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So I completed my video interview on last Friday and got an invite for a Skype interview last night!

Anyone willing to provide tips and common questions asked in the main interview? Also, would it be wise to ask UC Irvine AdComs in case they'd allow an in-person interview?
I'm in California, so might as well make that extra effort to give an interview in-person.
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Congrats on your interview invite! I had my interview on Monday (in-person) with Christian Hansen - really nice guy and it was very conversational as opposed to one-sided. There were no trick questions: Walk me through your resume, why an MBA, why Irvine, how do you plan to contribute to Merage, what are your short terms and long term goals - how will Merage help you achieve them?

I am not really sure what advice to give in terms of in-person vs. Skype. I was given the option within the interview portal to select either Skype or in-person. Not sure if there is a reason that they specifically offered you a Skype interview as opposed to giving you the option.

Hope this was semi-helpful :)

Good luck!
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Congrats on your interview invite! I had my interview on Monday (in-person) with Christian Hansen - really nice guy and it was very conversational as opposed to one-sided. There were no trick questions: Walk me through your resume, why an MBA, why Irvine, how do you plan to contribute to Merage, what are your short terms and long term goals - how will Merage help you achieve them?

I am not really sure what advice to give in terms of in-person vs. Skype. I was given the option within the interview portal to select either Skype or in-person. Not sure if there is a reason that they specifically offered you a Skype interview as opposed to giving you the option.

Hope this was semi-helpful :)

Good luck!
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Guess I jumped the gun too soon! I checked the portal and you're right - I also have been given an option to either choose a Skype or and In-person. I'm getting options to be interviewed either by Taylor Martini or Courtney Elmes. Anyone have any pointers on either of these folks?
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Got the admit yesterday. :)
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Hi,

Submitted my application on 31st Dec 2017. Waiting for the applications status to show complete.
Can anyone tell me how much time it will take to show the application status as complete.
Last i checked, i received emails from ETS and GMAT stating that the score reports have been sent to the school.
Any pointers are really appreciated!!!

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Hi,

I submmitted my application, too. I sent my GMAT and TOEFL score before my application but it took nearly 10 days to find my official score reports. So it will take app. 10-15 day, I guess.
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Hi,

I submmitted my application, too. I sent my GMAT and TOEFL score before my application but it took nearly 10 days to find my official score reports. So it will take app. 10-15 day, I guess.
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Thanks for the reply!!!
I will wait then!!!
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Is there anybody else who got interview with Kira Talent? I got interview invitation with Kira Talent.
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Is there anybody else who got interview with Kira Talent? I got interview invitation with Kira Talent.
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Hey Great. Would you mind sharing your profile. Also, please tell when did you submit your application?
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Received the "Kira Talent" interview invite on Friday. Planning to take the interview tomorrow!
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Has anyone already done the Kira Talent interview who could share their experience/questions received?
Also does everyone have to do a Kira Talent interview or just those who they are not sure yet if they want to do a skype interview wtih?
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Admitted. Decision via email. Interviewed on 9th Jan and decision on 26th Jan


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