Calling all Terry (Georgia) MBA Applicants:(2017 Intake) Class of 2019

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Narenn · Answer

Welcome to all Terry (University of Georgia) full time MBA applicants! Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process.

Good luck to all!

Good luck to all!

Narenn · Answer

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Narenn · Answer

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WaterFlowsUp · Answer

Hello Friends & Hello Narenn

I am a first year student at the Terry college of business. Last year around this time I was going through the application session and I do remember the sleepless nights writing long essays. 
In case you have a question feel free to ask me here or drop me a pm. My replies may not be prompt but I will definitely revert.

Regards

S

Narenn · Answer

Hello WaterFlowsUp Many congratulations on getting in to Terry and wishing you great time in Georgia! Keep us posted about your MBA experience and your initial days at Terry; It will definitely be helpful to other applicants here. Have a fabulous year ahead! :-D

WaterFlowsUp · Answer

Hi Narenn

Thanks. 
Life in the first 3 weeks is ultra cool. The initial orientation went on for 3 weeks during which we traveled to other cities to meet employers and alumni. There were several events in which alumni came to share their experience and we got the initial touch of networking. 
Unlike big classes, Terry has a small but a very diverse class. In our class of 48 we have so many countries. The pre-MBA work diversity is also very rich and as a result during all the case studies we bring in our own perspective from our respective background, we debate on every single topic and walk back with elegant solutions. 
The career management has been extremely patient and helpful. I have heard my friends from other schools complaining about their career management but fortunately my school has a very strong and dedicated team. 
Professors are more like facilitators of great discussion and they stretch our limits every single day. Our mode of study is mainly case study based and we try to bring up as many cases as possible. 
Placement scenario here is Terry(fic). Almost everyone either passed out with a job or has one by now. More information on salary and placement is available on the website. 
In case you have any question please reach out to me and i will be happy to help. 
Athens is a small town very close to Atlanta. In Athens life is happening and almost in every weekend there is some sort of a social where you can go to network.

Regards

S

WaterFlowsUp · Answer

Hi All The business school has a brand new building and i am attaching a link for that. https://ath-cdn.com/sites/default/files/ ... 2003RH.JPG

vjith · Answer

Any international student received R1 invite?

jraghav1 · Answer

Vjith nope. No information or updates yet. So surprised to see this page very silent and inactive. Been quite sometime since I submitted the application.

WaterFlowsUp · Answer

Hey Guys

so how are the applications coming up? I have been getting calls from people enquiring more about my class and the school as a whole. I would like to mention at this point that international candidates looking for greater scholarships should try applying sooner. R3 becomes very competitive sometimes. 
As i always say, I am always here to take your questions and help you in whatever way i can. 
All the best with your apps.

Regards

S

jraghav1 · Answer

Hi S,

Have submitted application for R1. Havent heard back on anything yet. Would you suggest I write back and ask on any updates or should i just wait?

vjith · Answer

Hey jraghav, I got my invite mail this morning. The have asked me to schedule an appointment. I guess the international invites would have started.

Hey S, any tips for the interview?

thanks
vjith

jraghav1 · Answer

Hi Vjith

Thanks. I guess I will have to wait for mine then. Also out of curiosity when did you submit your application??

vjith · Answer

hi jraghav,

I submitted my app on 4th Oct.

WaterFlowsUp · Answer

Guys

If you need to talk to me in n person for some tips or information drop me a pm and i will share my contact details..

Regards

S

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mysticflash · Answer

Hi,
I applied for Terry Full time MBA in R2 and have received an interview invitation. Has anyone else who applied in R2 received an invitation? Please share your interview experience if you've completed it.

opas · Answer

Graduate assistantship

Admitted on: 2016/11/23
Heard back via: Email
Location: Thailand
GMAT: 640, Q48, V28
GPA: 3.37
WE: 37 months
Industry: Other
Decision Received on: 2016/11/23

kanon197 · Answer

Graduate assistantship & Fellowship

Admitted on: 20/01/2017
Heard back via: Email
Location: Vietnam
GMAT: 720, GPA: 3.41
WE: 22 months
Industry: Financial Services

stonecold · Answer

This thread is tooooo Quiet as compared to last year.

Terry is such a great school.
I will definitely target it Round 1 next application cycle.

Hi    WaterFlowsUp 
 Could you please share your Terry experience thus far.

Regards
Stone Cold

Calling all Terry (Georgia) MBA Applicants:(2017 Intake) Class of 2019

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