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Re: Calling Fall 2010 Chicago Booth Applicants
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12 Feb 2010, 07:03
12 Feb 2010, 07:03
Hey folks, I'm very upset that lalammc got more requests for interview advice than I did! Sniff. I'm feeling very unwanted! I bet sapphireka got more too. 
Anyway a few comments from reading what's been said so far.
Interviewing with an alum does not necessarily mean a 60 year old hedge fund manager. Mine was a young i-banker, early thirties max. We were able to have an easy ice-breaking conversation about nightlife in London and some other banter. This is a double edged sword though because young people can see through fancy rhetoric so you have you to be down-to-earth and honest (not that I was planning to reel off BS though!)
My interviewer had also seen my resume in advance because he asked me about a few things. Since that's the prevailing policy, if you get an adcom who does know your application (if that's possible), I doubt they would ask questions about it.
Anyway a few comments from reading what's been said so far.
Interviewing with an alum does not necessarily mean a 60 year old hedge fund manager. Mine was a young i-banker, early thirties max. We were able to have an easy ice-breaking conversation about nightlife in London and some other banter. This is a double edged sword though because young people can see through fancy rhetoric so you have you to be down-to-earth and honest (not that I was planning to reel off BS though!)
My interviewer had also seen my resume in advance because he asked me about a few things. Since that's the prevailing policy, if you get an adcom who does know your application (if that's possible), I doubt they would ask questions about it.
Re: Calling Fall 2010 Chicago Booth Applicants
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12 Feb 2010, 07:50
12 Feb 2010, 07:50
britguy wrote:
Hey folks, I'm very upset that lalammc got more requests for interview advice than I did! Sniff. I'm feeling very unwanted! I bet sapphireka got more too.
Anyway a few comments from reading what's been said so far.
Interviewing with an alum does not necessarily mean a 60 year old hedge fund manager. Mine was a young i-banker, early thirties max. We were able to have an easy ice-breaking conversation about nightlife in London and some other banter. This is a double edged sword though because young people can see through fancy rhetoric so you have you to be down-to-earth and honest (not that I was planning to reel off BS though!)
My interviewer had also seen my resume in advance because he asked me about a few things. Since that's the prevailing policy, if you get an adcom who does know your application (if that's possible), I doubt they would ask questions about it.
Anyway a few comments from reading what's been said so far.
Interviewing with an alum does not necessarily mean a 60 year old hedge fund manager. Mine was a young i-banker, early thirties max. We were able to have an easy ice-breaking conversation about nightlife in London and some other banter. This is a double edged sword though because young people can see through fancy rhetoric so you have you to be down-to-earth and honest (not that I was planning to reel off BS though!)
My interviewer had also seen my resume in advance because he asked me about a few things. Since that's the prevailing policy, if you get an adcom who does know your application (if that's possible), I doubt they would ask questions about it.
I counted 12 so far...I still have 2 to reply (Sorry guys, I will do it later today).
I agree with britguy, alum interviewer could be anything. In my case was a late 30s/early 40s entrepreneur who also had a leadership position at a local university. He read my resume in advance and had some questions/comments. One of my friends was interviewed by a Class of 2009 alum that had just came back from Chicago at the time of the interview.
Re: Calling Fall 2010 Chicago Booth Applicants
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12 Feb 2010, 07:56
12 Feb 2010, 07:56
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deadlee wrote:
Sup folks, I finally got an invite too...surprised myself really... but i'll take it.
I haven't visited the campus, I'd registered for last Booth Live, even went to Chicago, and make it to the school before it ended.. yep, i know epic fail.
Anyways, i'm scheduled to visit this Friday for booth Live!, and I figured I'd combine it with an on-campus interview.
the thing is, the only spot available is two days prior to Live!, which means I wouldn't have visited the school or sat in a class prior to my interview.
does that sort of defeat the purpose of visiting a school? Should I move my IV date to *after* i visit, and settle for an Alum interview?
Thoughts?
I haven't visited the campus, I'd registered for last Booth Live, even went to Chicago, and make it to the school before it ended.. yep, i know epic fail.
Anyways, i'm scheduled to visit this Friday for booth Live!, and I figured I'd combine it with an on-campus interview.
the thing is, the only spot available is two days prior to Live!, which means I wouldn't have visited the school or sat in a class prior to my interview.
does that sort of defeat the purpose of visiting a school? Should I move my IV date to *after* i visit, and settle for an Alum interview?
Thoughts?
Two things.
First, if you are hanging around for Booth Live on 2/19, myself and a bunch of other people (also interviewing) as getting together for drinks on 2/18. Contact me via PM or see this thread:
chicagoland-drinks-meetup-2-18-6pm-fado-irish-pub-90127.html
Second, you shouldnt think of the purpose of visiting as solely for your interview, but rather as for your own benefit...... there isnt that much of a difference between saying "I enjoyed booth live" and "I am looking forward to booth live this friday".
