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vinodsivagnanam173

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Location: United States

Concentration: Strategy, Finance

Schools: McCombs '20 (A) Fisher '20 (A$) Foster '20 (A) Johnson '20 (A)

GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V37 Verified score

GMAT 2: 690 Q48 V35 Verified score

GPA: 3

WE:Information Technology (Consulting)

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Schools: McCombs '20 (A) Fisher '20 (A$) Foster '20 (A) Johnson '20 (A)

GMAT 2: 690 Q48 V35 Verified score

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22 Nov 2017, 19:29

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Congratulations to all admits! Out of curiosity, anyone who interviewed and got a rejection?

builtok

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Concentration: Finance, Strategy

Schools: CBS '20 (D) Stern '20 (D) Johnson '20 (M) Tepper '20 (A) Darden '20 (WL) McDonough '20 (A)

GMAT 1: 620 Q42 V34 Verified score

GMAT 2: 660 Q42 V38 Verified score

GMAT 3: 710 Q49 V37 Verified score

GPA: 2.4

Schools: CBS '20 (D) Stern '20 (D) Johnson '20 (M) Tepper '20 (A) Darden '20 (WL) McDonough '20 (A)

GMAT 3: 710 Q49 V37 Verified score

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26 Nov 2017, 09:06

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So I submitted my application on the 13th. And in my chapters essay I quoted Louis C.K. I finished this essay before his sexual harassment scandal and did not read about the news until today. Should I reach out to adcom to tell them I wrote the essay before his scandal and that I wouldn't have cited him if I knew about the scandal? FYI his scandal happened couple days before I hit submit. Just worried that I would be looked at as a person who condones sexual harassment. This is so dumb that I have to worry about something like this because of this idiot.....

Appreciate your input.

phillyboy

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26 Nov 2017, 09:49

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Im sure Adcom will figure out what the situation was...

nicholsb

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26 Nov 2017, 22:22

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I would just email the admissions committee and explain what happened.

MBAClassof2020

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Location: India

Schools: Kenan-Flagler '20 (A) Johnson '20 (WD) Darden '20 (A) Anderson '20 (M$) Duke '20 (D) Ross '20 (WD) Kellogg '20 (D)

GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V41 Verified score

GPA: 4

Schools: Kenan-Flagler '20 (A) Johnson '20 (WD) Darden '20 (A) Anderson '20 (M$) Duke '20 (D) Ross '20 (WD) Kellogg '20 (D)

GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V41 Verified score

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27 Nov 2017, 12:56

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Has anyone who applied in R2 got an invite yet?

sidiitm2004

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Location: India

Concentration: Finance, Strategy

Schools: Stern '20 (A)

GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V41 Verified score

GPA: 3.01

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27 Nov 2017, 18:47

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MBAClassof2020

Has anyone who applied in R2 got an invite yet?

Nope. Still “under review”

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AnthonyV

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28 Nov 2017, 07:10

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Just wanted to let everyone know that interview invites for November are coming out. I got mine this morning. I submitted on 11/15 and my application has said "under review". It has changed to "schedule interview".

sidiitm2004

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28 Nov 2017, 07:20

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AnthonyV

Congratulations!! Did you also receive an email?

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MBAClassof2020

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GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V41 Verified score

GPA: 4

Schools: Kenan-Flagler '20 (A) Johnson '20 (WD) Darden '20 (A) Anderson '20 (M$) Duke '20 (D) Ross '20 (WD) Kellogg '20 (D)

GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V41 Verified score

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28 Nov 2017, 07:27

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AnthonyV

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!

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28 Nov 2017, 08:03

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AnthonyV

Congratulations!! Did you also receive an email?

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Yes, I received my email at 7:03 a.m. EST today.

sidiitm2004

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GPA: 3.01

WE:Analyst (Finance: Investment Banking)

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GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V41 Verified score

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28 Nov 2017, 10:53

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sidiitm2004

AnthonyV

Congratulations!! Did you also receive an email?

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Yes, I received my email at 7:03 a.m. EST today.

Awesome good luck!! I am still waiting for an update.

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jlatchaw

Joined: 08 Nov 2017

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Location: United States

Schools: Kenan-Flagler '20 (I) Johnson '20 (A)

GMAT 1: 700 Q47 V41 Verified score

GPA: 3.14

Schools: Kenan-Flagler '20 (I) Johnson '20 (A)

GMAT 1: 700 Q47 V41 Verified score

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30 Nov 2017, 10:34

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Amazing experience - loved it at Johnson.

Interviewed on: 2017/11/06
Heard back via: Email
Location: United States
GMAT: 720, Q47, V41
GPA: 3.14
WE: 90 months
Industry: Advertising and PR
Interviewed on: 2017/11/06

Smokeybear00

Joined: 30 May 2017

Last visit: 05 Apr 2018

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Concentration: Finance, General Management

Schools: McCombs '20 (D) Tepper '20 (WL) Goizueta '20 (WD) Foster '20 (WD) Kelley '20 (M)

GMAT 1: 690 Q47 V38 Verified score

GPA: 3.23

Schools: McCombs '20 (D) Tepper '20 (WL) Goizueta '20 (WD) Foster '20 (WD) Kelley '20 (M)

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30 Nov 2017, 10:43

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Any of my "interviewed round 1" friends heard anything yet? It's been preetty quite around here for a while.

gary611

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30 Nov 2017, 10:49

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Glad to know about your positive experience. Was it for 2 year Ithaca MBA, and Did you get your final decision as well? If yes, when and how?

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jlatchaw

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Location: United States

Schools: Kenan-Flagler '20 (I) Johnson '20 (A)

GMAT 1: 700 Q47 V41 Verified score

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Schools: Kenan-Flagler '20 (I) Johnson '20 (A)

GMAT 1: 700 Q47 V41 Verified score

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30 Nov 2017, 13:11

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jlatchaw

Glad to know about your positive experience. Was it for 2 year Ithaca MBA, and Did you get your final decision as well? If yes, when and how?

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Yes, for the 2 year program. Have not heard back yet, but they said it could take up to four weeks.

AnthonyV

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01 Dec 2017, 08:49

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I just had my interview yesterday with Johnson. I was invited to interview on Tuesday and interviewed on Thursday. I submitted on the 11/15 deadline.

I was asked the following questions:

1. Walk me through your resume
2. What are your career goals?
3. What company would you like to work for? Why?
4. What is your career backup?
5. What about Johnson makes you want to apply? (she referenced the other schools I applied to that I mention on my application)
6. What leisure (non-professional) clubs would you be a member of while at Johnson? Why?
7. Tell me about a time that you had to lead a difficult group.
8. What is your leadership style?
9. How do you spend your time outside of work?

Time for questions at the end.

She offered to get me in touch with current students who could help answer my questions. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and I thought the interview went well. I would say really know your career goals and be able to speak in depth about the companies you want to work for and why. Hopefully this helps those of you waiting for your interview or those of you waiting on your invitation!

PierrechonWerbecque

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Schools: Cnsrtm-Johnson '20 (M$) Cnsrtm-Darden '20 (A$) Cnsrtm-Marshall '20 (S) Cnsrtm-Goizueta '20 (WL)

GMAT 1: 680 Q45 V38 Verified score

GPA: 3.35

Schools: Cnsrtm-Johnson '20 (M$) Cnsrtm-Darden '20 (A$) Cnsrtm-Marshall '20 (S) Cnsrtm-Goizueta '20 (WL)

GMAT 1: 680 Q45 V38 Verified score

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01 Dec 2017, 14:30

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Interviewed today at Johnson’s LEAD interview. I’m impressed. By far and away my favorite

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injineer

Joined: 12 Oct 2017

Last visit: 05 May 2018

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Concentration: Technology, Strategy

Schools: McCombs '20 (A) Johnson '20 (A$) Foster '20 (M$) Kellogg MMM '20 (D)

GMAT 1: 710 Q46 V41 Verified score

WE:Engineering (Manufacturing)

Schools: McCombs '20 (A) Johnson '20 (A$) Foster '20 (M$) Kellogg MMM '20 (D)

GMAT 1: 710 Q46 V41 Verified score

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02 Dec 2017, 16:07

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I would encourage anyone in R2 that is invited to a LEAD event to attend. It was an absolutely wonderful chance to get a closer look at the school, culture, and program.

I had a wonderful time and met some exceptional people (prospectives) and I hope to hear back with good news in the next 1 to 2 weeks.

The event consisted of lots of social meet and greets, evaluated team exercises, and of course the normal interview. This felt like a very unique and special consideration that Johnson puts on for students and I wish more schools did the same.

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GMAT 1: 680 Q45 V38 Verified score

GPA: 3.35

Schools: Cnsrtm-Johnson '20 (M$) Cnsrtm-Darden '20 (A$) Cnsrtm-Marshall '20 (S) Cnsrtm-Goizueta '20 (WL)

GMAT 1: 680 Q45 V38 Verified score

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Do you know if there is just one LEAD event per round? I’m sure we met at the initial meeting on Thursday to kick it off, btw

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injineer

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GMAT 1: 710 Q46 V41 Verified score

WE:Engineering (Manufacturing)

Schools: McCombs '20 (A) Johnson '20 (A$) Foster '20 (M$) Kellogg MMM '20 (D)

GMAT 1: 710 Q46 V41 Verified score

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03 Dec 2017, 06:10

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injineer

Do you know if there is just one LEAD event per round? I’m sure we met at the initial meeting on Thursday to kick it off, btw

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I checked my original email from Johnson and it looked like only one set of dates was given (someone else mentioned possibly two dates to choose from) so I would assume based on that email that there's one event per round. It also took place right before the decision deadlines.