Essay 1 (Maximum 300 words) Describe a defining moment in your life. How has it shaped you professionally? Essay 2 (Maximum 300 words) Based on your research and interactions, describe how your strengths contribute to the Tepper School community. How will you benefit from being a member of the Tepper School MBA program?

I just noticed that, but I'm going to be out of town for work from 10/22 to 12/04 and I'd really prefer an in person interview. I guess I'll just have to suck it up and create a Skype account...

does anyone know if it looks "worse" to do a skype interview? I would prefer in-person, but would like to get this done before end of October.

Just got an interview invitation too. Well I am in Canada so I guess I will have to do a skype interview. Interesting how I am still missing one transcript lol. Please update your status for those who go the invites

Judging by the fact that the majority of the interviews available in the first month are via Skype, I'd say it doesn't make a difference. On the other hand it would be nice to hear from someone close to the source.

Got an interview invite too. Wohoo!

Just got my invite. Pretty Excited. Email came in at 5pm. Note: My application page wasn't updated, so I recommend you guys still out there just wait on the email. (I've been maniacally refreshing my Booth application status since many are reporting that they only saw the update on the application and havent yet recieved an email) This is an exceprt from my email. "If you reside in the United States, we encourage you to join us in Pittsburgh for an on-campus interview as it is the admission committee's preference." I think Tepper is well aware that they are often a safety school for many people shooting for an M7+Duke+Ross+Haas ect. All schools want to raise their yield so they definitely favor candidates who clearly demonstrate that they want to attend this school. Similar to how Tuck is well aware they are an Harvard plan B for many applicants. One of the essays for Tepper seemed consistent with this line of thought. Hopefully in the next day or two I'll hear back from at-least 1 other school so I can plan some visits. I really don't feel like dropping the cash to visit all of them. Good luck everyone.