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How is my focus at work? At an all-time low, which is why I'm sending this reply. I do want to contribute to this particular discussion, however, because my story of failure and success is particularly notable (I think).

Two and a half years ago, I decided I would try to apply to business school because I had a career that while short (3 years at the time), aligned will with what MBA programs are looking for, and I wanted more skills to help my career. I was denied admission to all five (HBS, Wharton, Darden, Sloan, Ross), only receiving one interview (Ross). After talking with an admissions member at my top choice school at the time (Darden), I received feedback that my inexperience was the major weak point of my application. I decided I would reapply in two years.

Fall of 2014, I applied again (Sloan, Darden, Ross, Tuck, Fuqua), with the confidence that the additional experience and my improved self-awareness (note the change in schools) would give me a great chance of admission. I traveled cross country to interview at Fuqua and Tuck, attended information sessions, connected with students and alumni, and did everything I could to make sure I understood the application game. Watching people getting interviews on these forums kept my blood pressure at "air traffic controller" levels for a solid three weeks.

If you're not a sports fan, the article I'm about to link may not affect you the way it did me, but as a college football fan who was applying to business school again, it made me take a step back and look at what was really happening in my life. This is my second post and I haven't leveled up to Link Wizard yet, so search our beautiful internet for "sbnation stop worrying about the playoff", it should be the first one. Notice the date it was published was during peak “what’s happening with my application?” time for round 1.

I was denied admission to all five schools, without an interview invite. Although this depressed me, there was a part of my subconscious that said "Hey, these schools think you can't do it. They think you can't be a great part of their program, maybe even can't be a great business leader." Proving people wrong has always motivated me, so I was jacked every time I thought about it. I knew I was going to find a way, MBA or not, to run a market leading organization, proving these programs that they got me wrong. I recognized, even at the time, this was an extreme response, but I needed anything to keep me going.

My family happened to run into an admissions consultant at a party, so I worked with her to put together round 2 applications (McCombs, Tepper, Johnson, SOM, Stern, Olin). This was important for me because I have never had a coworker, family member, friend, family friend, babysitter, lunch lady, dog walker or anyone else who had attended a full time MBA program in the last 20 years. Although I did tons of internet research, I didn’t have someone to talk to about the vocabulary, what to prominently display in my essays and resume, and how to talk about my professional aspirations that comes with just being around this culture. Having someone to ask these questions to was the difference maker, but I’m still not sure I have an understanding of the MBA culture that many of you do.

I was pumped just to hear that McCombs wanted to interview me, then I heard the same from Johnson, Olin, and Tepper. My interviews are done, and I’ve been accepted at Olin and Johnson, even with an invite to scholarship weekend from the latter. I’ve been dinged (see, I’m learning some terms) from SOM and Stern.

All said and done, I’ve submitted 16 applications to some of the best institutions on the planet. Even if I’m admitted to McCombs and Tepper, I’ll be sitting at a 75% failure rate, and I’m stupidly happy with that. In no other field is someone happy with a 25% success rate. Batters hitting .250 or basketball players shooting 25% from three point range are probably like “meh”, but that’s the best part of getting into business school. We’ve competed for spots with some of the most intelligent, creative, kind, hardworking, and charismatic people in our generation, and as long as we’ve applied to schools we honestly want to attend, we only need one to say yes in order for our emotional state and lives to be changed dramatically.

I guess my point is that I believe I was dinged (12 times) not because I’m not a good candidate, but because I didn’t find a way to present myself in a way that really represented me, and maybe because I didn’t find the right people to listen. If you’ve been dinged, I imagine the same goes for you. While you wait, don't forget to love the things you've done that make you a candidate at all.
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Wow well said. I think William Faulkner's (lol) essay above makes me want to go delete my previous post. I appreciate you taking the time out to write that. It makes my writing look like Dr. Seuss.
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kboejoe Thanks so much for sharing your story!
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How is my focus at work? At an all-time low, which is why I'm sending this reply. I do want to contribute to this specific discussion, however, because my story of failure and success is particularly notable (I think).

Two and a half years ago, I decided I would try to apply to business school because I had a career that while short (3 years at the time), aligned well with what MBA programs are looking for, and I wanted more skills to help my career. I was denied admission to all five (HBS, Wharton, Darden, Sloan, Ross), only receiving one interview (Ross). After talking with an admissions member at my top choice school at the time (Darden), I received feedback that my inexperience was the major weak point of my application. I decided I would reapply in two years.

Fall of 2014, I applied again (Sloan, Darden, Ross, Tuck, Fuqua), with the confidence that the additional experience and my improved self-awareness (note the change in schools) would give me a great chance of admission. I traveled cross country to interview at Fuqua and Tuck, attended information sessions, connected with students and alumni, and did everything I could to make sure I understood the application game. Watching people getting interviews on these forums kept my blood pressure at "air traffic controller" levels for a solid three weeks.

If you're not a sports fan, the article I'm about to link may not affect you the way it did me, but as a college football fan who was applying to business school again, it made me take a step back and look at what was really happening in my life. This is my second post and I haven't leveled up to Link Wizard yet, so search our beautiful internet for "sbnation stop worrying about the playoff", it should be the first one. Notice the date it was published was during peak “what’s happening with my application?” time for round 1.

I was denied admission to all five schools, without an interview invite. Although this depressed me, there was a part of my subconscious that said "Hey, these schools think you can't do it. They think you can't be a great part of their program, maybe even can't be a great business leader." Proving people wrong has always motivated me, so I was jacked every time I thought about it. I knew I was going to find a way, MBA or not, to run a market leading organization, proving these programs that they got me wrong. I recognized, even at the time, this was an extreme response, but I needed anything to keep me going.

My family happened to run into an admissions consultant at a party, so I worked with her to put together round 2 applications (McCombs, Tepper, Johnson, SOM, Stern, Olin). This was important for me because I have never had a coworker, family member, friend, family friend, babysitter, lunch lady, dog walker or anyone else who had attended a full time MBA program in the last 20 years. Although I did tons of internet research, I didn’t have someone to talk to about the vocabulary, what to prominently display in my essays and resume, and how to talk about my professional aspirations that comes with just being around this culture. Having someone to ask these questions to was the difference maker, but I’m still not sure I have an understanding of the MBA culture that many of you do.

I was pumped just to hear that McCombs wanted to interview me, then I heard the same from Johnson, Olin, and Tepper. My interviews are done, and I’ve been accepted at Olin and Johnson, even with an invite to scholarship weekend from the latter. I’ve been dinged (see, I’m learning some terms) from SOM and Stern.

All said and done, I’ve submitted 16 applications to some of the best institutions on the planet. Even if I’m admitted to McCombs and Tepper, I’ll be sitting at a 75% failure rate, and I’m stupidly happy with that. In no other field is someone happy with a 25% success rate. Batters hitting .250 or basketball players shooting 25% from three point range are probably like “meh”, but that’s the best part of getting into business school. We’ve competed for spots with some of the most intelligent, creative, kind, hardworking, and charismatic people in our generation, and as long as we’ve applied to schools we honestly want to attend, we only need one to say yes in order for our emotional state and lives to be changed dramatically.

I guess my point is that I believe I was dinged (12 times) not because I’m not a good candidate, but because I didn’t find a way to present myself in a way that really represented me, and maybe because I didn’t find the right people to listen. If you’ve been dinged, I imagine the same goes for you. While you wait, don't forget to love the things you've done that make you a candidate at all.

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This resonates heavily with me. It's almost identical to my twin brother's MBA journey spanning 3 years just to get in. He is now 2+ months away from graduating from Kelley on a full CGSM fellowship and he couldn't be happier with his experience.

Thank you for taking the time to make us look at things with a little bit of perspective.
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I thought of one word while reading this - resilience.

Thanks so much for sharing. It inspires one to keep pushing forward.

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How is my focus at work? At an all-time low, which is why I'm sending this reply. I do want to contribute to this specific discussion, however, because my story of failure and success is particularly notable (I think).

Two and a half years ago, I decided I would try to apply to business school because I had a career that while short (3 years at the time), aligned well with what MBA programs are looking for, and I wanted more skills to help my career. I was denied admission to all five (HBS, Wharton, Darden, Sloan, Ross), only receiving one interview (Ross). After talking with an admissions member at my top choice school at the time (Darden), I received feedback that my inexperience was the major weak point of my application. I decided I would reapply in two years.

Fall of 2014, I applied again (Sloan, Darden, Ross, Tuck, Fuqua), with the confidence that the additional experience and my improved self-awareness (note the change in schools) would give me a great chance of admission. I traveled cross country to interview at Fuqua and Tuck, attended information sessions, connected with students and alumni, and did everything I could to make sure I understood the application game. Watching people getting interviews on these forums kept my blood pressure at "air traffic controller" levels for a solid three weeks.

If you're not a sports fan, the article I'm about to link may not affect you the way it did me, but as a college football fan who was applying to business school again, it made me take a step back and look at what was really happening in my life. This is my second post and I haven't leveled up to Link Wizard yet, so search our beautiful internet for "sbnation stop worrying about the playoff", it should be the first one. Notice the date it was published was during peak “what’s happening with my application?” time for round 1.

I was denied admission to all five schools, without an interview invite. Although this depressed me, there was a part of my subconscious that said "Hey, these schools think you can't do it. They think you can't be a great part of their program, maybe even can't be a great business leader." Proving people wrong has always motivated me, so I was jacked every time I thought about it. I knew I was going to find a way, MBA or not, to run a market leading organization, proving these programs that they got me wrong. I recognized, even at the time, this was an extreme response, but I needed anything to keep me going.

My family happened to run into an admissions consultant at a party, so I worked with her to put together round 2 applications (McCombs, Tepper, Johnson, SOM, Stern, Olin). This was important for me because I have never had a coworker, family member, friend, family friend, babysitter, lunch lady, dog walker or anyone else who had attended a full time MBA program in the last 20 years. Although I did tons of internet research, I didn’t have someone to talk to about the vocabulary, what to prominently display in my essays and resume, and how to talk about my professional aspirations that comes with just being around this culture. Having someone to ask these questions to was the difference maker, but I’m still not sure I have an understanding of the MBA culture that many of you do.

I was pumped just to hear that McCombs wanted to interview me, then I heard the same from Johnson, Olin, and Tepper. My interviews are done, and I’ve been accepted at Olin and Johnson, even with an invite to scholarship weekend from the latter. I’ve been dinged (see, I’m learning some terms) from SOM and Stern.

All said and done, I’ve submitted 16 applications to some of the best institutions on the planet. Even if I’m admitted to McCombs and Tepper, I’ll be sitting at a 75% failure rate, and I’m stupidly happy with that. In no other field is someone happy with a 25% success rate. Batters hitting .250 or basketball players shooting 25% from three point range are probably like “meh”, but that’s the best part of getting into business school. We’ve competed for spots with some of the most intelligent, creative, kind, hardworking, and charismatic people in our generation, and as long as we’ve applied to schools we honestly want to attend, we only need one to say yes in order for our emotional state and lives to be changed dramatically.

I guess my point is that I believe I was dinged (12 times) not because I’m not a good candidate, but because I didn’t find a way to present myself in a way that really represented me, and maybe because I didn’t find the right people to listen. If you’ve been dinged, I imagine the same goes for you. While you wait, don't forget to love the things you've done that make you a candidate at all.

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Thanks for sharing! Many of us have definitely been there, and I know I appreciate the kind words and vote of support.

And congrats on getting into school, kboejoe!
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Phew, that took a while to catch up.

Sorry to all those dinged at Yale. Just feel inspired that you'll know about your other schools in the next two weeks, which I am still jealous about because my decisions took months.

Also, I had to make a CGSM v Non-CGSM decision, so if anyone has any questions, wants to vent or lay out the pros and cons, feel free to reach out.

BML, I may have to make that same decision (as long as both programs accept me, please God). So can you please provide insight as to what you were thinking about when you made your decision? What were the deciding factors for you?
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For me there were a lot of factors that went into my decision. Also, as a caveat I have no idea if I have received the NYU Consortium scholarship. However, I based this thought process on me getting that scholarship. With no scholarship from either, it became a much easier decision towards Kellogg (cheaper and better for my goals/industry). Most of these really came to me during the Admitted Students Day. I highly recommend attending these if you can.

(1) I really loved the environment and the people. I knew if I went to school at Kellogg I would enjoy the people I went to school with, I felt I would fit in with everyone and that's a big thing. I think I'm pretty adaptable to most situations, but feeling like I could be myself, relaxed and having fun was a big part. Find a school that does that for you. You will do so much better in school and your job prospects if you are happy.

(2) The Career Day of the Admitted Students weekend really impressed me. I want to move back to San Francisco, and the fact that 30% of students from Kellogg go to SF every year (not counting people that move later) is much better than NYU's 10%. Now that's very specific to me and my goals after MBA. However, the goal for everyone is to get the job they want/dream of. Really look at these career stats and talk to students to see if your goals are possible. While yes, I could be one of the 10% from NYU going back to SF, and some of NYUs numbers are based on self selection, I feel much more comfortable with getting to where I want to be at Kellogg. Also, after talking to some students at NYU, they also thought my chances of going back to SF immediately after graduation wasn't stellar. Of course, you are going to get some gung-ho, no matter what, the answer is yes all the time students. But keep looking and asking. You'll start to see the signs.

(3) I briefly talked with an alumni and he has already set me up with two VPs in my desired industry to talk to and network with. I can only imagine the network I'll have when I actually start. Since networking is such a big thing in business school, see how students and alumni react when you tell them you are interested in their field. I know it doesn't all happen that easily, but even talking with other students they were very helpful and gave me idea on how the network of Kellogg has helped them.

(4) While NYU would have been a full scholarship, it would only cover tuition and fees. But with the cost of living increase between NYC v. Evanston, it makes the gap much smaller. One student I met at Kellogg, who actually was offered the NYU Consortium scholarship and very little at Kellogg, said something that hit me. She didn't want to look back 10 years later and think that she just went someplace because of money, and regret that decision. I'll never regret a decision to go to a place I love and enjoy being at, but I may regret going someplace for money and always wonder what better opportunities a different school, which is more aligned with my goals, would offer me. Regret is a nasty thing, and I don't want to experience anymore than I have to.

(5) Another student there brought up another point, elitist as it may be. He didn't want to be the person that 5 years from now that responds to the "what school did you go to?" question and answer ::another top and rising Consortium school::, but I also got into Kellogg. He felt that while it's about the network you build and what you make of each opportunity, brand name is something that sticks with you throughout your career. Not an issue with many of the schools in the Consortium, but there are some that will be more impressive down the road.


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Less than 2 weeks left to go guys...this part of the journey is winding down.

Next step, Fafsa, housing, packing, moving.....Good luck everyone.

Hopefully, this week should be productive - there's not much else left to do.
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I know how you feel. I am going to that phrase too. Getting interviews was giving me hope but now all the rejections are coming. :cry:
The more I wanted this, the harder it will be when I get dinged. It would just be nice to have one acceptance to have a backup, but it is what it is.


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Going through this time has caused my to doubt myself. I am sure others are going through the same. I hardly slept last night wondering if this is even going to happen for me. I decided to go back and read my essays for some of my applications and it was a great experience. I have intentionally not read any of them since submitting my applications. Reading those essays this morning made me proud of what I was able to put together and comfortable that I did the best I could give the circumstances. I tried my ass off. Yeah maybe I could have studied more and pushed my GMAT score higher. Maybe I could have rephrased a certain statement in an essay. Maybe I could have done a better double windsor knot for my interview or known the head of ad com's cats name. But, whatever. What is done is done. The outcome is out of my control and if it doesn't work out exactly as I intended, I know it is not a true reflection of my abilities or a reflection of who I am as a person. No matter what happens life will go on and continue on the already successful and awesomely blessed path it is on. Just having the opportunity to really believe in myself enough to apply to schools of this caliber is amazing in itself. #mbaapplicantproblems #EffItOuttaMyControl
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I know how you feel. I am going to that phrase too. Getting interviews was giving me hope but now all the rejections are coming. :cry:
The more I wanted this, the harder it will be when I get dinged. It would just be nice to have one acceptance to have a backup, but it is what it is.


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Going through this time has caused my to doubt myself. I am sure others are going through the same. I hardly slept last night wondering if this is even going to happen for me. I decided to go back and read my essays for some of my applications and it was a great experience. I have intentionally not read any of them since submitting my applications. Reading those essays this morning made me proud of what I was able to put together and comfortable that I did the best I could give the circumstances. I tried my ass off. Yeah maybe I could have studied more and pushed my GMAT score higher. Maybe I could have rephrased a certain statement in an essay. Maybe I could have done a better double windsor knot for my interview or known the head of ad com's cats name. But, whatever. What is done is done. The outcome is out of my control and if it doesn't work out exactly as I intended, I know it is not a true reflection of my abilities or a reflection of who I am as a person. No matter what happens life will go on and continue on the already successful and awesomely blessed path it is on. Just having the opportunity to really believe in myself enough to apply to schools of this caliber is amazing in itself. #mbaapplicantproblems #EffItOuttaMyControl
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You don't show any rejections on your statuses. Are you anticipating rejections or have you actually received some? Don't do that. You have had a ton of interviews at least one of those will work out for you. Another ten days or so I bet you will have at least one acceptance in hand. Best of luck. At this point I just hope I don't have to do this whole process again. I refuse to give up on my dream.
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opps, I forgot to update my profile. Thanks for the reminder.

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I know how you feel. I am going to that phrase too. Getting interviews was giving me hope but now all the rejections are coming. :cry:
The more I wanted this, the harder it will be when I get dinged. It would just be nice to have one acceptance to have a backup, but it is what it is.


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Going through this time has caused my to doubt myself. I am sure others are going through the same. I hardly slept last night wondering if this is even going to happen for me. I decided to go back and read my essays for some of my applications and it was a great experience. I have intentionally not read any of them since submitting my applications. Reading those essays this morning made me proud of what I was able to put together and comfortable that I did the best I could give the circumstances. I tried my ass off. Yeah maybe I could have studied more and pushed my GMAT score higher. Maybe I could have rephrased a certain statement in an essay. Maybe I could have done a better double windsor knot for my interview or known the head of ad com's cats name. But, whatever. What is done is done. The outcome is out of my control and if it doesn't work out exactly as I intended, I know it is not a true reflection of my abilities or a reflection of who I am as a person. No matter what happens life will go on and continue on the already successful and awesomely blessed path it is on. Just having the opportunity to really believe in myself enough to apply to schools of this caliber is amazing in itself. #mbaapplicantproblems #EffItOuttaMyControl

You don't show any rejections on your statuses. Are you anticipating rejections or have you actually received some? Don't do that. You have had a ton of interviews at least one of those will work out for you. Another ten days or so I bet you will have at least one acceptance in hand. Best of luck. At this point I just hope I don't have to do this whole process again. I refuse to give up on my dream.
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You haven't been rejected yet! Why so glum? your interviews couldn't have been THAT bad.
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I know how you feel. I am going to that phrase too. Getting interviews was giving me hope but now all the rejections are coming. :cry:
The more I wanted this, the harder it will be when I get dinged. It would just be nice to have one acceptance to have a backup, but it is what it is.


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Going through this time has caused my to doubt myself. I am sure others are going through the same. I hardly slept last night wondering if this is even going to happen for me. I decided to go back and read my essays for some of my applications and it was a great experience. I have intentionally not read any of them since submitting my applications. Reading those essays this morning made me proud of what I was able to put together and comfortable that I did the best I could give the circumstances. I tried my ass off. Yeah maybe I could have studied more and pushed my GMAT score higher. Maybe I could have rephrased a certain statement in an essay. Maybe I could have done a better double windsor knot for my interview or known the head of ad com's cats name. But, whatever. What is done is done. The outcome is out of my control and if it doesn't work out exactly as I intended, I know it is not a true reflection of my abilities or a reflection of who I am as a person. No matter what happens life will go on and continue on the already successful and awesomely blessed path it is on. Just having the opportunity to really believe in myself enough to apply to schools of this caliber is amazing in itself. #mbaapplicantproblems #EffItOuttaMyControl
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OnePlusOne, how did your Marshall interview go???
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Been rejected from Cornell.

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You haven't been rejected yet! Why so glum? your interviews couldn't have been THAT bad.
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I know how you feel. I am going to that phrase too. Getting interviews was giving me hope but now all the rejections are coming. :cry:
The more I wanted this, the harder it will be when I get dinged. It would just be nice to have one acceptance to have a backup, but it is what it is.


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Going through this time has caused my to doubt myself. I am sure others are going through the same. I hardly slept last night wondering if this is even going to happen for me. I decided to go back and read my essays for some of my applications and it was a great experience. I have intentionally not read any of them since submitting my applications. Reading those essays this morning made me proud of what I was able to put together and comfortable that I did the best I could give the circumstances. I tried my ass off. Yeah maybe I could have studied more and pushed my GMAT score higher. Maybe I could have rephrased a certain statement in an essay. Maybe I could have done a better double windsor knot for my interview or known the head of ad com's cats name. But, whatever. What is done is done. The outcome is out of my control and if it doesn't work out exactly as I intended, I know it is not a true reflection of my abilities or a reflection of who I am as a person. No matter what happens life will go on and continue on the already successful and awesomely blessed path it is on. Just having the opportunity to really believe in myself enough to apply to schools of this caliber is amazing in itself. #mbaapplicantproblems #EffItOuttaMyControl
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GMAT17325 it's only one rejection out of a bunch of interviews. Don't sweat it.
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Hang your head high, you were one of the few interviewed for Harvard. There are superstar analysts/consultants who didn't get as far as you.
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GMAT17325 it's only one rejection out of a bunch of interviews. Don't sweat it.
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Thanks guys!

Seriously, this forum is the only reason I'm still functional through the long wait of the last month.
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Been rejected from Cornell.

Hang your head high, you were one of the few interviewed for Harvard. There are superstar analysts/consultants who didn't get as far as you.
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I agree! You've come a long way...and you've only got a couple more weeks to go! I'm sure you'll be fine. :-)
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OnePlusOne, how did your Marshall interview go???
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Funny story. So when the initial invite went out, I had picked March 6 as a preferred date for on-campus interviews. Almost a week passed without them having confirmed a date, so I booked a flight in anticipation of March 6th, and they ended up confirming me for a Skype interview on March 2nd. Cancelling the flight cost more than the flight itself, so I reached out and asked if there will be anyone from USC on Friday I can meet with since I'll be in town. They ended up rescheduling my interview for March 6, so it's working out nicely so far.

Will keep you updated :)
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OnePlusOne, how did your Marshall interview go???

Funny story. So when the initial invite went out, I had picked March 6 as a preferred date for on-campus interviews. Almost a week passed without them having confirmed a date, so I booked a flight in anticipation of March 6th, and they ended up confirming me for a Skype interview on March 2nd. Cancelling the flight cost more than the flight itself, so I reached out and asked if there will be anyone from USC on Friday I can meet with since I'll be in town. They ended up rescheduling my interview for March 6, so it's working out nicely so far.

Will keep you updated :)
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No way! That's crazy. I did think it was unusual that they gave CGSM applicants the week of March 2-6 to interview, as that seemed pretty late in the timeline to me. I had the same week offered to me as well, but I was in L.A. a few weeks ago, so I just asked to move it up to an earlier date, and they obliged.

I wonder: Maybe they're going to review all of the Consortium applicants over the weekend of March 7th and 8th, before the draft? That seems like the only appropriate time they could have left to review candidates before the draft. That leads me to believe there aren't very many Consortium applicants to review...

What do you think?
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well that will make it THAT much easier to say yes to HBS! :lol:
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Been rejected from Cornell.

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You haven't been rejected yet! Why so glum? your interviews couldn't have been THAT bad.
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I know how you feel. I am going to that phrase too. Getting interviews was giving me hope but now all the rejections are coming. :cry:
The more I wanted this, the harder it will be when I get dinged. It would just be nice to have one acceptance to have a backup, but it is what it is.


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