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Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017

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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  25 Nov 2014, 10:46
has anybody been interviewed yet?
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  25 Nov 2014, 10:55
Got an invite today! Stoked!

First interview of the lot! Do you think interviewing early or late in the month may have an impact? A very few slots left!
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  26 Nov 2014, 09:07
I don't think there will be. I just feel it wouldn't matter you go first or last, as they do review the whole applications "holistically" after the interview.
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  27 Nov 2014, 20:35
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Same was the case with me. However, the application submitted date is 11/1/2014. Therefore, I dont think that will be a problem.

Anyone else here with the same situation?

ankushtulipz wrote:
Submitted my application on November 1 but the TOEFL score took about 15 days to report. Thus the application was marked Complete on 16ht November, what the heck.

Hope they still consider me for the first round.

No interview invite yet !!
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  28 Nov 2014, 08:53
Folks with an interview invite, did you get any confirmation email regarding your scheduled interview after registering? The portal says I'm registered all right but expected an email from their side too. :?
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  30 Nov 2014, 22:02
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Dear Applicants,

I am a current student at Smith. For queries about the program and the application process, reach out to me at karunakar.pottim@rhsmith.umd.edu and I will be happy to help you.

You could reach out to other ambassadors of the program through the link below:

https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/ful ... mbassadors

Best,
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  30 Nov 2014, 23:10
So quiet here!
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  01 Dec 2014, 17:50
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I had my interview earlier today. Very conversational. She asked the general questions:
-why MBA?
-why Smith?
-a time when you dealt with difficulty
-difficulty with team members
-tell me about yourself
-something you like and dislike about your job
-why now?

Good luck everyone!

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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  02 Dec 2014, 16:10
For the Extracurriculars section of the application, did y'all use different items than the items on your resume? If so, was there any overlap at all?
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  03 Dec 2014, 07:08
^^

Aren't they supposed to be the same? But then there's the question of duplication of information too.... :?
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  03 Dec 2014, 09:01
Hi

I am a re-applicant to the program and have my interview scheduled tomorrow.

If somebody who is a re-applicant and is done with his/her interview, can you please post your experience here.

Thanks.
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  03 Dec 2014, 10:13
AksConsult wrote:
^^

Aren't they supposed to be the same? But then there's the question of duplication of information too.... :?


I was thinking it would be better to include things that aren't on your resume to give the Adcom a broader idea of you as an applicant. However, I also see the value of including a duplicate item to really emphasize its importance.

In the end, it probably doesn't matter too much. Really just interested in getting everyone else's opinion before I hit submit.
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  04 Dec 2014, 21:18
I have just 4 extracurricular items and fitted them into the one-page resume easily. Didn't actually have something else to put into the online form actually! :oops:
Anyway, I'm applying to some schools for round 2 also and if this sort of thing comes again I should perhaps split 50-50? Hmm....

BTW, people interviewed already..... weren't there the "differentiator" and "what do you bring to the table/what can you do for Smith?" questions? No curve-balls at all - the "things you hate about work" question notwithstanding? Did they seem to appreciate the details (such as using an example) or just wanted condensed answers/opinions?
TIA.
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  05 Dec 2014, 05:09
She didn't ask what I can contribute etc, but if you show you've done homework (why smith) and are excited a lot about what smith has to offer, they can gauge for themselves. For instance, I do a lot of community service, so I told her the thing that appealed to me was community service related and how I'd like to contribute to the clubs, etc. There weren't really any curve balls. She did ask one question about teamwork where i gave a general response but she asked me for more details, so I think you should def be thorough.

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I have just 4 extracurricular items and fitted them into the one-page resume easily. Didn't actually have something else to put into the online form actually! :oops:
Anyway, I'm applying to some schools for round 2 also and if this sort of thing comes again I should perhaps split 50-50? Hmm....

BTW, people interviewed already..... weren't there the "differentiator" and "what do you bring to the table/what can you do for Smith?" questions? No curve-balls at all - the "things you hate about work" question notwithstanding? Did they seem to appreciate the details (such as using an example) or just wanted condensed answers/opinions?
TIA.


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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  07 Dec 2014, 05:11
Hey Guys,

I am applying to smith for round 2, but in the application section i am not able to figure the Required essay submission link. There is only optional essay link. Is the optional essay the only essay required or one other essay is also required.
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  07 Dec 2014, 07:41
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The secret key to unlock the essay is...





..to choose the program you are applying for :)
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  08 Dec 2014, 01:56
Thanks for the iv debriefs guys.
Helps a lot!!
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  08 Dec 2014, 22:51
Hi

Does anyone have an idea of what the maximum resume length is for FTMBA application?
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  08 Dec 2014, 23:56
There is no prescribed length as such but the standard is to keep it to 1 page or a maximum of 2 pages at best.

Do not exceed beyond that. Highlight your education, Positions held, roles and responsibilities, Awards and Extra curricular activities.
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Re: Calling all SMITH Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post  09 Dec 2014, 08:10
ankushtulipz wrote:
There is no prescribed length as such but the standard is to keep it to 1 page or a maximum of 2 pages at best.

Do not exceed beyond that. Highlight your education, Positions held, roles and responsibilities, Awards and Extra curricular activities.


A lot of schools will give you leeway for 2 pages, but admissions consultants will always (in my experience anyway) recommend you stick to 1. Unless you're 40 years old and have held a number of different full time positions, then you shouldn't need the second page.

I struggled with this a lot myself because there were so many things that I wanted to include, but didn't have room to. If you're having trouble figuring out what to keep, ask a buddy to read over it for you and highlight which things he/she likes the most. I found it really difficult to do this myself because everything seemed important.
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