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Just one quick question, does anyone know how interviewers send back their reviews (just a written doc or ticking boxes) and how does this really affect the adcom decisions?
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My interviewer had a legal pad, so I'm not sure...

According to a very old copy of How to Get Into the Top MBA Schools, Chicago has a very detailed list of positive and negative attributes. Presumably the interviewer picks the ones that apply...
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I read in Rose's blog that she is expecting 250 on-campus interviews this week! At 50/day, that must be QUITE a few interviewers.
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Does anyone know what is the selection rate after an interview? Are we looking at a 50% or more like 30%?

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I read in Rose's blog that she is expecting 250 on-campus interviews this week! At 50/day, that must be QUITE a few interviewers.
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Okay, no more statistics, my flight leaves in a few hours and y'all are making me nervous. ;-).
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I read in Rose's blog that she is expecting 250 on-campus interviews this week! At 50/day, that must be QUITE a few interviewers.

Okay, no more statistics, my flight leaves in a few hours and y'all are making me nervous. ;-).
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I read in Rose's blog that she is expecting 250 on-campus interviews this week! At 50/day, that must be QUITE a few interviewers.

Okay, no more statistics, my flight leaves in a few hours and y'all are making me nervous. ;-).

Wanna grab a drink tonight? PM me. I'm in a drinking mood.
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I'm flying in Thursday evening for my Friday morning (11:15am) interview. Will you be on campus Friday morning?
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I have my interview on Friday as well (1:30pm). Wondering if its worth it to get there early for a class visit and info session in a suit.
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I have my interview on Friday as well (1:30pm). Wondering if its worth it to get there early for a class visit and info session in a suit.
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I can't meet up tonight but I will be in Chicago until Saturday afternoon. Ok and on that note I have to pack! Good luck on your interviews everyone!!
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I have my interview on Friday as well (1:30pm). Wondering if its worth it to get there early for a class visit and info session in a suit.
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Soni i think so - if nothing else, you have one more Chicago experience that you can fluently draw upon in your interview....
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I read in Rose's blog that she is expecting 250 on-campus interviews this week! At 50/day, that must be QUITE a few interviewers.
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This is a truly scary statistic and it does not even count the off-campus interviews.
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I have my interview on Friday as well (1:30pm). Wondering if its worth it to get there early for a class visit and info session in a suit.

Soni i think so - if nothing else, you have one more Chicago experience that you can fluently draw upon in your interview....
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I received an email invitation to attend some of the events, but I already did it back in April. I basically scheduled my flight right after my interview, and won't be able to attend the events being held. But, hopefully it won't be an issue.
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Does anyone know what is the selection rate after an interview? Are we looking at a 50% or more like 30%?

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People I spoke to (including someone who used to be a student volunteer on the adcom) have said a little less than 50% in the past years, but that there has been a surge in applications this year, so no one really knows what it will be this year.
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Does anyone know what is the selection rate after an interview? Are we looking at a 50% or more like 30%?

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People I spoke to (including someone who used to be a student volunteer on the adcom) have said a little less than 50% in the past years, but that there has been a surge in applications this year, so no one really knows what it will be this year.
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That's not bad. If they interviewed the same percentage as last year and the application pools goes up by 20% we are looking at a 40% rate. I will take that.
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I'm flying in Thursday evening for my Friday morning (11:15am) interview. Will you be on campus Friday morning?
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Yes, although I'm in class all day Friday for a special class.. literally, all day...
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I have my interview on Friday as well (1:30pm). Wondering if its worth it to get there early for a class visit and info session in a suit.
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As opposed to what? Sitting around in a hotel? Yea, come on down, you might as well, never know, might pick up some useful stuff your interview.
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I have my interview on Friday as well (1:30pm). Wondering if its worth it to get there early for a class visit and info session in a suit.

As opposed to what? Sitting around in a hotel? Yea, come on down, you might as well, never know, might pick up some useful stuff your interview.
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Good point, I'll be at the 8:15am (yikes) class.
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I'll be there at Harper 8am for early class. 10:30 is info session and 11:45 is tour, both of which I can miss. Wouldn't mind meeting up w/ rhyme, kwam, irish. Got another couple of friends I'm meeting there, both 2nd yrs.
Who else is interviewing that day?
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I'll be there at Harper 8am for early class. 10:30 is info session and 11:45 is tour, both of which I can miss. Wouldn't mind meeting up w/ rhyme, kwam, irish. Got another couple of friends I'm meeting there, both 2nd yrs.
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I am, but I have to fly home right after my interview. :cry:
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Question to those who have interviewed off campus - do you see any change in your application status once the alumnus files his report? I interviewed over a week ago and am still seeing "Invited to interview".

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https://blogs.chicagogsb.edu/gsbroseblog/

Interesting news from Rose Martinelli about international student loans at Chicago - seems they're working it out.
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