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Submitted my application last night! I send my official scores last November when I took the GMAT..I am guessing that it takes a couple of days for them to match up the scores to my application? Also when I log in to my status page it says I don't have an application submitted but to check back in a couple of days since it may be processing....I still need to upload my transcripts and pay the fee...wish I could've just done everything at once.
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Submitted my application last night! I send my official scores last November when I took the GMAT..I am guessing that it takes a couple of days for them to match up the scores to my application? Also when I log in to my status page it says I don't have an application submitted but to check back in a couple of days since it may be processing....I still need to upload my transcripts and pay the fee...wish I could've just done everything at once.


Hey buddy ..did u submitted an introduction video ?? or did u write an essay for that ?
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Submitted my application last night! I send my official scores last November when I took the GMAT..I am guessing that it takes a couple of days for them to match up the scores to my application? Also when I log in to my status page it says I don't have an application submitted but to check back in a couple of days since it may be processing....I still need to upload my transcripts and pay the fee...wish I could've just done everything at once.


Hey buddy ..did u submitted an introduction video ?? or did u write an essay for that ?

Hi!

I wrote mine since I had already written another similar essay.
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My app now says "in review" :o :o :o
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Submitted my application last night! I send my official scores last November when I took the GMAT..I am guessing that it takes a couple of days for them to match up the scores to my application? Also when I log in to my status page it says I don't have an application submitted but to check back in a couple of days since it may be processing....I still need to upload my transcripts and pay the fee...wish I could've just done everything at once.


Hey buddy ..did u submitted an introduction video ?? or did u write an essay for that ?

Hi!

I wrote mine since I had already written another similar essay.


Great ...Best of luck with the application ...
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Hey all,

what does admit students and other applicant think about this ??
Video Essay or Written one ??
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what does admit students and other applicant think about this ??
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Video essays should be preferred by the Adcom as it helps them to gauge the applicant's personality.
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what does admit students and other applicant think about this ??
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Video essays should be preferred by the Adcom as it helps them to gauge the applicant's personality.

Has an adcom member told you this? I don't think we should speculate...personally I feel like if one version was preferred over the other they would either state that or not give you a choice..
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what does admit students and other applicant think about this ??
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Video essays should be preferred by the Adcom as it helps them to gauge the applicant's personality.

I don't think this is true. They said either one is fine. One of the committee member specifically told me to do what I am comfortable with.
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There are some things which nobody tells. These are the questions behind the questions.The video option shows the Adcoms that the person is willing to invest the time and effort to create something unique specifically for Mccombs rather than just submitting an essay which could be used for multiple schools. The passion to join Mccombs will be shown better in a video rather than an essay. Having said that, the aim should be to excel in whatever mode that is chosen and to convince them that you want to be a part of their class. If someone can do it better via words then the essays should be preferred. Also, the Adcoms do not want the students to stress out much and chose a medium just for the sake of it. - This is solely my personal view :-) :-) Several consultants have confirmed the same.
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Hey all,

what does admit students and other applicant think about this ??
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Video essays should be preferred by the Adcom as it helps them to gauge the applicant's personality.

Has an adcom member told you this? I don't think we should speculate...personally I feel like if one version was preferred over the other they would either state that or not give you a choice..


I think you should play to your strengths as much as possible during the admission process. I saw some great application videos from classmates, however for a majority of people it may not be the best format to allow for them to convey their thoughts and/or strengths. I personally wrote an essay, and don't believe there is a "preferred format". Do whatever will allow for you to put together the strongest application.
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Hey Guys,

Is anyone else facing this issue whenever you click on any of the tabs on their site? I need to start working on App today itself but the website is not working. :'(
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Hey Guys,

Is anyone else facing this issue whenever you click on any of the tabs on their site? I need to start working on App today itself but the website is not working. :'(

Same here:(
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Is anyone else facing this issue whenever you click on any of the tabs on their site? I need to start working on App today itself but the website is not working. :'(

Same here:(


Me too !!!
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what does admit students and other applicant think about this ??
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I've done video essay. I am totally fine with this format and I think that visual appearance can work better in my case.
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what does admit students and other applicant think about this ??
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I've done video essay. I am totally fine with this format and I think that visual appearance can work better in my case.

Yeah, Video essay it is. I am also done with the same.
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Yes ..settled with a video essay ..

Abhishek the site is working right now ..m submitting my app in another hour or so


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