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Calling all CEIBS (Shanghai) MBA Applicants:(2017 Intake)Class of 2019

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Welcome to all CEIBS full time MBA applicants! Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process.

Good luck to all!

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Get to know the MBA program of one of the top B-schools globally. CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) will have several coffee chats and tours in different places. Talk to admission officers and alumni to get a real feel of the school. Please visit this link (https://www.ceibs.edu/media/events?field ... ry_tid=122) to see where the next event will be nearest to you.

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Guess I'll be the first to post here. I submitted my application yesterday for first round decision. Hoping to get an interview invite within a week or two.

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For anyone curious, I received my round 1 interview invitation today. Would love to hear from others.

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For anyone curious, I received my round 1 interview invitation today. Would love to hear from others.

Hey there, I submitted my application last week too but no invitation for interview yet.

Did you receive the R1 interview via email? I am curious to know cause I didn't receive any confirmation after I submitted my application. Also, do you mind to share what's your background?

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For anyone curious, I received my round 1 interview invitation today. Would love to hear from others.

I received the invitation by email on Monday morning, Shanghai time. They proposed a time and requested that I confirm within twenty four hours. My impression is that first round interviews will be ongoing throughout next week. By the way, I also did not receive any system generated confirmation of receiving my online application.

I am a Caucasian expatriate living and working in China for a number of years already. How about yourself?

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Hi all,

I thought I would add my input to this thread.

I also applied for round 1. I submitted my application about a month ago and found admissions very helpful throughout the process.

On the 8th November I received the invite for a Skype interview, via email, and the interview date is approaching soon. Wish me luck!

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Hi Matt - is it safe to assume you are based in Wuhan? Care to share any more information about yourself or where else you're applying?

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Hi Cdyshanghai,

Actually, it would not be correct to assume I was based in Wuhan! But I used to be, for a year, and the name kinda stuck. Now I am in sunny Australia (which is actually pouring with rain right now).

I am pretty focused on doing my MBA in China so I am only applying to schools in China and completed all my applications about a month ago. I was originally planning on applying last year, but for personal reasons I had to delay for a year.

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Hi wuhanmatt and cdyshanghai, gents, how did your interview go? I have my interview on 25th and I'm not sure what to expect.

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Hi wuhanmatt and cdyshanghai, gents, how did your interview go? I have my interview on 25th and I'm not sure what to expect.

My interview is also on the 25th in the afternoon. Perhaps I will cross paths with you on campus.

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Hi wuhanmatt and cdyshanghai, gents, how did your interview go? I have my interview on 25th and I'm not sure what to expect.

My interview is also on the 25th in the afternoon. Perhaps I will cross paths with you on campus.

Sadly no. Since I'm not based in China, I'm appearing in a skype interview. But best of luck for your interview!

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cdyshanghai: just sent you a pm

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I attended my interview on Friday afternoon. It was a relaxed and informal session, in total just under 25 minutes. The questions I fielded were straight forward: give a self-introduction, explain a bit about the future of my industry, why CEIBS/why full-time MBA, where else have you applied and how do you plan to pay for the program. Both interviewers were professional and did not provide much feedback. I was given an opportunity to ask questions, but I did not have anything in specific that I needed to address.

I spoke at length with the candidate who interviewed immediately before me and his experience was similar. Hope it turns out well!

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I interviewed via Skype and had a similar experience to cdyshanghai, except my interview was a bit longer - probably because I asked a fair few questions. They seemed to ask mainly behavioral questions (how would you react in this situation, what would you do differently next time, etc). I found them very professional and fairly interested. Overall it gave me a positive impression and I felt I did quite well.

I haven't heard back from them yet though, so who knows how it really went!

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I expect you are one of the very top candidates in round 1 and could be offered a full scholarship. Good luck Matt.

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