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

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24 Sep 2016, 06:26

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Thanks for your response! I'm not particularly interested in IB but I just wanted to know because there seems to be a correlation between top schools and IB recruiting. Could you tell us about how Nashville is? I will probably do a visit around December so I can get a better feel for Vanderbilt and Nashville but everything seems great from what i've been reading.

Nashville is the best!!!!! Seriously, I don't think there is a better city to get a MBA in for the money. Don't get me wrong NY, Boston, San Fran, LA are awesome but Nashville is as good for half the price. It is the largest place for bachelorette parties in the country.... so that kind speaks to the fun. There is a ton of hiking, awesome weather, a growing economy and a lot of young people. The food scene is pretty good. SEC sports are fun and broadway turns into a mad house when teams come in. If I missed something someone else jump in.

I will second. Nashville is the best place I've ever lived.

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19 Oct 2016, 11:17

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Owen has reported its employment numbers for the class of 2016 (and internship numbers for the class of 2017).

Class of 2015
Base Salary: $108,255
Signing Bonus: $22,484
Other Guaranteed Compensation: $18,033

Class of 2016
Base Salary: $110,357
Signing Bonus: $25,082
Other Guaranteed Compensation: $22,991

Class of 2017
Internship Offers: 100%

Source: https://www.owen.vanderbilt.edu/employer ... report.cfm

**You can see this is an increase from last year's record-breaking numbers as reported by P&Q here: https://poetsandquants.com/2015/10/27/ow ... -salaries/

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21 Oct 2016, 11:04

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Ill be wrapping up my app for Round 1 this weekend and submitting. Ive only ever been to Nashville but never Vandy. The fact that it was right outside Nashville is what peaked my interest but they also consistently rate high as far as "veteran friendly" schools go. I havent had a chance for an official visit yet due to my schedule, but would you have any advice on the essays highlighting the fit for veterans like myself?

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21 Oct 2016, 18:33

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would you have any advice on the essays highlighting the fit for veterans like myself?

As far as good essays go, I think you should tell stories. It makes you memorable. It makes your application stand out. I don't think you should write long paragraphs about aspirations or what you think. You should write about some exceptional things you've done. By exceptional, I don't mean you need a Nobel Peace Prize either, being exceptional can mean (1) leading a group, (2) starting a business, (3) failing gloriously at some point--and describing what you learned from the experience, (4) making a tough decision, (5) showing good character in trying times, etc.

You can get some ideas from articles like this one:
https://www.businessinsider.com/5-former ... ays-2016-4

I also think you should keep these things in mind as you focus on in your essays and interviews:
-Know *why you need/want an MBA*
-Know *why you want an MBA NOW*
-Know *why Vanderbilt is the right program for you*
-Research the program and speak to what concentrations/emphases/specializations/clubs interest you
-Know what firms recruit Vanderbilt students if there are some you are specifically interested in
-Demonstrate you have realistic short-term and long-term career plans
-Be able to sell yourself in 1-2 minutes (the so called "elevator pitch")

On the Owen website there is a lot of great information. Vanderbilt publishes one of the most comprehensive career reports of any MBA program. The course catalog is available online as well. Make good use of this info when weighing your decision to attend, preparing for interviews, and writing your essays. You can cite particular attributes, clubs, classes, or concentrations you have an interest in or think will propel your career along.

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21 Oct 2016, 20:44

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P&Q picked up the story.

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https://poetsandquants.com/2016/10/21/va ... -pay-haul/

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22 Oct 2016, 10:03

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Another awesome trend.

https://www.economist.com/whichmba/full- ... epth=77633

Vandy up to #17 in the US and #26 world wide.

Add that to US news up to #22 and #18 for Poets and Quants Owen is on a tear.

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23 Oct 2016, 09:54

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would you have any advice on the essays highlighting the fit for veterans like myself?

Thanks for the response. I'm refining my two optional essays right now, the first explaining my low GPA/GMAT, how I'm currently addressing those weaknesses and what attributes I plan to leverage to make up for those shortfalls. For the second one (the 500 word limit is really killing me) I'm trying to highlight how Owen is a good fit based on my desire to stay in the south and secure a position in supply chain/operations management which falls in line with my current profession.

The word limit is making it super tough to capture all of these aspects of me that I'm really trying to convey and help offset the weak test score and GPA.

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28 Oct 2016, 19:37

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Do you guys know when interview invitations/rejection decisions are sent out?
I submitted in 24/10.

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Do you guys know when interview invitations/rejection decisions are sent out?
I submitted in 24/10.

Last year I received mine via email on October 30th, which was a Friday. I think the application had been due on the 26th or 27th.

I received my interview invite relatively early though. I believe the interview invite emails spanned about about 1 week after that, with some people not receiving the invite until November 6th or so. I'm not sure if it will look the same this year or not.

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Thanks Floridian. That means I should expect the mail in the next week or so. For class of 2019 applicants, please let us know when you receive the interview invite.

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Received an interview invite via email today.

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Congrats

I'm still waiting.
When will your interview take place?

MBAsailor

Received an interview invite via email today.

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Received an interview invite via email today.

Received mine today as well. Congratulations! Are you shooting for an in-person interview? I'm trying everything I can to plan a visit with an interview but my schedule right now is just not allowing it so might have to settle for a Skype interview.

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Received an interview invite via email today.

Thank you Ramrod and Bncong. I'm in the same position as well. I may be able to scrape in just before the interview cut off but may have to settle for Skype.

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Thank you Ramrod and Bncong. I'm in the same position as well. I may be able to scrape in just before the interview cut off but may have to settle for Skype.

Shoot the admissions office an email with a couple opportunities you have that would work for you, if any. I've got one 3-day pass this month that I can head there but it was listed as "not scheduled" on the campus visit reservation page. I shot Owen a quick email and asked if there was any way I could do it then even without it being a scheduled interview date and they replied back this afternoon with two different time slots. They seem like they're extremely willing to work with people with extenuating circumstances.

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Good luck everyone! let us know how it goes. I'm giving the GMAT another shot and then applying in round 2.

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Any international applicants received invites yet?
My manager has not yet submitted his reco....hope i am not too late

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Any international applicants received invites yet?
My manager has not yet submitted his reco....hope i am not too late

I'm not international but I had a member of the ADCOM reach out this morning to remind me I was still missing a recommendation. I've been stressing getting this in but she said as long as it's in by the time I interview on the 21st of this month I'll be good. You've submitted your application already correct?

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Received mine via email a moment ago. It said that I have 1 week to schedule my appointment, which should be at least 1 week in advance of the decision deadline

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Bncong

Received mine via email a moment ago. It said that I have 1 week to schedule my appointment, which should be at least 1 week in advance of the decision deadline

Did you schedule your interview yet?

I'm interviewing with Christie St. John, Director of Admissions. Do any current students have any experience interviewing or just interacting with her? She seems VERY experienced which is a little intimidating lol.