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When did you guys interview?
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I received interview invite through email on Dec 10 and interviewed with an adcom member last Monday.

Interview was pleasant and simple.

We talked about my decision to pursue Yale MBA, my career so far, and leadership experience.

I mentioned that i read an article in WSJ while I was an undergrad and the article discussed Yale SOM's bold decision to revamp its entire MBA curriculum.

I expressed that my interest in Yale SOM started back then.

Interview was very detailed. They wanted to hear details, details, and details. They wanted to hear out my thinking process in making all decisions I've made from highschool to my current position at Big 4.

Toughest part was answering: "What's in your future and how can Yale SOM help you get there?"

I was ready for this question. I discussed my interest in the field of management, different management theories, and its evolution. I discussed a fellow highschool graduate who graduated from West point in 2006 - currently serving in Iraq. I mentioned how West Point officers make amazing managers, with his/her effectiveness and efficiency on the job. And also, my view of its short comings.

I researched leadership traits of Napoleon, Margaret Thatcher, JFK, and others and discussed my analysis of how and why each was effective.

I clearly showed my interest in the field of leadership and management. Lastly, I communicated my needs for pursuing Yale SOM and how i pictured myself 10 to 15 years down the road. I expressed how I wish to become part of evolution in management philosophy through learning and application.

Interview ended in about 35 minutes. He told me that I should expect to hear from them before the holidays.
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I interviewed on December 1st and got the call on December 19th.
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Is it true that R1 early admit rate is going to fall compared to last year?
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I am planning on applying to Yale R2. Any advice?
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I received interview invite through email on Dec 10 and interviewed with an adcom member last Monday.

Interview was pleasant and simple.

We talked about my decision to pursue Yale MBA, my career so far, and leadership experience.

I mentioned that i read an article in WSJ while I was an undergrad and the article discussed Yale SOM's bold decision to revamp its entire MBA curriculum.

I expressed that my interest in Yale SOM started back then.

Interview was very detailed. They wanted to hear details, details, and details. They wanted to hear out my thinking process in making all decisions I've made from highschool to my current position at Big 4.

Toughest part was answering: "What's in your future and how can Yale SOM help you get there?"

I was ready for this question. I discussed my interest in the field of management, different management theories, and its evolution. I discussed a fellow highschool graduate who graduated from West point in 2006 - currently serving in Iraq. I mentioned how West Point officers make amazing managers, with his/her effectiveness and efficiency on the job. And also, my view of its short comings.

I researched leadership traits of Napoleon, Margaret Thatcher, JFK, and others and discussed my analysis of how and why each was effective.

I clearly showed my interest in the field of leadership and management. Lastly, I communicated my needs for pursuing Yale SOM and how i pictured myself 10 to 15 years down the road. I expressed how I wish to become part of evolution in management philosophy through learning and application.

Interview ended in about 35 minutes. He told me that I should expect to hear from them before the holidays.

Ninkorn you're such a liar making Yale think you're that interested in them :-D
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FYI

Yale Adcom indicated that MAJORITY of decisions will be released in January.

https://som-talks.som.yale.edu/forums/sh ... php?t=1156
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Submitted for Round 2 today! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)
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Submitted for Round 2 today! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)


Great news Buddy!

This is the season to crank out those R2 apps......


Msg from Adcom:

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The Yale SOM Admissions Office will be closed from December 24 until January 5 for winter break. We'll still monitor these boards periodically, but phone and email messages will be answered after the break.

Happy holidays!

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Hi guys, another SOM question.

I scanned to upload my official transcript, but it is intentionally designed to say "VOID" all over it when it is copied in any way. Do you think it would be okay to upload my unofficial transcript (which doesn't say that it is unofficial on it) that I can download from my undergrad's website? It has essentially all the same info.

Thanks!
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Hi guys, another SOM question.

I scanned to upload my official transcript, but it is intentionally designed to say "VOID" all over it when it is copied in any way. Do you think it would be okay to upload my unofficial transcript (which doesn't say that it is unofficial on it) that I can download from my undergrad's website? It has essentially all the same info.

Thanks!

You should still scan your OFFICIAL transcript. Adcoms are accustomed to that and are aware that the version of your transcript is not in fact "official."

Do not download your transcript from your undergrad website. That will only cause even more problems.
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Hi guys, another SOM question.

I scanned to upload my official transcript, but it is intentionally designed to say "VOID" all over it when it is copied in any way. Do you think it would be okay to upload my unofficial transcript (which doesn't say that it is unofficial on it) that I can download from my undergrad's website? It has essentially all the same info.

Thanks!

You should still scan your OFFICIAL transcript. Adcoms are accustomed to that and are aware that the version of your transcript is not in fact "official."

Do not download your transcript from your undergrad website. That will only cause even more problems.

One other problem is that the official transcript is completely illegible when scanned due to all sorts of fancy graphics, so it is worthless besides just the "VOID" labels.

I asked the folks at Kellogg about the undergrad website transcript and they were cool with it. Too bad Yale's admissions office is closed until 2 days before the R2 deadline. :cry:
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One other problem is that the official transcript is completely illegible when scanned due to all sorts of fancy graphics, so it is worthless besides just the "VOID" labels.

I asked the folks at Kellogg about the undergrad website transcript and they were cool with it. Too bad Yale's admissions office is closed until 2 days before the R2 deadline. :cry:

How about you use digital camera to take a picture of your transcript (will get past VOID labels) and then turn it into JPEG file - then turn it into PDF.

Little work but better than nothing. (Unless you want to go ahead and use downloaded unofficial transcript....)
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I posted to the SOM admissions forum, so hopefully they'll respond to that sooner than Monday. Thanks ninkorn!
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One other problem is that the official transcript is completely illegible when scanned due to all sorts of fancy graphics, so it is worthless besides just the "VOID" labels.

I asked the folks at Kellogg about the undergrad website transcript and they were cool with it. Too bad Yale's admissions office is closed until 2 days before the R2 deadline. :cry:

How about you use digital camera to take a picture of your transcript (will get past VOID labels) and then turn it into JPEG file - then turn it into PDF.

Little work but better than nothing. (Unless you want to go ahead and use downloaded unofficial transcript....)

That's not a bad idea. :lol:

I'll give it a whirl tonight. Thanks!
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Can anyone who interviewed please let me know their profile? I am very upset - took GMAT today and scored 620 - not sure I have a chance at Yale now and I was very excited to apply- essays were all done and ready to be sent - now not sure if I will try to retake and apply round 3 since I scored closer to 700 on my practice tests
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Can anyone who interviewed please let me know their profile? I am very upset - took GMAT today and scored 620 - not sure I have a chance at Yale now and I was very excited to apply- essays were all done and ready to be sent - now not sure if I will try to retake and apply round 3 since I scored closer to 700 on my practice tests


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