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Yale is playing with us . I hope we win :p
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Ya...i hope we win! For a start, i hope we are in the game! I hope it's not like we were hoping to be ranked among the top at the US Open and they say, "Sorry, you have been denied a wild card entry!"
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Anyone get news today? I believe they send interview every Wednesday.
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maybe in the afternoon.

lets cross our fingers and hope for the best
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If they are following the last year's pattern this week must be the week when they send maximum invites . Last year maximum invites were sent out in the second week .
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If they are following the last year's pattern this week must be the week when they send maximum invites . Last year maximum invites were sent out in the second week .
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it really should be today.
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Let's hope for the best :) May the force be with you!

All the best, everyone :)
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Does anyone know whether Yale sends a reject with no interview email to the unsuccessful candidates ?

Cause if they do and one has still not received such an email, it might mean hope is still alive.
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Does anyone know whether Yale sends a reject with no interview email to the unsuccessful candidates ?

Cause if they do and one has still not received such an email, it might mean hope is still alive.
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Yes. They do send an email in either case.
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OMG！！i am so nervous!!! I can't breathe now!
Fingers crossed!
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Good luck to all those who are waiting for interview invites!!



Here is summary of recent chat with Yale Admissions Director, Margie Adler. Full chat transcript is also attached here for downloading.

Any idea when the lucky amongst us should expect interview invites? And if so, how will we be notified? Thanks!

Yale_Margie: If you are invited for an interview, you will receive an email notification. This can occur anytime from now until the decision release date.



Since Yale offers the Silver Scholars Program, can I assume that qualified candidates with 1 or 2 years of full-time work experience, but served at non-profit internationally instead, are not at a disadvantage?

Yale_Margie: That is correct. It is not the quantity of work experience that we are looking at, but rather the quality. Someone with 1-2 years of meaningful work experience should not be at a disadvantage over someone with a longer track record. It really is dependent on the particular circumstances of the applicant.



FTMBA candidates have started receiving invites for interview but I wish to ask whether silver scholars receive the invites at the same time or after the regular MBA candidates

Yale_Margie: Interviews may be offered at anytime from the application deadline to the decision date. So we may be sending invitations at any time, in no particular order.



Is there any importance of IR and AWA section of the GMAT?

Yale_Margie: While we do review all sections of the GMAT, our focus is primarily on the Verbal and Quantitative sections.



Hello Margie, Thanks for hosting this chat. I have two questions. 1) How is SOM student life in weekend? 2) How can we get in touch with club members of the clubs we are interested to participate once we enter the program?

Yale_Margie: Student life on campus is very varied. There are many social activities during the week and on weekend, sponsored by clubs and other student organizations as well as informally. There are social events, parties and there is a lot to do in New Haven - restaurants, bars and cultural event at the university and the city itself. To contact leaders of the clubs, please visit our website where you will find contact information for each of our student clubs.



Can you tell the acceptance rate for silver scholars? Also I believe the intake for silver scholars has increased from 8 to 30. Is that right?

Yale_Margie: While we don’t keep official data broken out in that way, we do have over 20 silver scholars this year.



How does Adcom view a gap in studies, such as gap of a year in between higher studies and starting of undergraduation? Will it have negative impact?

Yale_Margie: In terms of a gap year, it depends on how it was spent. In general, we view an applicant who is working or studying at the time of the application more favorably than if the applicant is not employed or studying.



What opportunities are there for applicants who intend to pursue careers in healthcare?

Yale_Margie: We have a fairly robust healthcare offering. We have connections with Yale Medical School as well as the School of Public Health. You would be permitted to take electives from either of these schools. In addition, there are joint degree programs between SOM and both of those schools. There is also an annual Healthcare conference put on by students in all 3 schools that draws hundreds of leaders in the field.



Hi Margie, I have worked in Product Industry with the Engineering background , so I just wanted to know how my position put me with respect to other applicants. And also I love to work in technology industry so I wanted to know what are option after doing MBA from YALE.

Yale_Margie: In terms of technology, there are several organizations such as Spotify, LinkedIn, Google, that hire SOM students. There are west coast and NYC job treks for students to learn more about opportunities in tech. You would also have access to the Yale Center for Engineering, Innovation and Design



What about curriculum? In some schools first year curriculum is so hard that students barely find time for social activities. How is it in Yale?

Yale_Margie: While the first year courses are quite demanding, students here do find the time to socialize. As I mentioned before, there are many social activities sponsored by the many clubs on campus. There is a weekly on-campus get together called Closing Bell and students become very friendly with the others in their cohorts and classes and tend to socialize quite a bit with them.



Do you feel silver scholars are at disadvantage during the time of placements due to their low work experience as compared to the regular MBAs who also apply to the same companies?

Yale_Margie: The Silver Scholar program included a year of work experience in between the two years of study, so by the time of graduation, a Silver Scholar will have some work experience that they can discuss with employers.



Will I get chance to join non-profit organization while studying in Yale?

Yale_Margie: There are many opportunities to join organizations at SOM. Our Net Impact club is a social sector professional club that has connections to other non-profit enterprises within New Haven and nationwide.



Is there any way to talk to current students and alumni. Most times it becomes very difficult to reach out to them. Maybe Yale has some mechanisms to facilitate such interactions?

Yale_Margie: Regarding contact with students, if you have a particular area of interest, you can check the SOM website for the club pertaining to that interest. There is contact information for each of the clubs and you can contact them and a current student will respond.



Hello Margie, I have done a three year undergraduate degree. Is that sufficient to apply for the MBA at Yale?

Yale_Margie: Yes, in most cases, a three year undergraduate degree will be sufficient. If you have received a bachelor's degree, that should be fine.


I applied in Round 1 and submitted the application and video questions on-time. However, one of my recommenders only just submitted his recommendation last night. Am I still in the running for Round 1? Thanks!

Yale_Margie: In terms of the timing of receipt of recommendations, we do give a grace period. If we receive it in the next few days, it should be fine as long as the rest of your application is complete.



Knowing the median GMAT is around 720, do you have a quant/verbal split that you are looking for?

Yale_Margie: In terms of the GMAT, we are looking for a roughly even split, so if one section is much higher (or lower) than the other, that may raise a red flag.


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Is everyone still hanging in the balance on the ledge, or do we have a few responses to start with? Our Wednesday theory hasn't cut much ice with the admission committee it seems. Not just yet!
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I heard!
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I am presuming from the exclamation that you got the call! Many Congratulations!
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i still haven't heard anything...
anyone heard today besides thelostone?
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I heard!

I am presuming from the exclamation that you got the call! Many Congratulations!
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Email, but very excited! Now to check the campus out.
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I heard!

I am presuming from the exclamation that you got the call! Many Congratulations!

Email, but very excited! Now to check the campus out.
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Congratulations!

When did you submit your application and the video essays? and do you mind sharing your profile please? Thanks.
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Has anyone gotten declined from SOM yet this round? Or do adcoms wait until the decisions date to tell everyone?
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When did you submit your application and the video essays? and do you mind sharing your profile please? Thanks.
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Hmm, I think I submitted a day or two before the 16th. And I want to say I did mine on the 19th or 20th.
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Is everyone still hanging in the balance on the ledge, or do we have a few responses to start with? Our Wednesday theory hasn't cut much ice with the admission committee it seems. Not just yet!
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it does not seem that we got a big batch today
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