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Ugh that doesn't sound good for Skype interviewees then. I read on a couple of forums that alumni interviews may be available depending on locations, but the Interview Coordinator I'm in touch with confirmed that there are only 3 options: in-person in Ithaca, in-person in London and Skype. Does anyone know if Johnson still has the alumni interview option in other locations, preferably Asia?

I actually don't think I've heard of Alumni interviews for Johnson this year. From my understanding, all interviews in Ithaca were performed by adcom or members of the Johnson Admissions Group (JAG). The JAG is a student group and so I believe most members here that interviewed in Ithaca were interviewed by current students.

From what I've experienced and what I can tell from reading others' experiences here, interviews with current students, alumni, and adcom are all very different. If you interview via skype you'll likely be interviewing with a member of the adcom. Take a look on this thread to see how others handled interviews with adcom. It should give you a good idea of what to expect and what kind of questions they'll likely ask you.

However, just because you won't be interviewing with an alumnus, doesn't mean you can't try to reach out to one on your own. If you do get the chance to connect with one in Asia, it'll likely give you a great talking point in your interview to show your interest in Johnson and that you have a proactive type of personality.

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I actually got a call as well out of the blue yesterday afternoon - what a pleasant surprise, but not very much notice at all! Now I have to rearrange my Darden plans, AND I have to prepare for a fight to the death inside the steel cage of case studies...

Looking forward to seeing all of you over the next two weeks. Did anyone who got that call yesterday receive an official email yet? And are you going up both this weekend and for Destination Johnson the following weekend?

I just decided to take a whole week and a half off and go to both events (I'm coming from dallas, so I didn't want to spend money on two round trips). I'm going to take a look at housing options, grocery stores, talk to students, etc. for the days between the two events.

I still have not received the official email. I plan on calling the office today and asking for more details.

I will be going for the scholarship weekend, and if that seals my fate at Johnson I will probably go to DJ as well. Fortunately I live close enough to Ithaca to drive there and back without too much hassle.

Also, re:grocery stores - Wegman's. They have attained a somewhat cult-like following in the area. Nothing else compares.

Edit: Shortly after writing this, I received the official email. Let the games begin.

+1 Kudos for the Wegman's recognition! I love that place!

If I learned anything from my interview in Ithaca it's that Wegman's and bowling are serious business.

Several sections worth of the bowling PE class fill up every year...

Well I look forward to seeing any of you who will be attending scholarship weekend. Is there anyone else who was invited that didn't apply for park?

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I actually don't think I've heard of Alumni interviews for Johnson this year. From my understanding, all interviews in Ithaca were performed by adcom or members of the Johnson Admissions Group (JAG). The JAG is a student group and so I believe most members here that interviewed in Ithaca were interviewed by current students.

From what I've experienced and what I can tell from reading others' experiences here, interviews with current students, alumni, and adcom are all very different. If you interview via skype you'll likely be interviewing with a member of the adcom. Take a look on this thread to see how others handled interviews with adcom. It should give you a good idea of what to expect and what kind of questions they'll likely ask you.

However, just because you won't be interviewing with an alumnus, doesn't mean you can't try to reach out to one on your own. If you do get the chance to connect with one in Asia, it'll likely give you a great talking point in your interview to show your interest in Johnson and that you have a proactive type of personality.

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Thanks a ton! I think you're right about Johnson not offering alumni interviews. I'm increasingly leaning towards the Skype option as opposed to flying out, as both are conducted by adcom or members of JAG.

Are there any current students lurking here? If so, can you please shoot me a private message?

Random question - does anyone have any experience with securing housing prior to scholarship and financial aid stuff being all figured out? Just wondering how accommodating landlords are to letting students sign a lease on a place before they have proof of financial aid. Or, maybe there is some sort of alternative to this? Any insight is appreciated!

It's possible - I put a deposit down and filled out all the paperwork later. Oddly enough, they let me do a lease with a W-2 from work while I was still employed, so I went that route instead. Different apartments do things differently, wouldn't hurt to make contact before coming to Ithaca. Also, if you go the Craiglist route, private landlords are probably way more flexible on that issue.

I got a request from a Cornell applicant to put together an interview guide. If any of you are still have an upcoming interview, check out my Cornell MBA interview guide.

Thanks a bunch!

many thanks, very helpful.