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11 Nov 2021, 12:59

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kinda giveaway that it’s my safety school but schools very well know that

Not a ding until you get notified. They are doing interviews all month

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11 Nov 2021, 21:24

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Hello everyone,
I went through the interview and only got 3 questions. Introduce. Why MBA? A question about inclusivity and diversity. By what criteria do you choose a b-school if you get admitted to all that you applied? I answered these questions in about 15 minutes, and for the rest of the time I asked questions.
Is this something to worry about?

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11 Nov 2021, 21:31

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It’s happening to everyone. They are only taking 25-30 minutes maximum. May be they will look at application and score mostly

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11 Nov 2021, 21:56

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Hello everyone,
I went through the interview and only got 3 question. Introduce. Why MBA? A question about inclusivity and diversity. By what criteria do you choose a b-school if you get admitted to all that you applied? I answered these questions in about 15 minutes, and for the rest of the time I asked questions.
Is this something to worry about?

You had call with a student or adcom?

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11 Nov 2021, 22:14

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sherxon

You had call with a student or adcom?

The guy was a second year student.

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11 Nov 2021, 22:17

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Same here

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11 Nov 2021, 22:20

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You had call with a student or adcom?

The guy was a second year student.

Oh okay. May be they are following this pattern? Like shorter interview?

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11 Nov 2021, 23:00

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Yeah, same with mine. I think they are keeping the interviews quite short considering they already got responses from us through the virtual assessment.

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11 Nov 2021, 23:23

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Mine was 15 mins total. I answered everything and the second year student said don’t worry you did good. Don’t overthink about the duration of the interview.

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Updated on: 12 Nov 2021, 08:54

Originally posted by aumkarB on 12 Nov 2021, 08:53.
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My interview was around 30 minutes in total. Almost similar questions as have been posted here before. It was with a second year student. Not sure how it went.

Has anyone received final decision? How much time did it take for the AdCom to send it out after completing the video interview?

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12 Nov 2021, 09:27

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Has anyone received final decision? How much time did it take for the AdCom to send it out after completing the video interview?

Decisions will be rolled on or after Dec 10th.

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12 Nov 2021, 10:04

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I have a query, Is it good to mention the financial aspects associated with it while asked such a question of choosing the B-School?
Is it frowned upon or is it perceived as a normal factor?
Please let me know if anybody has insights/opinions regarding this.
Thank you.

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sherxon

I have a query, Is it good to mention the financial aspects associated with it while asked such a question of choosing the B-School?
Is it frowned upon or is it perceived as a normal factor?

You can definitely mention it; that financial aspect of it is a consideration for you. The schools also know that. Just don’t talk about it as the ONLY factor. But mentioning it tactfully can come across somebody being genuine and that’s a good thing.

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12 Nov 2021, 10:47

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how many questions did you asked after that and what are the questions

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My interview was for 45+ mins

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With a second year?

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My interview was for 45+ mins

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Updated on: 12 Nov 2021, 22:02

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Hey Bro , Things are pretty good here! Just wrapping up festivals and going back to den again tomorrow!

Hope things are going well in Houston. We would love to understand a little more on Rice and your experience so far. Wonder if we could do an AMA with you (doesn’t need to be live but you answer whenever you are available)

Was anxious if it’s a ding from Rice but hen I emailed Joe Sato and he affirms that they will continue to interview through November and December so it’s not a ding till it;s a ding!

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How are things?

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Happy to do an AMA! But experience hasn’t been good here. I’m more of a person who strives to get better results and put in efforts, I’ve won many competitions here for that reason!
But I don’t see the investment pay off well. I think it’s god’s way of making me work in low performing teams and probably get them into an achievement mindset.

One of the asso. Deans even said that I’m right but I need to approach it differently because people don’t want to strive for excellence (too much to ask for from a "prestigious" institution).

Yes, the overall experience has been horrible with no room for inclusion (very little if I’m being more lax). But it does make me appreciate schools like HBS more bcoz having a culture of excellence and producing high performing individuals is a priority.
I do like a few people here who have been very helpful in many things.
One of the teachers is really amazing as she’s very kind and not just normal kind- she’s out of the way kind. Very understanding and appreciative of your struggle.

Then there’s another professor who is basically in an ultimate need to be appreciated more often. She has been known to explode on people on multiple occasions and accomodating of the fact that they (students) have interviews by giving people an impossible choice (this is not just her but many people at Rice)

I don’t see people here as any asset but I’ve met a few (3 to be specific) strong people both in terms of network and in terms of start-up founders. I’m very good friends with the winner of Napier Rice Launch Challenge. He’s an awesome person and I see why he can be a winner!
I’m great friends with PMBAs bcoz I like their maturity level and drive than FTMBAs

I know my AMA would be very realistic but I’m happy to give time. Just can’t lie about my over-all experience like most other people.

I really wish someone would’ve warned me about the low quality of Rice MBA students.

Having said that, I like the 2nd years better (most of them are empathetic and helpful)

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Updated on: 12 Nov 2021, 22:09

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Businessconquerer, Sorry to hear that and hope this phase passess soon and you get a job offer of your dream upon graduation! I would like to know whether you feel that your particular set is this way or overall culture itself is this way?

QuabityAssurance, Hi, what is AMA?

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Hate to say this but when the management condones the act of taking the right of saying "No" away from you just bcoz the people aren't willing to work for more, it does say a lot about the overall ecosystem.

I ascertain you that not everyone at Rice is that way.

Few people here are actually tolerant, understanding and working "together" to lift the others.

I was recently asked to sign something really repulsive that basically was a statement to take away free will in opposition to a subjective standard.

Can't talk about that specifically given confidentiality but I'm certainly not gonna endorse Rice.
If you've got competing offers- find yourself a peace of mind.

A 50k extra loan would provide me more peace than a full ride

I can certainly say that we will try our best to make sure that you get the best out of the MBA experience.

Try to have an honest conversation with the people at other schools too.

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Hate to say this but when the management condones the act of taking the right of saying "No" away from you just bcoz the people aren’t willing to work for more, it does say a lot about the overall ecosystem.

I ascertain you that not everyone at Rice is that way.

Few people here are actually tolerant, understanding and working "together" to lift the others.

I was recently asked to sign something really repulsive that basically was a statement to take away free will in opposition to a subjective standard.

Can’t talk about that specifically given confidentiality but I’m certainly not gonna endorse Rice.
If you’ve got competing offers- find yourself a peace of mind.

A 50k extra loan would provide me more peace than a full ride

I can certainly say that we will try our best to make sure that you get the best out of the MBA experience.

Try to have an honest conversation with the people at other schools too.

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Sorry to hear that! Hope those papers you signed wont be affecting you in any negative way in future. Take care and thank you!