Calling All Smeal MBA Applicants: 2021 Intake | Class of 2023

Question

Please share what stage of application you are in and also if you are a deferred 2020 MBA applicant to 2021

Nikhil · Answer

Thank you aspiringminds1991 for starting the topic

The following are the deadlines Screenshot 2020-09-28 at 11.49.33 PM.png

a7mad1414 · Answer

I have submitted my applications to 7 of my targeted universities, but with my GPA and low Verbal GRE (149) scores i think it will be a bit hard to get admitted even tho i got 165 Quant

LadyO · Answer

I think that is a good overall GRE score, however, the school might tell you to submit TOFEL. However, the standardized test score benefits you with a higher Quant score.

a7mad1414 · Answer

Already submitted IELTS and some of the schools actually accepts Duolingo this year so, it's kinda helpful with the overall budget (test for 49$)

ssonesh · Answer

I'm a deferred student at Penn State for the Full-time MBA program. All those who have received admits, kindly join the whatsapp group and all the best to those still applying or waiting for the results!

Sonesh.

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manidix · Answer

I had submitted my application for the third round. Should I still be hopeful?

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Nikhil · Answer

manidix

From the decision tracker, I see  Talhas  has also applied to Smeal recently. Talhas, did you also apply in Round 3?

Talhas · Answer

Yes I did. Not heard anything from them yet

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manidix · Answer

Thanks for replying guys.

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Nikhil · Answer

Talhas manidix Let us know if anuy of you hear back anything. It would be great to keep the forum updated

Talhas · Answer

Sure

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rajat2807 · Answer

Have you sent official GMAT / GRE Scores to the school?

Talhas · Answer

No. I applied with a waiver

enaayy · Answer

Has anyone received any interview calls yet? Also, is it compulsory to send the official GMAT report?

Nikhil · Answer

enaayy

From the decision tracker, I see  Cgf17293  has received an admit with a scholarship on Feb 19th. Did anyone else hear back?

Nikhil · Answer

Also, the GMAT is not compulsory. You can apply with a waiver.

enaayy · Answer

Thanks for your reply Nikhil.

Yes, I saw that in the tracker. However, I applied in the Feb 1 deadline. So I don't know whether there are still chances for a call? Also whether it is compulsory to send scores after one has updated the unofficial scores in the application form.

a7mad1414 · Answer

They did contact me to send them IELTS scores and GRE "official one" and i sent 2 weeks ago but they have an issue with IELTS score from their side !! Idk if that will affect my submission or not

Nikhil · Answer

a7mad1414 It is not going to affect your admission. If the issue is on their side, they should be able to resolve it provided you have reported them correctly

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