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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   14 Nov 2008, 07:09
Correcting me about something I said about the Park essay. It might have been someone else, but I thought it was you.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   14 Nov 2008, 09:48
it seems like they would have it plastered all over the place if there was a specific time.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   14 Nov 2008, 09:50
formerlehmanite1 wrote:
it seems like they would have it plastered all over the place if there was a specific time.


Agreed...like NYU and Duke. Both had specific times listed.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   14 Nov 2008, 14:52
It is 11:59pm. Now, can I finish my essays by then?

Our second application deadline is Monday, November 17, 2008. In order for your application to be considered for Decision Round 2, you must submit online not past 11:59 p.m., EDT on Monday, November 17, 2008. Applications submitted after that time will be considered for R3.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   14 Nov 2008, 15:45
I got that email as well. Would have been nice to get that a few weeks ago.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   14 Nov 2008, 21:10
msday86, where's our interview debrief? :-D

and spidyeclipse27, I take it you're matriculating at Duke now?
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   14 Nov 2008, 23:31
solaris....I am confused about whether the Cornell AMBA program, if I get in, or Duke would be better for me, especially given that the economy is bad and may not recover in time for AMBA graduates next year. What do you folks think? target area: strategy/general management

and spidyeclipse27, I take it you're matriculating at Duke now?[/quote]
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   15 Nov 2008, 07:31
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msday86, where's our interview debrief? :-D


Sorry sorry, I just recovered all the sleep I lost thanks to my 21-hour day traveling to/from Cornell. I officially hate air travel now.

Cornell was really great. The interview was fairly standard:

1. Take us through your resume.
2. Why MBA? Why Cornell? Why now?
3. What other schools did you apply to?
4. Tell us about a time you failed.
5. How will you adjust to Ithaca?

I think I did OK...it was my first interview, so I rambled a bit at the start, but then recovered nicely enough. I'd probably give myself a B+ if we were grading our own interview performances (why don't we do that anyway??)
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   15 Nov 2008, 08:02
msday86 wrote:

Sorry sorry, I just recovered all the sleep I lost thanks to my 21-hour day traveling to/from Cornell. I officially hate air travel now.

Cornell was really great. The interview was fairly standard:

1. Take us through your resume.
2. Why MBA? Why Cornell? Why now?
3. What other schools did you apply to?
4. Tell us about a time you failed.
5. How will you adjust to Ithaca?

I think I did OK...it was my first interview, so I rambled a bit at the start, but then recovered nicely enough. I'd probably give myself a B+ if we were grading our own interview performances (why don't we do that anyway??)


Interesting. So if you don't mind, how did you answer "Why now?" as an early-career candidate?

Also, how did you answer the "What other schools did you apply to?" question? I'm curious because I know that Cornell really wants people that want to go to Cornell.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   15 Nov 2008, 08:38
Thank you, +1!

The "failure" and "what other schools" questions seem to be asked pretty consistently. I'm sure you did pretty well though, msday86.

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solaris1 wrote:
msday86, where's our interview debrief? :-D


Sorry sorry, I just recovered all the sleep I lost thanks to my 21-hour day traveling to/from Cornell. I officially hate air travel now.

Cornell was really great. The interview was fairly standard:

1. Take us through your resume.
2. Why MBA? Why Cornell? Why now?

3. What other schools did you apply to?
4. Tell us about a time you failed.
5. How will you adjust to Ithaca?

I think I did OK...it was my first interview, so I rambled a bit at the start, but then recovered nicely enough. I'd probably give myself a B+ if we were grading our own interview performances (why don't we do that anyway??)
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   15 Nov 2008, 08:41
Spideyeclipse27, IMO you need to think about whether a two-year program wouldn't give you a bit more in terms of marketable skills and general business knowledge. Especially, if you're considering switching industries.

Moreover, isn't Duke's EA round "binding?"

spideyeclipse27 wrote:
solaris....I am confused about whether the Cornell AMBA program, if I get in, or Duke would be better for me, especially given that the economy is bad and may not recover in time for AMBA graduates next year. What do you folks think? target area: strategy/general management
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   15 Nov 2008, 11:08
other than the usual questions (resume, why mba, career goals, leadership, teamwork etc) some of the Cornell specific questions I have seen consistent over the past 3 yrs or so and across candidates is:


What are your (3) qualities u'd like the adcom to know ?
Which other school are u applying to? Why is Cornell a better fit? Whts common/dissimilar between school X and Cornell?
What do you like/dislike about working in teams?
Impact on Organization ( essay 2 revisited)
ECs and how it relates to background

can we keep adding to this list? (cornell specific only)
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   15 Nov 2008, 12:33
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Also, how did you answer the "What other schools did you apply to?" question? I'm curious because I know that Cornell really wants people that want to go to Cornell.



I used this to show that I had researched Cornell and my career goals well and listed schools that were in line with both of those things. My interviewer seemed impressed at my list of choices.

I would be careful saying a school like Wharton, because it is going to make them feel like a backup. So choose schools in the same range that can offer a similar experience like Tuck, Yale etc.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   16 Nov 2008, 18:52
Hey guys,

Just wondering if any of you know what the Thursday post-class drinking event at Cornell is called? I thought it was TNDC, but I'm not sure if that was the name of the Cornell event or not? Too much beer during MBA visits :beer.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   16 Nov 2008, 18:55
Submitted my application for R2.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   16 Nov 2008, 19:12
yellowjacket wrote:
Hey guys,

Just wondering if any of you know what the Thursday post-class drinking event at Cornell is called? I thought it was TNDC, but I'm not sure if that was the name of the Cornell event or not? Too much beer during MBA visits :beer.


Sage socials????
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   16 Nov 2008, 19:52
Thanks!
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   17 Nov 2008, 02:24
For the transcript spreadsheet, if the course title is longer than the cell, are we supposed to type the full name of the course (and run outside of the cell) or abbreviate the course name?

Wondering if anyone has asked. If not, I guess I'll have to call tomorrow... too bad we can't just scan the 'scripts.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   17 Nov 2008, 04:10
We discussed this a few pages earlier in this very thread! You can upload a PDF scan of your transcript in lieu of that terrible Excel template.

belfi wrote:
For the transcript spreadsheet, if the course title is longer than the cell, are we supposed to type the full name of the course (and run outside of the cell) or abbreviate the course name?

Wondering if anyone has asked. If not, I guess I'll have to call tomorrow... too bad we can't just scan the 'scripts.
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Re: Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants! [#permalink] Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!   17 Nov 2008, 05:29
And so it starts snowing the morning of my Johnson interview. Is that a sign or what?
Here's a shot of Sage Hall from my room. Purdy!

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