November, 2014 IMBA at IE - Calling all applicants!

Hey Benja,

all I received so far to my home address was a postcard from the Dean of Programs congratulating after I got accepted.
Does anyone know when I will get an email address from IE so I can log in to the Facebook group?

Right now I am getting my loans application ready. Lots of paperwork to do… Did anyone here apply for loans? How did it go?

My understanding is that all communication is by e-mail. I supposed one would need to make a special request to admissions if signed hard copies are required.

Also, it appears that the ie.edu email address is provided only after the place reservation fee has been deposited.

As for loan applications, my application to Banco Sabadell was rejected on multiple grounds (all of which were generic). Given the extremely risk averse outlook of Spanish banks in the current economic scenario, I would suggest having a Plan B for the equivalent of 30,000 Euros of funds (This is the advice I received during the interview stage itself).

It's a bit too far out to be applying for loans, but I think you'll be able to find one depending on a few factors. First I'll apply for a loan from Sallie Mae in the US, and if that doesn't work I'll go with one of the private banks. There are quite a few programs out there for graduate student loans (at least in the US I know there are). Plus, giving a loan to a student at a top business school is considered a good investment overall.

Good luck on the PMP. Maybe I should look into that, though I don't know if I'll have the time. :/ I'll have to take a look for this April 14' intake group. I recently got an email from IE, which I haven't read in depth. I think I have an IE email address since I paid the placement fee.

I'm still over here in East Asia (where I've lived for the last 4 years), but I'll be heading back to the States for 2 months this summer. I'm taking 4 months off of work before the program starts to kind of wind down and do some things I like before classes start. The two months before the program I'm either going to come back to Asia and chill in SE Asia and China or head down to Central America for intensive Spanish classes for 5-6 weeks to get my Spanish mojo back after neglecting it over the last 5 years. I'm really looking forward to getting to Spain and getting this underway.

Good luck with the Spanish.

Update : I have been called for a 2nd interview for next week. Keeping my fingers crossed. First time, I don't think I got enough tough questions. Also, I am in 2nd round for scholarships.

Hey,
How long did it take for the school to reply?I was under the impression that it would review it within a weeks time.I had submitted my application last Saturday..
Thanks

Vienna1070,

I received my IE e-mail address a couple of weeks after I paid the reservation fee.

Hi All,

today I got a call from the Director of the Financial Aid tell me that I am going to get a scholarship, not sure of the details yet but I am very happy

That is awesome! Congratulations.

Would you mind sharing:

When you submitted your scholarship application?
What scholarships you applied for?
Your background?

Thanks.

Hi all anyone joining this november 2014

Yep, got the admit last Monday and sent the deposit five minutes later Looking forward to meeting you all in Madrid!

Hey,

I confirmed my seat at IE last week.Cant wait to meet you guys in Madrid

Regards
Shahin

Hi All,

Just got my admit into the IMBA program November 2014 intake. Any other Indian applicants joining in the intake?

Regards
Ashwin

Hey guys,

What are your plans before school commences?Is any body currently stationed in the Middle East?

Regards
Shahin

Had my interview this week, and waiting for the respond.
Got my invitation in 2-3 days after submission of the application.

btw, guys, what did you do for your creative task? googled some - and a few I've seen look pretty amazing!
Share your creativity!

Just received my admit!
Guys, just a bit worried about financial aid process - how soon do they normally reply?
Anyone here with scholarships?

Hi,
I just got asked to a second interview to IE. if any of you got asked to a second interview can you give me some tips?
Thank you