Calling all UCLA Anderson Applicants (2017 Intake) Class of 2019!!

Ditto. The hope will be quite slim after next week.

I had my UCLA interview a few days back. I was very pleasantly surprised at the smoothness with which it went. It really felt like a real genuine conversation you would have to know someone better rather than an evaluation with an agenda in mind. Yes, we talked about why MBA and goals etc but also a lot about personal lives and sports and stuff. Made me want to attend Anderson even more..

I have an interview this upcoming week and I'm pretty stressed about it since Anderson is my top choice. From what I've read in this thread it seems like the interview is very casual. Were there any behavioral questions I should prepare for?

Given up hoping for an invite. Time to move on.

Yep

From what I understand it is very dependent on the student interviewing. It's quite conversational but the level of 2 way conversation varies. Mine was somewhat in the middle of the experiences I've heard about. Don't stress though, just make sure you come across well and they understand that Anderson is your #1 and why that's the case.

Hi Guys,
All the best to you all! I have a question for people who have been interviewed (or have been sent interview invitation!). I have been interviewed and I have asked my graduate schools to send transcripts to Anderson, however, due to Holidays in India (owing to festivals), my transcripts would not reach by the deadline ( as set, 3 weeks after the interview invitation date). This is pretty distressing, as I am not sure what happens in that case! Could anybody pls share their experience from current or past admission cycle? Thanks a ton!

I interviewed last week, and my experience was not as casual as other interviews: the interviewer was pretty pointed (at least in comparison with other MBA admissions interviews), in particular around my career goals. The interview was pretty standard: career goals, why Anderson, why MBA etc. I don't recall being asked the standard behavioral questions (ex: talk about a failure, what is your leadership style). Given that the interviews are conducted by students who are working off a question bank, everyone's interview questions are likely to vary so you may receive behavioral questions even though I did not.

I think as long as you can answer the standard questions, and you don't just give bs, you'll be fine.

Any interview invites expected now?
Have any Indian candidates got invites post 20th - 22nd October?

Ah ! Disappointed that I could not get an interview call... Had really tried my best !
I think having a post-MBA technology career plan is a highly negative factor for an Indian aspirant aiming for UCLA . Anyway time to move on I guess
(Though I still hope I wake up to that surprise mail from UCLA before it's too late)

All the best to those who secured an interview !

Well if you look at the profiles of Anderson grads from India, most are in technology post MBA. It's probably something else. But yeah, gutted I didn't get an invite. I worked the hardest on my Anderson application.

I am Indian engineer/entrepreneur and got the invite on 25th October. All the best!

I had my interview a few weeks back and it wasnt as casual or smooth as others said here.. My interviewer was at work and took out some time in between for interview. Seemed pretty tired (was yawning, rubbing eyes etc.), I felt kind of bad for him.

I was asked about professors, specifically which professor I liked at Anderson. I had not researched prof's and had to admit that... I think my interview sucked

Should I give up? Haven't heard a peep from UCLA. A bit disappointing since I went there for undergrad and I have received invites from higher-ranked programs. Maybe my "goals" essay sucked

Don't give up! There's still over a month to go until decisions released.

Don't mean to crush anyone's hopes but when I spoke to the Dean on admissions at a information session, I asked him till when do invites come out. He said generally till the second week of November because they need time to review and collate all the information. Still hoping deep down but also being a little pragmatic about the whole thing.

Hi guys,
Happy to see the chatter for applying to Anderson!
I'm a first year student at UCLA Anderson and went through similar highs and lows last year. If there are any Qs about the school or Qs on how to showcase your experience in the best light, let me know!
I worked in tech in India before Anderson and am focussing on tech and entrepreneurship while at Anderson.
For any Qs you have, if you feel it'll help everyone, prefer to post it on the forum; else I am reachable via private message.
I just talked to an 2016 alum who mentioned another batchmate holding weekly group google hangouts - something I can take up too if there is interest in it.
All the best for your preps!
#ShareSuccess,
Harshal