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souvik101990
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Updated on: 10 Jul 2017, 11:38
Originally posted by souvik101990 on 03 Jul 2017, 08:37.
Last edited by Narenn on 10 Jul 2017, 11:38, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Narenn on 10 Jul 2017, 11:38, edited 1 time in total.
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Johnson folks not making enough noise? We have other threads up already and Johnson should not be left behind. I applied last year and got waitlisted, and I will reapply. Who all are out there?
Goals Statement
Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.
In 5 – 10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.
Impact Essay
At Cornell we value, students who create impact. Please indicate the opportunities for impact that you’ve identified through engagement with our community and describe how what you learned has influenced your decision to apply to Johnson. (500 words)
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Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.
In 5 – 10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.
Impact Essay
At Cornell we value, students who create impact. Please indicate the opportunities for impact that you’ve identified through engagement with our community and describe how what you learned has influenced your decision to apply to Johnson. (500 words)
Table of Contents Essay
You are the author of your Life Story. Please create the table of contents for the book in the space provided or upload it as an attachment. We value creativity and authenticity and encourage you to approach this essay with your unique style. Alternative submission formats may include a slide presentation, links to pre-existing media (personal website, digital portfolio, YouTube, etc.), as well as visually enhanced written submissions. (Maximum file size is 5 MB. If you choose to submit a written Table of Contents, please limit your submission to 500 words or fewer. Multimedia submissions should be under 5 minutes.)
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03 Jul 2017, 11:42
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Hello Souvik,
Possible to share your experience of Johnson interview process as you quoted that you were in the wait list last year.
Possible to share your experience of Johnson interview process as you quoted that you were in the wait list last year.
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03 Jul 2017, 23:45
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Can you share a bit about your profile too? I would like to see what kinda guy got rejection from Johnson too evaluate my chances before I apply.
souvik101990
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16 Jul 2017, 13:32
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Well I did not have a great GMAT but a decent-ish profile to be honest. I also think that last year (and the years before but I think the uncertainty in increasing every year) it was HIGHLY random.
For example: I was rejected at Johnson (after WL) and Ross but interviewed at Haas.
Someone I know who got axed by Ross, Tuck and Kellogg, got into Haas with the Dean's fellowship.
So, you never know folks: hedge your risks.
For example: I was rejected at Johnson (after WL) and Ross but interviewed at Haas.
Someone I know who got axed by Ross, Tuck and Kellogg, got into Haas with the Dean's fellowship.
So, you never know folks: hedge your risks.
I am looking forward to this chat. 
