Calling all Mendoza (Notre Dame) Applicants:(2018 Intake)Class of 2020

Waiting is really terrible. I hope they release the result to you soon.

Thanks man.
I am actually fine with waiting if I knew when they will release the decisions. I have been given no deadline. Plus, they are a super slow responding to emails. You think I should call?

Thanks man.
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I dont think a call will help.

I dont think a call will help.[/quote]

As much as it kills me to wait, I just keep telling myself that eventually they'll get the calls out. I've just been trying to throw myself into my work and not think about admissions.

Hi BirdLaw
Did you apply to R2 and your decision got delayed too?

No, I just applied to Mendoza last week. I applied to 4 schools through the Consortium and they had their Draft Day on the 13th, so they had to make their decisions by that date. I'm still waiting for McDonough and Olin. The anticipation is killing me!

Then you apply to R3. So your decision will be released by 6th April.
I applied on the 9th January for R2. My decision got delayed because I received an interview invite very late in the application cycle..
Now, I don't know when my decision will be out. They said "shortly" and I don't know what is an objective definition of shortly.
It could be 2 days or 20!

Today's Update => No emails. No phone calls. No communication.
Its getting difficult each passing day.

LISTEN UP EVERYONE :-

I just got off the call with one of the admissions officer at Notre Dame(I called them). They were on a Spring break and many of the staffers were on Global immersion tours. So if you applied in R3 - HOLD ONTO YOUR HORSES. You still have a pretty good chance of scoring an interview. As for candidates which applied in R2 but didn't receive any decision on 9th March-> You can expect an update soon. My best guess is by next week. But you will surely receive an update before R3 decision date i.e before April 6th.

Hi Guys,

I am a 2018 MBA candidate from Mendoza (2016 intake). I am willing to assist in interview prep or answer questions on B-school life at Mendoza, internship and full-time opportunities, housing options etc so email me on abalasun@nd.edu and we can set up a call.

Regards,

Amita Balasundaram

Today's Update -> NO UPDATE!

Hi all,

R3 applicant here and I got an interview invitation yesterday on March 25th.
So stay positive! Good luck.

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Are most students invited to interview or are they expected to schedule their own interviews via interview portal? Since I was mostly unaware of what's expected from candidates, I scheduled an interview myself.

What I heard about a general MBA process is that usually about 50% of the applicants are invited to the interview.
I received an email yesterday starting "I have exciting news for you. The Admissions Committee would like to invite you to interview with us."
If they let you schedule your own interview, go for it! Good luck! (Btw, from what you said "interview portal", I assume you are also invited to the interview?)

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Heard the same, although closer to 75%.

I should've been more clear - by "interview portal," I meant this site: https://go.mendoza.nd.edu/portal/gbp-oncampus

What would you like to do during your visit? Informational One-on-One meetings are intended for those just beginning to explore graduate business programs. If you intend to apply for admission and enroll in 2018, we encourage you to schedule an interview. Select one:
>Informational One-on-One with an Admissions Representative
>Admission Interview Only
>Admission Interview at your selected time and a tour of Mendoza/lunch with a current student from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

I suppose it's more like a campus visit and interview bundle. Uncertain as to whether or not a candidate who already visited/interviewed, say in Dec 2017, would be invited back for another interview during the admissions process.

Regardless, I scheduled an interview with the "portal." Have not heard directly from Admissions.

Woke up to this worst possible news -> You are waitlisted at Notre Dame. The Rudy in me is shattered.
I might have to go to my other admit now. But, for me, Notre Dame is the #1 B-school!

Always HAS.
Always WILL.


Dejected!

Sorry to here that man.April 6 is next decision day right? They may announce the results then