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Submitted on 12/20; no word on off-site interview yet!

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Hello guys,

what are you wearing for the video? a suit? shirt? informal?

Thanks!

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Hello guys,

what are you wearing for the video? a suit? shirt? informal?

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suit jacket and tie, no pants.

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I am really confused....
So my application is ready since last sunday. ...When I heard that the deadlines have been moved to the 9th, I thought I will probably give the video essay one more try. I did it once and I felt it was a decent performance and not an exceptional one. I am in two minds whether to take the risk of trying it once again or just be happy with what I have now. According to you guys what are the parameters I should evaluate my essay on that would help me determine if I should go for another attempt? What would you guys do. Just want some advice/ comments..

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Hello guys,

what are you wearing for the video? a suit? shirt? informal?

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suit jacket and tie, no pants.

Don't stand up during the video!
even by mistake :lol:

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Ever gambled randondude123?
If you have, then you have some prior experience to count on

Taking an informed measured decision is tough in this case.
If it were me, I would go with what my gut said

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Considering that Kellogg waived video essay for quite a few candidates, and that they expect spontaneous responses, if your performance was decent, they I'd go with that. Unless you have a good reason to believe that you'll do better.

I took my question thrice. The first time I froze mid sentence twice (Butterflies in stomach :sick:

) - I went again as my nerves had settled and I was over the stage fright. The second time, I did really bad as I was not prepared even a little for the question that was asked - I felt that I could definitely much better do with another shot. Third time - I got a question that I was pretty comfortable with and I felt that I did "decently" . Must add here that the audio was OK and that the video wasn't really a video (it was more like a slideshow of pics). I kept it(not calling Kellogg for a waiver) as I felt that my "pics" and voice were adding something to the application instead of taking something away from it. - Just my two cents.

All the best!!! :thumbup:

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Hello guys,

what are you wearing for the video? a suit? shirt? informal?

Thanks!

suit jacket and tie, no pants.

Don't stand up during the video!
even by mistake :lol:

With no pants, better to :pray

than to

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Hello guys,

what are you wearing for the video? a suit? shirt? informal?

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Fully suited and booted. Even though in the video you can only see my top half it just felt strange wearing half a suit so I wore suit trousers as well.

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Hello guys,

what are you wearing for the video? a suit? shirt? informal?

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Fully suited and booted. Even though in the video you can only see my top half it just felt strange wearing half a suit so I wore suit trousers as well.

Full suit with tie.

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People who want to do an on-campus interview, how are you scheduling it? Is calling them the only option? Also, is there a way to check available dates before calling?

Thanks!!

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Has any round 2 applicant been invited for an off-campus interview?

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People who want to do an on-campus interview, how are you scheduling it? Is calling them the only option? Also, is there a way to check available dates before calling?

Thanks!!

I called them to schedule it, I don't think there's any way to check available dates beforehand.

They asked me which dates I wanted and we went from there, they were pretty laid back about it. PSA - As of 11 am this morning, there are no Saturday spots left.

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People who want to do an on-campus interview, how are you scheduling it? Is calling them the only option? Also, is there a way to check available dates before calling?

Thanks!!

Thanks for the information! I will call them at the earliest.

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Hello guys,

what are you wearing for the video? a suit? shirt? informal?

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Fully suited and booted. Even though in the video you can only see my top half it just felt strange wearing half a suit so I wore suit trousers as well.

Full suit with tie.

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Headband with a white beater and topped off with a 14 karat gold chain necklace. Aiming for originality.

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domotron

Fully suited and booted. Even though in the video you can only see my top half it just felt strange wearing half a suit so I wore suit trousers as well.

Full suit with tie.

Posted from my mobile device

Headband with a white beater and topped off with a 14 karat gold chain necklace. Aiming for originality.

No way! I used the same outfit... what are the odds?

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Hello guys,

what are you wearing for the video? a suit? shirt? informal?

Thanks!

Fully suited and booted. Even though in the video you can only see my top half it just felt strange wearing half a suit so I wore suit trousers as well.

Full suit with tie.

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A button down shirt sufficed for me. I saw no point taking longer to dress than to answer a single question in my own home.

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My current boss give me an overall rating of top 10%, will that kill my application? Thanks

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I chose the option of an off-campus interview. Does anyone know if I need to call them to set it up or will they notify me through e-mail? I know for on-campus, you have to call them. And does Adcom place equal weight on the two options?

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Check your confirmation email. The following is within, so no don't call and try and arrange an off-campus interview through admissions. They will contact you rather than vice versa.

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If you requested an off-campus interview, you will receive an email within four to six weeks from the Round deadline with an update regarding the status of your interview requirement.