Hello to all this year Oxbridge applicants! Even though Oxford has not finalised the decisions for R4, the stages for 2010 admissions are already up. They seem to eliminate R4 and also moved the deadlines almost a month earlier – interesting. Cambridge have not changed their major admission schedule - they will have five rounds this year as well - but there is mentioning of introducing an online application system (similar to the Oxford one, I guess). Also, note that Cambridge did not give the deadlines for interview decisions - only the dates of the interview events. Good luck! Last year Oxbridge applicants thread Separating Oxford from Cambridge Oxford – Said Business School sbs.jpg Requirements : GMAT - average given for reference is 680 TOEFL 109 or IELTS 7.5 (note – this is compulsory, not reference!) Experience: usually 3+ years GPA: usually equivalent of no less than good UK 2.1 degree or 3.5 GPA 2009 Rankings : Financial Times – 20, Business Week non-US MBA - 10 Application cost : 125 GBP Official site: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/mba/ Admissions on Facebook Admissions on Twitter Our Oxford Said information thread R1 Application deadline 9 October 2009 Interview decision by 30 October 2009 Final decision by 11 December 2009 R2 Application deadline 15 January 2010 Interview decision by 5 February 2010 Final decision by 12 March 2010 R3 Application deadline 2 April 2010 Interview decision by 30 April 2010 Final decision by 28 May 2010 Cambridge – Judge Business School JBS.jpg Requirements: GMAT – average given for reference is 690 (balanced score is required) TOEFL 100 with min 25 in writing or IELTS 7.0 (don’t know if they will change this) Experience: usually 3+ years GPA: usually equivalent of no less than UK 2.1 degree or 3.3 GPA 2009 Rankings : Financial Times – 17 Application cost : 100 GBP Official site: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/mba/index.html Unofficial, but not uninteresting pages by their MBA Coordinator: Twitter , Blog . Note that the blog is mainly not about admissions, but about life in Cambridge. R1 Application deadline 12 Oct 2009 Interview day 23 or 30 Nov 2009 Decision 27 Nov or 4 Dec R2 Application deadline 23 Nov 2009 Interview day 18 or 25 Jan 2010 Decision 22 or 29 Jan 2010 R3 Application deadline 11 Jan 2010 Interview day 26 Feb or 1 or 8 Mar 2010 Decision 5 Mar or 12 Mar 2010 R4 Application deadline 8 Mar 2010 Interview day 23 or 26 Apr 2010 Decision 30 Apr 2010 R5 Application deadline 26 Apr 2010 Interview day 24 May 2010 Decision 28 May 2010

And my condolences towards those who chose judge over sbs I've been told that animosity needs to be mentioned between the two even if it is not meant

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ab1234

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01 Apr 2010, 11:00

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I just paid my deposit by bank transfer - what irks me most is the surcharge

Mars

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01 Apr 2010, 11:09

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I'm actually feeling good about the exchange rate - it wasn't too long ago that 5,000 GBP was $10,000.

Yesterday I confirmed via email that I'll be part of the SBS class (and told my grandma... so it's official :lol:

)! Everything else after I get the acceptance package.

That's true, hopefully GBP will keep moving in the "right" direction. Maybe before we have to pay remaining tuition in August. Congrats! Doesn't it feel great to be officially done?

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02 Apr 2010, 08:59

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My bank transfer bounced. The clerk at the bank directed it to the wrong address, I think. Argh. :evil:

I waited a whole week, I could've just checked my balance earlier. Now I have to wait 2-6 days more, all time off from attempts to score a college seat before all nice colleges are full!

Mars

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02 Apr 2010, 09:08

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annae

My bank transfer bounced. The clerk at the bank directed it to the wrong address, I think. Argh. :evil:

I waited a whole week, I could've just checked my balance earlier. Now I have to wait 2-6 days more, all time off from attempts to score a college seat before all nice colleges are full!

That's ridiculous. make sure the bank reimburses you for any fees.

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02 Apr 2010, 10:09

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I will. Just sent my account manager a mail. Hope it goes through this time though. Naturally all banks are closed until Tuesday...

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03 Apr 2010, 21:36

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Congratulations to all who have successfully paid SBS deposit... I'm glad to be in R2 and having all this time for processing as everything seems to be moving at snails pace. Maybe coz its easter...

I have paid the deposit too, wouldn't know until this week whether it has been received.

Current Oxford SBS students had a trek to Japan and it seems that it was the biggest trek this year, 30 students came over (lucky me

)... it was awesome to be able to meet with the current students and alumni. People included a parliamentarian, law-partner, bankers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and a geisha! I could talk to people from at least 6 different nationalities in that small gathering. And let me tell you that our seniors rock!
Many feature in this photo-clips from a dinner gala in their batch... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anDBUmvz2Tw
(guyz! we'll need a tuxedo... don't know if I ever would have got the chance to wear one.. or even a sub-fusc :-D

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Also, as it was already posted here, select your college wisely. It is lot of fun and people relate strongly with their college. 'Heard stories of turtle races, deer parks within the premises and such...

The opportunities some are getting on strategy projects, on funding from VCs sounds almost unbelievable in this economy. On the downside, placement feedback was that the job market still is tight in Europe (many of them go back to their own/previous company and for others the search is yet to begin).

I'm so much more pepped up for later this year after attending this reception...

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03 Apr 2010, 21:38

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And my condolences towards those who chose judge over sbs :twisted:

I've been told that animosity needs to be mentioned between the two even if it is not meant :wink:

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04 Apr 2010, 01:20

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^no need for animosity from my side, since Cambridge won the boat race yesterday. :wink:

Your stories regarding SBS sound good. I also heard from buffdaddy that there was a trek planned to visit a Google founder in Silicon valley, if I'm not mistaken. Sounds awesome.

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04 Apr 2010, 06:56

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oops! badly timed comment

and cheers to the win, annae!
hope next yr is going to be us 8-)

Mars

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05 Apr 2010, 13:54

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gmattokyo

oops! badly timed comment

and cheers to the win, annae!
hope next yr is going to be us 8-)

We will win next year. period.

Mars

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Ok random bit of info I found on the oxford intranet. Looks like Oxford offers trampolining and windsurfing as sports to participate in. Guess I'll be looking to pack a trampoline and spandex clothing for my year there!

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A general question to Oxford admits....
Did you strictly stick to the word limits given for the 2 essays?
My first essay is shooting by a 100 words? Is this OK?:shock: :?:

Thanks!

Mars

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A general question to Oxford admits....
Did you strictly stick to the word limits given for the 2 essays?
My first essay is shooting by a 100 words? Is this OK?:shock: :?:

Thanks!

If i remember correctly, the word limits for both essays were pretty big compared to other schools. In my opinion, there's no reason to exceed those large limits. It's definitely ok to come in less.

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One of my reccomenders asked me if he could submit his recommendation a couple of days late. Is anyone aware of SBS' polcy regarding that.

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I'm a Stage 2 admit. One of my recommenders didn't get around to submitting until 1/19 (application deadline was 1/15). With most schools, you must submit your application before the stated deadline, but there is always some leeway with supplementary materials (like recommendations). Just to be sure, I e-mailed the admissions office and they told me that I was OK as long as all materials were in by 1/27.

In short, you'll be fine.

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A general question to Oxford admits....
Did you strictly stick to the word limits given for the 2 essays?
My first essay is shooting by a 100 words? Is this OK?:shock: :?:

Thanks!

I'd say if after multiple reviews you still feel that it is all meat and no "extra-fat" that can be shed, submit it with those extra words. IMO, material is more important that strict word limit... do have someone review it for you, a fresh pair of eyes might find ways to say the same thing in more concise manner...

levfin2003

One of my reccomenders asked me if he could submit his recommendation a couple of days late. Is anyone aware of SBS' polcy regarding that.

Better email adcom and get confirmation. You don't want to take chances, do you

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Wonder if there was any foul play during this year's race :wink:

Part of Oxford team were the Olympian twins (and they are current SBS students too!!kudos):
https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_s ... 541862.stm

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Hi there -

I am a current 2009-2010 MBA student for Oxford SAID and am happy to take any questions from prospective and admitted SAID (welcome!) candidates.

Keep in mind - I am not an official representative of the admissions department. I want to give informal feedback to the website/s which supported me through my application process.

-sumidi

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sumidi

Thanks sumidi for your post!

I am a R3 applicant. will be submitting my application this evening.
Would you be knowing if there are any fixed numbers of seats for each admission round? :?:

Also, how has the placements been for the 2009 batch?

Thanks!
SR

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Hi sumidi and thanks for doing this. I'm admitted to SBS, and trying to prepare for going back to school. (I also don't have a business or quant background). What things do you recommend studying or reading to get a head start in Michaelmas term?