Yale SOM 2013 - Calling All Applicants

Posting this question here, too, in case anyone has feedback--thanks!

How many weeks at a minimum do you think it makes sense to leave before starting school? I don't have a lot in the way of savings (plan to take full loan offered), so I don't want to take too much time off. On the other hand, I could certainly support myself for a month or more if need be and I do want to make sure I have enough time to take at least a week's vacation (with no packing or planning), then get all of my ducks in a row and pack up and move without too much rush. I only live a few hours from Yale if that makes a difference, so I can take trips back and forth for the move.

My boss is pressing for a resignation letter ASAP so they can start the hiring process. If Yale orientation starts August 7th, around what time would you guys recommend I give for my final date? I was thinking mid-July (maybe Friday the 12th or the 19th), but wondered if that will be enough time. Thoughts?

Thanks--this is really helpful insight. I have no idea when my lease will start since I'm still not sure where I'll live yet, but I imagine August 1st is preferable. I am leaning towards July 12th for my last day. My bday is a few days later, so it'd be nice to have it off for the first time in a few years!

I'm taking off from here in mid June to go traveling. We're using the money we would've spent on rent in San Francisco (SO HIGH) to travel.

I'm not sure when I'm arriving in New Haven, but will depend on housing. If we have a place, we'll move in on August 1. If not, we'll come earlier to find a place!

I'm on a similar timeline to machichi. I'll likely leave my job early to mid June, get my ducks in a row, and move to New Haven at the end of July / August 1 (assuming the lease starts Aug 1). If I find a place that starts July 1, I could move first and then enjoy a few weeks off...either way.

I feel like July 20 would be the latest a sane person would leave their job. That gives you two weeks to move and sort things out.

If it's true that they're giving us assignments and online modules in advance that we have to submit by the 31st of July, then I think July 12th should be a good time to leave. That way, you can have a week off from work (and school), and then spend the next two weeks or so preparing for the hurly-burly of school pre-work (including finding an apartment, if you still don't have one by then).

Although I'm one to talk, when I plan to have my last day of work on July 31. Haha!

Thanks, OhDenny! It's always great to hear a current student's perspective. You're almost tempting me to leave a bit earlier! I have a friend's wedding on the west coast during the last weekend in June and it would be so fun to spend some extra time out there visiting all my college friends. Same as for you, the reason I'd take extra time is to visit friends and family domestically. We're all scattered over the country and we all have such limited vacation time, so it's been hard to stay in touch.

Told my boss I'd give him my letter Monday, so I'll have to spend a few days mulling it over. Maybe I can push my last day to June 28th...

Matriculating folks -- Does anyone know if they have to go to math camp (starting Aug 5)? Would this info come with our admit letter or is it based off the summer work we'll eventually get?

When I asked Bruce, he said they haven't made the decision yet. I'm gonna ask at Welcome Weekend though. I'm curious how many people have attended in the past. I hadn't thought of them using the summer work to figure out how incapable, er I mean brilliant, we are. That's probably a good "test" for them to use.

I received the admit packet today. It includes a handwritten note from the Dean of Admissions and a Yale SOM binder. Overall very nice!

Today I had my admit package hand-delivered to me while sitting in a cafe in Nairobi. Pretty impressive!

I see blue in your profile--you decided to matriculate and didn't ANNOUNCE it?

Congrats! Will we see you next weekend?

I'm all in baby! Am in Africa until mid-May so sadly will miss all the admitted student events -- I better get more diligent about socializing online

Hah! The R2 folks are quiet here...we're up to 7 committed from R2 and Welcome Weekend is still to come!

And welcome evan

Well I intend to commit, but I was going to wait until it's more official

Since the GF and I already visited New Haven for two days during the interview we're going to head to Chicago for Booth's admit weekend. At least with the GF, Chi-Town has some catching up to do because she loved Yale and has had reservations about Chicago...so we'll see what happens. Hope everyone has a great time!

Submitted my R3 app today. Any idea when can we hear back? I am already counting days/minutes

Thanks. Yes, I submitted 6 days early, so they read my app before everyone submits on 18th (trying to be beat the curve).
Congrats on your acceptance. Looking forward to help the new building lose its virginity. lol