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22 Oct 2022, 22:46

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No. Just an informal chitchat with a current student

That too is optional

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Does that mean McCombs won’t be scheduling interviews? Like was the video assessment all there was?

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23 Oct 2022, 02:43

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Does that mean McCombs won’t be scheduling interviews? Like was the video assessment all there was?

Yes

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were you guys filling up the entire 3 mins for a question??

3 mins is way too much to answer a question. The sweet spot for an effective answer is generally 1:30 mins. But you can go longer for questions that warrant that. For example, "Walk me through your resume" can be longer than that. But not all questions take that long. Of the seven questions that I faced, I think I crossed the 2 mins mark for two questions. But I also answered one question in under a minute (it was regarding some hobby). Also, McCombs' director of admissions said this in a session that you should not try to speak for a full 3 minutes just to fill that remaining time. If you think you have satisfactorily answered the asked question, submit that and move on to the next question.

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Will there be any virtual interview with the adcom as well?

No. There will be no in-person interviews this time. Video assessment has replaced the in-person interviews this time.

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23 Oct 2022, 11:10

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guys can you help with video assesment quetions i am preparing for R2

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guys can you help with video assesment quetions i am preparing for R2

You can find those under the interview debriefs section of the GmatClub. Best of luck to you.

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24 Oct 2022, 07:35

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For the video assessment, the email says we have one week to complete it. If I received the email on 19 Oct, does that mean the deadline is 25 Oct (i.e. counting 19 Oct as day 1) or 26 Oct?

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3 mins is way too much to answer a question. The sweet spot for an effective answer is generally 1:30 mins. But you can go longer for questions that warrant that. For example, "Walk me through your resume" can be longer than that. But not all questions take that long. Of the seven questions that I faced, I think I crossed the 2 mins mark for two questions. But I also answered one question in under a minute (it was regarding some hobby). Also, McCombs’ director of admissions said this in a session that you should not try to speak for a full 3 minutes just to fill that remaining time. If you think you have satisfactorily answered the asked question, submit that and move on to the next question.

No. There will be no in-person interviews this time. Video assessment has replaced the in-person interviews this time.

Oh really? I thought admissions connection replaced the interview?

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3 mins is way too much to answer a question. The sweet spot for an effective answer is generally 1:30 mins. But you can go longer for questions that warrant that. For example, "Walk me through your resume" can be longer than that. But not all questions take that long. Of the seven questions that I faced, I think I crossed the 2 mins mark for two questions. But I also answered one question in under a minute (it was regarding some hobby). Also, McCombs’ director of admissions said this in a session that you should not try to speak for a full 3 minutes just to fill that remaining time. If you think you have satisfactorily answered the asked question, submit that and move on to the next question.

No. There will be no in-person interviews this time. Video assessment has replaced the in-person interviews this time.

Oh really? I thought admissions connection replaced the interview?

Admissions connection has replaced just the last 5-10 mins of an in-person interview where candidate can ask the interviewer any school related questions. In my 15 admissions connection session I asked three questions.

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Updated on: 24 Oct 2022, 13:09

Originally posted by RBHIDE on 24 Oct 2022, 13:08.
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What were those 3 questions?

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3 mins is way too much to answer a question. The sweet spot for an effective answer is generally 1:30 mins. But you can go longer for questions that warrant that. For example, "Walk me through your resume" can be longer than that. But not all questions take that long. Of the seven questions that I faced, I think I crossed the 2 mins mark for two questions. But I also answered one question in under a minute (it was regarding some hobby). Also, McCombs’ director of admissions said this in a session that you should not try to speak for a full 3 minutes just to fill that remaining time. If you think you have satisfactorily answered the asked question, submit that and move on to the next question.

No. There will be no in-person interviews this time. Video assessment has replaced the in-person interviews this time.

But all applicants have to submit a video assessment right? Or is that only by invitation like the interview?

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Updated on: 24 Oct 2022, 13:13

Originally posted by MM3007 on 24 Oct 2022, 13:12.
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Hi. Do we have to send official GRE/GMAT scores from the test agency?

I just received an email saying it is an outstanding item even though I uploaded test reports

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Hi. Do we have to send official GRE/GMAT scores from the test agency?

Yes. You have to send official scores to all schools you apply to.

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Oh. I thought that was upon admission

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Upon admission you have to submit your undergraduate official transcripts.

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What were those 3 questions?

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3 mins is way too much to answer a question. The sweet spot for an effective answer is generally 1:30 mins. But you can go longer for questions that warrant that. For example, "Walk me through your resume" can be longer than that. But not all questions take that long. Of the seven questions that I faced, I think I crossed the 2 mins mark for two questions. But I also answered one question in under a minute (it was regarding some hobby). Also, McCombs’ director of admissions said this in a session that you should not try to speak for a full 3 minutes just to fill that remaining time. If you think you have satisfactorily answered the asked question, submit that and move on to the next question.

No. There will be no in-person interviews this time. Video assessment has replaced the in-person interviews this time.

But all applicants have to submit a video assessment right? Or is that only by invitation like the interview?

Three questions that I asked were specific to my application so I am sure your questions will be different from mine.
Video assessment this time is mandatory for all applicants if they want to be considered for the admission. It is not by invite. Whosoever has submitted the application before the deadline will be sent a link to submit their video assessment via the Kira Talent platform.
Best of luck to you.

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Oh. I thought that was upon admission

Some programs have different rules these days.
Some ask for PDF of a score report at the point of submitting your app (which they are confusing and vague what the heck to do with GMAT onlin that does not have a PDF - you basically screenshot it)
Some ask for official scores by interview and some within a certain period of time after admission.

Traditionally, the scores were wanted at application timeframe. I would say if this is a school you are serious and really eager about, submit a score report. This signals to the school that you did not cheap out and were willing to spend $12-50 on the report and that you are serious. It won't get you by itself but it does indicate a higher level of commitment as opposed to "i may as well try". May help and divert from WL I guess 🤷‍♂️ but mostly it is probably a mental thing that you have done everything you could to improve your chances

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For the video assessment, the email says we have one week to complete it. If I received the email on 19 Oct, does that mean the deadline is 25 Oct (i.e. counting 19 Oct as day 1) or 26 Oct?

Hey guys, anyone knows the answer to this please?

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For the video assessment, the email says we have one week to complete it. If I received the email on 19 Oct, does that mean the deadline is 25 Oct (i.e. counting 19 Oct as day 1) or 26 Oct?

Hey guys, anyone knows the answer to this please?

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Take the time on which you received the email as the point of intimation and then calculate 7*24 hours from that point onwards. The result you get is the answer to your query. Good luck.

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For the video assessment, the email says we have one week to complete it. If I received the email on 19 Oct, does that mean the deadline is 25 Oct (i.e. counting 19 Oct as day 1) or 26 Oct?

Hey guys, anyone knows the answer to this please?

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Take the point of intimation as your starting point and then calculate 7*24 hours from that point onwards. The result you get is the answer to your query. Good luck.