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thanks togafoot

tomorrow is the Fuqua decision, im scared :shock:

I scheduled my Fisher interview for tuesday...it is a skype interview

That is the first time that I have seen that option

I could have chosen an on-campus interview, a phone interview, or a skype interview

Glad to see some universities are diversifying their options

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Yes, i had 2 skype interviews with different schools. Much better than a phone interview because you can see and interpret their body language based on your responses.
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togafoot,

Then does the skype interview mean that we have to use a webcam?

I will e-mail Fisher to make sure.

Thanks.
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dinged :cry: from Fuqua, making me 0 for 2 now

Funny how UPenn and Duke rejected my apps for my undergrad studies and now for my MBA as well

I am extremely disappointed
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I'm so sorry majo. Not a great feeling, I know. Best of luck w/your other apps.
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I have an interview with Fisher today

Let's hope it goes well :)

Since I have not been asked to interview by Anderson or HBS, I can most certainly assume that I will get dinged.

So it comes down to Kellogg (they waived the interview), Fisher (interview today), and Krannert (no clue what is happening).

I am crossing my fingers.
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I had my Fisher interview through Skype

It was supposed to be 30 minutes, but it went on for an hour

I hope that is a good sign

Questions asked:
- Who has helped you professionally and why
- Describe a role of leadership you have held
- Why do an MBA now
- How will the MBA help you get to the next level
- Why Fisher
- Describe a characteristic you are proud of
- Tell us about a business leader you admire and why
- What characteristics are needed to be successful in global business
- What makes a good leader

I hope that helps. I interviewed with the director of admissions.

I think it went well. She said I sold the university really well and that maybe I should work for them :p
Also, I think that I communicated the desire to go there pretty well, so they feel wanted.

Now let's hope I get accepted. They said they will let me know in 1-2 weeks.
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dinged from Kellogg

0 for 3 now :cry:
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Dont give up majo, there are a lot of us with an admit count of zero (including yours truly).
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not over yet majo...

the skype interviews i had required a webcam
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majo,

sounds like things went very well with fisher. good luck!

I'm 0/3, with 1 waitlist. So I could use some good news too! :?
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I am def rooting for all of us who have not heard any good news yet

so thanks for your comments bsd_lover, togafoot, and rajpdsouza

good luck to us all
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I got into Fisher! (Ohio State)

That's a huge relief.

I still have 3 more decisions to go, so I hope the good news keep rolling in.

I will keep you all updated, and will root for your decisions as well.

Thanks for all the support.
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Hey !!! MANY congratulations majo !! ... feel better now ? I still dont have an admit :(
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Hey !!! MANY congratulations majo !! ... feel better now ? I still dont have an admit :(
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Ditto that.
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CONGRATS majo!!! :)
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congrats majosan!!! Now there is less stress :)
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thanks guys

I definitely feel better

I am a bit more optimistic now

Good luck to you all :)
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Well, I got dinged at Wharton, HBS, Kellogg, Fuqua, and Anderson

Fisher accepted me, and I have not heard from Krannert, but Krannert is my last choice anyways

I am still deciding if I should go to Fisher (Ohio State) or not, and could use you guys' expertise.

I am afraid of the Fisher brand name when it comes to the MBA program. It is not like Ohio State is as well known as the other schools when it comes to MBA programs. Also, if the 2009 US News leaked information is correct, then that would mean Fisher dropped from 22nd to 27th in the rankings. Do I go purely by rankings? Of course not. But it is not encouraging to see a potential school you are interested in drop that many spots.

I am awaiting the financial aid/scholarship/assistantships info, if any, before I make my decision. If the package is attractive enough, I will seriously consider going. If not, I may put off my MBA a couple of years and try to get into a top 15 school. I am 25 after all, so maybe time is on my side.

I guess my doubts are the following:
- Is going to Fisher considered "settling"? (instead of trying to get somewhere more prestigious)
- Did I have my sights set too high, and Fisher is the best I can do?

I interviewed for Duke, so maybe I am not too far off. I just need to build on what I already have. What I do know is that if I do re-apply, I would probably do it for the class of 2012, so i can get another 2 years of WE. I would also not retake the GMAT unless I have to (680, 47 Q, 37 V, 5.5 AWA), and I would apply to R1 for every school. I would also be more thorough with my applications, and ask for you guys' help when it comes to the essays and such.

I would like to hear your opinions, and your help is always appreciated.

Thank you.
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hey Majosan, sorry to hear about the dings! I don't know if you posted your brief profile somewhere, but if we can take a look at it, we can give you better advice.

At your age, you can wait 2 years before applying, and wait for this crazy increase of applications to subside. I'm guessing you'll have a much easier time getting into the top schools in 2 years than next year. As for going to Ohio State as "settling", that depends on what you want to do. If you just want to climb the ranks faster in your own industry, then it's not too bad (as long as the scholarship is good). But if you want to switch to something different, especially an industry that's "brand conscious", then you might want to wait 2 years and apply to a UE/E school (any of the top 16 should do).

I can probably comment more after seeing your profile.

Good luck!
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I don't think I put my full profile on the forums, so these are my stats:

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I am 25 years old (turn 26 in Sept), and I am from Chile

BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University (with a minor in Business Management)
Graduated in 4 years (8 semesters)
2.77 GPA (Due to my third semester, which I had a death in the family the day before finals and I bombed. I had a 3.2 GPA my last 5 semesters, and I took no GPA boosting classes and had a very hard set of classes).
I also worked at a dining hall for 2 years (2nd and 3rd years).

My GMAT was a 680, with 47Q and 37V, and 5.5 AWA. I only took it once, back in October of 07. I did not take a special course or anything. I just bought a book (Princeton Review), and got a CD (Kaplan) to study, alongside downloadable practice tests. Since my work schedule was very demanding, I only studied maybe a couple of hours every Saturday and Sunday for 6 weeks or so leading up to the exam.

After graduating, I first worked freelance in Santiago, Chile while looking for a full-time position that was worthwhile. My freelance work was as a technology advisor. I would help companies, or sometimes singular clients, to pick out the hardware and software they needed, then put everything together, and finally teach them how to make the system work. Whether it was a personal PC, or a whole office infrastructure, I was there to offer guidance and support.

After a few months, I found a job at Marcaria.com, which is a company that is involved in legal services (domains, trademarks, patents) and had an e-business business model. I worked there for almost a year, and this was also in Santiago. I started out as an Accounts Manager, and was promoted eventually to Manager of the Domains Department.

I then moved on to a job offer from Coca-Cola, and moved out to a town 1300kms away (to Antofagasta, Chile), showing my willingness to relocate. I was hired as a Marketing Assistant at first, and was promoted to Marketing Manager for the Supermarket Segment eventually. I also took over the Product Manager for Water and Juice products while the job was vacant, so at one point I was doing both jobs at the same time. However, the job in the Supermarket Segment was my true job, and it was also higher in the corporate chain.

As a sidenote, I also did a marketing internship with Coca-Cola between my junior and senior years of college.

As for my extra-curriculars, I am often involved in sports, technology, and business. I love sports, I follow what is going on with all my teams (I am an all-Miami fan, Go Heat/Dolphins/Panthers/Marlins!), and also am usually part of the company soccer team, as well as being part of a soccer team with friends outside of work. As for technology, I am always on the loop about new techs out there, I keep myself up to date with most of the new software and hardware out there, and am involved still helping clients with their tech problems. Business-wise, I like to see what is going on worldwide, whether it be financial news, stocks, or sometimes political tie ins. In order to function in the business world, especially in international business, one has to be very informed.

I want to do an MBA in Finance, and possibly specialize in short and long term investments. However, if the program is flexible with its electives, I will try to branch out and learn about different aspects as well, such as international business and entrepreneurship.

As a personal note, I spent most of my life moving from place to place due to my dad's work (Exxon-Mobil). I have lived in:
Santiago, Chile 9 years (85-92, 05-07)
Antofagasta, Chile 3 years (92-94, 07-08)
Miami, Florida 4 years (83-85, 94-96)
Mexico City, Mexico 2 years (96-98)
Panama City, Panama 2 years (98-00)
San Juan, Puerto Rico 1.5 years (00-01)
West Lafayette, Indiana 4 years (Purdue, 01-05)

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So, basically, I think I am an OK candidate. I am not as elite as many people at these forums, and my GPA is a big detriment. However, I had very good essays (I think), and stellar recommendations. My profile can improve with more WE, and maybe with a better GMAT score (although I don't think its imperative to retake it).

So please, let me know how my profile fits with the places I applied to.

Thank you.
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