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I think trying to determine an admit percentage post-invite is a bit tricky. Some applicants interviewing may already be in the "we really want this person but need to make sure he has people skills" pile, while others may be in the "if this guy nails his interview AND some of the first group don't work out, we may give him an invite" group.
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Interview Material:

Folks - Any of you have any idea on how to prepare for the interview ?

Can you point us to any interview resources / websites ?

Thanks,
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Calling Chicago (Booth) Applicants for 2009 08 Nov 2008, 16:33
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Hi all,

I submitted on the 15th and got an invite yesterday. Is there an advantage in having an on-campus interview over an off-campus interview. Will the adcoms be more likely to accept me if I go for an on-campus interview. My job and family duties make it extremely hard to fly to Chicago, whereas the off-campus alumni is very close to me.

Thanks.
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Calling Chicago (Booth) Applicants for 2009 08 Nov 2008, 22:27
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which hotels are you guys staying at - for those of you who're flying to campus for the interview?
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Whereas previously the UE tier was split up as such:

1. H/S
2. W
3. Chi/Col/K/MIT

I have a feeling that in the near future, it will be:

1. H/S
2. W/Chi
3. Col/K/MIT

The school's selectivity also may start to reflect this fairly soon.
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Calling Chicago (Booth) Applicants for 2009 09 Nov 2008, 20:37
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Agold -- It's probably not going to ever change. I know there are people wanting to put GSB in the next group but that's just not reality. But to imply GSB gets above the others just doesn't make sense. It's all cyclical, but in the longterm, I doubt thinks change that much.
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Calling Chicago (Booth) Applicants for 2009 09 Nov 2008, 21:00
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Whereas previously the UE tier was split up as such:

1. H/S
2. W
3. Chi/Col/K/MIT

I have a feeling that in the near future, it will be:

1. H/S
2. W/Chi
3. Col/K/MIT

The school's selectivity also may start to reflect this fairly soon.
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Ya, with all respect, I really don't see any reason to think this will happen either. In fact, according to US News, Chicago's been ranked behind Kellogg and MIT in this third tier for at least the last few years. I'm not saying Chicago couldn't jump, but I don't think there's any reason to think they've got a better chance of doing that than Col/K/MIT (and honestly, Wharton's still a pretty big step above all of these 4 schools).
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We're at 53% so far on interview invites. Let's see what happens the next couple of days. Good luck to everyone.
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Agold -- It's probably not going to ever change. I know there are people wanting to put GSB in the next group but that's just not reality. But to imply GSB gets above the others just doesn't make sense. It's all cyclical, but in the longterm, I doubt thinks change that much.
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Well these changes even at the US-news ranking, don't take that long:
post451572.html

But I agree, now competition is much tougher.
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We're at 53% so far on interview invites. Let's see what happens the next couple of days. Good luck to everyone.
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yeah, these two days are going to be tough for me. good luck everyone!
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phew. finally invited to interview. rhyme - I couldn't have gotten this far with your help. And kwam too - seeing your powerpoint slide taught me a lot on what I could do with mine - even though mine didn't turn out half as good as yours. And I am so grateful to sudden who took a personal interest in helping me improve my writing for my essays.

And for those wondering why I am acting like I have just been accepted to the school - well I was denied last year without an interview invite, so this feels really good : :-D
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Are there any other re-applicants from PY that were waitlisted still waiting for an interview so far this year?
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Just received an invite :-D I am a re-applicant from the previous year (interview but denied)
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I just got an invite and almost fell out of my chair@#$@#$(@#$
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Congrats guys! no invites here, looks like we acheived our gmatclub quota :) I will try and forget about this one. It is getting too stressful!
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Received an interview invite! Finally!
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20/30 - 66%. Woohoo. Go Booth!

levfin - which date did you submit? I want to add you to the list.
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Are interview slots on campus filled already for: December 1st and 2nd and November 28th? :(
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Alright! finally it happened to me too....just saw "Congratulations" and my heart was like ....

I second mbagal2011 on help. Although I am a passive participant here, but, I have also benefited "A LOT" from their pointers/posts/tips/etc etc.

Moderator, do you mind putting my name under R1s...though it is a bit late, but not too late :P
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Alright! finally it happened to me too....just saw "Congratulations" and my heart was like ....

I second mbagal2011 on help. Although I am a passive participant here, but, I have also benefited "A LOT" from their pointers/posts/tips/etc etc.

Moderator, do you mind putting my name under R1s...though it is a bit late, but not too late :P
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Which date did you submit?
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