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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   29 Apr 2010, 07:53
Puhleeze, get off your high horse. If everyone had to wait until final decision in order to be qualified to make observations about the WL process, I'd argue the perspective would be tainted by the resulting decision. No one is arguing that GMAT scores aren't a good measure for qualifying candidates but by using them as the final deciding factor is just a matter of priority for different adcoms. I am not even arguing that this is even the wrong approach, just simply making an observation that based on who primarily gets on WL, GMAT is one of the highest priorities for this program.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   29 Apr 2010, 07:59
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Puhleeze, get off your high horse. If everyone had to wait until final decision in order to be qualified to make observations about the WL process, I'd argue the perspective would be tainted by the resulting decision. No one is arguing that GMAT scores aren't a good measure for qualifying candidates but by using them as the final deciding factor is just a matter of priority for different adcoms. I am not even arguing that this is even the wrong approach, just simply making an observation that based on who primarily gets on WL, GMAT is one of the highest priorities for this program.


Well you called UCLA FEMBA admission process "disingenuous". I would think that is a rather harsh criticism and not simply an objective observation.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   29 Apr 2010, 10:00
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GoBruins, I think you are right. Dylan has said it himself, "I have never turned down a student with a 760 GMAT score." What I find baffling is that though I fall within the 80% range albeit on the low side, --dare I say it--it seems that admissions is only fishing for high scores. It seems disingenuous to state the GMAT scores are only one factor of a candidate's application when it is this very piece from what LeahPea describes as the main reason why candidates are wait listed. Of course, every school has it's own right in developing a different strategy in targeting top talent, but let's not forget that if candidates score too much higher, their top choice will be at a higher ranked school.



I've heard the exact opposite, I've heard that they have turned down 760,770,780's.

To be fair I would say most schools that tend to be older in age care more about GMAT and work experience.. But that makes sense since GPA is so long ago (10 year average) the other 2 have to increase in importance. They've already stated that interviews are no important and Optional!

So unless people have amazing work experience that makes you stand out, GMAT will probably be bigger criteria.



If it makes you feel any better, retaking the GMAT's to improve your gmat's is ALOT easier than the 2+ years for masters and thesis it took to overcome my GPA.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   29 Apr 2010, 10:43
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If it makes you feel any better, retaking the GMAT's to improve your gmat's is ALOT easier than the 2+ years for masters and thesis it took to overcome my GPA.


Definitely agree.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 03:48
so how many GC'ers make it after all?

I guess I should wait until the final decisions are out.. in June is it?

I gotta start thinking about the deposit and getting my transcripts ready... that stuff will come up on us pretty soon too.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 08:47
I will be declining the offer, so I hope that helps the waitlisters.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 10:15
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I will be declining the offer, so I hope that helps the waitlisters.

So where are you off to?
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 11:04
Anyone has any clue, when the next round of admission calls will happen. Twice it has happened when admissions office said one thing and did another.

1. There will be no third round and second round deadline was initially march 3.
Later they added a final round and extended the deadline for R2 too.
2. All results will be posted in June.
Some people got admission calls in April.

Does anyone see issue with this?
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 11:57
I hear you buddy, I only applied to UCLA, it’s the only school that suites me, it is gut wrenching to not have a decision. I check the admissions site dont know how many times a day. :).
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 12:26
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GoBruins wrote:
I will be declining the offer, so I hope that helps the waitlisters.

So where are you off to?


Insead if I get accepted, if not ross.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 13:55
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ewmba10 wrote:
GoBruins wrote:
I will be declining the offer, so I hope that helps the waitlisters.

So where are you off to?


Insead if I get accepted, if not ross.



Good luck. Both are great programs.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 16:12
Hi Go Bruins,

When did you submit your complete application to UCLA FEMBA? and how long did it take for you get the result? Thanks.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   06 May 2010, 16:16
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Hi Go Bruins,

When did you submit your complete application to UCLA FEMBA? and how long did it take for you get the result? Thanks.


I submitted it the day it was due and got a call like 2 weeks ago. I was one of the first on the board to get notified I think.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   07 May 2010, 11:31
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Anyone has any clue, when the next round of admission calls will happen. Twice it has happened when admissions office said one thing and did another.

1. There will be no third round and second round deadline was initially march 3.
Later they added a final round and extended the deadline for R2 too.
2. All results will be posted in June.
Some people got admission calls in April.

Does anyone see issue with this?



I think there was a change in plans after there was a tremendous dropoff in the number of applications in R1 and R2. What I hear (either from facebook or twitter) is that the number of applications has recovered very quickly in the extended R2. The last two open houses had a huge turnout (200+).

I am glad they effectively reintroduced rolling admissions. I know I would have attended a different program if I had to wait until June for a decision.

I would much prefer they go with the previous setup of 3 rounds with rolling admissions.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 07 May 2010, 11:58
I'd prefer they just let me pay my $100k up front and let me in...it'd be just as fair a process as it is now.

Where on Facebook have you seen that apps have increased in the extended period? Are you in the 2013 FEMBA group page? Additionally, I don't think Dylan has said anything to revealing in his twitter posts about it. He just mentioned the attendance and that 2013 will be great...pretty generic posts.

Originally posted by phoich55 on 07 May 2010, 11:53.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   07 May 2010, 11:56
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I'd prefer they just let me pay my $100k up front and let me in... It'd be just as fair a process as it is now.


Funny ;) I would like to do that at Harvard!
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   07 May 2010, 12:23
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I'd prefer they just let me pay my $100k up front and let me in...it'd be just as fair a process as it is now.

Where on Facebook have you seen that apps have increased in the extended period? Are you in the 2013 FEMBA group page? Additionally, I don't think Dylan has said anything to revealing in his twitter posts about it. He just mentioned the attendance and that 2013 will be great...pretty generic posts.


I don't have the link but I did read somewhere in which Dean Freixes commented on the increase in the apps in the R2 extension and the number of apps this year would be 2nd highest in FEMBA history.

As far as your 100K comment, I think FEMBA admission process has been little inconsistent this season but I still think it is fair in a sense that people who should be admitted mostly will be. You might end up in the admit bucket after everything is said and done.

Good luck to you.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   07 May 2010, 12:40
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phoich55 wrote:
I'd prefer they just let me pay my $100k up front and let me in...it'd be just as fair a process as it is now.

Where on Facebook have you seen that apps have increased in the extended period? Are you in the 2013 FEMBA group page? Additionally, I don't think Dylan has said anything to revealing in his twitter posts about it. He just mentioned the attendance and that 2013 will be great...pretty generic posts.


I don't have the link but I did read somewhere in which Dean Freixes commented on the increase in the apps in the R2 extension and the number of apps this year would be 2nd highest in FEMBA history.

As far as your 100K comment, I think FEMBA admission process has been little inconsistent this season but I still think it is fair in a sense that people who should be admitted mostly will be. You might end up in the admit bucket after everything is said and done.

Good luck to you.


It is a different story whether one gets in or not. After all we are seeking an excellent management school. You would not expect these kind of communication and mangement issues (managing the admissions process effectively and consistently) from UCLA. Just my initial feeling.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   07 May 2010, 13:13
Thanks, JinJJA. I'll have to lookup Dean Feixes account. I've just been following Dylan.

I do think the admissions process is unfair but the 100k comment was more to avoid waiting until June. Even though, I think it would be a great idea for established schools.
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Re: UCLA FEMBA [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 13 May 2010, 12:31
hang in there folks.

I just got an email from Dylan et staff urging me to pay my admission deposit to secure section priority, especially since they plan to admit a "large group of my future classmates" this Friday.

FYI, there may be some positive news for atleast a few of us this week!

Originally posted by deadlee on 12 May 2010, 17:02.
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