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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   23 Apr 2013, 21:20
Your chances probably depend on the yield rate. I am not sure anyone knows what the yield rate is, you will have to apply to find out. One thing in your fabour is that the number of applicants has reduced due to the new visa laws, so give it your best shot.
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2013, 00:21
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Hey everyone, I wanted to know if anyone had any information on the acceptance rate/successful admit information when applying during the Oxford open field timeline? I am going to be able to apply only by end of May so I wanted to see what my chances would be.


I went to the open day when the head adcom said explicitly that if you are good enough, you will get in regardless of when you apply.

According to them there is no disadvantage applying in open field.

good luck!
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2013, 09:36
Submitted my application.
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   29 Apr 2013, 20:31
Hello All,

Feel free to laugh me out of this thread. But I have lately been inquiring about GPA score needed to get into a top school like Oxford. My GPA at the moment is 3.15 and I am enrolled at a Canadian University. The required GPA is 3.5 for oxford, how bad are my chances on a scale of 0 - 100? I don't want to apply for the sake of applying. What about extra-curricular activities, other designations like the CFA? Do these further my cause? I have lots more question but I will ask as I see fit. Thank you in advance for taking your time to read.

P.S. I want to apply for MSc in Financial Economics.
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   29 Apr 2013, 21:02
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Hello All,

Feel free to laugh me out of this thread. But I have lately been inquiring about GPA score needed to get into a top school like Oxford. My GPA at the moment is 3.15 and I am enrolled at a Canadian University. The required GPA is 3.5 for oxford, how bad are my chances on a scale of 0 - 100? I don't want to apply for the sake of applying. What about extra-curricular activities, other designations like the CFA? Do these further my cause? I have lots more question but I will ask as I see fit. Thank you in advance for taking your time to read.

P.S. I want to apply for MSc in Financial Economics.


Hi Kwal, I'm an admit to the Said MBA program with an undergrad GPA of 3.0 from a non-target university. However, I believe my work experience made my application more competitive. I've heard that they look for great academics for the MFE program (more than the MBA), but I still think you should give it a shot. In the end, its not just about numbers but about the whole 'package' and whether they feel you are the right student they are looking for!
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   01 May 2013, 06:06
Applied in open field beginning of April and got invited to interview yesterday, can anybody share interview experience? That would be much appreciated!
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   08 May 2013, 07:54
Hi

Does anyone had their interview with Mr. Roger Howgego? Can you please share your experience?

thanks
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   09 May 2013, 01:56
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Does anyone had their interview with Mr. Roger Howgego? Can you please share your experience?

thanks


Had an interview with him, very nice guy!
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   09 May 2013, 03:05
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kwal wrote:
Hello All,

Feel free to laugh me out of this thread. But I have lately been inquiring about GPA score needed to get into a top school like Oxford. My GPA at the moment is 3.15 and I am enrolled at a Canadian University. The required GPA is 3.5 for oxford, how bad are my chances on a scale of 0 - 100? I don't want to apply for the sake of applying. What about extra-curricular activities, other designations like the CFA? Do these further my cause? I have lots more question but I will ask as I see fit. Thank you in advance for taking your time to read.

P.S. I want to apply for MSc in Financial Economics.


Hi Kwal, I'm an admit to the Said MBA program with an undergrad GPA of 3.0 from a non-target university. However, I believe my work experience made my application more competitive. I've heard that they look for great academics for the MFE program (more than the MBA), but I still think you should give it a shot. In the end, its not just about numbers but about the whole 'package' and whether they feel you are the right student they are looking for!

Great thanks for your answer, longranger!
I thought about Oxford mfe program for a long time. But is it possible for anybody without pure economics and mathematic background to go through selection process?
For example, I studied management and had no problem with mathematic, but I am really concerned with my perspectives.
And second question is quiet stupid, but ... is it true about so technical interview? Because, for example, MIT ms in finance has a pretty easy, "soft" interview, as I heard.
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   12 May 2013, 23:17
Does anyone has any info about total numbers of students, who accepted the Oxford offer, for MBA starting from Aug 2013? Current class size is 191.
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   12 May 2013, 23:24
greatps24 wrote:
Does anyone has any info about total numbers of students, who accepted the Oxford offer, for MBA starting from Aug 2013? Current class size is 191.


I think they will be targetting 240-250, as per previous years.
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   14 May 2013, 08:18
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BTW - I heard that results will come out either later today or tomorrow. So get excited!
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   14 May 2013, 08:41
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BTW - I heard that results will come out either later today or tomorrow. So get excited!


Wow....eagerly waiting...
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   14 May 2013, 09:16
I should probably add that this is true for anybody who got interviewed last week...
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   14 May 2013, 09:21
WomeMBA wrote:
I should probably add that this is true for anybody who got interviewed last week...


Yes. Last week, I had my Interview with Roger. Did you call the admission office?
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   14 May 2013, 09:24
BTW. It is already 5:25 pm in UK. May be tomorrow, we will get the final results
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 May 2013, 02:08
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Just got the acceptance mail! Hope all of you were successful as well!
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 May 2013, 02:11
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 May 2013, 02:18
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Just got the acceptance mail! Hope all of you were successful as well!


Congrats...Can you share your interview experience?
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Re: Oxford (Said) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 May 2013, 02:25
Well, not sure what to say, the usual questions that you would expect i.e. why now, why Oxford, what can I contribute, what are my post MBA goals, what challenging situations did I master and so on.
No surprises whatsoever but I got along well with him, I think.
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