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priyesh92 , rohit9999 , Pgee93 can you'll please say how your interview went and what questions were asked?
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Hey,

Questions I was asked:
1) Why MBA? Why now, why McDonough?
2) Short term + long term goals?
3) Walk me through your resume
4) International exposure and how you handled cross cultural teams/people ? Why do you think cultural awareness is important?
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9) My strengths

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Are McDonough interviews blind?
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Does anyone know if all invitations to interview invitations have gone out? I thought I read something about hearing by 2/2, but I haven't heard anything and my application status on the portal is still "ready for review." Wondering if that is probably a bad sign.
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I just received an invitation this morning, so it appears as though 2/2 was by no means a final date. Hopefully one comes your way soon!
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priyesh92 and Pgee93 , thank you so much for sharing your interview questions and experience

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Hey guys, just trying to put my mind at ease here. Can anyone tell me the time it took from when your application said “ready for review” until you got your interview invite? Also does your status change once your application is actually looked at?

Thanks in advance

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Does anyone know if all invitations to interview invitations have gone out? I thought I read something about hearing by 2/2, but I haven't heard anything and my application status on the portal is still "ready for review." Wondering if that is probably a bad sign.
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They did extend the deadline date by 10 days for some folks. So I believe there is one more week of interview invites. Also the R1 deposit due is on Feb 15th. So there are chances if some admitted folks decided not to attend then you might have a chance to get the interview. I would suggest you keep your hope at least for next two week. After that the chances are very slim for the interview invite.

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Hey guys, just trying to put my mind at ease here. Can anyone tell me the time it took from when your application said “ready for review” until you got your interview invite? Also does your status change once your application is actually looked at?

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I'm in the same boat and getting antsy (especially since I've heard back from all my other schools). Mine has been 'ready for review' for nearly 2 weeks now. On the website they do state that they extend interview invitations all the way up until the decision deadline, but who knows.
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Hey guys, just trying to put my mind at ease here. Can anyone tell me the time it took from when your application said “ready for review” until you got your interview invite? Also does your status change once your application is actually looked at?

Thanks in advance

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I'm in the same boat and getting antsy (especially since I've heard back from all my other schools). Mine has been 'ready for review' for nearly 2 weeks now. On the website they do state that they extend interview invitations all the way up until the decision deadline, but who knows.
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Mine moved to the 'Ready for Review' status on 1/16, and I just receive the interview invite today. So, 3 weeks on the dot for me.

Also, the status of the application never changed. In fact, even after receiving the invitation, the status still shows as 'Ready for Review'.
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Hi,

I have applied to Georgetown in Round 2 (Jan 5), but haven't heard back from them yet. In how many days does one usually receive an interview call (if the school likes the application)?

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Thanks guys, mine didn’t say ready for review until 1/29 so I guess I’ve still got some time.

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Hello Everyone!

Anyone here who applied in Jan'18 and received an interview invite yet ?

Many Thanks!
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Seems very quiet right now as far as Round 2 invites go...
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Hello all ,

I got an admit from McMaster canada , but fee s very high .

I got 570 in gmat and having work ex of 2.8 yrs till now with a good learning and managerial positions .

Can i apply in McDonough?

Can someone please suggest me a descent college with fee under 25 lakhs ?


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I just got an interview invite so there is still hope for everyone

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Can someone who attended McDonough's "Happy Hour" event today in Mumbai please share his/her experience?
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Can someone who attended McDonough's "Happy Hour" event today in Mumbai please share his/her experience?
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I think happy hour is still going on :-) ! Eagerly waiting to know the experience of those who are attending!
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Can someone who attended McDonough's "Happy Hour" event today in Mumbai please share his/her experience?

I think happy hour is still going on :-) ! Eagerly waiting to know the experience of those who are attending!
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What was this happy hour???? :)

Was it an Admitted Student Happy hour event?
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What was this happy hour???? :)

Was it an Admitted Student Happy hour event?
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GT admission committee are travelling to India and other international locations for off-campus interviews and they are utilizing this opportunity for Alumni, admitted students and prospective students meet. Its more of an all hands meet.

https://msb.georgetown.edu/alumni/events

I am yet to give my interview but received the invitation. This is the mail I received.


We're traveling to India! Please join Director of MBA Admissions Anne Kilby for an exclusive happy hour with Round 1 admitted students and select applicants. We would love to get to know you better.

Hoya Happy Hour Mumbai
February 8, 2018 6:30 PM
Intercontinental Marine Drive

Hoya Happy Hour New Delhi
February 12, 2018 6:30 PM
Lord of the Drinks

We look forward to having you join us!
All the best--

I have my interview scheduled on 13th and travelling to Delhi on 12th afternoon. So I look forward to join.
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