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Updated on: 02 Jun 2023, 04:38

Originally posted by TAMG700GMAT on 31 May 2023, 03:32.
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I did my R5 interview last May 16 and the recruiter asked me for a five-minute call today. Is it a bad or good sign if it's just five minutes? Do they call for both accepted and rejected?

Congrats on your admit!

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31 May 2023, 06:54

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I did my R5 interview last May 16 and the recruiter asked me for a five-minute call today. Is it a bad or good sign if it's just five minutes? Do they call for both accepted and rejected?

Hey,
Did you speak with him/her?
I received an email too , but it clearly mentions all good things to speak about. I am hoping for it to be an admit offer.

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Hey, Did you speak with him/her? I received an email too , but it clearly mentions all good things to speak about. I am hoping for it to be an admit offer. Posted from my mobile device

it’s an admit. they send it that way so you dont* freak out. but alas...

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How are the scholarships at Simon? Has anyone received any?

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How are the scholarships at Simon? Has anyone received any? Posted from my mobile device

yeah, plenty do. obviously the earlier you apply, the more opportunity for a higher amount.

but they’re merit based and REALLY hard to increase, but possible anywhere depending on your circumstances.

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I did my R5 interview last May 16 and the recruiter asked me for a five-minute call today. Is it a bad or good sign if it's just five minutes? Do they call for both accepted and rejected?

Hey,
Did you speak with him/her?
I received an email too , but it clearly mentions all good things to speak about. I am hoping for it to be an admit offer.

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Yes, it's an admit and they're giving 70% tuition waiver because of Forte Fellowship. Is 70% within the average tuition discount amount in UoR?

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I did my R5 interview last May 16 and the recruiter asked me for a five-minute call today. Is it a bad or good sign if it's just five minutes? Do they call for both accepted and rejected?

Hey,
Did you speak with him/her?
I received an email too , but it clearly mentions all good things to speak about. I am hoping for it to be an admit offer.

Posted from my mobile device

Yes, it's an admit and they're giving 70% tuition waiver because of Forte Fellowship. Is 70% within the average tuition discount amount in UoR?

Congratulations, i received an admit too with tuition waiver. However I was told that the pre mba starts on July 9 and I am worried I will not make it in time because I need an f1 visa

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Yes, it's an admit and they're giving 70% tuition waiver because of Forte Fellowship. Is 70% within the average tuition discount amount in UoR?[/quote]
Congratulations, i received an admit too with tuition waiver. However I was told that the pre mba starts on July 9 and I am worried I will not make it in time because I need an f1 visa[/quote]

Yeah likewise. The visa application takes long in my country so I'm quite worried too

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Any international student who received an admit in the later rounds mostly r4 and r5 and will need to rush for the visa before school begins on July 9?

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Any international student who received an admit in the later rounds mostly r4 and r5 and will need to rush for the visa before school begins on July 9?

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well count me in, my friend

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Any international student who received an admit in the later rounds mostly r4 and r5 and will need to rush for the visa before school begins on July 9?

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well count me in, my friend

What’s your last date to accept the admission? I am planning to ask for an extension on deposit deadline. Maybe 3-4 days

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Any international student who received an admit in the later rounds mostly r4 and r5 and will need to rush for the visa before school begins on July 9?

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well count me in, my friend

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Hello Guys.
I am planning to apply for fall 2024 intake. I am an entrepreneur from Nepal and I could only score 680 in the second attempt of GMAT. IS 680 a good score for SImon ?? ANy opinion ?

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Any international student who received an admit in the later rounds mostly r4 and r5 and will need to rush for the visa before school begins on July 9?

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well count me in, my friend

What’s your last date to accept the admission? I am planning to ask for an extension on deposit deadline. Maybe 3-4 days

Please check your private message

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Hello Guys.
I am planning to apply for fall 2024 intake. I am an entrepreneur from Nepal and I could only score 680 in the second attempt of GMAT. IS 680 a good score for SImon ?? ANy opinion ?

Gmat score is only a fraction of your application. Other factors such as stellar essays, work experience and personal development matter too

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Hello Guys. I am planning to apply for fall 2024 intake. I am an entrepreneur from Nepal and I could only score 680 in the second attempt of GMAT. IS 680 a good score for SImon ?? ANy opinion ?

I just got in with the same score. Have hopes buddy and give your best.

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I’m still on waitlist since March 30th

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I’m still on waitlist since March 30th

Same here, waitlisted since may

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Any MS Finance student here, kindle DM or please let me know I’ll connect. Its urgent, thanks

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I applied to the full-time MBA program in Round-4, received an interview invite on May 4 and was waitlisted on May 15. Much to my surprise (and elation), I received an admit offer via email on July 18, (as there was an open spot). I was sincerely thrilled to have received an admit from Simon and they were generous enough to offer a scholarship.

However, Simon's pre-fall term starts on July 24, and so I wrote back saying I won't be able to accept this offer due to the compressed timeline (international student). Planning to re-apply for Fall-24 in the earlier rounds. Very tough call to make, but I sincerely hope it was the right one. Posting it here because I have greatly benefitted from reading about other people's journey/experiences on this platform.