Calling all Smeal(Penn) Applicants(2015 Intake)Class of 2017

Can you share your interview date details, please?

Its been almost three weeks for me. I should just lose hope of getting into smeal.

I was interviewed on 18 Feb.
By the way the results will be out on 1 April. So dont lose hope yet.

The typical questions that I was asked were:

1- Walk me through your career progression till date. Why Smeal and not any other B School, why now, why you?
2- Give an example of team work where you made an impact? What are your core strengths.
3- What are the qualities that you look for in a team member? What would a team member say about you?
4- What makes you stand out in your group?
5- Explain your job role to me?
6- Give an example of ethical dilemma that you faced.

Then the interview became quite conversational and we went on to talk about a few alums and current students. Stacey was very friendly and even referred me to a current alum. That was nail in the coffin moment i guess.

Hope this helps.

Hi Guys!
Um not a regular poster, but i find this thread really useful; so thought of sharing my experience.
Submitted application in Feb
Interviewed on 9th March
Today i got admit from Smeal along with Graduate assistant ship.
They sent me two mails, one stating admit and other stating assistant ship. The point I am writing this is that in case you didn't get any news yet then have patience coz you might be getting mail any time soon.

All the best!!

Can you please share your profile ?

You plan to be on a https://gmatclub.com/chat group of admits.
PM me your phone no.

Jadewoodstock
I am an Indian male.
B.tech in EC
GMAT - 700
Work ex - close to 6 years in Telecom
Extra Curricular - decent

Hi.. I got a mail from Smeal yesterday that i have been placed on the waiting list.
Is there anyone else here in this position?
Would be great if someone helped me understand the chances of a waitilist being converted to an admit..

Got a mail yesterday..have been put on waitlist

Hi All,

Just need some info on the kind of video questions that are asked as part of video essays..so if anybody could share some sample questions that be great. Thanks

Any updates?

I did not receive a decision by April 1. What should I do?

Any one received any interview invites for April 1st deadline?

After login to my Smeal application, when I click on the Status tab to check the status of my app , the page hangs and does not show me the status. Anyone else faced this problem?

Deb have you been admitted or interviewed yet. If so you can put this question to the adcom/ your interviewer. If the above does not apply, then I would suggest you wait. Since, Apr-Jul is a very very busy time for the grad school they take time to respond.
In addition you should check your spam and other folders. If you still have not received any mail, ask the adcom/mba program coordinator if people have been invited to the interview for the 1 April deadline yet.

Anyways, cheers buddy. Things will work out fine for you.

No, I submitted applications on 1st of April. Haven't heard back from them yet. Thanks for the assurance though!Am thinking of mailing them.