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I am looking to have my application complete by the Round 1 deadline for the One-year program, but with that deadline approaching, I am concerned that one of my recommendations may not be submitted by that date. Would that automatically move me to round 2 or would I still be eligible to be considered as part of Round 1 if my application is complete and the recommendation follows shortly after?
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I just realized that for some reason the "Program of Interest" section was not saving the changes I made to it. I just tried to fill it out again now and it saved. Now the Video, Essay and Interview sections are working.
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Mine's working now too. Had to do the same thing as HoopDreams did.
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I am facing a peculiar situation. I have not taken TOEFL and planning to claim TOEFL waiver since my graduation college medium of teaching was english. As per the website, i need to attach a proof of the same but do not know what kind of proof can i generate for it.
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It's generally on the degree/diploma. If not, ask your UG to send in a letter or something.
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nervous about this video essay, has anyone done it yet? any tips?
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nervous about this video essay, has anyone done it yet? any tips?
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I haven't done it yet, but there were some good tips in terms of format and poise over on the "Calling All" Yale thread.
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I just submitted my application for Round 1, so I thought I'd post about my overall experience.

As I was doing a final check of all the sections, I was shocked to find the awards / certifications page blank! I had typed up descriptions for six awards eons ago and knew the page had saved. Like everyone else I'm sure, I've done check after check of each page and never found any issues. I have no idea how they were erased. There's no way I clicked delete next to each description or went into each box, highlighted everything, and pressed delete. In any case, I'm glad I did a final review. It wasn't too much of a hassle re-typing the descriptions... and thankfully all of the other pages (including the more verbose ones) were fine.

In hindsight, I should have copied and pasted each short answer / description into a MS Word document for safe-keeping. :(

Now onto the video essay, which users seem to be quite shy about sharing. :)

To prepare, I searched the internet in length to see if anyone had posted their questions. I only found two: "What is one thing you've always wanted to try?" and "What is one piece of technology you can't live without?". I needed more to practice with, though, so I searched the internet for random personal questions. I ended up picking a few from this site (I'm sure there are other resources out there, too): https://www.dwanollah.com/blather/082006/

For each question, I typed out an outline of points I wanted to hit. Then, I recorded myself on my computer and watched each video afterwards to dissect my areas of improvement. (My goodness you really get to know your flaws...) Once I got the right tone down, I started to time myself. After I picked a question, I gave myself a minute to prepare my response. (You actually get 90 seconds, but I wanted to be prepared in case I somehow lost a few seconds.) Then I immediately started recording. It was a more realistic environment making myself perform under pressure.

So, how did my preparation help me for the real deal?

My first question was: "What is the most interesting course you took in university?"

I felt as if I had ample time to come up with talking points (like as if I had an extra 30 seconds... ;)). When the actual recording began, though, I totally choked and had to discard the video. It's tough remembering all the classes you took in university, much less the details about those classes!

(It was my first try, okay?! Call it stage fright. :oops: )

The second question, unfortunately, completely caught me off guard: "If you could meet anyone (living or dead), who would it be and why?"

My mind raced through historical figures, athletes, musicians, but ultimately I didn't have enough substance to talk about any one person. To be honest, I didn't feel strongly about this question, though I know it probably resonates with some people. So I made a tough decision... to discard this one, too.

Dun dun dun... I was resigned to my third and final question. My heart was beating so fast; the pressure was on.

"What is your most treasured possession and why?"

:shock: OMG. I struck gold. This was a question I had prepared for already! I just used the 90 seconds to go over my points again and calm myself down. Then I recorded my best video yet. :-D :-D

So in conclusion, preparation for the video essay definitely helps. :P

Oh, and once you click "Submit Application," there's no going back. I mean nothing prompts you to ask if you're sure or to ask you to sign anything. There's no preview of your application. Your application is just...submitted, and then you pay. So be sure to do a final check before you click submit! There's also no way to see your application after you've submitted it. I guess that's so no one bothers the Adcom about changing anything in their application. It certainly forces you to stop poring over your already-submitted-and-unchangeable application!

Hope this helps! Good luck everyone!
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I just submitted my application for Round 1, so I thought I'd post about my overall experience.

As I was doing a final check of all the sections, I was shocked to find the awards / certifications page blank! I had typed up descriptions for six awards eons ago and knew the page had saved. Like everyone else I'm sure, I've done check after check of each page and never found any issues. I have no idea how they were erased. There's no way I clicked delete next to each description or went into each box, highlighted everything, and pressed delete. In any case, I'm glad I did a final review. It wasn't too much of a hassle re-typing the descriptions... and thankfully all of the other pages (including the more verbose ones) were fine.

In hindsight, I should have copied and pasted each short answer / description into a MS Word document for safe-keeping. :(

Now onto the video essay, which users seem to be quite shy about sharing. :)

To prepare, I searched the internet in length to see if anyone had posted their questions. I only found two: "What is one thing you've always wanted to try?" and "What is one piece of technology you can't live without?". I needed more to practice with, though, so I searched the internet for random personal questions. I ended up picking a few from this site (I'm sure there are other resources out there, too): https://www.dwanollah.com/blather/082006/

For each question, I typed out an outline of points I wanted to hit. Then, I recorded myself on my computer and watched each video afterwards to dissect my areas of improvement. (My goodness you really get to know your flaws...) Once I got the right tone down, I started to time myself. After I picked a question, I gave myself a minute to prepare my response. (You actually get 90 seconds, but I wanted to be prepared in case I somehow lost a few seconds.) Then I immediately started recording. It was a more realistic environment making myself perform under pressure.

So, how did my preparation help me for the real deal?

My first question was: "What is the most interesting course you took in university?"

I felt as if I had ample time to come up with talking points (like as if I had an extra 30 seconds... ;)). When the actual recording began, though, I totally choked and had to discard the video. It's tough remembering all the classes you took in university, much less the details about those classes!

(It was my first try, okay?! Call it stage fright. :oops: )

The second question, unfortunately, completely caught me off guard: "If you could meet anyone (living or dead), who would it be and why?"

My mind raced through historical figures, athletes, musicians, but ultimately I didn't have enough substance to talk about any one person. To be honest, I didn't feel strongly about this question, though I know it probably resonates with some people. So I made a tough decision... to discard this one, too.

Dun dun dun... I was resigned to my third and final question. My heart was beating so fast; the pressure was on.

"What is your most treasured possession and why?"

:shock: OMG. I struck gold. This was a question I had prepared for already! I just used the 90 seconds to go over my points again and calm myself down. Then I recorded my best video yet. :-D :-D

So in conclusion, preparation for the video essay definitely helps. :P

Oh, and once you click "Submit Application," there's no going back. I mean nothing prompts you to ask if you're sure or to ask you to sign anything. There's no preview of your application. Your application is just...submitted, and then you pay. So be sure to do a final check before you click submit! There's also no way to see your application after you've submitted it. I guess that's so no one bothers the Adcom about changing anything in their application. It certainly forces you to stop poring over your already-submitted-and-unchangeable application!

Hope this helps! Good luck everyone!
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Wow that was a great post! Did you use up all the 90 seconds for recording the answer.
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Wow that was a great post! Did you use up all the 90 seconds for recording the answer.
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I actually finished right at 90 seconds. Phew! You can stop the recording early, though, and there's a timer (counting down) so you can stop yourself from going over.
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Wow that was a great post! Did you use up all the 90 seconds for recording the answer.

I actually finished right at 90 seconds. Phew! You can stop the recording early, though, and there's a timer (counting down) so you can stop yourself from going over.
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Thanks MxM! so what IS your most prized possession :D
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Thanks MxM! so what IS your most prized possession :D
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MxM... I like that!

Obviously, my most prized possession is my Koenigsegg CCX

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Thanks MxM! so what IS your most prized possession :D

MxM... I like that!

Obviously, my most prized possession is my Koenigsegg CCX

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uhhh. wow. that is really nice...and here i was thinking about using my IWC watch as my most prized possession...
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uhhh. wow. that is really nice...and here i was thinking about using my IWC watch as my most prized possession...
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Oh come on, that car is over half a million dollars. I was only kidding!
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any diversity applicants going up to Evanston on Nov 8-10??
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OH so the video essay only asks you 1 question?

and you have a chance to record answers to 3 separate questions and then you pick one?

Can you record all 3 and go back and pick your 1st response? or do you lose your answer if you move to the next question?

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any diversity applicants going up to Evanston on Nov 8-10??
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Not me, but I'm going to the LGBT preview day on Nov 15.
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OH so the video essay only asks you 1 question?

and you have a chance to record answers to 3 separate questions and then you pick one?

Can you record all 3 and go back and pick your 1st response? or do you lose your answer if you move to the next question?

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Nope. If you discard, it's out of the system. You get 3 shots and you can pick any. Just can't go back to the previous ones.
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I am looking to have my application complete by the Round 1 deadline for the One-year program, but with that deadline approaching, I am concerned that one of my recommendations may not be submitted by that date. Would that automatically move me to round 2 or would I still be eligible to be considered as part of Round 1 if my application is complete and the recommendation follows shortly after?
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Most schools allow the recommendations to trickle in a few days late (Stanford being once exception I can think of.) For example, Booth allowed recommenders to submit their letters until a week after the deadline. So whether your application will be moved to round two depends on how many days past the deadline the letter gets submitted. I know last year, my recommender submitted a day late, and I was still in for Round 1. But you may want to check with Kellogg to get a firm deadline for recommendations.
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Ah just kidding - there is a way to see your application after submission!
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missxmelon - In the application proof after submission, are you able to view essays, resume, transcripts etc?

My application proof does not show any of these items?
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missxmelon - In the application proof after submission, are you able to view essays, resume, transcripts etc?

My application proof does not show any of these items?
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Hi - I can't see essays, resume, or transcripts either. I think these are "attached" separately aside from the form itself.
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