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Guys I'm freaking out here... If it's true MSX sends out interview invites on Thursdays, we virtually have one last Thursday next week Nov 20 to count on. I highly doubt they'd send out invites on thxgiving the 27...

I have a 780 GMAT, 10 years of entrepreneurship experience in Esports industry in China, Kenya, and east coast U.S., strong LORs, undergrad GPA was pretty screwed up but it's due to a rare medical condition and actually lead the way to my Esports career, which I've explained pretty smoothly in the essays.

My delusion is adcom is probably busy wrapping up MBA candidates/interviews this week...

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Haven’t heard anyone claiming any invite in the past couple of weeks. May be the ones invited for interview arent on this platform.

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Guys I'm freaking out here... If it's true MSX sends out interview invites on Thursdays, we virtually have one last Thursday next week Nov 20 to count on. I highly doubt they'd send out invites on thxgiving the 27...

I have a 780 GMAT, 10 years of entrepreneurship experience in Esports industry in China, Kenya, and east coast U.S., strong LORs, undergrad GPA was pretty screwed up but it's due to a rare medical condition and actually lead the way to my Esports career, which I've explained pretty smoothly in the essays.

My delusion is adcom is probably busy wrapping up MBA candidates/interviews this week...

We only have a small pool of candidates on this forum, so it’s hard to say that Thursday is the only day interview invites go out. There are still two weeks left, and invitations can be sent any day. So hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

There are so many factors that influence interview and admission decisions, and stats are just one piece of the puzzle. For example, the class of 2025 had a 14% enrollment rate, nobody knows which subset of candidates they’re competing against (similar industry, ethnicity group, educational background etc.) and honestly, luck plays a part too.

At the end of the day, any program is just the icing on the cake... nice to have, but not something you need to be successful. I’m a firm believer that resiliency and commitment will lead to success, especially as an entrepreneur, not brand or prestige. Best of luck!

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Thank you very much! Best of luck to your interview as well! Or if you had already done it, hope you get that call in December!

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Under test score we have to disclose if we have taken the test multiple times.
Do they get all the official scores from GMAC or do we need to send all? Or is this JFYI a kind of question for the application and usually comes up during an interview?

I am concerned as my scores are all over the place and would be concerning to anyone.

This is just for their info. Only share the one which you want them to see.

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Finally have time to pay it forward. Interviewed on 10/31.

My prep was based on scouring past MSX debriefs, especially pertinent is the debrief from Shr3k04. 90% spot on with 10% of the questions directed to my background and application.

After receiving my interview invite, I reached out to an alumnus who was at my city's meet and greet, and his advice is to ensure your story and aspiration ties up with your application.

Just like any other interviews, make sure to prep a strong 3 Whys (Why MBA/MSX, Why School X, Why Now).

Be ready to elaborate further if your first reply wasn't clear, with >8 years of experience, you should have enough stories/examples to tell. I grouped my stories into themes, so I don't repeat or have to anticipate multiple examples. Think the typical strength/weakness/challenging situation/lead teams etc.

About 30-35 minutes of Q&A, and the last 10 minutes are your questions. Again, nothing extraordinary from all the previous debrief.

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Thank you for sharing, Alex! Hope you get that call in December!

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Folks, today should be the final day for MSx interview invites. I didn’t receive an email, so it looks like I’ve been dinged.

To be honest, with a 780 GMAT, 10+ years of experience across three continents, a recommendation from a deputy-minister–level official, and a reputable application coach reviewing my package, not even getting an interview was definitely not what I expected. But I truly gave it everything I had, so there are no regrets.

Wishing alextakashi, SilveradoZ, and everyone who received an interview invitation the best of luck, may you all get that phone call next month. And best of luck to all R2 and R3 applicants as well.

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Folks, today should be the final day for MSx interview invites. I didn’t receive an email, so it looks like I’ve been dinged.

To be honest, with a 780 GMAT, 10+ years of experience across three continents, a recommendation from a vice-minister–level official, and a reputable application coach reviewing my package, not even getting an interview was definitely not what I expected. But I truly gave it everything I had, so there are no regrets.

Wishing https://gmatclub.com:443/forum/memberli ... lextakashi, https://gmatclub.com:443/forum/memberli ... SilveradoZ, and everyone who received an interview invitation the best of luck, may you all get that phone call next month. And best of luck to all R2 and R3 applicants as well.

Godspeed.

Thank you for your kind words! I hope you get a pleasant surprise in this final week. I truly believe everything happens for a reason. It’s clear you’re already a very strong and accomplished professional, with or without Stanford. Wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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Thanks for the kind wishes. Though, I honestly don't think invites are only sent on Thursday, and from previous years forum, interview invites were sent till the very last week. Unlike FT-MBA where they need to schedule an interview with an alum, MSX is only with adcom so they have a lot more leeway with scheduling. They are Stanford, I'm sure if they ask you to interview within 24hrs, you'll make it happen. Keep our heads up!

Cheers~

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One last post before I move on from Stanford. I came across this page:

https://www.joinleland.com/coach/mike-h ... s-programs

It appears that Mike, the MSx Director of Admissions and the guy who used to make the admit calls in previous years, has left GSB and moved to the private sector. Not sure how legit Leland is, but if this is real, then he might be THE person you’d want to talk to if you’re targeting the MSx program.

Sharing in case it helps someone.

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Hey everyone

We’re opening up a few spots for new School Sub forum Moderators for Round 2. If you like helping other applicants staying close to your target schools and building your network even before you step on campus this is a great way to do it.🔥

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Has anyone received admit calls for MSx round 1? Do they still do calls or will we just get an email to check the portal on Dec 10 (per the October email update they sent)