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Did you get a call back, or did you have to call again, LetsGoMets? I left a message yesterday and didn't want to pester them unnecessarily.

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Did you get a call back, or did you have to call again, LetsGoMets? I left a message yesterday and didn't want to pester them unnecessarily.

You can their number, the lady (Carol) is pretty nice and she will be able to help you out with schedulig the interview.

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Yesterday I called and left a message and sent a quick follow-up email. I received an email back today before 9:30 am, called shortly thereafter and set everything up. Carol was great. Before 10am, I had booked the interview, flights and hotel, and received a confirm with all the info, hotel recommendations, etc. Really was a breeze.

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For those who have been invited to interview, has you application status changed to "Invited to interview" from "Submitted" ?

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Last I checked, it just said submitted.

Just curious Ari since we've applied to a bunch of the same schools, what is your profile?

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Having a lot of trouble scheduling an interview. Left two voicemails (one Friday, one Monday) and called twice again this morning. Haven't been in touch with anyone in their office yet. Is anyone else having the same difficulty getting through to the Tepper office?

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The office might be busy. You may want to consider sending an email to that mbaadmissions email address.

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I have also had a lot of trouble reaching the office. After a combination of emails and phone messages, I finally arranged my interview this morning. They must be pretty busy at the office.

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That's for sure (how busy the office is). E-mailed and received a nearly-instantaneous response, though. Good tip. Anyone else having any trouble should likewise shoot something over.

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Just got an interview invite today!!

Thought it was pretty quick, considering I submitted on 4th.

Plan to have it on campus. Will try to reach the office later today or tomorrow.
Best wishes for all the rest who got invited.

@Ari123, The application status still says submitted, though.

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I got an interview invite..

I was pretty surprised as I had just submitted my application on Jan 3rd.. I would be attending the campus interview..
Also received an invitation to "Women at Tepper Visit Day" on Feb 15th

Is anyone else planning to attend it??

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I have applied to the FULL TIME MBA program at tepper.

In my essays i have metioned that the option to take courses at HEINZ lends plausibility to my career goals. Can full time MBA students take courses at heinz? I am so f*4ked if this isnt the case

Is it true that tepper doesnt reveal student grades to recruiters? I have referenced this in my essays.

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Yes, it's grade non-disclosure.

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Heinz courses for MBA students shouldn't be an issue. In fact, most if not all of the social entreneurship courses and activities are offered by Heinz. An MBA student would have no choice but to take a social entrepreneurship course at Heinz. Moreover, what MBA program doesn't allow "some" interdisciplinary study? You should be fine.

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Thusfar,it seems to me, only US based applicants have received invites.

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I think you're looking at a relatively small sample on here. I wouldn't read anything into not receiving an invite yet.

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@everyone who has been interviewed

Please post your interview experiences

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Just had my interview on phone. Same questions.. I feel I did pretty good

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Just had my interview on phone. Same questions.. I feel I did pretty good

are you located in the US .Please elaborate on your interview experience

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Yes I am.

The questions were:
walk me thru your resume, leadership experience, ethical dilemna, failure, strengths and weaknesses, why tepper?
She was very friendly and comforting to talk to, although it was a phone i/v.