Calling all Simon (Rochester) Fall 2010 applicants

Question

Just noticed there was not a thread for the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester...

I applied in R2. Anyone else?

rossyjr22 · Answer

Hey I applied and my application just changed status to under review! Its very exciting where are you from? I'm a senior graduating from Ithaca College in upstate NY.

GMATify · Answer

Applied in R2. Yet to hear back anything.

iwkcuts · Answer

You mean R3, right? That's the January deadline.

I'm still waiting, too.

AspiringSloanie · Answer

I just got a fee waiver thing in the mail for rochester. Lol does this mean I will get in if I apply? I never considered it.

westsew · Answer

no you dont get in automatically.
 I am a round 3 applicant- jan deadline- had m y interview with an alumni last weekend. 
wish you all luck

evanstripp · Answer

I have been selected to interview on-campus for the MS Finance program. The problem is that I live in Atlanta, and can't really miss work to fly out to Rochester during the week. Does anyone know how they approach this problem? Also, can anyone tell me what to expect during the interview?

rossyjr22 · Answer

I've got an interviewed scheduled for March 4th or March 11 on-campus. Good-Luck everyone!!!

nary · Answer

applied r1, admitted, and accepted. i'll post more details if anyone cares. been to a few of their events and it's a great school with EXTREMELY helpful staff, professors, and alumni.

hypermeganet · Answer

I did a pre-interview with an adcom. I'll probably put through a application as I was told that I have a good shot at a significant scholarship.

GMATify · Answer

Any R3 applicants received interview invite in recent past or scheduled?

rossyjr22 · Answer

My interview is tomorrow morning at 11!!! I'll post back with the experience.

culesrule · Answer

Hi,
When do ull think the last date for admissions results would be. Friend of mine applied in R3. Yet to hear post the interview

ravi1202 · Answer

hey..can someone post their simon ms finance interview experience please. i have mine soon.

rossyjr22 · Answer

I don't know how long acceptances go to but I got my acceptance online today!!!!!

My interview was actually for MBA at the time but I switched it to MS Finance the next week. 
At the interview they don't test your knowledge on finance at all. This really is a personality test to see if you will fit in, if you are there for the right reasons, and you will have a chance to excel. They ask you about key points on your resume and be sure to be able to tell what your learned from each event/accomplishment. Have stories about good group work and failed group work and how you went about correcting the problem. Know your resume inside and out and bring extra copies to give them just in case. They ask you why Simon and why know which is tricky. Be honest about why Simon but do not say now purely because of the economy its a common mistake. I used the idea that it was always my plan and it fit my goals as I see them falling into place now. I had an hour interview in the morning with the assistant director and a short 20 minute one at the end of the day with the director. The biggest thing is have a good answer to why Simon and why now. They also ask you what direction and field you are looking into. Be yourself and be sincere and you will be fine. 
The final thing to remember is to have 3 or 4 good questions to ask they want to know that you have an interest and are really thinking about the school. A good question is what type of students succeed at Simon. I finished it off with a question about area sports teams which was great because my interviewer is a big fan!!!

Good luck hope it helps!

Rossy

ravi1202 · Answer

hey...that was really helpful..thanks a ton..appreciate it!

westsew · Answer

waitlisted- no e-mail, just checked the online application page and found out

rossyjr22 · Answer

Westsew-waitlisting isn't the end of the world and I clicked on your profile and saw that you got accepted into Cornell, congrats on that! If you need any information about the town Cornell is in which is Ithaca, NY I can help you out with that as I am a senior undergrad at Ithaca College just across town.

westsew · Answer

hey thanks a lot... I will p.m. you shortly. I will tell simon that I don't want to wait for their decision and movin on. 
anyway is there a n etiquette for responding to waitlists?

rossyjr22 · Answer

I have absolutely no idea about wait list procedures

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