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05 Jun 2010, 06:01
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Trentohawk
Trentohawk:
Thank you (and Thank God) that I am not alone with this ordeal!
I actually thought that you are done with both interviews? When you say that no reply, did you mean that you also sent a thank-you email (as I did) and not heard back from the alumni?
It is reasonable to expect that HEC provides a set of instructions to the interviewers to follow. So, I was thinking that perhaps the school asks alumni to withhold any feedback after the interview, and that's why I haven't heard from him. (I know for sure that he must have read my thank-you note). But assuming that he actually decided not to recommend me for the program, what my chances would be to improve my odds with the SECOND interview? Would it be enough to have one of the interviewer recommending you for the program?
05 Jun 2010, 11:10
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almostfamous
Almostfamous,
In Californian words, you really just need to chill. Stop overanalyzing and worrying. There's nothing else you can do about your first interview at this point. It's not going to be the end of the world, whatever happens. (Trust me, I was waitlisted for medical school three years ago.)
I'm pretty sure there is no HEC rule that asks interviewers to withhold feedback. If you send a thank-you note, some will respond, some might not, and some may have meant to, but didn't really have time. I know I've been guilty of not responding back to an interviewee in the work environment on one or two occasions, and it certainly was no indicator of whether or not they were going to get the job offer. Plus, I wrote thank-you notes to my interviewers, and one wrote back right after (prior to admission decision).
Truly, the admissions jury takes all factors into account. Your likelihood of getting in depends on the strength of your application (and recommendations) to start with, and is going to be influenced by the degree that your interviewers recommend or don't recommend you. If one is a bit neutral but another is a big proponent of yours, I think you'll still stand a chance. I really don't think they'll ask for a third interview. I haven't read of one case where anyone was asked to interview a 3rd time. Anyway, as you said, 70% of applicants called to interview will get in. So take heart in that, and please stop worrying.
Best of luck to you and Trentohawk
. 09 Jun 2010, 06:15
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Hi Eggwhiteonly,
Thanks for your encouragements!
A nurse whom I know once told me that everyone starts to behave like a child, when they get seriously injured (she was specialized in orthopedic patients care with leg injuries) and cannot walk around on their own. She thought the fear and frustration of being helpless caused the fearful, childish behaviors. I have to agree with her that now that I am feeling insecure, I am being very childish with all kind of nervous thoughts...
Well, on a positive note, this is just how the admission game is supposed to be
Thank you for wishing me luck. My 2nd interview is still ahead of me, so I'll make every effort to improve from the 1st one.
Thanks for your encouragements!
A nurse whom I know once told me that everyone starts to behave like a child, when they get seriously injured (she was specialized in orthopedic patients care with leg injuries) and cannot walk around on their own. She thought the fear and frustration of being helpless caused the fearful, childish behaviors. I have to agree with her that now that I am feeling insecure, I am being very childish with all kind of nervous thoughts...
Well, on a positive note, this is just how the admission game is supposed to be
Thank you for wishing me luck. My 2nd interview is still ahead of me, so I'll make every effort to improve from the 1st one.
