Calling all Katz (Pittsburgh) MBA Applicants(2019 Intake)Class of 2021 : MBA Archive

Narenn · 2018-08-26T23:10:41-07:00

Welcome to all Katz 2019 Intake MBA applicants. Use this platform to meet fellow applicants, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview/school visit experiences, and boost each other's morale to face the tough admission process. Happy networking!

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04 Oct 2018, 11:22

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Just finished my interview.
I believe it went well. The interview was with Paul and Lynn. Most of the questions were what you would expect Why Katz, Why an MBA, etc.

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I have an interview scheduled for 24 October. Would you please elaborate your experience of the interview?
It would be great if I could know maximum about what can be asked during the interview.
Thank you.

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27 Nov 2018, 22:52

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Hi All,

I am 2019 MS- MIS Applicant and got the interview invite yesterday. Can someone help me understand what to expect in the interview.

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27 Nov 2018, 23:13

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Hi All,

I am 2019 MS- MIS Applicant and got the interview invite yesterday. Can someone help me understand what to expect in the interview.

Thanks

ssuri

You can check the past Interview debriefs here https://gmatclub.com/forum/katz-pittsbu ... brief.html

Also, check this post https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all- ... l#p2145572

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A new Katz Interview Debrief has just been posted: https://gmatclub.com/forum/katz-pittsburgh-262/interview_debrief.html

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03 Dec 2018, 02:53

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Hello,
Need an advice.
I got accepted to Georgia Terry College of Business with 100% tuition waiver. I wrote an email to Katz to provide an earlier decision so that I can make an informed decision.
Katz reverted with a request to provide the Acceptance letter and Merit Aid Letter(of Terry) to review the same and provide their decision. Kindly advise whether it's alright to send the letters to Katz?

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Hello,
Need an advice.
I got accepted to Georgia Terry College of Business with 100% tuition waiver. I wrote an email to Katz to provide an earlier decision so that I can make an informed decision.
Katz reverted with a request to provide the Acceptance letter and Merit Aid Letter(of Terry) to review the same and provide their decision. Kindly advise whether it's alright to send the letters to Katz?

Interesting situation - Never heard any school asking to produce the decision letter of another school. Anyways, I think you currently are at the point of no return. If you don't submit the letter then they would think you were lying and if you provide the letter to them you have 50% chance of acceptance. One more point to consider: Although it is less likely, I would check if there is any clause/condition in the admission letter that prohibits you from showing the admission letter to any third party.

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14 Dec 2018, 07:22

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Hey All,

Thanks for your response to my question.
i got admitted to Katz for ms-mis

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I can't see the recommendation questions on the Katz website. Anyone who has already sent the application could help with this? I want to select my recommender based on the questions.

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I can't see the recommendation questions on the Katz website. Anyone who has already sent the application could help with this? I want to select my recommender based on the questions.

Thanks!!

Basically Most recommendations ask you to upload a letter of recommendation(pdf or docx), rate the candidate on different characteristics and on how you know the candidate.
So the main thing you have to look is which recommender can describe (in the LOR) in depth about your achievements and skillsets in the time he/she knew you.

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prajaktaapatil

I can't see the recommendation questions on the Katz website. Anyone who has already sent the application could help with this? I want to select my recommender based on the questions.

Thanks!!

Basically Most recommendations ask you to upload a letter of recommendation(pdf or docx), rate the candidate on different characteristics and on how you know the candidate.
So the main thing you have to look is which recommender can describe (in the LOR) in depth about your achievements and skillsets in the time he/she knew you.

Are they also using the Common LOR of GMAC?

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anyone apply R2 and get the interview invitation?

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13 Feb 2019, 11:16

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Hello,

I have just been interviewed. The interview lasted for a very short time. 16mins to be exact. Is this a red flag? ?

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Hi, i got admitted to the katz mba program, i had a question about the school i know its a good school when i calculate my ROI considering i get a job in the US.

I am an indian and would like to understand the value of the katz mba if i come back to India ? I would like to know if i would be able to get good consulting jobs in India post completion of my KATZ mba ?

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24 Mar 2019, 04:46

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Any WhatsApp group where the class of 2021 MBA students can join ??

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28 Mar 2019, 11:50

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Any whatsapp groups anyone

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There is a whatsapp group for fall 2019 admitted students.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EdIJOr7DUN3IzPUDozRtjT

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02 Apr 2019, 23:55

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Thanks joined already

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