked to talk about "crisis" for one minute...no clarifications...I described crisis as it meant for me (as a leader).
gmatclb wrote:
sperinko wrote:
Just got an update from Tepper that my app is complete and pending decision from the adcom. Decisions come out on Dec 21st.

https://sivaofperinkolam.blogspot.com



WTH is Crisis?

Did you ask for clarification?

How did you respond?


https://sivaofperinkolam.blogspot.com
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[#permalink] New post   13 Nov 2007, 22:31
sperinko wrote:
That was not in my Tepper interiew..it was in ISB.
I was asked to talk about "crisis" for one minute...no clarifications...I described crisis as it meant for me (as a leader).
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sperinko wrote:
Just got an update from Tepper that my app is complete and pending decision from the adcom. Decisions come out on Dec 21st.

https://sivaofperinkolam.blogspot.com



WTH is Crisis?

Did you ask for clarification?

How did you respond?


https://sivaofperinkolam.blogspot.com


Why do you think they asked you that question?

It seems like complete waste of time. Maybe they wanted to see if you would stumble over a question you had not prepared for?
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