Calling all Cornell (Johnson) Fall 2009 applicants!

sorry guys things have been a bit too crazy at my end hence MIA..

first of all.. being invited for the feedback session is GREAT news!!!

aakashganga I did not send any particualr essay/update citing the weaknesses in my app and the reason for wait list. What I did was work on addressing a potential red flag, talk to current students and alum, and send regular updates to the Johnson School. I must have sent in around 3-4 updates in the last 4 months...

The feedback call I had was a general conversation and a chance for me to give additional updates if any and reiterate my interest in the Johnson School which worked very well....

i know i am being very generic out here but if any of you have any particular questions or want more information just pm me

i promise to have a detailed debrief out here soon.

Thanks Paul and Sentiment for answering the question.

It seems like as long as you address their concerns, there's a decent chance to get in.
So good luck aakashganga!

Hey aakashganga,

Sentiment's response is probably more helpful on this one. I didn't have a chance to write the essay before I was taken off the waitlist. In terms of the feedback session, it was a chance for me to talk about lingering concerns, speak with an admissions officer instead of a student, and tell a bit more about myself. Honestly, the concerns they had were relatively easy to clear up in a phone conversation, so I think it made it easier for me.

hey guys, scheduled a feedback session for tomorrow with Ann Richards. This really renewed my excitement for Johnson. I thought I was out long ago and was all set on going to another institution. How should I prepare for this? And does this mean I have a chance of finally joining the class of 2011?

Congrats azngaucho.
Did u send them additional updates / feedback request? U are also admitted to tepper, right?

How did it go?

Wow, you're good. Yeah, Im committed to Tepper, but I would love to join Johnson! Even if it means losing my deposit and $$.

Overall, the session went great, Ann Richards was a real nice lady and made me feel at ease. She said that there's no glaring weakness in my app, but nothing really popped out either. So I told her about my recent promotion and some extra curriculars. I think most of all, I re-affirmed my stance of wanting to be a part of the school. I asked her what contributed to the drop in US News rankings, and she said she didnt know but might contribute it to changed methodologies. All in all, a good convo. Hope I will be getting a call from them real soon.

BTW, I have sent 3 updates (new resume, starting new consulting gig, and a class I was taking)

Good luck to all other waitlisters as well.

Hi azngauc. Did u hear back from them.
I have my feedback session on Monday. Hoping for the best.

I was admitted off the waitlist this week as well. (I was a Round 3 applicant and had a feedback session about 3 weeks ago.)

Best of luck to those still trying to get in off the waitlist. There is definitely still hope.

congrats texas_dawg..
can u share ur feedback experience

It was really more of a 2nd interview than a feedback session. Lasted about 30 minutes, and I was able to address some of my weaknesses and reiterate my desire to attend Cornell.

Congrats thats great! Are you matriculating????

Thanks, and yes, Raa. I can't wait.

You can add me to Round 3 matriculating.

I have a feedback session with them this Friday.
Can someone please shed some light of what it's about?
Is it really like a second interview as some say? In that case, what questions were asked?

yes. It is a 2nd interview. I was asked many of the questions normally asked during the interview. Why cornell, which immersion, why etc.. What would you do if you don't get into johnson etc...

did anyone get lucky today