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Merage (UC Irvine) MBA Deadlines: 2020 Intake
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R1Nov 1, 19Dec 13, 19
R2Dec 1, 19Jan 10, 20
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Hi Guys,

Did anyone here apply for R1 on 1st Nov? Did anyone hear back yet?
My application is still in "submitted" state.
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Hi Guys,

Did anyone here apply for R1 on 1st Nov? Did anyone hear back yet?
My application is still in "submitted" state.
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Based on the decision tracker data, I don't see anyone receiving any update yet. I guess you have to wait a little more. I also see dbsheta withdrew his/her application, Maybe he/she has more information on the updates?

https://gmatclub.com/forum/merage-irvin ... acker.html
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My profile is — 6+years of work experience. an engineer turned entrepreneur, started a textiles manufacturing and trading business with my father (as his prior experience and willingness to work In the same industry). Completed my engineering side by side. Then left for job, but kept involved in business and moved back for business, leaving my job. Since then, been in business and have turned quite a lot of things around for us and for the market in a good way. Turned everything from credit to cash. And took things online, and added customer eccentric approach. I really think entrepreneurship is a good idea for me, but not sure if it’s a good idea in case I want to experience something different like a job maybe for sometime.

How’s my profile for the school?
I am yet to take GMAT

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Hi Guys,

Did anyone here apply for R1 on 1st Nov? Did anyone hear back yet?
My application is still in "submitted" state.
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I received Kira Talent link few weeks back asking to complete the video evaluation in two weeks time. I received another link today extending deadline by one week. Have you completed the evaluation? After completion, it might take 1-2 weeks for them to get back.

All the best!
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Interviewed on 10/31. Typical business school interview...
- Walk me through resume
- Post MBA career plans
- Why Merage
- Strength/Weakness
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Interviewer said decisions for R1 should be before Christmas.
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Hi Guys,

Did anyone here apply for R1 on 1st Nov? Did anyone hear back yet?
My application is still in "submitted" state.

I received Kira Talent link few weeks back asking to complete the video evaluation in two weeks time. I received another link today extending deadline by one week. Have you completed the evaluation? After completion, it might take 1-2 weeks for them to get back.

All the best!
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I just received the Kira Talent link today, Did you complete yours?
How are the questions like?
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For those who applied R1, has anyone heard anything back from Merage in terms of decision? It’s past December 13th, and I haven’t heard from them yet.

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Hi all!

I couldn't find the FEMBA thread so I'll just post here. Any Spring 2020 FEMBA hopefuls out there?

Has anyone received their decision yet? I interviewed on 12/17 for the Spring 2020 program and haven't heard back yet. I know it's only been a few weeks but the wait is agonizing!
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Received an admit with $$$ yesterday.

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Received an admit with $$$ yesterday.

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Congratulations! When did you applied? R1 or R2?
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Received an admit with $$$ yesterday.

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Congratulations! When did you applied? R1 or R2?
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Thanks. I applied on 9th December. So, thats post R2. But Merage has a rolling admission process so wasn't stringent with the deadline I guess. I interviewed on 29th January.
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Hi all!

I couldn't find the FEMBA thread so I'll just post here. Any Spring 2020 FEMBA hopefuls out there?

Has anyone received their decision yet? I interviewed on 12/17 for the Spring 2020 program and haven't heard back yet. I know it's only been a few weeks but the wait is agonizing!
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Hey!

I’m a FEMBA as well, but applied for Fall 2020. Any news yet?

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Anyone for Fall 20 FEMBA intake?

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