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https://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group ... 89&ref=ts..

for all those joining this year.

come and get to know each other.
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Thanks for the link, Arjtryarjtry!

In fact, there are already two groups on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42906244124 - this one is the open group,
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=44133047689 - this one is the closed group.

I joined the open one - forty-something members there, but the discussion is still more active on SBS Intranet forums. No pics there, though. :wink:

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Hey Gati, today was Cambridge R4 deadline - have you managed to submit your app?

Also, are there any more JBS applicants?
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You may be right for section 12 -- essays section. But in section 9A, I can type more than the limt of 300 words. And in section 11, form doesn't let me type more than 72 words, though limit was set to 100.
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That's because the form has a character limit, not a word limit ldo. That question in particular annoyed the **** out of me as I went ahead and wrote a 100 word essay like I was instructed to and couldn't fit it in as I tend to use long words.


Anyway, I decided what the hell, I'm not busy right now, so I fired in a couple apps to Oxbridge. Does anyone around here have a good feel for what makes a successful candidate or not?

I don't do the whole write-essays-months-in-advance-and-proof-read-the-bejesus-out-of-them-until-I'm-on-my-300th-draft thing. I think that is utterly absurd personally, and I'm a much bigger fan of waking up early the day the app is due and cranking out a bunch of essays. That said, I'm a decent writer, so I don't think my essays will necessarily be a weakness on my app.

Otherwise, I do well on standardized tests, but was disappointed with my quant score on the last GMAT I took. This was the first time I have EVER scored higher in verbal than in math on any test I have ever taken. I actually took the GMAT a little over 5 years ago when I was an undergrad and got the exact same overall, but higher math and lower verbal. Decent GPA with plenty of awards to go with my undergrad biz degree.

As for work experience, I am just another I banker. Middle market and boutique though, compared to the more common bulge bracket d-bags. I made Associate at the age of 23, so I can bullshit about professional accomplishments with the best of them. I also left last year (good timing :wink: ) to be an independent consultant for a while. Not sure if that will look like I am 'unemployed' though (got references from my clients just in case).

Perhaps the most interesting thing I have going on is I am South African (lolallblacks :P ) and I grew up all over the world (literally - I was on my second passport by the age of 15). Did my undergrad in America and all my work experience as well, but I tried to message that I wanted to break that cycle by going to the UK.

Anyone care to place any odds on my candidacy?

Off to SA, Botswana and then the UK (in time for interviews if I am invited) next Wednesday, so I'll be in a good mood no matter how bad my chances are! :lol:
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Hi Bokke,

Looks like you have a very good chance at both Oxbridge schools. Cambridge likes early achievers and in general people with something ‘unusual’ in their background (this uniqueness has to be ‘marketable’, though). Oxford puts more emphasis on your academic potential – so you’ll be OK here as well. Both schools typically have not so many places in later rounds, but as they don’t have a strict quota, they always may find a spot for a person they like.

But, considering your goals, I’d say that LBS perhaps should be your first choice among the UK schools. Oxbridge brands are very strong, but the quality of recruiters for typical MBA destinations is better at LBS. If you still are going to choose between Oxford and Cambridge – well, Oxford is considered a bit stronger in finance, but they don’t have a loan scheme for internationals this year (and at Cambridge, they have it).

So, good luck, and keep us informed about the outcome :)
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they don’t have a loan scheme for internationals this year (and at Cambridge, they have it).
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I think you missed the part where I said I used to be an I banker... :wink: Did I mention I shorted the market last June and bought back in last month? :-D


Anyway, thanks for the quick assessment; I really appreciate it. I'll be submitting an app to LBS as well. Already have references and my GMAT sent in, so might as well at this point. Their app seems pretty standard at first glance, so shouldn't be too much extra work like Cambridge's was.

As for Oxford vs. Cambridge, I have family history at Cambridge, but my uncle was a Rhodes Scholar. I fear I'm going to get intense lobbying from both sides before it is all said and done. However, Cambridge appeals to me the most so far. I don't trust the marketing these schools put out as far as I can throw it (if it were plastered to a large boulder that is), so I rely on subtleties that I deem unintentional to pass judgment on them.

Cambridge is the only school I have applied to that asks for a rec from a peer (I can't believe all schools don't do this), and I like other aspects of their app as well. There is limited space for people to brag about a bunch of extra-curriculars they really have nothing to do with (and I'm not applying for a Master's in Hobby Administration either :roll: ). Their essay word counts are also lower and their questions are more relevant imo (if you want me to write a trilogy about my favourite flower, I can do that, but I fail to see why they need that information).

Basically, the focuses in their app implies the kind of student body they will have, as well as the focuses of their program. I like what their app is implying, but I suppose it depends on where I get in. I'll keep you informed about what happens, but I am honestly expecting epic failure as I'm not 'lucky' when it comes to these sorts of things.
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any R4 applicants?
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Hi all,

The incoming batch at Said is invited to join the 'Oxford Said 2009 -2010' group on Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistrati ... 81665462_1


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Thanks, Ankit!

Meanwhile, I've updated the first post with the information about gmatclubbers who decided to matriculate (AFAIK). If somebody is not in the list (or is mistakenly in it), please, let me know.

I'm happy to see that we have a very good representation at Oxford this year! :)
As for Cambridge, we yet to have at least one confirmed Judge student...
Abhaypratapsingh - where are you? You were supposed to have your interview in April, right?
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Hi All,

hope everyone is doing well.

greenoak
Meanwhile, I've updated the first post with the information about gmatclubbers who decided to matriculate (AFAIK). If somebody is not in the list (or is mistakenly in it), please, let me know.
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Good initiative Greenoak. Yup I am definitely matriculating AFAIK. As for Judge admits, it's interesting that not many GClubbers even got interviewed, and those who got admits, are going to Wharton :). Although I do have a great feeling that Bokke will do his family proud and go to JBS. He seems really enthused about the school, and he should be.

For everyone going to Oxford, when is everyone getting to the UK (if not here already). I guess being a Londoner, I will have to organise a meetup once people get here.
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Love your new avatar daddy .. That looks like a couple of hours work on photoshop :)
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Although I do have a great feeling that Bokke will do his family proud and go to JBS. He seems really enthused about the school, and he should be.
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I'm actually in South Africa right now and I had dinner with my uncle (the Rhodes scholar) on Sat night. He lobbied me pretty hard, so who knows. I also had lunch with my godmother the same day and she wants me to go to INSEAD because her son went there, but I cba to submit another app at this point (which she wasn't willing to accept, so I'll have to tell her I applied and didn't get in, which only has about a 75% chance of backfiring on me :lol: ).

Anyway, I'm flying to London on the 20th of May. I'm going to the Oxford open day on the 22nd, but I'll be visiting friends and family in and around London most of the time until I leave on the 11th of June. If you want to grab a drink, let me know. I'll be sure to wear my Boks jersey with the two Ellis Cups embroidered on the arm! :P
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Hi all Oxford R3 applicants -

the interview decisions are being released. Good luck for today!
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Hi All.... I am new to this forum. I received a invite for interview from SAID a couple of hours ago.

Good luck for those waiting!
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Congrats, Bolso, and welcome to the forum!
I wish you best of luck with your interview! :)

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Are there any more R3 applicants? Gati, do you have any news?
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Hi All.... I am new to this forum. I received a invite for interview from SAID a couple of hours ago.

Good luck for those waiting!
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all the best bolso, hope it goes well for you.

Will you be interviewing on-campus, over the telephone or in the USA?
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Thanks greenoak and buffdaddy!
I plan to go to Oxford for the interview, I am located in Madrid so it's not a long trip.
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Got dinged from SBS... :cry:
was the only college i had applied to this season....
sad they dont give feedback for rejected Applications..
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Oxford SBS twits now

https://twitter.com/OxfordSBS
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I got an invite.
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Bokke

I got an invite.
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congratulations Bokke.

regarding a drink, sure drop me a PM when you are in London.

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