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Waited so long. Just one more week to go!

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I feel like MIT is one of the VERY few schools that actually looks at your profile holistically - NYU may be similar in the regard that an admissions person is involved in every stop of the process - from reviewing apps to interviewing (unlike a wharton or yale)

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I received an invite earlier today, but it went to my promotions folder. I'm hoping that we'll see some more invites in this thread tomorrow morning!

P.S.: High stats and live in New England.
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Hey, thanks for the info :)
Has your status changed in the MIT Sloan application status? Or is it still "Completed and being evaluated" ?
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Invited for interview. Northeast applicant.

Status in profile is still "complete and being evaluated" - so no change there.

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Congrats. When did you receive the email?

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Invited for interview. Northeast applicant.

Status in profile is still "complete and being evaluated" - so no change there.

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Invited for interview. Northeast applicant.

Status in profile is still "complete and being evaluated" - so no change there.

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Hey congrats man ..

Care to share your profile in short.

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Received invite early Thursday. In response to above post, profile is right at 2014's average gmat, gpa is a tick below. Entertainment industry.

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Did most people submit videos or links to their YouTube channels with their applications? I only recall submitting two essays and putting a few very brief extra notes for the optional essay.
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I didn't submit an optional essay/video, etc. Big mistake - I assume this is one of the unique things they look at in trying to determine creativity and interest in the school.
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Sloan gotta be sending out bunch of invites...
There are just too many reports on clearadmit now.

Did anyone in Asia receive an invite?
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I received an invite earlier today, but it went to my promotions folder. I'm hoping that we'll see some more invites in this thread tomorrow morning!

P.S.: High stats and live in New England.
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congrats WaitingWishing. Can you tell us if something have changed on your application page?.
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Typically, I think a lot of people are better off not sending optional essays... Meaning, I was under the impression that they are to be used for very brief notes on things that NEED to be explained that would seem unusual about the rest of the application without context.

I applied to quite a few schools and think I may have made a mistake by not sending additional video/essay content for Booth/Sloan. Did anyone else just submit the two essays for Sloan with a very brief third essay?
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Typically, I think a lot of people are better off not sending optional essays... Meaning, I was under the impression that they are to be used for very brief notes on things that NEED to be explained that would seem unusual about the rest of the application without context.

I applied to quite a few schools and think I may have made a mistake by not sending additional video/essay content for Booth/Sloan. Did anyone else just submit the two essays for Sloan with a very brief third essay?
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I'm the same - I always approached the optional essay as a place to explain grade hiccups or any other shortcomings...and not an avenue to a whole new branch of my application. I think it's a bit unfair if people use the optional essay "too much" and I do hope schools recognize this. If schools really are seeking ways for applicants to stand out apart from the usual essays and resumes, I would much prefer they ask for something like Kellogg's video essay. That way everyone is on a regulated, even playing field but still get to show some personality.

Bottom line - I think it would be unfair if schools hinged a decision based on an unregulated, unstructured, unguided part of their application. I hope they feel the same way.
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Typically, I think a lot of people are better off not sending optional essays... Meaning, I was under the impression that they are to be used for very brief notes on things that NEED to be explained that would seem unusual about the rest of the application without context.

I applied to quite a few schools and think I may have made a mistake by not sending additional video/essay content for Booth/Sloan. Did anyone else just submit the two essays for Sloan with a very brief third essay?


I'm the same - I always approached the optional essay as a place to explain grade hiccups or any other shortcomings...and not an avenue to a whole new branch of my application. I think it's a bit unfair if people use the optional essay "too much" and I do hope schools recognize this. If schools really are seeking ways for applicants to stand out apart from the usual essays and resumes, I would much prefer they ask for something like Kellogg's video essay. That way everyone is on a regulated, even playing field but still get to show some personality.

Bottom line - I think it would be unfair if schools hinged a decision based on an unregulated, unstructured, unguided part of their application. I hope they feel the same way.
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I had a similar general understanding of optional essays (used to explain potential shortcomings), but the admissions director during an MIT info session mentioned that Sloan's optional essay was meant to show off a otherwise unexplained part of your candidacy. That said, he did mention that not all candidates choose to write the essay. I also remember he estimated the essay helps about 50% of those who submit one and is neutral for 40% (which leaves ~10% for which the optional essay shows a lack of judgement or is otherwise harmful).
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Interesting. Thanks for the great info. Bottom line: I don't think my success at Sloan will hinge on that. I am more interested in Sloan's view of non traditional candidates. Some of the schools seem far more friendly to former athletes and people with nonprofit/non traditional professional aspirations. It does not seem as though Sloan is quite as interested in these types of candidates as some. I do think they like high GMATs!
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Typically, I think a lot of people are better off not sending optional essays... Meaning, I was under the impression that they are to be used for very brief notes on things that NEED to be explained that would seem unusual about the rest of the application without context.

I applied to quite a few schools and think I may have made a mistake by not sending additional video/essay content for Booth/Sloan. Did anyone else just submit the two essays for Sloan with a very brief third essay?


I'm the same - I always approached the optional essay as a place to explain grade hiccups or any other shortcomings...and not an avenue to a whole new branch of my application. I think it's a bit unfair if people use the optional essay "too much" and I do hope schools recognize this. If schools really are seeking ways for applicants to stand out apart from the usual essays and resumes, I would much prefer they ask for something like Kellogg's video essay. That way everyone is on a regulated, even playing field but still get to show some personality.

Bottom line - I think it would be unfair if schools hinged a decision based on an unregulated, unstructured, unguided part of their application. I hope they feel the same way.

I had a similar general understanding of optional essays (used to explain potential shortcomings), but the admissions director during an MIT info session mentioned that Sloan's optional essay was meant to show off a otherwise unexplained part of your candidacy. That said, he did mention that not all candidates choose to write the essay. I also remember he estimated the essay helps about 50% of those who submit one and is neutral for 40% (which leaves ~10% for which the optional essay shows a lack of judgement or is otherwise harmful).
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When I spoke to one of the admissions officers during my visit they indicated that the optional is not required for admission. And, there are many candidates who get in who do not write one. Having said that she also strongly recommended that I do the optional whether that be in written, video, or ppt. form. Her primary reasons were that a) the essay is not the same as others where it should be used solely to address a weakness, b) it's a place to showcase something different and add a further dimension to your candidacy, c) it can be refreshing break for the reader to hear/read/see something different/personal that matters to the candidate

I think ultimately many are able to add further color to the application without the optional, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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Hey, just wanting to get out of my misery... There has been a los of invites, but when is the deadline for the interview invites? If I haven't recieved any yet should I expect a ding? Or there is no evidence of that? Any insight would help.

Is there a chance that they are reviewing sorting by any criteria?

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I don't see "lots of invites" there were only a few (supposed to be ~400 in R2).
If you won't get an invitation by March 6th, you'll probably get a ding
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Hey, just wanting to get out of my misery... There has been a los of invites, but when is the deadline for the interview invites? If I haven't recieved any yet should I expect a ding? Or there is no evidence of that? Any insight would help.

Is there a chance that they are reviewing sorting by any criteria?

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The posted in their blog that March 6th was the final date for interview requests, and that if you were not asked to interview you will receive your final decision then. However, it is possible that deadline has slipped. Whenever they are done sending out invites, they will release final decisions for everybody else and they won't drag people along.
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I don't see "lots of invites" there were only a few (supposed to be ~400 in R2).
If you won't get an invitation by March 6th, you'll probably get a ding
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I agree. I don't see a lot of interview invitations either - at least not where you'd expect to see them. Statistically-speaking, GMATClub R2 is way behind where it ought to be. I suspect they will start coming out in greater numbers today and through next week. But, unless they update their blog post, March 6 will remain the deadline and if you haven't received an invitation by then they will "release" you to "pursue your other options." :roll:
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Thanks to all, maybe I'm over anxious.

Good luck to all!
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