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Any One from India got the interview invite ? ( Video or F2F )

I did! :)
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Nice. Congrats. :) I am just waiting for mine. When is your video interview ?
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Any One from India got the interview invite ? ( Video or F2F )
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I did too!
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Any One from India got the interview invite ? ( Video or F2F )
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I got a Video Interview! Anybody knows what to expect?

Is it the first time Foster has introduced a video interview?
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Any One from India got the interview invite ? ( Video or F2F )
I did too!


I got a Video Interview! Anybody knows what to expect?

Is it the first time Foster has introduced a video interview?
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I got a video interview as well!! Even I am clueless about what to expect in the interview!!

Also, does this mean one has to clear this interview to get to the f2f one or will this video interview suffice?
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[quote="pradeepram"]Any One from India got the interview invite ? ( Video or F2F )
I did too!


I got a Video Interview! Anybody knows what to expect?

Is it the first time Foster has introduced a video interview?

I got a video interview as well!! Even I am clueless about what to expect in the interview!!

Also, does this mean one has to clear this interview to get to the f2f one or will this video interview suffice?[/quote]

Not sure what to expect.. But i think it's a prerequisite to the final interview.

As mention in the email
" Please note that you may be invited to complete a formal admissions interview later on in the review period."
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Good luck... Did u guys get video interview invite?

I just received invitation for video interview...

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In-person as well. I think I'm going to end up flying out to Seattle for it and making it a school visit. Their wording seems to strongly discourage anyone in the US from using the Skype option.
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Hi Guys,

I got the video Interview invite.

No idea what to expect. Need some inputs. Any one who has already done this, please let us know.

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Good luck to all... I am traveling but will update asap I take the video interview. ;)
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Congrats on all the interview invites! For those interviewing in the earlier time slots, would you please post some highlights of your interview experience? How casual was the environment? What kind of questions surprised you? Thanks!
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Hi everyone,

I have received a video interview call from Foster School of Business. I have setup my mic and camera and I went through the questions in the practice session. I have a query here. Are the questions in the practice session same as the ones I record for my video interview. Anyone who has already recorded the responses should be able to answer this question.

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Hi!

I submitted my application on 14th October, one day before the R1 deadline. Should I be worried that I haven't gotten an interview invite yet?
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Hi everyone,

I have received a video interview call from Foster School of Business. I have setup my mic and camera and I went through the questions in the practice session. I have a query here. Are the questions in the practice session same as the ones I record for my video interview. Anyone who has already recorded the responses should be able to answer this question.

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Hi Nikhil,

Havent gone through the Practice questions yet. What were the questions about?

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Hi Akshay,
The first one was about what dish would I cook for a dinner party. The second one was about best book/best movie in last one year.
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I do not think there more than 4 odd different questions available in the practice questions set.
Are these practice questions a hint about the theme of the question in the actual video interview?
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Thanks Nikhil!

I guess someone has to take the plunge! I am planning to take the video interview on 28th night IST.
Will update.
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Hi,

I'm a Class of 2015 MBA Student at UW Foster, and I'd be happy to help with any questions that you may have.

I was in your position a couple of years ago, and I found the forum helpful.

So, I'm just paying it forward.

I'll be unbiased, but my responses might be slightly delayed, as the MBA program is hectic.

Good luck!

Thank you for offering your perspective as a current candidate.

Would you be able to share a typical day that involves classes, job search, and clubs?
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A typical day varies as you progress through the program.

The first quarter is the most hectic, and things that getting easier thereafter.

Getting back to school (presumably after 4 - 5 years) is harder than you think.

In the first year, you will have around 4 hours of daily classes (on an average), and then team meetings, homework assignments, readings for the next class, hanging out with class mates, and if you get time - some personal life. It's also unlikely that you'll get 8 hours of sleep on weekdays.

Job Search - Start early. The school's career management team starts working with you even before you start the program. In the end, it's up to you to get a job for yourself. There are companies that come on campus, but it is also advisable that you look at companies beyond those which come to campus. (Not all companies provide sponsorship for international students.)
Be it any school - you will have to network your way to land a job. The career management team and especially the Foster alums are very helpful when it comes to guidance/referrals for jobs and interviews.

Clubs - There's a club for everything you can think about. Technology, Marketing, Consulting, Communications, Finance, Strategy, Charity/Social Work, Sports Business, Foodies, Women in Business, Party, etc.
You can get more info the school's website. You can even start your own club if you have enough interest.

The biggest challenge as an MBA student is managing your time and prioritizing things you want to get done. There's so much happening - Academics, Job Search, Clubs, Other Activities.
The sooner you realize - that you cannot do everything, the happier you will be. You will have to make choices.

Hope this helps.

Good luck!

One request to other applicants - I'd appreciate answering queries here on the thread, rather than replying over private messages. A lot of common questions can be answered that way.
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Hi,

I'm a Class of 2015 MBA Student at UW Foster, and I'd be happy to help with any questions that you may have.

I was in your position a couple of years ago, and I found the forum helpful.

So, I'm just paying it forward.

I'll be unbiased, but my responses might be slightly delayed, as the MBA program is hectic.

Good luck!

Thank you for offering your perspective as a current candidate.

Would you be able to share a typical day that involves classes, job search, and clubs?



A typical day varies as you progress through the program.

The first quarter is the most hectic, and things that getting easier thereafter.

Getting back to school (presumably after 4 - 5 years) is harder than you think.

In the first year, you will have around 4 hours of daily classes (on an average), and then team meetings, homework assignments, readings for the next class, hanging out with class mates, and if you get time - some personal life. It's also unlikely that you'll get 8 hours of sleep on weekdays.

Job Search - Start early. The school's career management team starts working with you even before you start the program. In the end, it's up to you to get a job for yourself. There are companies that come on campus, but it is also advisable that you look at companies beyond those which come to campus. (Not all companies provide sponsorship for international students.)
Be it any school - you will have to network your way to land a job. The career management team and especially the Foster alums are very helpful when it comes to guidance/referrals for jobs and interviews.

Clubs - There's a club for everything you can think about. Technology, Marketing, Consulting, Communications, Finance, Strategy, Charity/Social Work, Sports Business, Foodies, Women in Business, Party, etc.
You can get more info the school's website. You can even start your own club if you have enough interest.

The biggest challenge as an MBA student is managing your time and prioritizing things you want to get done. There's so much happening - Academics, Job Search, Clubs, Other Activities.
The sooner you realize - that you cannot do everything, the happier you will be. You will have to make choices.

Hope this helps.

Good luck!

One request to other applicants - I'd appreciate answering queries here on the thread, rather than replying over private messages. A lot of common questions can be answered that way.
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Answering a couple of other questions that I got over PM:

Note: These are my personal views and may or may not reflect how the adcom thinks.

1. Video Interview Advice:
When I interviewed with Foster, we didn't have the Video Interview. So I can only speculate.
But I'm guessing the video interview is just a way to pre-screen candidates and evaluate their communication skills.
Sample questions could be on the lines of - How would your friends describe you (A variation of tell me about yourself)
Your biggest achievement / strength / weakness ?
A tourist destination you love and why ?

Some tips - Suit up, smile / exhibit positive body language, and stay confident when you talk. It can get unnerving when you don't have a face on the screen. Don't let that affect you.
Treat it like any other interview and be professional.

2. General Interview Advice:
Interviews are generally very conversational.
I was interviewed by the Assistant Dean - and he had studied my resume thoroughly. I don't remember the exact list of questions, but nothing that caught me off guard
Questions were based on my resume, my life experiences, and most importantly - why I want to be at Foster, and how I could contribute to the learning of the overall class.

Some Tips:
1. In your conversation, show that you have done your research, whether you've talked to current students or met with admissions officials at an event, or have visited the school in person for shadow days / classes / info sessions.

2. Be a good listener. Be precise when you answer. Avoid long winded answers or rambling. People have short attention spans and can lose you easily.

3. Prepare a list of questions you want to ask the interviewer.

4. Follow up after the interview with a Thank You E-Mail.

Interviews are generally meant to assess two main things:
1. How good are you a fit for Foster ? What makes you unique ? What will your classmates learn from you ?
2. How good is Foster a fit for your career aspirations (Will an MBA from Foster help you achieve what you want as a career.)

Hope this gives an insight and helps you'll prepare.

Good luck!

Feel free to ask more questions (here, not over PM). Replies might be delayed.
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I have taken the video interview just now.

The questions are very similar to the practice questions.

It was not very comfortable talking to the screen. Do practice with the practice questions. Would help u guys.

One question would be very similar to the practice question and other question would be something on Foster.
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Could you please tell what were the questions?

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