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Yale SOM 2013 - Calling All Applicants 03 May 2013, 07:50
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I can confirm that the video invite is legit, though I don't know what the difference is (if any) between that and an in-person interview. I wouldn't worry too much about the differentiation between the two, though of course, I can't give any advice as to how to navigate either interview. Good luck and congrats to all!
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YOU just made my day (and weekend)! Cheers!
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I spoke with admissions to get a better idea as to what the video interview is all about. It is not a replacement for the in-person interview (i.e., it becomes part of your application file and is evaluated alongside everything else in determining whether you will be selected for an interview). It was supposed to go out to everyone who applied.

It's tough to speculate what this means for Round 3 applicants, especially with the deadline so close.
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Yale SOM 2013 - Calling All Applicants 03 May 2013, 08:15
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I spoke with admissions to get a better idea as to what the video interview is all about. It is not a replacement for the in-person interview (i.e., it becomes part of your application file and is evaluated alongside everything else in determining whether you will be selected for an interview). It was supposed to go out to everyone who applied.

It's tough to speculate what this means for Round 3 applicants, especially with the deadline so close.
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Thanks for the update.
Then, since it was supposed to go out to everyone who applied for R3, is it safe to assume that the video interview is just a part of the application?
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Seems that way, but it of course leaves us all speculating regarding a single question: why now, with only two weeks to go before final decisions are to be released, would they introduce this added level of complexity to the entire applicant pool (especially to those of us without in-person invitations who may very well already be in the "ding" pool)?
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Seems that way, but it of course leaves us all speculating regarding a single question: why now, with only two weeks to go before final decisions are to be released, would they introduce this added level of complexity to the entire applicant pool (especially to those of us without in-person invitations who may very well already be in the "ding" pool)?
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Hey ...thanks ..any idea if R2 and R3 Applicants also had this round ? or is it only for Round 3 ??
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Seems that way, but it of course leaves us all speculating regarding a single question: why now, with only two weeks to go before final decisions are to be released, would they introduce this added level of complexity to the entire applicant pool (especially to those of us without in-person invitations who may very well already be in the "ding" pool)?
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I was looking through the thread from last year and it looks like they did the same for round 3 then, too. Definitely didn't have to do anything like that in round 2 this year, nor did I see others reporting it.

It might just be something they do since the last round is so competitive. I'd imagine it gets pretty heated in admissions as they are literally down to their last few spots in the class, so maybe the video helps resolve any disputes that come up. Pure speculation, of course...

In the '14 applicant thread, a few people mentioned that you don't have much time to prepare--the prompts flash on the screen and you have to think on your feet. So with that said, I'd definitely make sure to do the same kind of prep you would do for your interview prior to the video. Might be worth it to make a few practice videos answering the stock why yale/why an mba/why now/what you would contribute, etc. And hopefully this goes without saying, but make sure to wear a suit (at least on top!).

Good luck, guys! I'm excited to see who gets in to round out our class!
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why now, with only two weeks to go before final decisions are to be released, would they introduce this added level of complexity to the entire applicant pool
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Seems like Yale did something similar back in 2011, check out this post: calling-all-fall-2011-yale-som-applicants-95625-1940.html#p913379

The difference is that...
2011: "The head of admissions congratulates you for making it to this stage of the process, implying that some people have not."

2013: Video interview given out to all R3 applicants.
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So after all this is just another hoop to jump through, then why is it not part of the application package? And at the same time, why aren't they just transparent about the whole process?
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So after all this is just another hoop to jump through, then why is it not part of the application package? And at the same time, why aren't they just transparent about the whole process?
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Hmm my guess is it's a timing thing. If they're getting 1500 applications in round 2, for example, I doubt they'd have time to get through so many videos in addition to everything else.

Or who knows? Maybe it's a test section that they're using for a few years in round 3 to see if it makes sense to scale up.

I agree that it's odd... :?
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it's some BS is what it is.
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i think they're just using it as a last minute decision-making process.. ie, five awesome candidates, only 1 spot, let's pick the one who is hottest! it's a clandestine way of asking for a headshot. hahahaa
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i think they're just using it as a last minute decision-making process.. ie, five awesome candidates, only 1 spot, let's pick the one who is hottest! it's a clandestine way of asking for a headshot. hahahaa
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That was actually my first thought, too...it's like rush all over again.
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i think they're just using it as a last minute decision-making process.. ie, five awesome candidates, only 1 spot, let's pick the one who is hottest! it's a clandestine way of asking for a headshot. hahahaa
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I thought the same, too lol
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why now, with only two weeks to go before final decisions are to be released, would they introduce this added level of complexity to the entire applicant pool

Seems like Yale did something similar back in 2011, check out this post: calling-all-fall-2011-yale-som-applicants-95625-1940.html#p913379

The difference is that...
2011: "The head of admissions congratulates you for making it to this stage of the process, implying that some people have not."

2013: Video interview given out to all R3 applicants.
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There are couple people who didn't get the invite, so I am guessing that there wass some selectivity. But, I honestly think that they are testing a new method of screening future applicants. It could be that they interviewed lot of applicants this year who had poor communication skills, so decided to find another way of weeding out those applicants in future. I highly highly doubt they will go through all the videos, conduct interviews and give a final decision - all in one week. Good Luck to us.
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i think they're just using it as a last minute decision-making process.. ie, five awesome candidates, only 1 spot, let's pick the one who is hottest! it's a clandestine way of asking for a headshot. hahahaa
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If that's the case, I will have Kate Upton interview for me....lol
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There are couple people who didn't get the invite, so I am guessing that there wass some selectivity. But, I honestly think that they are testing a new method of screening future applicants. It could be that they interviewed lot of applicants this year who had poor communication skills, so decided to find another way of weeding out those applicants in future. I highly highly doubt they will go through all the videos, conduct interviews and give a final decision - all in one week. Good Luck to us.
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I didn't realize there were people who didn't get the invite...hmm, then it contradicts to what thomashobbes said few posts earlier, that all R3 applicants were given the video interview invitation...
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I spoke with admissions to get a better idea as to what the video interview is all about. It is not a replacement for the in-person interview (i.e., it becomes part of your application file and is evaluated alongside everything else in determining whether you will be selected for an interview). It was supposed to go out to everyone who applied.
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well anyway...good luck to all of us.
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It is possible that the person at the admissions office got it incorrectly re: everyone getting the video interview (and I suppose I could have misinterpreted what she said). In any case, I received a request for an in-person interview today, so there's definitely still hope for round 3 candidates!
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It is possible that the person at the admissions office got it incorrectly re: everyone getting the video interview (and I suppose I could have misinterpreted what she said). In any case, I received a request for an in-person interview today, so there's definitely still hope for round 3 candidates!
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Just to make sure I get that right: you got the video interview invitation yesterday and the in-person interview invitation today, is that correct?
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Can anyone who has been accepted comment on how Financial Aid works? I am international but based in the US. If I get accepted, I will have to get my FinAid/Loans together fast.
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It is possible that the person at the admissions office got it incorrectly re: everyone getting the video interview (and I suppose I could have misinterpreted what she said). In any case, I received a request for an in-person interview today, so there's definitely still hope for round 3 candidates!
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I got video interview today,but no in person interview. It sounds like ding
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