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Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!!

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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   09 Nov 2010, 08:14
Has anyone heard about the possibility of them possibly allowing for interviews in NYC? When I was contacted last week, I mentioned that I would prefer a face-to-face interview over VC, and they mentioned that they had plans to come to NYC but nothing was confirmed. Has anyone heard anything??
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   09 Nov 2010, 16:32
I was interviewed via VC this week and I think the interview went great. Do you think there is a substantially low number of applicants for the coming school year given that the end of the global recession has passed? This would mean that the current applicants will have to compete with fewer co-apps.

What are your insights on this?
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 10 Nov 2010, 08:16
Span wrote:
Has anyone heard about the possibility of them possibly allowing for interviews in NYC? When I was contacted last week, I mentioned that I would prefer a face-to-face interview over VC, and they mentioned that they had plans to come to NYC but nothing was confirmed. Has anyone heard anything??



I was wondering the same thing, checking this post to see if anyone has heard anything about NYC interview confirmations. I followed up last week and they said they would confirm this week... nothing yet...

Anyone else?

Update: 10:00AM, Just received confirmation email with date and time. I'm scheduled for December 3rd. Don't know what that'll do to my decision time...

Originally posted by 2011MBAApplicant on 10 Nov 2010, 07:49.
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2010, 08:11
The same thing happened with me. They said that they would give me more details this week...
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2010, 08:16
I just heard. I'm interviewing in NYC the week after Thanksgiving.
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2010, 08:31
Same with me. Hey, maybe I'll see you there!
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2010, 12:35
Hi,

I got an interview invitation for IESE on the 26th of November and I'm flying to Barcelona for taking part on the Assessment Day on the 27th. Can anyone provide me with insight information about the AD. How long does it last for? How difficult it is? Any advice would be helpful. I'm looking in the web but can't find anything of much relevance.

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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   11 Nov 2010, 04:22
I must say I am in shock.

I also got invited to interview at the IESE - I am very very happy about this but in shock that it came so unbelievably quickly, and my recommenders haven't even submitted their LORs.... and it was a Round 2 app (i.e. Dec deadline)....

Also haven't found much info regarding the assessment day or interview... hmmm anyone here that can help?
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   12 Nov 2010, 16:35
Hi semiconquer, so are you not going/invited to the assessment center on the 27th?
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   13 Nov 2010, 07:10
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Hi semiconquer, so are you not going/invited to the assessment center on the 27th?


Hi Chambax,

I was invited to either (a) attend the AD and personal interview at the Barcelona Campus on the 26th and 27th, respectively, or (b) be interviewed via VC. Since I live half a world away, I opted for the VC. The interviewer told me to wait for their decision before the 1st week of December. So I guess, it will either be a reject or an acceptance and not a waitlist pending attendance to the AD.

Let's see who gets the first admit!
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Nov 2010, 02:55
Well I can say in the consulting space seem to feed into the major firms esp Boston Consulting group which has a big on campus presence. Also from some of my searches on linked in many seem to actually move into consulting roles from industry whereas at many programs the statistics are very high in consulting because people are returning to the same jobs.

However I think among the bigger firms they will know who IESE is but companies that dont have their finger on the MBA pulse it will be less well known.

In the UK for example Cranfield is probably more well known than IESE although IESE always ranks higher.


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They also attend very few MBA fairs here in London where I based.
There are MBA events here constantly but they rarely send a rep.

Informational interviews are also not synergetic. Meaning you can't meet alumni or scope out what type of people apply to the program and listen to other questions people have you may not have thought of.

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Thats interesting. I would have imagined them to be more active with info sessions at least in Europe. Since you're based in the UK, do you have an opinion on the reputation of the school among recruiters there?

And btw, congratulations on your interview invite from IESE. (I just noticed that) Can I ask what other schools you have applied to?
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Nov 2010, 18:53
Hello Everyone,

I had an interview with IESE too a couple of weeks ago. It was an in-person, off-campus interview and it lasted just under 1 hour. I just want to join the group and hear if anyone got final decisions for round 1. I guess the deadline is December 3rd and I wonder if we should expect it around that time or somewhat earlier?

Good luck to all!
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Nov 2010, 19:04
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Hello Everyone,

I had an interview with IESE too a couple of weeks ago. It was an in-person, off-campus interview and it lasted just under 1 hour. I just want to join the group and hear if anyone got final decisions for round 1. I guess the deadline is December 3rd and I wonder if we should expect it around that time or somewhat earlier?

Good luck to all!


HI becarev,

I also had my interview with IESE last week via VC. According to the interviewer, results will be released on the 1st week of December but I can be notified earlier than that. Are you also waiting for decision from other schools?
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Nov 2010, 21:57
Semi.

I was just wondering what you meant by really personal in nature? In terms of the interview questions?

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Hi Chambax,

It's a little odd that they even read your application even if you haven't actually finished it. Maybe they're aiming that a lot of people will participate in the AD on Nov 26.

I had my interview last week and it was generally ok. Just prepare your answers as they come in blow-by-blow, giving you little time to ponder and think of your answers.

Most of the questions are really personal in nature. I guess they really want to know your personality after reading through your essays. We had a little trouble with the VC at first but it became smooth sailing after around 5 mins of testing.

The interview lasted an hour. My interviewer had to remind me that we only had one minute left for my interview. We finished on the dot!

To everyone,

Please post the first invite as I'm already dreading the day when my reject mail will come. Hehe... Just kidding. God Bless to everyone and Good Luck!
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   15 Nov 2010, 23:21
Hi Rinnie,

Are you preparing for your IESE interview? Just read through the clearadmit blogs on the interview questions. They provide a very thorough discussion on the interview experience and questions.

What I meant with "personal in nature" is that the questions are geared towards you as a person and your inner characteristics. Not so much questions on Why MBA and Why IESE (but be prepared for those), but questions on your childhood, lessons learned in the past, and how you dealt with past conflicts with colleagues and superiors.
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2010, 14:37
how competitive is it for the Feb 28th deadline and beyond?
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   22 Nov 2010, 01:21
Decisions for Round 1 will be out next week!!! Anxiety is building up!

Anyone who has received a final admit or a ding after an interview?

Also, good luck to everyone who will attend the Open Day in Barcelona and Interview on the 26th and 27th!
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   22 Nov 2010, 05:40
Hi semiconquer,

I also finished my interview via VC last week and am now waiting for the final result. I won't be attending the assessment day. I guess we will most likely receive the final decision after the adcom has had a chance to review all the candidates who would take their interview during the Assessment day.
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   23 Nov 2010, 07:07
i did the profile evaluation thing online and they want to do an informal interview via phone... anyone have any experience doing this?
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Re: Calling All IESE 2011 Applicants!! [#permalink] New post   23 Nov 2010, 12:27
I am also done with my interview with the Admission Director for IESE. Now am eagerly awaiting the results. I guess we all have to wait till next weekend to know our fate! Keeping my fingers crossed :king and heart beating... :wink:
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