Welcome All Johnson Fall 2011 Applicants! This thread is for the Cornell Johnson 2011 Application Year, meaning applicants that are starting School in the Fall of 2011. Please direct all of your questions for this year into the 2012 thread johnson-cornell-2012-applicants-119510.html Current Students and Admits, please continue your discussions here: admitted-to-cornell-johnson-class-of-2011-amba-89309.html If you're a 2011 Johnson School applicant, please fill out your details HERE! Application Deadlines: Round 1: October 5, 2010 Round 2: November 9, 2010 Round 3: January 4, 2011 Round 4: March 22, 2011 tm-NV7DxtvCIyhjyErRmtbA 2011 Essay Questions Describe your greatest professional achievement and how you added value to your organization. (400 word limit) What career do you plan to pursue upon completion of an MBA degree and why? How will the Johnson School help you achieve this goal? (400 word limit) You are the author for the book of Your Life Story. Please write the table of contents for the book. Note: Approach this essay with your unique style. We value creativity and authenticity. (Required essay) (400 word limit) Optional: Complete this essay if you would like to add additional details regarding your candidacy. For instance, if you believe one or more aspects of your application (e.g., undergraduate record or test scores) do not accurately reflect your potential for success at the Johnson School. (400 word limit) 2011 Prospective Student Information: https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/prospectivestudents/ Application Guide FAQ: https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/academic ... e/faq.html Academics: https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/academic ... demic.html GMATClub Ambassador Thread: cornell-university-the-johnson-school-63492.html 2010 thread: calling-all-cornell-johnson-fall-2010-applicants-78735.html https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=8557 https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=8556

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20 Oct 2010, 08:38

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My app page stated that I was denied but it changed back to "under review" today.

I'm sure they've shortened my life couple of months.

Did they?? unbeliveable...

Yup- apparently it happened to someone else as well. People make mistakes- no biggie. But if I get dinged again, it would be the sickest joke. LOL

Haha ... wow ! All the Best

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20 Oct 2010, 18:25

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I received an email from the adcom requesting for my official GMAT score. Now my application status reads "Incomplete - Your application remains incomplete and we cannot review your application until we receive all of the required materials. Please review the details regarding missing documents and contact us with any questions."

I guess it's my oversight that I did not know the official GMAT score needs to be provided for application. Anybody in the same plight as me? I have arranged for www.mba.com to send my official GMAT score report to Johnson. Not sure if this will jeopardise my chances

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20 Oct 2010, 20:31

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I am another R1 applicant. China mainland. Submitted 4th Oct. No news yet.

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21 Oct 2010, 04:05

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I received an email from the adcom requesting for my official GMAT score. Now my application status reads "Incomplete - Your application remains incomplete and we cannot review your application until we receive all of the required materials. Please review the details regarding missing documents and contact us with any questions."

I guess it's my oversight that I did not know the official GMAT score needs to be provided for application. Anybody in the same plight as me? I have arranged for https://www.mba.com to send my official GMAT score report to Johnson. Not sure if this will jeopardise my chances

I emailed them couple of days before the deadline with same issue. I didn't know we're supposed to report the official score since other schools vary on this issue. So you're not the only one. I doubt that this issue with decrease your chance.

This whole waiting game is tough- let's not over analyze.

gluck to all of us.

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Thanks nyxjf.

Now my application status reads "Currently Under Review - We processed your application and supporting documents. Members of the admissions team will review your application. You will receive updates regarding your application status via email and changes to your application status. Please check for updates periodically."

I guess they received my official GMAT score report.

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22 Oct 2010, 12:24

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How did you guys write question 3? table of content question.

Did you write a short paragraph underneath each chapter in your table of content?

yoshimihoku

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some did, i know some did not

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22 Oct 2010, 17:32

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so how many people actually got interviews? Im getting a little nervous because some people actually have.

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23 Oct 2010, 15:10

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Hi All,

Question for people who have already submitted their apps / Ariel / Anyone who can give a knowledgeable answer :)

In trying to cut down the number of words, if I use SHA instead of School of Hotel Administration, or ORIE instead of School of Operations Research and Information Engineering, will the Adcom know what I am talking about / accept it ?

I understand that adcoms usually frown on abbreviations, but are these types acceptable - given that these are "elements" of Cornell ...

Thanks.

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23 Oct 2010, 21:40

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some did, i know some did not

Those who did not write short paragraphs below the chapter headings, do they have only headings and chapters and do they have more chapters/ headings as compared to others because of the limit on essay length?

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24 Oct 2010, 18:54

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it depends. since cornell asks uniqueness, i think different people have their own ways

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25 Oct 2010, 08:32

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Did anyone get any interview invites in the past week?

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25 Oct 2010, 08:46

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Not to create anxiety among those who haven't received invites but I got an email on the 21st for an interview. I applied the day before the deadline.

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25 Oct 2010, 11:04

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Not to create anxiety among those who haven't received invites but I got an email on the 21st for an interview. I applied the day before the deadline.

Hey harpua357 congrats on your interview invite and good luck!!

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25 Oct 2010, 11:08

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Not to create anxiety among those who haven't received invites but I got an email on the 21st for an interview. I applied the day before the deadline.

Hey harpua357 congrats on your interview invite and good luck!!

Good luck..hope we too hear soon..

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Thanks for the kind words. I managed to stress myself out checking the forum repeatedly. It doesn't seem like there is any rhyme or reason to how they are going out so don't stress too much, it's out of your hands for the time being.

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Hey guys,
I thought we could benefit from having a roll call with details of all applicants as they get interview invites etc. just so we can have an overview of how the admissions process at cornell is progressing.

Similar to to other threads in the forum, I have attached a link to a spreadsheet to which you can enter your details.
Thanks to nink for this template https://gmatclub.com/forum/members/member-58260.html

Hope this helps!

https://spreadsheets2.google.com/ccc?key=tAMn3oIEKx7tBc8aOn7RYBw&authkey=CMbKguQK&hl=en&authkey=CMbKguQK#gid=0

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I am an international student. I got an interview invite on 12th and did it last week.

Just wanted to share some insights as I have received quite a few from the members on this website

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They asked the typical questions: why an MBA, why Cornell, why now, what are your career goals, etc. After all the hours spent on the essays and on self reflection, answering those questions should be pretty straight forward.

It is a blind interview, so the interviewer does not get to read the essays, and only has the CV. In addition, he has a few pointers from the school about the aspects on which he should focus. For me, it was mostly to test the weakest aspect of my application, and check if and how you have improved on it.

Now waiting for the final decision, quite scary!

Good luck to all!

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Updated on: 27 Oct 2010, 06:15

Originally posted by ankitraheja on 26 Oct 2010, 05:10.
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Have a query regarding Re-Applicant Status.

I applied in year 2008 for admission to 2 year Full Time MBA program at Johnson Business School but was denied the admission . I would like to know that If i am applying this year ( 9th Nov 2010 ) then whether I would still be considered a re-applicant and I would have to write 4 essays or I would be considered a new applicant and I would have to write 3 essays.

Thanks in advance.

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called up the office. Anybody who has applied before has to answer the fourth essay!

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26 Oct 2010, 06:36

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Hi All,

Applying R2, had a quick question for current students...how important is it for prospectives to visit Cornell? I don't think I would be able to visit but is Cornell one of those schools (Tuck, Darden, etc..) that really wants prospectives to come on campus before applying?

Any inputs will be appreciated!

Thanks,

That depends on where you live but for the most part yes, they would like you to come visit - unless you live far (west coast, overseas, etc), then you're probably off the hook.