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same here except for the fact that I will be interviewed by a one year MBA student.
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I have a Skype interview tonight and was very surprised to know my interviewer is a 2nd year student. Just curious if that's common for Johnson. Does it mean they're not interviewing me seriously? Are there any people who've been interviewed by 2nd year students and accepted?

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This is very common for Johnson. No way related to how serious they are about you :) Good Luck!
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Johnson (Cornell) Class of 2017 Calling all applicants 04 Mar 2015, 03:28
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Thanks! :) That was soothing to hear just a few hours before the interview. I thought Johnson has a policy of avoiding the use of 2nd years as far as possible.
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I was interviewed by a second year and I was accepted. I don't think it matters. They're all members of the JAG and are trained to make sure the interviews are as consistent as possible.
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I know that interviews at Johnson this year are semi-blind, meaning the interviewer has notes from an admissions committee member during the interview. For those of you who have interviewed, how did they use these notes? Were you asked any specific questions about your application?
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I know that interviews at Johnson this year are semi-blind, meaning the interviewer has notes from an admissions committee member during the interview. For those of you who have interviewed, how did they use these notes? Were you asked any specific questions about your application?
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I was told that there were specific questions that he had to ask me, however I couldn't tell which were his own or which were from the admissions office.

I don't think it matters too much. Just make sure you know what you had put down in your application before going into the interview. You don't want to accidentally say something that contradicts something you had in your essays.
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I know that interviews at Johnson this year are semi-blind, meaning the interviewer has notes from an admissions committee member during the interview. For those of you who have interviewed, how did they use these notes? Were you asked any specific questions about your application?
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I was interviewed by an admissions committee member. Before she began, she told me she has read my application and asked questions for me to elaborate on some areas of my application. I'm not sure if that's the norm.
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I know that interviews at Johnson this year are semi-blind, meaning the interviewer has notes from an admissions committee member during the interview. For those of you who have interviewed, how did they use these notes? Were you asked any specific questions about your application?
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In my interview, the second year told me she had a list of questions from the Adcom. She read those questions verbatim off of her cheat sheet and added some of her own.
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Johnson (Cornell) Class of 2017 Calling all applicants Updated on: 04 Mar 2015, 10:45
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So I just got an email from the school titled "Johnson Declaration of Finances."

It states "Dear , [note, this is actually blank. My name does not appear here.]

We look forward to assisting you with your visa application for enrollment at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Please review the following information regarding the Declaration of Finances to receive your I-20 and complete this form."

1) I'm not an international student so I do not need a visa.
2) Has anyone else received this (especially those of you not granted admission yet)?
3) Does this mean I have been granted admission? I'm guessing it is likely just a technical error...

[edit: My application status still reads "schedule interview." Interviewed last week.]
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So I just got an email from the school titled "Johnson Declaration of Finances."

It states "Dear , [note, this is actually blank. My name does not appear here.]

We look forward to assisting you with your visa application for enrollment at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Please review the following information regarding the Declaration of Finances to receive your I-20 and complete this form."

1) I'm not an international student so I do not need a visa.
2) Has anyone else received this (especially those of you not granted admission yet)?
3) Does this mean I have been granted admission? I'm guessing it is likely just a technical error...
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I am a waitlisted applicant and also received this email....
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So I just got an email from the school titled "Johnson Declaration of Finances."

It states "Dear , [note, this is actually blank. My name does not appear here.]

We look forward to assisting you with your visa application for enrollment at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Please review the following information regarding the Declaration of Finances to receive your I-20 and complete this form."

1) I'm not an international student so I do not need a visa.
2) Has anyone else received this (especially those of you not granted admission yet)?
3) Does this mean I have been granted admission? I'm guessing it is likely just a technical error...
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A friend of mine, who is not admitted and who has not even applied, received it too. I think it is a technical glitch.
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Has anyone who interviewed during Super Saturday received an update on their application? Should we expect to hear via phone, through email or on the online portal?? Apologies if others have already discussed this...
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So I just got an email from the school titled "Johnson Declaration of Finances."

It states "Dear , [note, this is actually blank. My name does not appear here.]

We look forward to assisting you with your visa application for enrollment at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Please review the following information regarding the Declaration of Finances to receive your I-20 and complete this form."

1) I'm not an international student so I do not need a visa.
2) Has anyone else received this (especially those of you not granted admission yet)?
3) Does this mean I have been granted admission? I'm guessing it is likely just a technical error...

I am a waitlisted applicant and also received this email....
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I got a similar email. I was just thinking maybe they will give us an acceptance soon. Guess not. Good thing I saw your post.
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I received this as well and my interview isn't even until Monday. Also, I am not an international student.

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So I just got an email from the school titled "Johnson Declaration of Finances."

It states "Dear , [note, this is actually blank. My name does not appear here.]

We look forward to assisting you with your visa application for enrollment at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Please review the following information regarding the Declaration of Finances to receive your I-20 and complete this form."

1) I'm not an international student so I do not need a visa.
2) Has anyone else received this (especially those of you not granted admission yet)?
3) Does this mean I have been granted admission? I'm guessing it is likely just a technical error...

[edit: My application status still reads "schedule interview." Interviewed last week.]
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Hmm, definitely seems like a glitch.

Only a couple of more weeks guys...

:gl to you all!
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hey guys,
does it make a difference to have an alumnus (who hasnt worked with me professionally) send a note to the admissions office?
i interviewed last monday. this thumb twiddling before results come out is quite nerve racking
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does it make a difference to have an alumnus (who hasnt worked with me professionally) send a note to the admissions office?
i interviewed last monday. this thumb twiddling before results come out is quite nerve racking
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I don't really know if it'll help you or not. It could also potentially hurt you...

IMO, it's probably best just to wait it out a few more days...
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I interviewed on campus. The interviewer referred to the notes given by admission committee and asked me to explain my sucky GPA....
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I know that interviews at Johnson this year are semi-blind, meaning the interviewer has notes from an admissions committee member during the interview. For those of you who have interviewed, how did they use these notes? Were you asked any specific questions about your application?

In my interview, the second year told me she had a list of questions from the Adcom. She read those questions verbatim off of her cheat sheet and added some of her own.
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Can I ask what those questions were? I don't have anything to hide, but I want to be prepared if they're going to probe into specifics about my background.
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I know that interviews at Johnson this year are semi-blind, meaning the interviewer has notes from an admissions committee member during the interview. For those of you who have interviewed, how did they use these notes? Were you asked any specific questions about your application?

In my interview, the second year told me she had a list of questions from the Adcom. She read those questions verbatim off of her cheat sheet and added some of her own.
Can I ask what those questions were? I don't have anything to hide, but I want to be prepared if they're going to probe into specifics about my background.
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The one that I got was if I was planning on retaking the GMAT. My GMAT isn't that low so I was a little surprised. If there is no glaring weakness in your app, then expect "why johnson? what will you bring to the school?", etc.
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