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I'll be applying this week, roy26 do you have any insights into the application and interview process now that you've been accepted?

Also good luck ayushyetchina.
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I'll be applying this week, roy26 do you have any insights into the application and interview process now that you've been accepted?

Also good luck ayushyetchina.

Thanks!

I gave my interview on Wednesday, exactly a week ago. The admission head told me that they'll let me know by Monday at max. Nothing yet! :hurt:
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Hi.

I have 6.5 years work ex as a Mechanical Engineer with TCS-Engineering Services and scored a 680 on GMAT. I have been trying to get some information on UCD Smurfit. Where can I get info on when the program starts? And do I have a chance of getting in with this profile. I saw on the website that there are no applications deadline and I am a little confused how it would work.

Thanks in advance.
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I'll be applying this week, roy26 do you have any insights into the application and interview process now that you've been accepted?

Also good luck ayushyetchina.

Thanks!

I gave my interview on Wednesday, exactly a week ago. The admission head told me that they'll let me know by Monday at max. Nothing yet! :hurt:

Hi Ayush,

I am real sorry for the wrong status. I meant to change it to interviewed only.
Even, I was interviewed on last Wednesday and I was told that they will get back to me by Monday, latest.

Strange, I haven't heard from them since.

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I'll be applying this week, roy26 do you have any insights into the application and interview process now that you've been accepted?

Also good luck ayushyetchina.

I had only been interviewed. Apologies for the wrong status
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I have 6.5 years work ex as a Mechanical Engineer with TCS-Engineering Services and scored a 680 on GMAT. I have been trying to get some information on UCD Smurfit. Where can I get info on when the program starts? And do I have a chance of getting in with this profile. I saw on the website that there are no applications deadline and I am a little confused how it would work.

Thanks in advance.

I think the application works on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply the better chance you have.
I believe the Smurfit website has every details of the program.

As for your chances, you can approach current/ex students. They will be in a better position to answer. Although, on an initial look it's quite a fit for the program.
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Hi Guys,

thanks for sharing application progress.

in how many days/weeks after submitting the application you guys received interview call ?

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Guys, finally admitted with a 25% scholarship!
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Congrats on getting accepted and getting a scholarship!!

Quick question, about how long do interviews run for? I have mine on Friday and I just want to have some sense of the length.

Thanks and congrats again.
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Congrats on getting accepted and getting a scholarship!!

Quick question, about how long do interviews run for? I have mine on Friday and I just want to have some sense of the length.

Thanks and congrats again.

Mine lasted for around 30-35 mins. I think this time there is serious competition for UCD. I was expecting slightly more grant though.
All the best for your interview. It's normally a casual conversation rather than a grilling one.
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Interview was very much like you described. Admissions committee meets every Thursday so I'm hoping to have a decision next Friday. As for the grant piece, they told me they give partial grants early on and then decide on the bigger ones starting around February. So I there is still hope for having your grant raised.
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Interview was very much like you described. Admissions committee meets every Thursday so I'm hoping to have a decision next Friday. As for the grant piece, they told me they give partial grants early on and then decide on the bigger ones starting around February. So I there is still hope for having your grant raised.

All the best for the results then. Are you planning to take up the offer if you're admitted?
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If I'm admitted I'm 99% sure I'll take the offer. I'm excited about how small the class size is and what I've been reading in the current class' blog. I also think the ability to work for 2 years after graduating is very attractive. We'll see how it goes :)
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Guys, finally admitted with a 25% scholarship!

Hey roy26,

Congratulations on the admit and the scholarship.

I was interviewed last Friday and am waiting for an update.
How long did UCD take to get back?

Also could you tell a little about your profile and GMAT score.
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Guys, finally admitted with a 25% scholarship!

Hey roy26,

Congratulations on the admit and the scholarship.

I was interviewed last Friday and am waiting for an update.
How long did UCD take to get back?

Also could you tell a little about your profile and GMAT score.

4+ years of IT experience, 700 GMAT and good extracurriculars! What about you?

I had applied on 5th of October, notified on 30th, interviewed on 15th of November and finally got offered on 28th!
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Guys, finally admitted with a 25% scholarship!

Hey roy26,

Congratulations on the admit and the scholarship.

I was interviewed last Friday and am waiting for an update.
How long did UCD take to get back?

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4+ years of IT experience, 700 GMAT and good extracurriculars! What about you?

I had applied on 5th of October, notified on 30th, interviewed on 15th of November and finally got offered on 28th!

Hi roy26
Congrats on the admit. I have heard that people with a 700 score get a full fee waiver irrespective of the profile. I am not completely sure though.
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Times have changed my friend. I believe a lot of Indians with 700+ score have applied this time. Anyway, I have confirmed news that those offered on 28th were given 25% waiver only with a chance of getting further waiver after february (no guarantee though).

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