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Calling all Owen Vanderbilt MBA Applicants:(2017 Intake) Class of 2019

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06 Feb 2017, 12:45

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Is anyone on here attending the upcoming Discover Weekend? I will be there for my interview and it would be nice to meet some of you. Best of luck!

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06 Feb 2017, 14:59

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Is anyone on here attending the upcoming Discover Weekend? I will be there for my interview and it would be nice to meet some of you. Best of luck!

I'll be there! I decided to knock out my interview early and scheduled it for Friday afternoon, so hopefully I can relax and enjoy the rest of the weekend without being stressed haha

Can anyone on here provide a little insight on what to expect during the weekend? I'm just looking for some additional details outside of the itinerary

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06 Feb 2017, 15:10

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Scottbeerens

Is anyone on here attending the upcoming Discover Weekend? I will be there for my interview and it would be nice to meet some of you. Best of luck!

I will also be there. Seems like there will be a pretty decent turnout from the gmatclub forum there.

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08 Feb 2017, 19:18

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I will be at DW too. Looking forward to meeting all of you!

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08 Feb 2017, 21:47

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Very excited for discover weekend, hope to meet you all! Safe travels wherever you guys are traveling from.

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GMAT 1: 660 Q43 V38 Verified score

GRE 1: Q158 V157 Verified score

GPA: 3.82

WE:Military Officer (Military & Defense)

Schools: Boston U '19 (A) Kenan-Flagler '19 (D) Duke '19 (WL) McDonough '19 (S) Owen '19 (M)

GMAT 1: 660 Q43 V38 Verified score

GRE 1: Q158 V157 Verified score

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08 Feb 2017, 22:25

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Scottbeerens

Is anyone on here attending the upcoming Discover Weekend? I will be there for my interview and it would be nice to meet some of you. Best of luck!

I'm knocking mine out at 8am on Friday. Best of luck!

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Scottbeerens

Joined: 29 Oct 2016

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Concentration: Human Resources, Finance

Schools: Boston U '19 (A) Kenan-Flagler '19 (D) Duke '19 (WL) McDonough '19 (S) Owen '19 (M)

GMAT 1: 660 Q43 V38 Verified score

GRE 1: Q158 V157 Verified score

GPA: 3.82

WE:Military Officer (Military & Defense)

Schools: Boston U '19 (A) Kenan-Flagler '19 (D) Duke '19 (WL) McDonough '19 (S) Owen '19 (M)

GMAT 1: 660 Q43 V38 Verified score

GRE 1: Q158 V157 Verified score

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08 Feb 2017, 22:31

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Glad to see that there will be a great turn out from this site! Looking forward to meeting you all! I know it will be difficult to determine who is who, but I'll likely be the tallest prospective student. Come say hello

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12 Feb 2017, 10:07

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Highly recommend Discover Owen for any prospective and admitted students. I had a blast during the weekend and you really get to see Owens culture through interactions with staff, students and alumni! Now please admit me so I can go to vandy :-D

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12 Feb 2017, 16:39

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I'll whole-heartedly second this. I was also there this weekend and it was awesome. Between the first and second years actually hanging out and interacting with each other (I've heard a lot of programs have a solid divide between the two classes) and how friendly and down to earth everyone was, I don't see how anyone would have trouble finding their niche there.

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14 Feb 2017, 09:53

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I will third this. Everyone on the Owen staff is very candid about what life is like at their school. Watching the interactions between faculty and students helps you really see how much everyone enjoys being there. I will leave a full review on my experience once I have a bit more time. For now though, if anyone reading this is considering Owen in their future, Discovery Weekend is a great way to see everything the program offers, take care of your interview, and get a true sense of Owen Life. I was really impressed by their showing.

PS I was a bit nervous going into the weekend not knowing what to expect as it was my first campus visit. Everyone there made me feel at home and my nerves went away almost immediately upon walking into the building. Everyone is humble and very welcoming!

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15 Feb 2017, 20:06

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Tuesday, February 21: Live Chat with Vanderbilt (Owen) Admission Director

Dear Applicants, We will conduct a live chat with Bailey McChesney, Associate Director of Admissions at Vanderbilt, on Tuesday, Feb 21. We hope all of you will attend this chat. If anyone can't attend the session but has questions for the adcom, you can PM your questions to me and I will try to get their answers from the adcom. Thank you! See y'all in the event.

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16 Feb 2017, 00:20

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i'd love to hear your thoughts on the weekend!

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21 Feb 2017, 07:48

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Vanderbilt adcom chat is starting in 10 minutes. Join us in the chat room if you have any questions for Vanderbilt adcom. https://gmatclub.com/forum/mchat.php?fl=menu

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21 Feb 2017, 08:18

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Update from Vanderbilt Adcom Chat

"For those that submitted their application in the 2nd round and the application is complete, it is a "hurry up and wait" situation between now and March 17. We will publish all decisions on the decision release date." - Bailey McChesney, Vanderbilt Admission Director.

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21 Feb 2017, 08:26

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Interview Tips from Adcom

For those currently interviewing, here are some tips to prepare:
1. The interview will be structured like an employer would structure their interview, so you will want to prepare accordingly. Dress is business formal.
2. Be yourself. The interview is the only way outside of a written application that we have to get to know you.
3. Work on your story. Why do you want an MBA? What experience do you have up until this point? How will your experience translate into what you want to do after the MBA? What transferable skills do you have that will help you? Why do you want to come to Vanderbilt?

Join us in the chat here (Adcom will be in the chat room for another 30 minutes only).. https://gmatclub.com/forum/mchat.php?fl=menu

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21 Feb 2017, 09:03

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Select Questions and Answers from todays live chat. Thank you all for participating.

Q: What advice beyond scoring high on the GMAT (720+) do you give to applicants that have a lower GPA in undergrad? I realize two of the main pieces of the puzzle (undergrad GPA and GMAT), but can you talk a little bit on how else an applicant can distinguish himself?

A: I usually tell candidates that at the point you are applying to an MBA program, there are things you can control and things that you cannot. Your undergraduate GPA is one of the things that you cannot control. I would encourage you to focus on the things that you can when you are working on your application. Your interview and essays are two of the best opportunities that you have. They can tell a story and help us understand a little more about your experience, skills, and professional presence. The GMAT/GRE is another thing you can control. If you didn’t preform well in undergrad in your quantitative courses, focusing on the quant section of the GMAT/GRE is helpful. That will help show us that you can handle the rigor of the program.

Q: What are the most common mistakes you see applicants make every year?

A: I’m always surprised by the amount of applicants that haven’t put a lot of thought or research into what they want to do after the MBA. Also, some candidates have trouble explaining their strengths, weaknesses and transferable skills they have which is unfortunate since that is an opportunity to sell yourself.

Q: What is an underrated aspect of Owen life? We have heard about the collaborative culture and personalized touch students receive, but what is something about the program that often gets overlooked?

A: Great question! I think the small class size and personalized touch plays out in lots of different ways but one way that is often overlooked is the ability to customize your curriculum. You have the opportunity to have more that one concentration and really structure the program to work for you and your goals.

Q: Any chance for financial aid if I apply in round 3?

A: We typically do still have some scholarship money left for exceptional candidates that apply for the 3rd round.

Q: Is it that applying in first round increases the chances of getting admission?

A: If you are comparing yourself to the class profile and you are above average then you are likely a competitive applicant no matter when you apply. However, if you think of scholarship as a big pot of money, it dwindles as the year goes on. Also, toward the end of the year, instead of having 175 spots, we usually just have a handful or less.

Q: What is your favorite extra-curricular activity/club/event that Owen students can participate in?

A: I would probably have to say the Global Food Festival. Every Thursday night Owen hosts a Closing Bell and each week, a different club sponsors the event. In the spring, the Global Business Association sponsors the Global Food Festival where the Owen band plays and students from different countries and parts of the USA host a table with their native cuisine. It is so much fun!

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Calm before the storm

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07 Mar 2017, 05:22

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Right?! I am anxious to know if I got in!

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10 Mar 2017, 09:48

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one more week!

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Anyone hear from Owen yet? The wait is killing me.

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