Chicago GSB Fall 2008 Interviews & Admits

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by shhakya

Hi vamsikk,

It appears there's an issue with my online application. I've contacted the admissions office about this. Wow! Feb 22nd sounds a little close for comfort. Have you made travel arrangements yet? Let's see what dates I get. Will keep you posted.

Shhakya, you should contact Anna L. Veszilits at the GSB office. She is a great help.

Cheers and ATB

[shhakya]

Thanks nagpal,

Anna was quite helpful. I scheduled the interview for the 22nd in Mumbai. Mine's a post-lunch slot so I hope the interviewee/interviewer do not feel too sleepy

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by shhakya

Thanks nagpal,

Anna was quite helpful. I scheduled the interview for the 22nd in Mumbai. Mine's a post-lunch slot so I hope the interviewee/interviewer do not feel too sleepy

If I know my GSB right, you would surprised at their energy levels. They would probably gone for maybe 15 mins for a quick grub and that should work in your favor since a good snack always peps you up, right ?

Cheers and ATB

[shhakya]

For those who have their interview on the 22nd in Mumbai, have you folks heard from the adcom about the exact location yet?

Lemme know
Thanks.

[madaan_amit]

rejected by Chicago...

[vpushpa5]

Originally Posted by shhakya

For those who have their interview on the 22nd in Mumbai, have you folks heard from the adcom about the exact location yet?

Lemme know
Thanks.

Hey .. How was your interview .. guys do post your experience .. i m interviewing tomorrow .. the 3:30 slot in the afternoon ...
was it the alum or were there also ad-com .. how were the questions .. how conversational was it ..
Look forward to hearing from all you guys who interviewed today ..

N yeah, hope it went well ...

Pushpa.

[shhakya]

Originally Posted by vpushpa5

Hey .. How was your interview .. guys do post your experience .. i m interviewing tomorrow .. the 3:30 slot in the afternoon ...
was it the alum or were there also ad-com .. how were the questions .. how conversational was it ..
Look forward to hearing from all you guys who interviewed today ..

N yeah, hope it went well ...

Pushpa.

Hey Pushpa,

Good luck for the interview. (If it isn't done already)


A short little post on my interview experience. Reached the centre about 30 minutes before scheduled time. My hosts at Mumbai had just treated me to an excellent lunch. I reached the uber posh(ober posh perhaps?) Oberoi 30 minutes before scheduled time. Although I was a little anxious about the interview the previous night, I felt strangely at ease on I-day. It was a pleasant day (At least by Mumbai standards, I’m told). Reached the hotel lobby. A cool sea breeze was blowing through it. I stood in the lobby with my eyes closed for a few minutes. Sea breeze would be hard to come by back home in Bangalore. It was important to take it all in . Found my way to the business centre. Wanted to take my mind off the interview and decided to check out the day’s newspapers - one angry piece lamented IPL’s denigration of human beings, another had the inside story on Rakhi Sawant’s news-grabbing slap. Super! I’m in the right frame of mind, I thought to myself. A few minutes later, I bumped into fellow PGian vamsikk. We chatted for a short while. At this point, Mr Nathan Crozier from the adcom walks up to me and introduces himself. He was extremely friendly and conversational. He was very warm and went out of his way to make me feel comfortable. He congratulated me on receiving an interview call, described the role of the interview in the admissions process. The interview had a few expected questions – walk me through your resume, describe a challenging leadership experience, why do you want to do an MBA, why Chicago, tell me about an achievement that you’re proud of. No trick questions, no grilling, no discomfort. The interview was over quite quickly. 30-35 minutes, I assume. I came out feeling positive about the interaction. Though, there’s no telling what impression Mr Crozier came away with Anyway, keeping my fingers crossed. The wait till March 26th is going to be long and torturous.

I believe team Chicago’s interviewing 80 applicants from India this time. Quite surprising, the figure, given the lack of activity on PG. In any case, it would be great if we could have more interview experiences here.

All the very best to R2 applicants from India.

Cheers
S

[ankit_jn]

Originally Posted by madaan_amit

rejected by Chicago...

Hey, rejected post-interview? Asking because the result of the interviews aren't out yet, I though. Either ways, sad to hear to that. Good luck for other applications.

[shhakya]

R2 applicants who've sent their transcripts in the last 2 weeks, does your application reflect receipt of transcripts?

I sent mine about 2 weeks ago by registered post. Doesn't seem to have reached them. Wonder how much more time it'll take.

[ankit_jn]

Originally Posted by shhakya

R2 applicants who've sent their transcripts in the last 2 weeks, does your application reflect receipt of transcripts?

I sent mine about 2 weeks ago by registered post. Doesn't seem to have reached them. Wonder how much more time it'll take.

I sent mine this Saturday. Isn't it supposed to reach by 26th March. So there is time I guess.