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Exactly, I would love to go to foster but nothing after video invite :(
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Just received an email this afternoon about a f2f interview after the video one, so excited! Thought I wasn't going to get one as it takes so long for Foster to send the personal interview request. Good luck to everyone who's interested in Foster! Seems they just start sending out the f2f invite.
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Just received an email this afternoon about a f2f interview after the video one, so excited! Thought I wasn't going to get one as it takes so long for Foster to send the personal interview request. Good luck to everyone who's interested in Foster! Seems they just start sending out the f2f invite.
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Sincere, genuine, congrats on the f2f invite. That is awesome. Let us know how it goes.
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Just received an email this afternoon about a f2f interview after the video one, so excited! Thought I wasn't going to get one as it takes so long for Foster to send the personal interview request. Good luck to everyone who's interested in Foster! Seems they just start sending out the f2f invite.



Sincere, genuine, congrats on the f2f invite. That is awesome. Let us know how it goes.
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FROM Foster Admissions Blog: My Experiences of a Study Abroad Exchange Program in Japan


To be honest, one of the main reasons I chose to apply to the Foster MBA program was for its excellent exchange programs with 16 partner schools in 14 countries around the world, which include Japan. I had always wanted to do an exchange program in Japan.

As I recall my study abroad experience and think about how to fit an extraordinary 4-month experience in one short blog, all my senses are awakened once again as if I’m seeing the beautiful red autumn leaves, eating a plate of fresh sushi and meditating in a quiet temple.

To me, Japan is a land of inspiration. Beauty lies in everything, from the Japanese language to the sophisticated art forms, but this beauty is not obvious on the surface. One must carefully observe and learn about Japan to fully appreciate it. In Osaka (a major city in Japan), people call a potato “o-imo-san,” where only “imo” means potato. “o” is a term which is used to show respect, “san” is a suffix used after a person’s name to show affection. In brief, people from Osaka call a potato something like “Dear Mr. Potato.” The Japanese rock garden is an art form in itself, composed by an arrangement of rocks, trees and sand which create different forms and images. The largest rock garden in Japan, which I’ve seen and really liked, depicts the image of a pair of dragons emerging from a sea of clouds.These are just two among tons of examples showing the uniqueness, creativity and inspiration the Japanese culture carries.

As exchange students in Japan, we got a chance to grasp the creativity of Japan in an MBA elective at Waseda Business school called Creative Thinking and Ethics in Business. Nobody would expect to have such a class in an MBA program where you learn abstract painting, talk about meditation and the different functions of the left and right brain. It was one of my favorite classes at Waseda. In a nutshell, the class taught us how to practice creativity through understanding which side of the brain we use more often, through abstract painting to express feelings and how important creativity is to various fields of life, including business. We also learned about intriguing research on the difference between a native Japanese speaker’s brain and the brain of those with other native languages, which explains why the Japanese love the sounds of insects and their c
ounterparts don’t. This class, to me, provides excellent evidence of the fact that creativity is an integral part of the Japanese way of doing things.

Inspiration came from not only the language, the art, and the classes, but also from the people I met. A young Japanese couple who has two little boys hosted me in Kyoto for several days. Since they have kids they could not travel, even though they both love travelling and learning about new cultures. Instead, they host visitors from around the world who come to Japan to exchange culture and ideas. Spending a wonderful time eating, talking with them and their friends, and playing with the boys made me think about my future family. It would be a great idea to host international guests once I have my own family. I’d love to bring in people from around the world who come visit my country, to share stories and experiences with them.

In a few words, this is how I remember Japan: beautiful natural scenery, mesmerizing old streets and houses, unique and exciting culture, and delicious food. And yes, the slogan of its tourism industry is absolutely correct: Endless discovery. Yet, all these features seem static. Thinking about them will bring me back to some points in time in the past. There is one thing I took from Japan that I know will go with me for a very long time: Inspiration.

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This forum has been silent...Any ideas on when we can expect an admit decision by? Will they release all the decisions on the deadline date?
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March 30 is when decisions will go out.

So at least we only have 25 days of this agony remaining.
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March 30 is when decisions will go out.

So at least we only have 25 days of this agony remaining.
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And if we haven't heard anything for the F2f, post the video interview. Should we assume the hopes for foster are over?
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This forum has been silent...Any ideas on when we can expect an admit decision by? Will they release all the decisions on the deadline date?

March 30 is when decisions will go out.

So at least we only have 25 days of this agony remaining.


And if we haven't heard anything for the F2f, post the video interview. Should we assume the hopes for foster are over?
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Waitlist is the best possible outcome without a f2f - at least if previous rounds in this forum are anything to go by.
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FROM Foster Admissions Blog: Stuart Childress begins tenure as President of the MBA Association

Stuart Childress, MBA Class of 2016, is President of the MBAA for 2015-16

On April 1st, rising second-year student Stuart Childress will be assuming the role of President of the MBA Association (MBAA) for the 2015-16 school year.

Why did you decide to pursue an MBA, especially the full-time program at Foster?

Like many people at Foster or considering Foster, I am a career changer. I spent 5 years working at a non-profit doing program operations. As someone motivated by challenges and opportunities, I reached a point that I was no longer experiencing either of those and wanted to pivot to the for-profit sector. While I felt like I had leadership and project management experience in spades, I was lacking the quantitative skills like finance, statistics and accounting. I was already living in Seattle and wanted to eventually work here. I figured Foster would be a great entry into companies native to or with a Seattle presence. I ultimately chose Foster because it was a great fit for me culturally.

What motivated you to be involved in MBA student leadership?

Leadership has always been an area I’ve pursued. In fact, one of the really appealing aspects of Foster was the variety of available leadership opportunities, even as a first year. There is an inherent opportunity cost when you choose to do the full-time MBA program. I really believe that as students, we have the power to shape our Foster experience and extract the value from it that we want and expect. But, we have to take the initiative as leaders to make it happen.

What goals do you have for the MBAA this next year?

  • Streamline communication between various aspects of Foster Program, including Program, Academics, Career Management and Student Clubs.
  • Increase collaboration between first and second years
  • Continue to improve processes between Career Management and students
What has been your experience with being in the full-time MBA Program?

My experience has been really positive. To be honest, I was intimidated about coming to the MBA program. I didn’t quite know what to expect. But, I got over that fear really quickly. My classmates are smart, interesting, and incredibly helpful. The professors, career management, etc. really want you to get the most out of this program. And, we really do have a lot of fun. Of course, as with anything, there are some improvements I would like to see. As a class, we are already pushing for changes that hopefully will make your experience even better.

What advice would you give someone looking at pursuing an MBA?

My primary advice is, as I mentioned, you give up a lot to pursue an MBA–salary, time, possibly location. Make sure pursuing an MBA actually fits in with you career goals (even if they are not entirely nailed down) and is not just an exit strategy from your current position. I’ll have more advice for you once you’ve decided to attend!
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Admitted and will be matriculating to the Foster Evening MBA program!

Spinning up a new start-up company while going to school. Big challenges ahead, but I'm super excited.
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Admitted and will be matriculating to the Foster Evening MBA program!

Spinning up a new start-up company while going to school. Big challenges ahead, but I'm super excited.
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Congratulations! That's what it's all about!
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Anyone submitting applications today for the last round? Just submitted my full-time application earlier today - fingers crossed it's not too late to be admitted for 2015!
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Hi everyone, Any r3 applicant heard back from the school?
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Hi everyone, Any r3 applicant heard back from the school?
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The admissions staff that did my face-to-face interview said that all results would come out on Mar 30, via email.

I haven't had any communication with Foster since my interview.

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I applied in round 2 and have heard from all schools except foster.. no interview invite, nothing.. i was quite hopeful though..
anyone else in same boat?
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Anyone submitting applications today for the last round? Just submitted my full-time application earlier today - fingers crossed it's not too late to be admitted for 2015!
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Submitted mine on the 15th, too. And now, the waiting game.

Gah!
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Just got the call for R2! American located in Germany!
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Just got the call for R2! American located in Germany!
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Acceptance? Or interview?

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Just got the call for R2! American located in Germany!
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I also just got the call! East coast R3 applicant (raichemike, I presume you meant to say R3...).

Timeline:
R3 application submitted Jan 10 (ish)
Invited to interview on Feb 2 (face to face interview only....I guess I skipped the video interview)
Interviewed in-person in LA with adcom on Feb 11
Accepted via phone on 20 Mar (despite being told by the very same adcom who called me today that acceptances would come via email on Mar 30....sneaky sneaky!)

Very excited to have been accepted by such a small program!
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