It came.

Finally.

I have to fly there now!!

I must admit, while I'm happy, im a little frustrated at the very late notice - a trip at this point is going to cost me a pretty penny.

I'd be more proactive on this. Call the park program (you can find contact info on the site), explain to them that the admissions person said you should be recieving an email invitation, but you had not recieved it. Given the tight timeline you were wondering when you might expect the email, and that given your total and complete excitement about Johnson, you apologize for being overeager, but were hoping they could at least disclose the essay question so that you could best prepare for when the email arrived.

It never hurts to show proactive eagerness.

Congrats Rhyme.. so the week starts good....

That means... Nov 1st Chicago is going to send you interview invitation.

All the best......will be looking forward to your feedback.

Questions included...

Why did you major in what you majored in and chose the undergrad institution you chose?

Why an MBA now?

Tells about what makes a good manager/leader?

What will you contribut to Cornell?

Where else are you applying?

And the harder questions:

Tell us about a time when you approached a difficuly process in an innovative fashion? About a time when you "innovated?"

What 3 words do you want me to take to the adcom?

How have you improved the performance of "underperformers" in the past?

Now that I think about it I was rather "grilled." I had alot of good examples for things like the underperformer and good manager and all that... But like innovated? I had a hardtime with that so I just really switched it into a time where I turned around my team when we were poorly performing. The three words I also wasn't really ready for... one of my words was "atypical" since I think I have an atypical app... but to describe yourself as "atypical" idk... could you sound crazy.

I built some good rapport around the drive out and the character of the catskills and how my undergrad school and Cornell are pretty much final choices for those deciding between the "near Ivy's." Yes, Cornell is an Ivy, but undergrad Cornell really fits into the near Ivy's.

I think you will enjoy the visit though. Cornellians are insanely friendly and nice. They are super willing to help. It is a nice community.

-Mark

Rhyme - I told you it was definitely possible they just hadnt gotten to your app yet - congrats I know you will blow them away.

Sounds like you have had some emotional ups and downs... I certainly know what that is like... Just found out I didn't get a job I wanted last week. Just makes business school seem that much more sweet.

Hopefully you, swgotz, and I will all get some good news on the 17th of Nov. Should be fairly likely

Swgotz:

9yrs work experience, started his own business, deep love for Cornell

You:

Stellar GMAT, good undergrad experience

Me:

680
3.5 undergrad from a good school
atypical profile and need for an MBA

Sounds like some nice odds all around.

-Mark

good luck Rhyme !!!

I didn't get a chance to type this earlier today, but I'm really glad your got the interview. I know that Cornell is kind of a back-up for you and being rejected from a back-up might cause you to lose all hope for your target schools, especially given all of the unknowns involved. Getting the interview invite should make you think that your assessment of your credentials is in line with what schools are looking for. So, 1/2 way to an admit at Cornell should mean you are in the hunt at Chicago and Kellogg. I'm looking forward to hearing some great news from all of you guys.