Hi EngineeringMBA

Could you suggest a few tips on how the W/L candidates should proceed from here on. What's the protocol we should follow? Sitting ideal doesn't sound very good to me.
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I would say to really follow the school's instructions on how to proceed. In your update to Tepper, mention what you've done in the time since you applied. Also, if you want to really take another step with it, you can also talk about your fit with Tepper, and demonstrate your interest in the school (and even mention you would accept an offer IF this is true). To summarize, for Tepper, you'll have an opportunity to submit an update- make sure you can come up with something (something new you've done at work, etc.) and/or further highlight why Tepper is right for you, and vice versa.

R1 applicants and experts:

I'm looking to apply to Tepper in R2 and complete the application soon.
Your guidance is appreciated. With regards to the app, I have a few questions:

1. Does the resume really need to be 12 font and 1 X 1 margins? I'll have to cut out a lot of stuff. I don't want to go into 2 pages.
2. There's a column in the app asking whether you've worked in the US before. If I have worked in the US (but not been employed there, only traveled for work), do I need to include it?
3. For Essay 2, what exactly does the question ask for when it talks about "fit". I get a feeling its not a Why Tepper question.

Any other tips as I look to complete the application in the next few days

As my dp mentions - Help!

I can talk about items 1 and 3.

1) They don't give you a lot of direction on this, but as a rule you should never go onto a second page unless you've been working for years and years. My resume was size 12 font with half inch margins on the top, left, and right. I had a 0.30" margin at the bottom.
3) They want to know what you would bring to the class. Why would you be a good fit with the program and its students? Possible discussion points include the school/program and how it fits into your goals, the student body, and the Pittsburgh area. In my essay, I mentioned things I noticed and liked when I visited campus, different clubs that I wanted to participate in, the particular track that I was interested in studying, and even a bit about the Pittsburgh Pirates (I'm a baseball fan). I also discussed how the overall community fit with me (and thus how I would fit with it). It's a pretty open ended question so you'll need to tailor it to you and your goals, but if you've done your research and you're passionate about the school then you should be fine.

Good luck!

Sorry .. for replying late .. From India .. In with $20K ..
Last year I was rejected after being waitlisted after the interview .. So a huge relief ..

I was wait listed without an interview in R1. What do you think are my chances of converting vs. someone who was interviewed and waitlisted?
I'm asking because I wonder if its worth putting in a lot of effort trying to fortify the application further or should i just focus on other schools. Any thoughts?

Hi All,

We have the admitted students thread in place
Chip in for discussions about joining and if possible organizing meet ups.
Also, a humble request to all the applicants to please update your status. It helps us in tracking the statistics. Thanks!!!

Here is the link:
tepper-class-of-2017-calling-all-admitted-students-190514.html#p1460631

See you there...

R2 applicants, do not worry. You will get all the help you need from us here as well
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Hey,

I had a Resume which spilled over one and a half page.
1. Although I am not saying that you can go with one, but if you have to cut down really important stuff, you can be fine with more than one page.
2. Yes you should mention about your work experience in the US and mention that it was a deputation
3. As already mentioned in the PM, it is a why you questions. Research about the class statistics and the philosophy of Tepper and then comment on why you.
Some factors such as multidimensional work, engineer background and community service can help!

All the best!
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Come talk to current students during the winter meet and greets!

http://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-stude ... mba-events
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anyone here who has applied to the MSCF program???

Hey Ankur! I just submitted my app. Regarding point 2, I had shot off an email to the admission office and they replied that business travel to the US should not be included in that section. But my travel to the US was not a business visit
Anyway I left that section blank.

Hmmmm ... i don't think that should be a problem. Even I do not have any work ex outside India
Still somehow managed to crawl in
All the best!
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I think you have a good chance. Last year I had applied in R3 and after being waitlisted post my interview, was closely tracking the status of waitlisted candidates. There were quite a few candidates who after being waitlisted in R1 were asked to interview in R2 or even R3. Had it been R2 or R3 I would not be so optimistic but since its still early part of the Tepper admission cycle, you have a shot.

Good Luck.

Need help...In the application I can't find where the essays are mentioned..please someone help me out...

Hi, First of all, Happy New Year 2015 to all
I had a rather silly doubt. The R2 deadline is 4th Jan. But what is the exact time? I mean is it until 5th Jan 12.00am EST or something else.
Anyone who can clarify this will be really helpful.

Since, it is quite ambiguous, I'd take it as close of business day time, i.e. 1700 EST not later than that.
Though submitting on the last day is one of biggest injustices that one can do to his application. Would strongly advise to submit a day earlier.
All the best.
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I have attached the snippet of the section where essays are mentioned. Scroll down the window and you'll find what you need.

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I stand corrected. https://app.applyyourself.com/_FileRoot/Clnt-238/Mod-361/Pkg-588/prod/PrintForms/2015%20Tepper%20MBA%20Application%20Instructions.pdf

Time is mentioned in the above link. It is Jan 4, 2015 11:59 PM ET
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Thank you

Hello,
I just wanted to confirm.. LOR can be submitted upto a week after the application deadline for Tepper, right?

My recommender was on vacation. I should still get it on time, but checking just in case..

Thanks!