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Arro44 · 2019-07-21T22:59:20-07:00

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Thanks dude, this is really helpful.

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I was in similar situation in R2 and was able to get interview call in R3. I did below, may be useful to you (not sure if it works for others though)
1) I am serious about Judge so i visited college with my wife and met adcom to discuss more about the program etc. To me this showed some seriousness to adcom as i visited with partner not only to see the college but also the place
2) I sent additional letter stating why they should select me and what i can bring to the class showing my achievements. This also includes what else i am doing between application and before starting mba, to get most out of mba and ready to secure next level job.
3) i reached out to current class ,met alumni and also mentioned about them during adcom meeting. Infact one guy was very helpful and sent email to adcom offering to clear any doubts they have on my profile since we both are from same industry.
4) I didnt do this but yeah you can submit additional reco especially with strengths you were not able to show in first reco.
5) pray

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28 Feb 2020, 08:54

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Hello!

I received my admit today but the deadline to accept and pay the deposit is 20th March. I am waiting for two more schools but their decisions don't come out till a week after. Does Cambridge usually grant extensions or is the only way to go about is to pay the deposit and let it go when the other school sends the offer?

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Hello!

I received my admit today but the deadline to accept and pay the deposit is 20th March. I am waiting for two more schools but their decisions don't come out till a week after. Does Cambridge usually grant extensions or is the only way to go about is to pay the deposit and let it go when the other school sends the offer?

I've read this same problem in multiple threads over the past week. General advice seems to be that you ask for an extension rather than an early decision from other schools. If you can't get an extension, just pay the deposit. Unfortunately, these deadlines are purposefully designed.

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28 Feb 2020, 09:12

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Hello!

I received my admit today but the deadline to accept and pay the deposit is 20th March. I am waiting for two more schools but their decisions don't come out till a week after. Does Cambridge usually grant extensions or is the only way to go about is to pay the deposit and let it go when the other school sends the offer?

I've read this same problem in multiple threads over the past week. General advice seems to be that you ask for an extension rather than an early decision from other schools. If you can't get an extension, just pay the deposit. Unfortunately, these deadlines are purposefully designed.

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Thank you! Will try to get an extension.

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28 Feb 2020, 09:26

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Wow, thats so quick may i ask when was your interview.

May be you can try ask them for more time especially if you are not over represented pool

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28 Feb 2020, 09:57

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Wow, thats so quick may i ask when was your interview.

May be you can try ask them for more time especially if you are not over represented pool

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I interviewed on 17th. I assumed they would let me know around 9th so that would have been perfect. Unfortunately, I am an Indian male so I am as over-represented as it gets. But yeah, gonna give it a try.

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Hey everyone, I recieved an admission offer for the 2020 intake at Judge! Is there a whatsapp group with admits from R3 or before? Thanks!

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Congrats to all admits! I've created a closed chat group of Cambridge admits to get together & discuss the next steps. Group chat feature provides you nearly all the benefits of popular chat apps while protecting your privacy. Here is an invitation link of Judge admits group

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In addition, there is a LinkedIn group for admits, created and managed by the adcom.

Furthermore, the admits themselves created a Slack as their WhatsApp group became too large (R1/R2)

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Congrats to all admits! I've created a closed chat group of Cambridge admits to get together & discuss the next steps. Group chat feature provides you nearly all the benefits of popular chat apps while protecting your privacy. invitation link of Judge admits group

Great, thanks! Will check it out.

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In addition, there is a LinkedIn group for admits, created and managed by the adcom.

Furthermore, the admits themselves created a Slack as their WhatsApp group became too large (R1/R2)

Thanks! Yeah, I've joined the LinkedIn group, but the most recent activity seemed to be interview candidates introducing themselves.

Could you possibly guide me to the Slack group? I can DM you my eMail id, and you could pass it on to the group admin, if possible. Thanks a bunch!

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In addition, there is a LinkedIn group for admits, created and managed by the adcom.

Furthermore, the admits themselves created a Slack as their WhatsApp group became too large (R1/R2)

Thanks! Yeah, I've joined the LinkedIn group, but the most recent activity seemed to be interview candidates introducing themselves.

Could you possibly guide me to the Slack group? I can DM you my eMail id, and you could pass it on to the group admin, if possible. Thanks a bunch!

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The slack group was mentioned somewhere on LinkedIn, I do not have the link unfortunately.
I can´t check the group on LinkedIn either, they kick you out if you decline the offer.

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03 Mar 2020, 09:44

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Below link should help

https://app.slack.com/client/TSGUA29L5/CSGTZB3SL

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In addition, there is a LinkedIn group for admits, created and managed by the adcom.

Furthermore, the admits themselves created a Slack as their WhatsApp group became too large (R1/R2)

Thanks! Yeah, I've joined the LinkedIn group, but the most recent activity seemed to be interview candidates introducing themselves.

Could you possibly guide me to the Slack group? I can DM you my eMail id, and you could pass it on to the group admin, if possible. Thanks a bunch!

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The slack group was mentioned somewhere on LinkedIn, I do not have the link unfortunately.
I can´t check the group on LinkedIn either, they kick you out if you decline the offer.

Ah okay got it. Will check the gmatclub group and the LinkedIn group. Thanks!

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Below link should help

https://app.slack.com/client/TSGUA29L5/CSGTZB3SL

Hey thanks man! Unfortunately, the link isn't working for me. If I share my email id with you, could you add me to the group possibly?

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03 Mar 2020, 10:13

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Sure, please drop me pm Thanks, Venkatesh

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Hi guys,

Had my interview on Monday. Any consensus on when to expect a decision back? I know adcom says 3 weeks, but reading this thread, one week seems to be about the norm?

Also would we expect the scholarship decisions at the same time?

Thanks, congratulations to those admitted, and good luck to all those waiting!

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