Abroad B-School Deadlines (2009)

[atouchofcrypticthunder]

Chicago GSB

Question 1: Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career? (750 word maximum).

Questions 2: Please select one of the following two questions to answer. (1000 word maximum)

1a) Please provide an example of a time when you had to make a choice between two equally important obligations. How did you decide which obligation deserved your attention? b) Did you try and predict other people’s reactions to your decision? If so, how accurate were you? Why do you think you were or were not accurate in your prediction? c) Reflecting on this experience, how do you think an MBA from Chicago GSB might have aided in your decision making process?
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2a) Have you ever made a decision that caused you to go against popular opinion? Please describe that situation and your rationale for you decision. b) Did you feel at any point that people misperceived your motives? Explain? c) In retrospect, how do you think an MBA from Chicago GSB would have affected your decision?

Slide Presentation: We have asked for a great deal of information throughout this application and now invite you tell us about yourself. Using four slides or less, please provide readers with content that captures who you are. (For guidelines to consider when approaching the slide presentation, candidates should visit the school’s application site.)

All The Best.

Roshan

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by atouchofcrypticthunder

Chicago GSB

Question 1:
Questions 2:
Slide Presentation:

All The Best.

Roshan

Awesome questions this year. will force much out of the applicants and unlike other schools it still gives you loads of space to write home about

All the best

[hasanmujtaba]

hey kunal.. thanks for collating info
thats very useful for guys like me .. who are still trying
to balance schedules and app process !

Originally Posted by nagpalkunal

Hi All

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[sunstorm123]

Hi guys,
I am actually planning to give my GMAT in the second week of oct... But the prob is tht i think i wont get enough time to apply for the first round(around first week on nov,i guess)... wats the diff bw applyin for the first and the second round... ll my chances be less??

[theinquizitive]

@atouchofcrypticthunder and @nagpalkunal

thanks a ton guys your work is really helpful!!!

I have a query for you: I plan to take my gmat by Sep last week which gives me 15 days exactly to meet the first deadline for Tuck School. My scores at present are 620-640 and i hope to reach 750 to stand a decent chance of a interview call and scholarships. My questions are:

1. Is 15 days enough for me to write the essays for Tuck school only? If its not is it a good idea to get professional help for this?

2. Does 750 give me fighting chance for a aid schorlarship?

Your replies are eagerly awaited!!

Thanks,
Inquizitive.

[atouchofcrypticthunder]

Originally Posted by theinquizitive

@atouchofcrypticthunder and @nagpalkunal

thanks a ton guys your work is really helpful!!!

I have a query for you: I plan to take my gmat by Sep last week which gives me 15 days exactly to meet the first deadline for Tuck School. My scores at present are 620-640 and i hope to reach 750 to stand a decent chance of a interview call and scholarships. My questions are:

1. Is 15 days enough for me to write the essays for Tuck school only? If its not is it a good idea to get professional help for this?

2. Does 750 give me fighting chance for a aid schorlarship?

Your replies are eagerly awaited!!

Thanks,
Inquizitive.

Hey Inquizitive,

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

With regards to Tuck (I plan to apply there as well):

* The interviews for Tuck are unique in the sense that most interviews happen before you even submit your application. The entire interview is done based on your resume and because of the really unique environment Tuck has to offer they prefer applicants to interview on campus. That being said, there are interviews that happen after applications are submitted like most of the other business schools.

* Different people have different styles of working. Presuming that you have done the introspective part of the application process, and you are clear about which accomplishments you want to highlight then I def think you should be able to get a good application together in 15 days. The more schools you apply to in Round 1 the tougher the task gets.

* While need based, Tuck requires a separate financial aid/scholarship application to be filled in. This applications is to be submitted by the deadline for the particular round. You are at a higher chance of getting aid if you apply EA. Check the school website for more details.

* A score of 700 and above is strong. But ensure that your individual section are above the 80%ile mark.

Hope this helps. Good luck on the GMAT.

Best,

Rosh

[sunetra_virdi]

Originally Posted by nagpalkunal

incidentally I took this feed from clearadmit

Hi,
I am in the process of shortlisting b schools and also preparing for GMAT... i wud like to apply in Chicago GSB. can u help me know wat kind of profile they look for? for ur info, i have around 3 yrs of work ex in IT, currently working with HSBC, hyd. 10th 77%,12th 67%, B.E 70%. Have been working with an NGO for 6 months now (they r into rehabilitating street children)... a hobby that i took very seriously was dance for which i also hold a diploma.... but been abt 2 yrs since i last performed (except in a disc )....
waiting for ur reply

Sunetra

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by sunetra_virdi

Hi,
I am in the process of shortlisting b schools and also preparing for GMAT... i wud like to apply in Chicago GSB. can u help me know wat kind of profile they look for? for ur info, i have around 3 yrs of work ex in IT, currently working with HSBC, hyd. 10th 77%,12th 67%, B.E 70%. Have been working with an NGO for 6 months now (they r into rehabilitating street children)... a hobby that i took very seriously was dance for which i also hold a diploma.... but been abt 2 yrs since i last performed (except in a disc )....
waiting for ur reply

Sunetra

Sunetra,

Please post this in the relevant thread.

Cheers

[ajsin]

hi,I would like to know
is i possible to apply to all shools in Round 1
and one school in Round 2

for example i may miss UCLA DEADLINE
then can I APPLY TO UCLA IN ROUND TO

WHAT IF I GET OTHER ADMITS DO I HAVE TO PAY AND CONFIRM MY ADMISSION THERE??


please hoping for a quick response

[Ashka]

Hi Kunal,

Thanks for sharing this info.

Can you please confirm if TOEFL is reqd for all US B-schools?

-Ashka


Michigan/Ross Full-time MBA Application Deadlines
Round One
Application Deadline: October 10th, 2008
Decision Notification: January 15th, 2009
Round Two
Application Deadline: January 2nd, 2009
Decision Notification: March 15th, 2009
Round Three
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2009
Decision Notification: May 15th, 2009

Berkeley/Haas Deadlines 2008-2009

Round 1
Application Deadline: November 4th, 2008
GMAT and TOEFL Taken Before: November 4th, 2008
Decision Release Date: January 28th, 2009
Round 2
Application Deadline: December 9th, 2008
GMAT and TOEFL Taken Before: December 9, 2008
Decision Release Date: March 18th, 2009
Round 3
Application Deadline: January 30th, 2009
GMAT and TOEFL Taken Before: January 30th, 2009
Decision Release Date: April 28th, 2009
Round 4
Application Deadline: March 11th, 2009
GMAT and TOEFL Taken Before: March 11, 2009
Decision Release Date: May 19th, 2009

Stanford GSB Deadlines 2008-2009

Round 1
Application Deadline: October 29th, 2008
GMAT and TOEFL Taken Before: October 29th, 2008
Decision Release Date: January 22, 2009
Round 2
Application Deadline: January 7, 2009
GMAT and TOEFL Taken Before: January 7, 2009
Decision Release Date: April 2, 2009
Round 3
Application Deadline: April 8, 2009
GMAT and TOEFL Taken Before: April 8, 2009
Decision Release Date: May 21, 2009

UNC / Kenan-Flagler Deadlines 2008-2009

Round 1 (Early Action)
Application Deadline: October 24th, 2008
Interview Completed by: November 7th, 2008
Decision Release Date: December 15th, 2008
Round 2
Application Deadline: December 5th, 2008
Interview Completed by: December 19th, 2008
Decision Release Date: February 9th, 2009
Round 3
Application Deadline: January 9th, 2009
Interview Completed by: February 27th, 2009
Decision Release Date: March 23rd, 2009
Round 4
Application Deadline: March 13th, 2009
Interview Completed by: March 27th, 2009
Decision Release Date: May 4th, 2009

INSEAD Deadlines for 2008-2009 - September and January Intakes

Deadlines for September 2009 Intake
Round One
Application Deadline: October 1st, 2008
Interview Notification By: November 7th, 2008
Final Decision: December 19th, 2008
Round Two
Application Deadline: November 26th, 2008
Interview Notification By: January 16th, 2009
Final Decision: March 6th, 2009
Round Three
Application Deadline: February 11th, 2009
Interview Notification By: March 20th, 2009
Final Decision: May 7th, 2009
Round Four
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2009
Interview Notification By: May 15th, 2009
Final Decision: June 19th, 2009
Deadlines for January 2010 Intake
Round One
Application Deadline: March 11th, 2009
Interview Notification By: April 30th, 2009
Final Decision: June 5th, 2009
Round Two
Application Deadline: May 27th, 2009
Interview Notification By: July 3rd, 2009
Final Decision: September 4th, 2009
Round Three
Application Deadline: July 22nd, 2009
Interview Notification By: August 28th, 2009
Final Decision: October 9th, 2009

MIT Sloan Deadlines 2008-2009

Round 1
Application Received by: October 28th, 2008
Decisions Released on: February 2nd, 2009
Round 2
Application Received by: January 13th, 2009
Decisions Released on: April 6th, 2009

Re-applicants must submit their materials by the Round 1 deadline. Despite Sloan’s East Coast location, all application materials, which will be available in July 2008, are due by noon Pacific Standard Time.

Harvard Business School Deadlines and Essays Topics 2008-2009

Application Deadlines
Round 1: October 15, 2008
Round 2: January 6, 2009
Round 3: March 11, 2009
Note: All deadlines are 5 p.m. EST.
Notification Dates
Round 1: January 21, 2009
Round 2: April 2, 2009
Round 3: May 13, 2009

IMD School of Business Deadlines 2008-2009

The five deadlines posted by the IMD School of Business remain unchanged from last year’s deadlines. Although the IMD admissions process is rolling, the school encourages applicants to apply to one of the earlier deadlines.
The five deadlines for the 2008-2009 deadline season are:
February 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
June 1, 2009
August 1, 2009
September 1, 2009

Chicago GSB Deadlines 2008-2009

Round one:
Application Deadline: October 15, 2008
Mid Decision: November 12, 2008
Decision Notification Date: January 7, 2009
Round two:
Application Deadline: January 7, 2009
Mid Decision: February 18, 2009
Decision Notification Date: March 25, 2009
Round three:
Application Deadline: March 11, 2009
Mid Decision: April 22, 2009
Decision Notification Date: May 13, 2009

Dartmouth / Tuck Deadlines 2008-2009

Early Action
Application Due: October 15, 2008
Applicant-initiated Interview Completed by: October 15, 2008
Notification: December 19, 2008
November Round
Application Due: November 12, 2008
Applicant-initiated Interview Completed by: November 12, 2008
Notification: February 6, 2009
January Round
Application Due: January 7, 2009
Applicant-initiated Interview Completed by: January 30, 2009
Notification: March 20, 2009
April Round
Application Due: April 1, 2009
Applicant-initiated Interview Completed by: April 1, 2009
Notification: May 15, 2009

Columbia Deadlines 2008-2009

January 2009 Accelerated Program
Application Review Period Began: April 30th, 2008
Decision Period: Within 8 weeks
Application Deadline: October 8th, 2008
September 2009 Early Decision
Application Review Period Begins: August 13th, 2008
Decision Period: Within 10 weeks
Application Deadline: October 8th, 2008
September 2009 International Applicants
Application Review Period Begins: January 7, 2009
Decision Period: Within 12 weeks
Application Deadline: March 4, 2009
September 2009 U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Application Review Period Begins: January 7, 2009
Decision Period: Within 12 weeks
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

UVA / Darden Deadlines 2008-2009

Round 1
Application Deadline: October 28, 2008
Interviews Conducted: December 5-19, 2008 and January 5-9, 2009
Decisions Release Date: January 30, 2009
Round 2
Application Deadline: January 7, 2009
Interviews Conducted: February 16-March 2, 2009
Decisions Release Date: March 25, 2009
Round 3
Application Deadline: March 4, 2009
Interviews Conducted: April 9-17, 2009
Decision Release Date: May 8, 2009

IESE Deadlines 2008-2009
Round One
Deadline: October 27, 2008
Notification: December 5, 2008
Round Two
Deadline: December 8, 2008
Notification: February 6, 2009
Round Three
Deadline: January 19, 2009
Notification: March 20, 2009
Round Four
Deadline: March 2, 2009
Notification: April 24, 2009
Round Five
Deadline: April 20, 2009
Notification: May 22, 2009
Round Six
Deadline: June 8, 2009
Notification: July 3, 2009

UT Austin / McCombs Deadlines 2008-2009

First Deadline:
November 1, 2008
Second Deadline for Domestic Applicants/Final Deadline for International Applicants:
February 1, 2009
Final Deadline for Domestic Deadlines:
April 1, 2009

Yale Som Deadlines and Essay Topics 2008-2009

Round one:
Deadline: October 22, 2008
Notification: January 16, 2009
Round two:
Deadline: January 7, 2009
Notification: April 10, 2009
Round three:
Deadline: March 18, 2009
Notification: May 8, 2008

UCLA Anderson Deadlines and Essay Topics 2008-2009

Round 1:
Deadline: October 9, 2008
GMAT/TOEFL taken by: September 30, 2008
Decision released: January 8, 2009
Round 2:
Deadline: January 8, 2009
GMAT/TOEFL taken by: December 31, 2008
Decision released: March 26, 2009
Round 3:
Deadline: April 2, 2009
GMAT/TOEFL taken by: March 31, 2009
Decision released: June 4, 2009

Cambridge / Judge Deadlines 2008-2009

Round 1:
Deadline: October 1, 2008
Interview Notification: November 7, 2008
Interview Day: Late November/Early December (exact date to be decided)
Final Notification: December 10, 2008
Round 2:
Deadline: January 7, 2009
Interview Notification: February 13, 2009
Interview Day: Late February/Early March (exact date to be decided)
Final Notification: March 11, 2009
Round 3:
Deadline: March 4, 2009
Interview Notification: April 9, 2009
Interview Day: Late April (exact date to be decided)
Final Notification: April 29, 2009
Round 4:
Deadline: April 15, 2009
Interview Notification: May 8, 2009
Interview Day: Mid-May/ Early June (exact date to be decided)
Final Notification: June 3, 2009

Oxford / Said Deadlines 2008-2009

Stage 1:
Deadline: October 24, 2008
Interview Notification: November 14, 2008
Final Notification: January 9, 2009
Stage 2:
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Interview Notification: February 6, 2009
Final Notification: March 27, 2009
Stage 3:
Deadline: April 3, 2009
Interview Notification: May 1, 2009
Final Notification: May 29, 2009
Stage 4:
Deadline: June 5, 2009
Interview Notification: June 26, 2009
Final Notification: July 24, 2009

Carnegie Mellon/ Tepper Deadlines 2008-2009

Round One: October 27, 2008
Round Two: January 5, 2009
Round Three: March 9, 2009
Round Four: April 27, 2009
Round Five: June 1, 2009

Cheers and all the best[/quote]