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Calling Chicago GSB 2008 applicants 15 Apr 2008, 17:02
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great insights, thank you rhyme, as usual. :)
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Writing a waitlist letter is as hard as writing another essay. Maybe even harder because most of your A+ stuff is already in the app package. Argh. :evil:
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Writing a waitlist letter is as hard as writing another essay. Maybe even harder because most of your A+ stuff is already in the app package. Argh. :evil:
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I concur!
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Calling Chicago GSB 2008 applicants 17 Apr 2008, 06:37
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Tell me about it. As of right now my waitlist letter roughly reads:

Dear Adcom@ChicagoGSB,

Thank you for putting me on the waitlist.

Now, please admit me!

Awaiting your call.

Thanks,
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My wife just called, GSB sent another package with more material for admitted students.

I'll check later and tell you guys!
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So, Kwam, I am curious, what was in the package? I haven't got any yet.
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My wife just called, GSB sent another package with more material for admitted students.

I'll check later and tell you guys!

So, Kwam, I am curious, what was in the package? I haven't got any yet.
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Sorry, it's been crazy at work...

It was a Chicago Guide (Not For Tourist guide) and some info about grad student's housing on UofC properties (such as the International House). At least my wife is thrilled with the quantity of Art Galleries in Chicago, it will make my life much easier :wink:
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My wife just called, GSB sent another package with more material for admitted students.

I'll check later and tell you guys!

So, Kwam, I am curious, what was in the package? I haven't got any yet.


Sorry, it's been crazy at work...

It was a Chicago Guide (Not For Tourist guide) and some info about grad student's housing on UofC properties (such as the International House). At least my wife is thrilled with the quantity of Art Galleries in Chicago, it will make my life much easier :wink:
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Oh, great! I look forward to getting this package now :)
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I am sending off my waitlist letter some time today. Hopefully it doesn't suck.
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I am sending off my waitlist letter some time today. Hopefully it doesn't suck.
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Good luck, man! :gl
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I am sending off my waitlist letter some time today. Hopefully it doesn't suck.
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Good luck buddy! I am putting the finishing touches on my letter and hope to send it out by Wednesday/Thursday.

Thankfully its begining to look better than my attempt at a waitlist letter a couple of posts above. :-D
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Thankfully its begining to look better than my attempt at a waitlist letter a couple of posts above. :-D
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Good luck to you as well.

I am sure mine was too long. It was 2 pages single spaced. But I felt good about the content, so I just decided eventually to send it it. Don't have much to lose really.
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NOTICE OF SUPER IMPORTANT AWESOME STUFF
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THOSE OF YOU COMING TO THE UBER ADMIT WEEKEND II:


1. I will be at Friday's breakfast event in 104 and hope to see you there.
2. The Friday night bar event I will be attending will be at Mad River (pm me for details), I highly recommend you join us there and then the plan is to head over to the after party at Crobar.
3. I can offer a direct ride to the bar to 3 or 4 people.
4. Need anything, pm me or call me (if you need my # just pm)
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ill be at Mad River bar event if you want to sign up.

My ph # is 312.593.8865
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Hey folks, maybe I'm posting out of topic, but I'm looking for input from locals. I need to find a new suit, I'm in Chicago (Bridgeport), and I'd like to spend somewhat less than $1200...ahem. Also I'm a 42XL, and it seem like a lot of [cheaper] places don't have the taller sizes. As a follow-up... good tailors for alterations? I'd appreciate feedback from any of you with more experience. I have a R3 interview next week at the GSB and my wife says my current blue suit isn't a good fit. I've just gotten used to bad fit since I'm pretty tall and have arms like an orangutan.
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Calling Chicago GSB 2008 applicants 23 Apr 2008, 06:00
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Join Dean of Chicago GSB Ted Snyder, Rose Martinelli, Associate Dean of Student Recruitment and Admissions, and current GSB students for a live chat to answer important questions about the Chicago Experience.

Chat Room opens at 8:30 am.
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Will anyone participate and copy a chat log :?: I am afraid I won't make it in time.
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Hey folks, maybe I'm posting out of topic, but I'm looking for input from locals. I need to find a new suit, I'm in Chicago (Bridgeport), and I'd like to spend somewhat less than $1200...ahem. Also I'm a 42XL, and it seem like a lot of [cheaper] places don't have the taller sizes. As a follow-up... good tailors for alterations? I'd appreciate feedback from any of you with more experience. I have a R3 interview next week at the GSB and my wife says my current blue suit isn't a good fit. I've just gotten used to bad fit since I'm pretty tall and have arms like an orangutan.
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Paul Stuart in the John Hancock Tower is great. Otherwise, perhaps Macys on State St (around 20 N?) may have a large selection.
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Hey folks, maybe I'm posting out of topic, but I'm looking for input from locals. I need to find a new suit, I'm in Chicago (Bridgeport), and I'd like to spend somewhat less than $1200...ahem. Also I'm a 42XL, and it seem like a lot of [cheaper] places don't have the taller sizes. As a follow-up... good tailors for alterations? I'd appreciate feedback from any of you with more experience. I have a R3 interview next week at the GSB and my wife says my current blue suit isn't a good fit. I've just gotten used to bad fit since I'm pretty tall and have arms like an orangutan.
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It might be a little bit tricky to find something under $1200 (although possible) - but, you could try Saks Fifth on Michigan. I've been a customer there for years and am quite happy.My arms are however not direct descendants of orangutans...

Also, Casual Male, although I've never been, explicitly caters to large sizes.. could consider buying there and then alterations elsewhere possibly?
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I have the schedule of events for AWII .... the bar event starts at 8.30.
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Hey folks, maybe I'm posting out of topic, but I'm looking for input from locals. I need to find a new suit, I'm in Chicago (Bridgeport), and I'd like to spend somewhat less than $1200...ahem. Also I'm a 42XL, and it seem like a lot of [cheaper] places don't have the taller sizes. As a follow-up... good tailors for alterations? I'd appreciate feedback from any of you with more experience. I have a R3 interview next week at the GSB and my wife says my current blue suit isn't a good fit. I've just gotten used to bad fit since I'm pretty tall and have arms like an orangutan.
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Morris and Sons
557 W. Polk
312-243-5635

'Old school' tailor and sales staff and a good selection at decent prices. I got pointed over there by a friend and they have done a great job - I highly recommend them.

FYI (it is on the 3rd floor of an office building - so you won't see any signs until you get to the door to be buzzed in).
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Thanks for all the tips, all. I'll check them out this week!
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