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As far as I understand, you get to choose a date/time from the available slots over a period of time which may be up to a month.

I got an interview invite but it never let me select a time. However, I did register for Discover Weekend. There was no place to select a time during that either, I think they assign it. But yeah, I did not get to select a time, but I am doing an event.

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Interviewed today via skype. The interviewer was extremely friendly and contrary to many of the posts saying the interview was formal, I thought it was informal and allowed me to be myself. The questions were pretty standard. Why owen? What do you want to do after graduating? 3 ways your employer would describe you. Companies you are targeting post graduation. How will you contribute to the vanderbilt community?

That's about everything that I remember apart from the "standard". All in all, I think it went well and it ran for about 35 minutes. Good luck to those with interviews scheduled soon!

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Hello Guys,

This is a reminder for last chat session of this season with Vanderbilt admissions team. Add the event in your Google calendar and visit chat room on January 28th with your questions.

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1) Bailey McChesney (Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Owen)
2) Brook Meissner (Director, Owen Career Management Center)
3) Mukesh Maguluri (Current MBA Student, Class of 2016)

Date: January 28, 2016.
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I had an identical experience. I really enjoyed my interview more than other Skype interviews I've had.

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Interviewed today via skype. The interviewer was extremely friendly and contrary to many of the posts saying the interview was formal, I thought it was informal and allowed me to be myself. The questions were pretty standard. Why owen? What do you want to do after graduating? 3 ways your employer would describe you. Companies you are targeting post graduation. How will you contribute to the vanderbilt community?

That's about everything that I remember apart from the "standard". All in all, I think it went well and it ran for about 35 minutes. Good luck to those with interviews scheduled soon!

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I had an identical experience. I really enjoyed my interview more than other Skype interviews I've had.

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Interviewed today via skype. The interviewer was extremely friendly and contrary to many of the posts saying the interview was formal, I thought it was informal and allowed me to be myself. The questions were pretty standard. Why owen? What do you want to do after graduating? 3 ways your employer would describe you. Companies you are targeting post graduation. How will you contribute to the vanderbilt community?

That's about everything that I remember apart from the "standard". All in all, I think it went well and it ran for about 35 minutes. Good luck to those with interviews scheduled soon!

Yeah. I found it strange that so many people called it formal. I was expecting something way more rigid. Good luck to you. Hopefully we both gain admission

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Just received an interview invite few hours ago. I am planning an on-campus interview on Jan 28. Any tips?

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All the best to those interviewing in R2! Here is latest on R2 interview invites and status updates by users on the forum. If you want to get tips about interview preparation, do not forget to visit our admission help desk on Wednesday. Details of these sessions given in my signature. Good luck to rest all applicants who are waiting for interview invitations.

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FROM Owen Press Releases: Vanderbilt MBA student awarded $25,000 Sohr Grant for startup

Trisha Fridrich, MBA'16, awarded prestigious grant to support her start-up, VRION Ticketing, a cloud-based ticketing technology designed for tour companies.

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debjeet

As far as I understand, you get to choose a date/time from the available slots over a period of time which may be up to a month.

I got an interview invite but it never let me select a time. However, I did register for Discover Weekend. There was no place to select a time during that either, I think they assign it. But yeah, I did not get to select a time, but I am doing an event.

Hmmm, perhaps you are doing an off-campus interview as well?
For Indian candidates, we can select date/time on the online portal for both Skype and In-person interview. :lol:

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Anybody who is done with his/her interview who wants t share some tips or experience?? Specifically the skype interview with Kim ?

Would be really appreciated!!

I had the skype interview with Kim a few hours ago. The interview itself was quite detailed and went on for around 45 minutes. I was asked how I would contribute to team projects and what I would expect to from the rest of my team during team projects. I was asked to describe my strengths in interpersonal skills. I was also asked which other schools I applied to and who I would pick If I get admits from all.

Besides this there were a few conventional questions on Why MBA, describe your goals etc.

Overall the interview was engaging and conversational.

Hi vigi25,

Did you have the option to interview over skype vs in-person interview in India? Mind sharing which schools did you make through and which one will you be matriculating in?

Thanks.

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An update on this: Apart from Bailey McChesney, Owen Admission Director, who regularly conducts Owen chats on GMAT Club, we will also be joined by Owen's Director for Career Management Center, Brook Meissner, and current student, Mukesh Maguluri.

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Hello Guys,

This is a reminder for last chat session of this season with Vanderbilt admissions team. Add the event in your Google calendar and visit chat room on January 28th with your questions.

Date: January 28, 2016.
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Place: GMAT Club Chat Room https://gmatclub.com/gchat/

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Hi All

My application was submitted on 01/11/2016. Haven't seen any status change since then. How long do they take to respond?

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FROM Owen Press Releases: Owen students sound off on Tech Trek 2016

During their winter break, students from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management traveled from Nashville to the West Coast for an intimate tour of the heart of the tech industry.

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We are starting the chat very soon. If you are around, join us in the chat https://gmatclub.com/gchat/

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Hello Guys,

This is a reminder for last chat session of this season with Vanderbilt admissions team. Add the event in your Google calendar and visit chat room on January 28th with your questions.

Presenters:
1) Bailey McChesney (Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Owen)
2) Brook Meissner (Director, Owen Career Management Center)
3) Mukesh Maguluri (Current MBA Student, Class of 2016)

Date: January 28, 2016.
Time: 10 AM Central Time (8 AM Pacific Time)
Place: GMAT Club Chat Room https://gmatclub.com/gchat/

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FROM Owen Press Releases: 5 things to do before your marketing internship interview

Every summer, students at the Owen Graduate School of Management tackle internships at more than 100 leading companies around the world. Coaching from the Career Management Center helps them get there. This is an inside look at the coaches’ tips.

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FROM Owen Press Releases: Ask Skippy: How do I get a seat at the table?

Everyone has career questions, but few people have answers. Welcome to Ask Skippy, where Skip Culbertson, Executive Director of the Vanderbilt Executive Development Institute, answers your most burning career questions.

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Hi guys, I've submitted my application yesterday (Owen kindly encouraged me to retake GMAT to get above 700 and extend the deadline for my case). I wonder whether guys who have just had interview could get decision earlier than 15 March.

Also, as a student applicant, at this moment I do not find many programs else to apply. Does any of you suggest a GMAT retake? I hope to boost the score to 730 or 740 for a better chance of scholarship.

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