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Broad (Michigan State): Class of 2016 Calling all applicants 22 Jan 2014, 05:18
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Completed my interview yesterday with Paul from Admissions. As mentioned rightly by other applicants, interview included general questions(ST/LT goals etc.), leadership question, questions related to current job profile. My interview lasted only 30 mins, don't know what should I interpret from it.

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Completed my interview yesterday with Paul from Admissions. As mentioned rightly by other applicants, interview included general questions(ST/LT goals etc.), leadership question, questions related to current job profile. My interview lasted only 30 mins, don't know what should I interpret from it.

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Going by my experience, I would say - dont interpret anything. Its a bit hard to guess as most of the MBA interviews for colleges are conversations, which cover basic questions.

Just wait for the results and best of luck.
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I submitted my application on 10th jan...and haven't received any update as of now...does that mean i've got no chance??
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I submitted my application on 10th jan...and haven't received any update as of now...does that mean i've got no chance??
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I'd suggest you wait for 2 weeks after the deadline date (Jan 10) and send a mail coming Monday asking for an update. Others can also chime in with their thoughts.
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

Any thoughts ?
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Broad (Michigan State): Class of 2016 Calling all applicants Updated on: 24 Jan 2014, 11:27
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

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That is short. Not sure if there's a correlation but I would guess the longer the better. On the interviews I've been on, the longer ones have admitted me. The short ones, have rejected me.
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

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My interview for Broad lasted for 20 minutes and I got an admit with a decent scholarship.
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

Any thoughts ?

My interview for Broad lasted for 20 minutes and I got an admit with a decent scholarship.
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mine too lasted for about 20 minutes only and full ride for me.

I would suggest you to not worry about the length of the interview at all.
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

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That is short. Not sure if there's a correlation but I would guess the longer the better. On the interviews I've been on, the longer ones have admitted me. The short ones, have rejected me. If you don't vibe with the interviewers (meaning, a longer interview), you're basically SOL.
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My interview for another university lasted for a little less than an hour . I got dinged by that university.

Remember that interviews are not the sole criteria for you getting selected or not.
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

Any thoughts ?

My interview for Broad lasted for 20 minutes and I got an admit with a decent scholarship.
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thanks mbamaster, atleast all hope is not lost
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

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That is short. Not sure if there's a correlation but I would guess the longer the better. On the interviews I've been on, the longer ones have admitted me. The short ones, have rejected me. If you don't vibe with the interviewers (meaning, a longer interview), you're basically SOL.


My interview for another university lasted for a little less than an hour . I got dinged by that university.

Remember that interviews are not the sole criteria for you getting selected or not.
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That's why I said "not sure if there's a correlation." Just going by my experience.
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

Any thoughts ?

My interview for Broad lasted for 20 minutes and I got an admit with a decent scholarship.

mine too lasted for about 20 minutes only and full ride for me.

I would suggest you to not worry about the length of the interview at all.
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Am i correct in assuming that you will be going to broad then. I am asking this because there is no fb group for Broad admits yet and I wanted to get in touch with people who are considering going to Broad.
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had my interview today , lasted just 20 minutes.
I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

Any thoughts ?

My interview for Broad lasted for 20 minutes and I got an admit with a decent scholarship.

thanks mbamaster, atleast all hope is not lost
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dude, u have 750 and applying in a state college, i think you are not being rational by losing hope just because your interview was short.
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Broad (Michigan State): Class of 2016 Calling all applicants Updated on: 25 Jan 2014, 07:48
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dude, u have 750 and applying in a state college, i think you are not being rational by losing hope just because your interview was short.
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yeah , i was a little unnerved yesterday. Usually interviewers like to hear the big value acquisitions i have handled and boy , i can speak a long time on it.
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dude, u have 750 and applying in a state college, i think you are not being rational by losing hope just because your interview was short.

yeah , i was a little unnerved yesterday. Usually interviewers like to hear the big value acquisitions i have handled and boy , i can speak a long time on it. But this lady was in a hurry
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dont worry at all and best of luck - just wait for the results - i'm certain you will get through with good schol.
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For Admitted Students

Guys, I've made a facebook group for all the admitted students to discuss most of the common queries.

Link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/211491782390509/
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I have to ask , Is there a link between the length of interview and the admission decision.
between i think I answered / conversed with her just fine.

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Same here..mine lasted some 25 mins. What was the name of the lady who took your interview?
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i sent a mail to the adcom...they replied saying if selected for an interview, they will update in jan or feb...dunno about my chances now :(

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I submitted my application on 10th jan...and haven't received any update as of now...does that mean i've got no chance??

I'd suggest you wait for 2 weeks after the deadline date (Jan 10) and send a mail coming Monday asking for an update. Others can also chime in with their thoughts.
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FT 2014 Rankings are out and Broad has significantly gained in terms of overall rankings.

Its now positioned at 52 rank, up by 10 positions from its 2013 position.

Have a look at : https://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolra ... nking-2014

and - https://poetsandquants.com/2014/01/27/wi ... a-ranking/
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FT 2014 Rankings are out and Broad has significantly gained in terms of overall rankings.

Its now positioned at 52 rank, up by 10 positions from its 2013 position.

Have a look at : https://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolra ... nking-2014

and - https://poetsandquants.com/2014/01/27/wi ... a-ranking/
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That is an impressive rise.
Great for the current students.
Have to wait and watch what is the take away from this rise for prospective students
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