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He said that week, which would be consistent with the experiences described for earlier rounds.

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Applied R4 on 15 Mar
Interview Invite on 24 Mar
Interviewed in Seattle on 4 Apr with Andy Chen
Waiting....

When you interviewed, did he tell you that you'd likely hear around the 5/15 date? That's what I was told during my R4 interview, but I do see on here that some people received decisions a week earlier.

Just curious.
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Got my admit letter last Friday. Unfortunately no scholarship offer from Foster for me. I also got an admit from USC's IBEAR (1 year) MBA program with a 60% tuition scholarship. So now I'm trying to decide between the two.

US 1 year MBA programs doesn't have much of a reputation, though the IBEAR program has been around for a long time but the scholarship does make it sweet. On the other hand I'm familiar with Seattle, living expenses will be lower (though for 2 years) and the internship would make a difference.

Does anyone have any insights into the two programs or want to share their 2 cents on which program to go for? My profile is 31 yrs old, 8.5 yrs in IT services (engg + proj mgmt), international student (india), concentrations would be marketing/high tech prod mgmt/biz strategy desired career is product management or business strategy.

You sound very experienced. Perhaps IBEAR is the right match for you, it has great placement statistics.
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Hello GMATCLUB Members,

GMATClub and Admissionado Consulting are conducting a webinar for the applicants got dinged this year. This is your opportunity to get expert guidance and build a smart strategy for the next application round/season. Webinar will be conducted by Admissionado's Founder and HBS Alum Jon Frank. Jon will share his suggestions followed by a Q&A session - this is your opportunity to ask your specific questions.

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FROM Foster Admissions Blog: My First Meeting with My MBA Mentor
January 30, 2014. 10:30 a.m. A coffee shop on Mercer Island.

“So Karshit, tell me, what’s the most pleasant surprise or the best thing that’s happened to you after moving from Mumbai to Seattle?”, I was asked.

This was during my first meeting with my mentor, Dennis Karlinsky, a UW alum and a senior director at Microsoft. Before the meeting, I was a little nervous. Dennis is such a senior executive and had committed an hour of his time, and I didn’t want to sound stupid.

My meeting with Dennis was scheduled from 10:00–11:00 a.m. At 8:30 a.m. I got an e-mail notifying me of a location change request from the earlier planned Redmond location to Mercer Island. I frantically reserved a cab and ensured I reach Mercer Island on time.

Right from the first impression, Dennis came across as a very humble, and a down to earth person with a contagious smile and a positive welcoming aura. During the conversation, he made me extremely comfortable and started asking me about my background, the experience in the MBA program so far, and what I intend to get out of the program. He also told me about his journey from modest roots to now, his rationale behind pursuing an MBA and the various difficult choices he had made during his career. I asked him for advice for the upcoming MBA internship season, and what qualities he saw in successful candidates during an interview and in the corporate world.

Perhaps, the most valuable thing that I got out of the interaction was how to convey my personal story better and build an emotional connect during an interview. Having left my family and friends and moving across seas to a totally new culture, risking a significant financial loan, and quitting an existing job to build skillsets to invest in advancing my career — after having sacrificed so much, I knew I wanted nothing but the best. Within such a short time, Dennis helped me tell my own story in a much more inspiring and effective manner.

We shared common beliefs and topics of interest–our belief in the power of good Karma, and building genuine relationships with people around. We talked about the Seahawks and the then-upcoming Super Bowl. The discussion continued, and a one hour meeting extended to three hours of a great conversation. Sadly, it was time to end this conversation and leave for a class.

Upon knowing that I had taken a cab in the morning to come meet him, Dennis was slightly infuriated [that I had to spend the money] and made it a point to drop me back to Foster. It was completely unexpected. Every single second of this meeting had left me overjoyed, and given me a whole new perspective.

As I walked back to the class, I pondered back to the question Dennis had posed, and I was convinced, this meeting with Dennis was the best thing that has happened to me in Seattle, yet! I feel lucky to have Dennis as my mentor, and intend to carry on the mentor-mentee relationship not just through the MBA program, but also beyond.

Moments like these have also made me reaffirm my belief in paying it back to the school and helping the future generations of MBA students with any help they may require of me.

I would also like to thank Susan Canfield and the MBA Career Management team for helping organize the Mentor Program, which is certainly invaluable for all the MBA students.

– Karshit Shah, MBA Class of 2015

 

More Information About the Mentor Program for MBA Students:

https://www.foster.washington.edu/mbacareers/Pages/MentorProgramStudentInfo.aspx

 
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Thank you everybody who attended the latest webinar jointly organized by GMATClub and Admissionado Consulting for the applicants got dinged this year.

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In!!!! Got the call 5ish east coast time.

Applied 3/14
Interviewed 3/30
Admitted 5/9

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I also got the call around 5 EDT
Applied 15 Mar
Interviewed 4 Apr
Accepted 9 May
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Does anyone know what their deferral policy is?
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And, if you're awarded a scholarship, is it offered at the time the school notifies you of acceptance?
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Got in off the waitlist. Got the call on Friday (5/9). Excited to be attending business school!
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I will be at the admitted students function this weekend. Anyone else?
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And, if you're awarded a scholarship, is it offered at the time the school notifies you of acceptance?
Not necessary. I got my scholarship email one week after the admission email.
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For anyone that might have missed this piece, Foster is definitely being noticed by applicants:

https://online.wsj.com/articles/b-school ... 1401914625
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