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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   28 Mar 2008, 16:12
hey mehrotra,

How did the interview go? Would you mind sharing any of the ?'s that were asked?
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   29 Mar 2008, 15:22
Hi Ask80 ,

thanks for info.curious to know how much did they drill you on your work and community volunteer experience? are the questions very specific???....

Thanks

quote="ask80"]admission status is on the online application form. its a link at the bottom stating decision status.

my interview was short and pretty much went over my work and community volunteer experience. and then why acct and why usc and went over the minor transcript error. I think each interview is unique depending on your background and essay. the interview is very casual and low key. make sure you turn off your cell phone. :oops: it's nothing to be stressful about since cathy is pretty nice.

the webpage states you should have at least 600gmat to be competitive. i'm assuming if you have work experience it'll be some factor since some of the applicants only have their undergrad experience.

my exact dates are, app completed on 2/21, received email for invite on 3/05 from doris. interview 3/14, decision 3/20. i guess decisions vary with each applicant. i didn't receive on the spot.

did anyone that got accepted receive a scholarship? just curious[/quote]
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   29 Mar 2008, 22:49
nope no drilling at all. it's a very relaxed and chill interview with Cathy. questions will vary depending on your resume and experience.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   31 Mar 2008, 10:07
Has anyone interviewed with anyone other than Cathy?
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   31 Mar 2008, 13:25
^ me. I interviewed with Shirley.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   31 Mar 2008, 22:06
I interviewed with Shirley too and was accepted.

For anyone interviewing with her, she was really nice, and it was a laid back interview...probably lasted around 10 minutes. She asked:
Why USC
Why do you want to relocate to LA
What are my goals after the program- she asked more specific questions for me on this b/c I have worked through college and have unique work experience and a goal other than Big 4

Good luck to everyone with upcoming interviews!!
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   31 Mar 2008, 23:02
congrats knight08!

care to list your stats?
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2008, 09:51
Knight, can you also share when you received an interview invite and if you were accepted on the spot? Congratulations and thanks! My app just turned complete on 4/1, so I'm trying to gauge how long I need to wait before I hear from them again.

Superel and bparker, have you heard anything yet?
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2008, 10:38
Yeah, I just confirmed my interview with Cathy for Monday. I'm extremely nervous! Do you know of anyone that has received and interview and been rejected?
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2008, 10:42
bparker wrote:
Yeah, I just confirmed my interview with Cathy for Monday. I'm extremely nervous! Do you know of anyone that has received and interview and been rejected?


Yeah, I was interviewed and rejected last year. I haven't heard of any this year. By the way, congratulations! When did you get your interview invite?
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2008, 10:51
Oh no! Do you remember any of the ?'s they asked? I heard back on Monday and I think my application was marked as complete on March 20.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2008, 13:42
I read on USC's website that all qualified candidates receive an interview. Does this mean that anyone who has a GPA above a 3.0 and a GMAT score above 600 receives an interview?
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   02 Apr 2008, 18:04
Bparker: We mainly talked about the reasons for my GPA being on the lower side, what I was doing at the time since it said that I wasn't currently working on my resume, and general basic questions like why I want to be in the program and what I can bring to the accounting field.

My advice is: You will definitely need to have good reasons for any flaws in your application (i.e. low GPA, etc.). Know what you want from the program and what you can offer to it or the accounting profession. Have a good reason for why you want to go into the accounting field. Know your career goals and your reasons for having those goals. They will also want to know what you have been doing since you have turned in the application if it says on your resume that you are not currently working or attending school. You should probably have questions for the interviewer.

Miami, not sure about that. I think it depends on the applicant pool and when you apply.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   04 Apr 2008, 16:14
Bparker, could you please let us know how your interview went after you're done? Thanks.

For the people who interviewed already, I'm just wondering...did you send a thank you note to the interviewer? Is it necessary?
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   07 Apr 2008, 11:47
Hi ,

I had my interview last Tuesday with Cathy.It was pretty casual.She said I would hear from them within a week.Those of you who had an interview and have already received an offer, please share how long did it take to hear from them.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   07 Apr 2008, 13:21
I'm really not sure because they told me I was in after my interview. I would imagine they would make a decision within a week.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   07 Apr 2008, 15:05
Hi gooseman515 ,

whom did u interview with? were you told on the spot that you've been accepted??? Have you received any written communication yet?Pls share when was your interview.

gooseman515 wrote:
I'm really not sure because they told me I was in after my interview. I would imagine they would make a decision within a week.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   07 Apr 2008, 16:30
My interview was last Tuesday. I was interviewed by both Shirley and Cathy last Tuesday, although I talked more with Shirley. Before the interview was even finished, Shirley told me I was accepted into the program. When I got home (1 hour drive) I had an email from USC with my CIR. Other than that, the interview was easy going and more conversational. Shirley is some kind of communications consultant, so I think she's looking for people who are good communicators.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   08 Apr 2008, 09:52
My interview was with Shirley and it was EXTREMELY casual! Her voice is really calm and she makes you feel comfortable. She asked me only one ? and it was about a country that I had visited! She gave me the feeling that I was accepted, but I still haven't received anything.
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Re: USC MACC interview coming up--pretty scared [#permalink] New post   08 Apr 2008, 10:09
Good luck, bparker! Did you send her a thank you note? I have an interview coming up w/ Shirley on Friday, and I'm a bit nervous. Is it ok to call her Shirley? Did you apply for the Macc or MBT program?
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