Calling all Jones(Rice) Applicants(2015 Intake)Class of 2017 : MBA Archive

Narenn · 2014-07-20T04:23:30-07:00

Be the coolest guy in the MBA Forum - Be a threadmaster!

rrai243

Joined: 29 Sep 2014

Last visit: 14 May 2016

Posts: 290

Own Kudos:

29

Given Kudos: 1

Concentration: General Management, Technology

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

GPA: 3.9

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

Posts: 290

Kudos: 29

26 Oct 2014, 20:32

Kudos

Bookmarks

Guys,
anyone submitted the Video essay for Rice???

manwar12345

Joined: 19 Mar 2012

Last visit: 16 Dec 2015

Posts: 6

Own Kudos:

7

Given Kudos: 5

Location: India

Concentration: Technology, Strategy

Schools: ISB '16 (A) Kelley '17 (S) Kenan-Flagler '17 (S) Goizueta '17 (WL) Jones '17 (WL)

GMAT 1: 660 Q48 V33 Verified score

GMAT 2: 710 Q50 V36 Verified score

GPA: 3.4

WE:Research (Energy)

Schools: ISB '16 (A) Kelley '17 (S) Kenan-Flagler '17 (S) Goizueta '17 (WL) Jones '17 (WL)

GMAT 2: 710 Q50 V36 Verified score

Posts: 6

Kudos: 7

26 Oct 2014, 23:18

Kudos

Bookmarks

rrai243

Guys,
anyone submitted the Video essay for Rice???

Hi rrai243,

I have submitted the video essay for rice. Also, have you got the application fee waiver? If yes, then how did you apply it?

thanks

rrai243

Joined: 29 Sep 2014

Last visit: 14 May 2016

Posts: 290

Own Kudos:

29

Given Kudos: 1

Concentration: General Management, Technology

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

GPA: 3.9

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

Posts: 290

Kudos: 29

26 Oct 2014, 23:48

Kudos

Bookmarks

manwar12345

rrai243

Guys,
anyone submitted the Video essay for Rice???

Hi rrai243,

I have submitted the video essay for rice. Also, have you got the application fee waiver? If yes, then how did you apply it?

thanks

Ya..i got the waiver..went for MBA tour and so i got a mail later for the waiver..
about the video essay..how do we find if the essay has reached the school..in likelive site i can just see my video status as "READY".
is that it or do we need to do something else also

manwar12345

Joined: 19 Mar 2012

Last visit: 16 Dec 2015

Posts: 6

Own Kudos:

7

Given Kudos: 5

Location: India

Concentration: Technology, Strategy

Schools: ISB '16 (A) Kelley '17 (S) Kenan-Flagler '17 (S) Goizueta '17 (WL) Jones '17 (WL)

GMAT 1: 660 Q48 V33 Verified score

GMAT 2: 710 Q50 V36 Verified score

GPA: 3.4

WE:Research (Energy)

Schools: ISB '16 (A) Kelley '17 (S) Kenan-Flagler '17 (S) Goizueta '17 (WL) Jones '17 (WL)

GMAT 2: 710 Q50 V36 Verified score

Posts: 6

Kudos: 7

27 Oct 2014, 00:13

Kudos

Bookmarks

rrai243

manwar12345

rrai243

Guys,
anyone submitted the Video essay for Rice???

Hi rrai243,

I have submitted the video essay for rice. Also, have you got the application fee waiver? If yes, then how did you apply it?

thanks

Ya..i got the waiver..went for MBA tour and so i got a mail later for the waiver..
about the video essay..how do we find if the essay has reached the school..in likelive site i can just see my video status as "READY".
is that it or do we need to do something else also

I got the waiver after visiting the MBA fair as well. But when I go for application submission it still shows Application fee of $125 to be paid by credit card or check. Was it the same for you? or does it say that your application fee is paid?

Regarding the video essay, when you login to likelive, you can go "Manage videos" section and see that your video is already uploaded with a green tick mark.

Thanks

rrai243

Joined: 29 Sep 2014

Last visit: 14 May 2016

Posts: 290

Own Kudos:

29

Given Kudos: 1

Concentration: General Management, Technology

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

GPA: 3.9

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

Posts: 290

Kudos: 29

27 Oct 2014, 01:38

Kudos

Bookmarks

manwar12345

I got the waiver after visiting the MBA fair as well. But when I go for application submission it still shows Application fee of $125 to be paid by credit card or check. Was it the same for you? or does it say that your application fee is paid?

Regarding the video essay, when you login to likelive, you can go "Manage videos" section and see that your video is already uploaded with a green tick mark.

Thanks

I can see the green tick. after the encoding and upload..do we need to do anything else for the video to be sent to the school.
If you are facing issues regarding waiver..write to the Rice Admissions before submission. I think the waiver is not applied to your application.
After the MBA Tour, once you start your application, you need to write to them saying you have started the application and they should apply the waiver now.
I did not get the application fee page at all.
Check with the admissions team ASAP.

billpepperrobin

Joined: 09 Jul 2014

Last visit: 19 May 2015

Posts: 5

Concentration: General Management, Strategy

Schools: Olin '17 (A$) Jones '17 (A$) Marshall '17 Jindal '17 Neeley '17

GMAT 1: 700 Q48 V37 Verified score

GPA: 3.28

WE:Operations (Manufacturing)

Schools: Olin '17 (A$) Jones '17 (A$) Marshall '17 Jindal '17 Neeley '17

GMAT 1: 700 Q48 V37 Verified score

Posts: 5

Kudos: 0

29 Oct 2014, 08:08

Kudos

Bookmarks

Just received an email this morning with an invitation to interview on campus! Good luck everybody

rrai243

Joined: 29 Sep 2014

Last visit: 14 May 2016

Posts: 290

Own Kudos:

29

Given Kudos: 1

Concentration: General Management, Technology

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

GPA: 3.9

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

Posts: 290

Kudos: 29

29 Oct 2014, 21:02

Kudos

Bookmarks

Any international candidate who submitted the application on the deadline got interview invite as yet??
I guess its too soon to hope for something but just curious...

KushVishal

Joined: 11 Aug 2013

Last visit: 22 Mar 2015

Posts: 20

Own Kudos:

2

Given Kudos: 5

Concentration: General Management

GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V40 Verified score

GPA: 3.33

GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V40 Verified score

Posts: 20

Kudos: 2

01 Nov 2014, 05:30

Kudos

Bookmarks

gmatfighter12

Hi everyone, I am a current student at Jones School. Please pm me if you have any question regarding to the program and application process. Best of luck.

Hi there, thanks for being here to let us know the things happening at Rice. I am international MBA applicant and wanted to know about the job prospects of an international MBA student. I know that few selected companies hire international students but if they do hire and the student doesn't get H1B in lottery based system, then how these companies deal with this international student (for example relocation to some other country or something else etc).....Your input will give us clarity on US job market. I myself have lived for sometime in Houston in the the past and liked the city. Request your opinion.

Thanks, Vishal

Ajinkya87

Joined: 17 Sep 2013

Last visit: 11 Jul 2015

Posts: 51

Own Kudos:

5

Given Kudos: 2

Location: India

Concentration: Technology, Finance

Schools: Jones '17 (D) McCombs '17 (D) Anderson '17 (S) HEC Sept'16 (D) Carlson '17 (D)

GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V40 Verified score

GPA: 3.62

WE:Engineering (Energy)

Schools: Jones '17 (D) McCombs '17 (D) Anderson '17 (S) HEC Sept'16 (D) Carlson '17 (D)

GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V40 Verified score

Posts: 51

Kudos: 5

05 Nov 2014, 19:23

Kudos

Bookmarks

My references submitted their evaluation yesterday and within 45 minutes I got an email inviting for the interview.

Crazy fast processing, I must say.

Ajinkya87

Joined: 17 Sep 2013

Last visit: 11 Jul 2015

Posts: 51

Own Kudos:

5

Given Kudos: 2

Location: India

Concentration: Technology, Finance

Schools: Jones '17 (D) McCombs '17 (D) Anderson '17 (S) HEC Sept'16 (D) Carlson '17 (D)

GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V40 Verified score

GPA: 3.62

WE:Engineering (Energy)

Schools: Jones '17 (D) McCombs '17 (D) Anderson '17 (S) HEC Sept'16 (D) Carlson '17 (D)

GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V40 Verified score

Posts: 51

Kudos: 5

06 Nov 2014, 09:36

Kudos

Bookmarks

gmatfighter12

Hi everyone, I am a current student at Jones School. Please pm me if you have any question regarding to the program and application process. Best of luck.

Hi gmatfighter12,

I have been invited for the interview by the Jones School. I have a power systems background and looking to get into consulting oran analyst/trader in the field of energy trading post mba as a consultant.

Could you please brief me about the interview process and about your interview experience?

Ajinkya

mbasidekick

Joined: 18 Jul 2014

Last visit: 20 Oct 2021

Posts: 84

Own Kudos:

26

Given Kudos: 5

Schools: Rotman '17 (A)

GMAT 1: 710 Q50 V38 Verified score

Schools: Rotman '17 (A)

GMAT 1: 710 Q50 V38 Verified score

Posts: 84

Kudos: 26

08 Nov 2014, 01:04

Kudos

Bookmarks

Just got an interview invite. I am international applicant and will be interviewed on skype. Any suggestions?

tehshanimal

Joined: 04 Nov 2014

Last visit: 01 Aug 2016

Posts: 39

Own Kudos:

8

Given Kudos: 3

Concentration: General Management, Marketing

Schools: Tippie '17 (A$) Tepper '17 (WL) Olin '17 (WA) Kelley '17 (WA) Johnson '17 (M) Owen '17 (D) McCombs '17 (D) Mendoza '17 (A)

GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V37 Verified score

GPA: 3.31

WE:Information Technology (Education)

Schools: Tippie '17 (A$) Tepper '17 (WL) Olin '17 (WA) Kelley '17 (WA) Johnson '17 (M) Owen '17 (D) McCombs '17 (D) Mendoza '17 (A)

GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V37 Verified score

Posts: 39

Kudos: 8

08 Nov 2014, 09:36

Kudos

Bookmarks

bschool2k15

Just got an interview invite. I am international applicant and will be interviewed on skype. Any suggestions?

Had mine yesterday over Skype. My guy was very relaxed. It's a second year student so have some questions about the school ready. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and it's always good to ask some good questions at the end of the interview. The interview questions themselves were pretty common: Resume walk through. Why MBA? Why Rice? He asked me what concentrations I was planning on pursuing. He asked me to describe a time when I had to deal with a team member that posed issues etc. Nothing really caught me off guard. Like usual, practice the typical B school interview questions, do your research on Rice specifically and have questions ready to go!

mbasidekick

Joined: 18 Jul 2014

Last visit: 20 Oct 2021

Posts: 84

Own Kudos:

26

Given Kudos: 5

Schools: Rotman '17 (A)

GMAT 1: 710 Q50 V38 Verified score

Schools: Rotman '17 (A)

GMAT 1: 710 Q50 V38 Verified score

Posts: 84

Kudos: 26

08 Nov 2014, 22:16

Kudos

Bookmarks

Oh great! thanks man! Do you plan to join Jones in case you get through?

All the best!

tehshanimal

Joined: 04 Nov 2014

Last visit: 01 Aug 2016

Posts: 39

Own Kudos:

8

Given Kudos: 3

Concentration: General Management, Marketing

Schools: Tippie '17 (A$) Tepper '17 (WL) Olin '17 (WA) Kelley '17 (WA) Johnson '17 (M) Owen '17 (D) McCombs '17 (D) Mendoza '17 (A)

GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V37 Verified score

GPA: 3.31

WE:Information Technology (Education)

Schools: Tippie '17 (A$) Tepper '17 (WL) Olin '17 (WA) Kelley '17 (WA) Johnson '17 (M) Owen '17 (D) McCombs '17 (D) Mendoza '17 (A)

GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V37 Verified score

Posts: 39

Kudos: 8

09 Nov 2014, 08:45

Kudos

Bookmarks

bschool2k15

Oh great! thanks man! Do you plan to join Jones in case you get through?

All the best!

It'd be an honor, privilege, and a wonderful opportunity if I received admittance there. My decision of where to go will be based on which schools accept me, scholarship amounts if any, and career outlook post grad. It'll be a tough, tough decision if I got admittance at multiple places.

Anyway good luck on your interview and hopefully we are both at Rice next year

Posted from my mobile device

gmatfighter12

Joined: 08 Jul 2011

Last visit: 30 Mar 2016

Posts: 104

Own Kudos:

183

Given Kudos: 55

Status:Bunuel's fan!

Concentration: Non-profit

Posts: 104

Kudos: 183

09 Nov 2014, 16:24

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hi

I have received some inquiries regrading the school interview. My interview at that time was very basic. Why Rice? Why MBA? Why now? My strongest suggestion is to know your stories. I would love to help out anyway I can. However, I am pretty tight with classwork as we are approaching Thanksgiving. The weekend is the best time for me to answer your inquiries. Please also pm for my email as I don't often log in gmatclub. Thank you.

T.

newsJonesRice

Joined: 22 Nov 2013

Last visit: -

Posts: 10

Own Kudos:

2

Posts: 10

Kudos: 2

10 Nov 2014, 12:00

Kudos

Bookmarks

FROM Jones(Rice) Admissions Blog: Admissions Deadlines: What do they mean?

Katie Radcliffe
Associate Director of Admissions
With the Round 1 application deadline two weeks behind us, you may be wondering what to make of all of these dates. Here are my answers to some frequently asked questions about deadlines:

Q: Are the application deadlines the same for all three MBA programs (Full Time, MBA for Professionals and MBA for Executives)?
A: Applications to the Full Time MBA program are evaluated in four decision rounds. This means that, based on when you submit your completed application package, your application will be evaluated in the corresponding round.

Applicants to the MBA for Professionals and MBA for Executives programs are evaluated on a rolling basis. This means that the evaluation process will begin immediately when your application package is complete, regardless of when you submitted.

Q: What do the decision dates mean?
A: As Full Time applications are evaluated in rounds, each round comes to an end on the corresponding decision date. All applicants to the Full Time program will be made aware of their admissions decision on the same day--the decision date--by phone call or email. For example, if you have submitted your complete application package on or before Monday, January 5th, 2015, you will receive your admissions decision on Friday, February 27th, 2015 (and not a day sooner).

Applicants to the MBA for Professionals and MBA for Executives program will be made aware of their admissions decision roughly 4-6 weeks after they have submitted all of their application materials.

Q: I will not be able to submit one or two parts of my application before the deadline. Can I still be considered in the current decision round?
A: With rare exception, a Full Time MBA applicant will only be considered in the current round if their completed application, essays, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, GMAT or GRE scores, and optional video have been submitted on or before the corresponding deadline. If you have an extenuating circumstance that will prevent you from submitting an application material by the deadline for the round in which you wish to be considered, please let us know. We are more than happy to advise you on any unique situations regarding your application materials. You can reach us at +1 (713) 348-6154 or [email protected].

Applications to the MBA for Professionals and MBA for Executives programs are evaluated on a rolling basis, so it is not necessary for applicants to adhere to the published deadlines. The application deadlines are there to provide you with some parameters when thinking about this process.

Q: Can I submit other parts of my application package before actually submitting my online application?
A: Yes. You may submit your application materials in any order you wish. When we receive a piece of your application (e.g. letter of recommendation, GMAT score, optional video), we will start a folder for you, which will be held until the rest of your materials are submitted and your application package is complete. Your application will then be evaluated in the current round (Full Time applicants), or will begin the evaluation process immediately (MBA for Professionals and MBA for Executives applicants).

Q: The application package requires several materials and feels a bit overwhelming. Where should I start?
A: You may start wherever you feel most comfortable. However, if you are looking for guidance, we recommend starting with GMAT or GRE preparation. These entrance exams are given in a unique format and can be tricky if you are unfamiliar with them. Start studying early (we recommend at least 100 hours of study) so that you can take the exam feeling prepared, and allow yourself enough time to retake it if you feel that your score does not accurately reflect your abilities. Scores are valid for five years and we will only consider your highest score when evaluating your application.

Once you are satisfied with your GMAT or GRE score, decide who will write your letter(s) of recommendation and ask them. Allowing as much time as possible for your recommender(s) to submit their letter will show that you respect their time, are serious about getting your MBA, and will generally put them in a better mood than if they were asked at the last minute.

Q: I didn't apply in Round 1...do I have any chance of being admitted?
A: YES! The Admissions Committee values fit with the Rice MBA Class of 2017 over any other criteria, including timing of submission. Students are admitted and awarded merit-based scholarship in all four rounds. We will never "run out of space" for qualified applicants who have proven that they will be an asset to their Rice MBA class.

Q: I am an international applicant...do I need to apply earlier?
A: Applications from prospective international students are accepted in all four rounds and are evaluated according to the same timeline as domestic applicants. While international applications are still accepted and evaluated in the later rounds, we recommend submitting your application in the earlier rounds if possible. Securing student visas, funding, housing, and generally adjusting to the idea of moving to another country can take longer for international students. Applying early will ease the transition process, but only if you feel that your application represents the best and most accurate picture of your abilities.

Q: When is the best time to apply?
A: Whenever you feel that your application package best reflects your abilities. Take the time to put together a quality application and then submit it as soon as you can. Having a timely admissions decision can only help you get a jump start on planning the next two years of your life.
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

This Blog post was imported into the forum automatically. We hope you found it helpful. Please use the Kudos button if you did, or please PM/DM me if you found it disruptive and I will take care of it. -BB

rrai243

Joined: 29 Sep 2014

Last visit: 14 May 2016

Posts: 290

Own Kudos:

29

Given Kudos: 1

Concentration: General Management, Technology

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

GPA: 3.9

Schools: Duke '17 (D) Ross '17 (D) Darden '17 (D) Kelley '17 (M) Kenan-Flagler '17 (A) Goizueta '17 (D) Olin '17 (D) Jones '17 (A$) Carlson '17 (A) Mendoza '17 (A) ISB '16 (WD) Smeal '17 (WD)

Posts: 290

Kudos: 29

13 Nov 2014, 11:38

Kudos

Bookmarks

anyone had a recent interview with a second year..I have mine tomorrow...any tips people??

Calling all Jones(Rice) Applicants(2015 Intake)Class of 2017

Prep Toolkit

My Rewards