Last visit was: 03 Jun 2024, 20:56 It is currently 03 Jun 2024, 20:56
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
Unanswered
Active Topics
New posts
New comers' posts
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants

SORT BY:
Date
Kudos
   1   2   3   4  ...  19   
avatar
magus
Intern
Intern
Joined: 06 Aug 2009
Posts: 10
Own Kudos [?]: 4 [0]
Given Kudos: 4
Location: NC
Schools:UNC Kenan-Flagler
GPA: 4.00
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   23 Aug 2009, 10:53
I plan on applying to the E-weeknight program for fall 2010 later this year. Will post how that goes after I get my app in. I have several coworkers that are former EMBA grads from UNC that are VP/SVP now that will write LOR for me. Hopefully that with a 710 gmat and 4.0 gpa at a T2 state school in Econ is enough.
avatar
Class2012
Current Student
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
Posts: 367
Own Kudos [?]: 36 [0]
Given Kudos: 21
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   24 Aug 2009, 05:38
UNC released its class 2011 profile.

https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Progra ... rofile.cfm

Looks like the class size went up by ~20.
User avatar
benpack03
Manager
Manager
Joined: 30 Nov 2008
Posts: 80
Own Kudos [?]: 46 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
 Q39  V40
Send PM
GMAT ToolKit User
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   24 Aug 2009, 06:12
magus,

You generally do not need as high a GMAT when applying to EMBA programs. A good friend of mine, who I met while taking a Kaplan GMAT course last year, got into Duke's EMBA program with a 570......

I hope it helps......
avatar
Class2012
Current Student
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
Posts: 367
Own Kudos [?]: 36 [0]
Given Kudos: 21
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   24 Aug 2009, 10:21
Quote:
Kenan-Flagler has five core values: excellence, leadership, integrity, community and teamwork. If you could add one value what would it be and why? Be sure to explain how you have lived this value.


Did adcom give any tips on answering this essay?
User avatar
gtg450g
Intern
Intern
Joined: 03 Aug 2009
Posts: 28
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Schools:Kellogg, Fuqua, Darden
 Q48  V39
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   24 Aug 2009, 16:07
I'll be applying in R1 (first non-EA round) in Dec, but I've already started Part I of the application. It may be that this is just the first application that I have filled out, but I thought that this question about other MBA programs was peculiar. Why does KFBS Admissions want to know what other programs to which I'm applying?

Could my answer to this question affect my admissions consideration (either positively or negatively)? Thanks for your help.
Attachments

UNC app question.jpg
UNC app question.jpg [ 25.36 KiB | Viewed 4475 times ]

User avatar
highhopes
Director
Director
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 644
Own Kudos [?]: 138 [0]
Given Kudos: 16
Schools:Duke 2012
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   24 Aug 2009, 16:56
gtg450g wrote:
I'll be applying in R1 (first non-EA round) in Dec, but I've already started Part I of the application. It may be that this is just the first application that I have filled out, but I thought that this question about other MBA programs was peculiar. Why does KFBS Admissions want to know what other programs to which I'm applying?

Could my answer to this question affect my admissions consideration (either positively or negatively)? Thanks for your help.


People have various opinions/guesses about this. Some people say it's because they want to know if they're your safety school. Others say they want to see that the schools your picking make sense (that you're picking schools based on fit). I think a lot of people have decided to selectively answer this question if it's really clear that it's a safety school.

I don't know how they feel about seeing a school like Duke with so many people using KF as a backup to Duke.
User avatar
gtg450g
Intern
Intern
Joined: 03 Aug 2009
Posts: 28
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Schools:Kellogg, Fuqua, Darden
 Q48  V39
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   24 Aug 2009, 17:11
highhopes wrote:
People have various opinions/guesses about this. Some people say it's because they want to know if they're your safety school. Others say they want to see that the schools your picking make sense (that you're picking schools based on fit). I think a lot of people have decided to selectively answer this question if it's really clear that it's a safety school.

I don't know how they feel about seeing a school like Duke with so many people using KF as a backup to Duke.


Thanks a lot. I feel that I have selected a range of schools considering my background (military applicant w/ engineering degree), career goals (desire switch to management consulting), and post-MBA geographic preference (Southeast US). However, KF may look at my list (HBS, Kellogg, Darden, Duke, KF) and be put off. On the other hand, they may be more inclined to "sweeten the pot" by offering fellowships and/or other aid. I really have no good intuition on this.
User avatar
highhopes
Director
Director
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 644
Own Kudos [?]: 138 [0]
Given Kudos: 16
Schools:Duke 2012
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   24 Aug 2009, 17:23
Yeah, I really don't know what to think. I would probably just answer honestly, if for no other reason than you won't be tripped up in a lie later. They will know by looking at your profile whether it's a safety school for you. I think there's a thread about this somewhere, you might want to search and see if you can find it.
User avatar
snipertrader
Senior Manager
Senior Manager
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
Affiliations: ACA, CPA
Posts: 311
Own Kudos [?]: 272 [0]
Given Kudos: 41
Location: Vagabond
Concentration: Finance, Treasury, Banking
Schools:BC
GMAT 2: 620
WE 1: Big4, Audit
WE 2: Banking
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   27 Aug 2009, 20:35
Does KF have a good foothold in Finance related areas as far as placements go? Any thoughts ? :roll:
avatar
Class2012
Current Student
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
Posts: 367
Own Kudos [?]: 36 [1]
Given Kudos: 21
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   28 Aug 2009, 05:52
1
Kudos
snipertrader wrote:
Does KF have a good foothold in Finance related areas as far as placements go? Any thoughts ? :roll:


They seem to place well in the Financial sector based on career placement reports.

https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Progra ... Functional

All the top firms hire KF graduates.
https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Progra ... ecruit.cfm
User avatar
snipertrader
Senior Manager
Senior Manager
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
Affiliations: ACA, CPA
Posts: 311
Own Kudos [?]: 272 [0]
Given Kudos: 41
Location: Vagabond
Concentration: Finance, Treasury, Banking
Schools:BC
GMAT 2: 620
WE 1: Big4, Audit
WE 2: Banking
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   28 Aug 2009, 05:58
Thanks, This is helpful :)
avatar
Class2012
Current Student
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
Posts: 367
Own Kudos [?]: 36 [0]
Given Kudos: 21
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   03 Oct 2009, 20:46
KF has competition called Alpha challenge where student teams from different b-schools compete on investment strategies.The good news is that the admissions office is sponsoring 5 prospective students to attend this event.

More details at https://www.alphachallenge.com/prospectivestudents.asp

I think this would be good chance for applicants looking at Investment Management as a career option to show their interest in KF.
avatar
Class2012
Current Student
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
Posts: 367
Own Kudos [?]: 36 [0]
Given Kudos: 21
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   26 Oct 2009, 20:08
Did anyone get a chance to interview?
avatar
RF224455
Current Student
Joined: 21 Oct 2009
Posts: 16
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Concentration: Finance
Schools:Duke, UVA, UNC, Georgetown,
 Q44  V42
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   27 Oct 2009, 07:18
I had my interview on the 9th of this month with an assistant admissions director. Very standard interview, asked about points on my resume, extracurricular activities, post graduation goals. Nothing to surprising.
avatar
claret
Intern
Intern
Joined: 14 Aug 2009
Posts: 5
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   27 Oct 2009, 10:30
Are the interviews at Kenan-Flagler by initation only ? Or are they interviewing everybody who has started on Part - 1 of their application ?
avatar
RF224455
Current Student
Joined: 21 Oct 2009
Posts: 16
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Concentration: Finance
Schools:Duke, UVA, UNC, Georgetown,
 Q44  V42
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   27 Oct 2009, 11:01
This year they are doing invite only. I got mine after filling out part 1 of my application. I think in previous years they allowed everyone to sign up for an interview, but now being a tad more exclusive because of higher application volumes.
avatar
Pre777
Manager
Manager
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
Posts: 80
Own Kudos [?]: 14 [0]
Given Kudos: 82
Concentration: Strategy, Finance
GPA: 2.97
WE:Sales (Computer Software)
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   28 Oct 2009, 13:18
I have my interview tonight, wish me luck.
avatar
capnbenzo
Intern
Intern
Joined: 07 Oct 2009
Posts: 9
Own Kudos [?]: 1 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Concentration: Consulting?
Schools:UNC
 Q48  V42
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   28 Oct 2009, 14:50
Pre777 wrote:
I have my interview tonight, wish me luck.


Good luck!

I had mine on 10/16. I found it to be very pleasant and conversational. Whether I conveyed the proper message is a different story, but it was very relaxed. :)
User avatar
ariel
Current Student
Joined: 12 Nov 2008
Posts: 352
Own Kudos [?]: 137 [0]
Given Kudos: 45
Concentration: Corp Fin
Schools:Ross (R2), Cornell (R3) , UNC (R3) , INSEAD (R1 Jan)
 Q44  V42 GMAT 2: 710  Q47  V40
GPA: 1.87
WE 1: Advisory (2 yrs)
WE 2: FP & Analysis (2 yrs at matriculation)
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   08 Nov 2009, 13:56
Anyone tried to schedule a campus visit through the Application Central website? When I logged in this morning it said: "There are currently no visit dates available". I find it hard to believe that there are no dates available even as far out as Feb/March of next year. Would like to visit on Dec 4-7, should I just email the Admissions Office instead? How do campus visits at KF work?
Attachments

KF Visit.JPG
KF Visit.JPG [ 138.23 KiB | Viewed 3729 times ]

User avatar
andromeda
Intern
Intern
Joined: 07 Nov 2009
Posts: 45
Own Kudos [?]: 3 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Schools:UNC (R1), NCSU (R2), Duke (R2)
GPA: 3.9
WE 1: IT systems management
WE 2: telecom
Send PM
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink] Calling all UNC Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants   08 Nov 2009, 14:17
@ariel: it is possible that there are no more dates available for a visit. I used that application in September and the earliest date I could get was a late October. During my campus visit, there were 8-10 people visiting and most of them came for an interview.
Are you a woman? If so, you can register for MBA Women Weekend.
BTW, I have noticed slow responses to my emails too. I have sent one 2 business days ago and still waiting for an answer. A month or two ago, I would get the reply in few hours.
BTW, I am a local candidate, so it's easy for me to go there and visit whenever I feel like.
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: Calling all Kenan-Flagler 2010 applicants [#permalink]
08 Nov 2009, 14:17
   1   2   3   4  ...  19