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Posted Feb 05, 2009 19:45

I got interview call from Stern NYU

Will it be beneficial to attend the interview in person or
over the phone

i live in charlotte, NC, so they gave me option

please suggest what do you think will be best

TIA
I got interview call from Stern NYU

Will it be beneficial to attend the interview in person or
over the phone

i live in charlotte, NC, so they gave me option

please suggest what do you think will be best

TIA
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Posted Feb 06, 2009 14:42

That obviously depends on whether you are a "face-to-face guy" or a "phone guy", ie whether you can make an impression on other people by the way you act as a person.

Of course, it's much easier to stand out of the crowd of applicants (positive or negative) when you meet them and talk to them in NYC.

I would always prefer to attend the interview in person, but that's me (I am a very good looking and talkative person :-)).
That obviously depends on whether you are a "face-to-face guy" or a "phone guy", ie whether you can make an impression on other people by the way you act as a person.

Of course, it's much easier to stand out of the crowd of applicants (positive or negative) when you meet them and talk to them in NYC.

I would always prefer to attend the interview in person, but that's me (I am a very good looking and talkative person :-)).
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Posted Feb 11, 2009 21:13

Is this your number one choice? Are you physically and financially able to travel to NY for the interview?

Then GO IN PERSON! It shows how important it is to you, and gives you a chance to make a real impression. Interviews are SUCH an important part of the application process.

Do it if it's really important to you that you get in. If Stern is your third choice, and you're already traveling to other interviews, it might not be worth your time/money.

But I definitely think going in person greatly improves your chances of getting, especially if you interview really well. Otherwise, you're just a voice on the phone.

Since you'd be making the trip you should make the most of it and get a tour of the campus, and ask to meet other faculty while you're there.
Is this your number one choice? Are you physically and financially able to travel to NY for the interview?

Then GO IN PERSON! It shows how important it is to you, and gives you a chance to make a real impression. Interviews are SUCH an important part of the application process.

Do it if it's really important to you that you get in. If Stern is your third choice, and you're already traveling to other interviews, it might not be worth your time/money.

But I definitely think going in person greatly improves your chances of getting, especially if you interview really well. Otherwise, you're just a voice on the phone.

Since you'd be making the trip you should make the most of it and get a tour of the campus, and ask to meet other faculty while you're there.
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Posted Feb 11, 2009 22:12

Is this your number one choice? Are you physically and financially able to travel to NY for the interview?

Then GO IN PERSON! It shows how important it is to you, and gives you a chance to make a real impression. Interviews are SUCH an important part of the application process.

Do it if it's really important to you that you get in. If Stern is your third choice, and you're already traveling to other interviews, it might not be worth your time/money.

But I definitely think going in person greatly improves your chances of getting, especially if you interview really well. Otherwise, you're just a voice on the phone.

Since you'd be making the trip you should make the most of it and get a tour of the campus, and ask to meet other faculty while you're there.


Thanks sally
I already decide to go but wanted to get feedback
Yes this is my no 1 preference, i have offer from babson
I am still waiting for Ross and keenan Flager
Can you post some of the questions you can think of?
<blockquote>Is this your number one choice? Are you physically and financially able to travel to NY for the interview?

Then GO IN PERSON! It shows how important it is to you, and gives you a chance to make a real impression. Interviews are SUCH an important part of the application process.

Do it if it's really important to you that you get in. If Stern is your third choice, and you're already traveling to other interviews, it might not be worth your time/money.

But I definitely think going in person greatly improves your chances of getting, especially if you interview really well. Otherwise, you're just a voice on the phone.

Since you'd be making the trip you should make the most of it and get a tour of the campus, and ask to meet other faculty while you're there. </blockquote>

Thanks sally
I already decide to go but wanted to get feedback
Yes this is my no 1 preference, i have offer from babson
I am still waiting for Ross and keenan Flager
Can you post some of the questions you can think of?
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Posted Feb 12, 2009 13:04

I think it's safe to say that they're gonna ask you to elaborate on your strengths and weaknesses, your past experience, and why this all makes you a good fit for business school. Your biggest accomplishments, as well as your failures and what you've learned from them. If there's anything in your resume that jumps out (career shifts, employment gaps, etc.), expect them to want to know more about that.

Other standards are:
- What do you think an MBA can do for your career? (you're gonna need to show you've done some serious thinking and research about this)
- Why do you want to go to X school more than other b-schools?
- What makes you different from the hundreds/thousands of other applicants they're interviewing?

My advice would be to write out some answers for yourself. If you'Re like me, this will get you thinking in an organized way and expose things you might not have thought about.
I think it's safe to say that they're gonna ask you to elaborate on your strengths and weaknesses, your past experience, and why this all makes you a good fit for business school. Your biggest accomplishments, as well as your failures and what you've learned from them. If there's anything in your resume that jumps out (career shifts, employment gaps, etc.), expect them to want to know more about that.

Other standards are:
- What do you think an MBA can do for your career? (you're gonna need to show you've done some serious thinking and research about this)
- Why do you want to go to X school more than other b-schools?
- What makes you different from the hundreds/thousands of other applicants they're interviewing?

My advice would be to write out some answers for yourself. If you'Re like me, this will get you thinking in an organized way and expose things you might not have thought about.
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Posted Feb 12, 2009 13:06

Oh and I've heard sometimes interviewers want to know where else you've been accepted and how you will decide if you also get into their school. It's a bit out-of-bounds, perhaps, but you might want to think about how you would answer.
Oh and I've heard sometimes interviewers want to know where else you've been accepted and how you will decide if you also get into their school. It's a bit out-of-bounds, perhaps, but you might want to think about how you would answer.
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Posted Feb 12, 2009 19:37

Oh and I've heard sometimes interviewers want to know where else you've been accepted and how you will decide if you also get into their school. It's a bit out-of-bounds, perhaps, but you might want to think about how you would answer.


Alan,
Thanks for the post, i have been preparing on this lines
but i have one question, i have offer from other school
i am not sure whether i need to mention this at the interview or not, what would be your opinion?

TIA
<blockquote>Oh and I've heard sometimes interviewers want to know where else you've been accepted and how you will decide if you also get into their school. It's a bit out-of-bounds, perhaps, but you might want to think about how you would answer.</blockquote>

Alan,
Thanks for the post, i have been preparing on this lines
but i have one question, i have offer from other school
i am not sure whether i need to mention this at the interview or not, what would be your opinion?

TIA
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Posted Feb 12, 2009 22:24

I actually just had an admissions interview today.... (so I am only a recent expert on this topic as I have been reading up on it like crazy!)

Alan is pretty much on the money with those questions. They asked me:

Why I want an MBA.

Why I want to go to their school.

What gives me a "competitive advantage" over other candidates? What do I bring to the table?

What are my expectations for a first job out of school?

---

My interviewer actually didn't ask a ton of questions; he just kind of had me expand and elaborate on things. It lasted about an hour. But it was good because it felt more like a conversation than a one-sided interview.

I was prepared for the "strengths/weaknesses" and your "proudest accomplishments" type questions but he didn't ask those..

He did throw me off slightly by starting by asking me what my questions are about the university... usually that's at the end! So; make sure you have an off-the-bat question ready!

I saw this article online and thought it was pretty helpful: http://www.ivyleagueadmission.com/businterview.html

My interview wasn't that stodgy.. but mine was also at a 2nd tier, midwestern school. So... might be higher expecatations at Stern, not sure what the culture is like there.
I actually just had an admissions interview today.... (so I am only a recent expert on this topic as I have been reading up on it like crazy!)

Alan is pretty much on the money with those questions. They asked me:

Why I want an MBA.

Why I want to go to their school.

What gives me a "competitive advantage" over other candidates? What do I bring to the table?

What are my expectations for a first job out of school?

---

My interviewer actually didn't ask a ton of questions; he just kind of had me expand and elaborate on things. It lasted about an hour. But it was good because it felt more like a conversation than a one-sided interview.

I was prepared for the "strengths/weaknesses" and your "proudest accomplishments" type questions but he didn't ask those..

He did throw me off slightly by starting by asking me what my questions are about the university... usually that's at the end! So; make sure you have an off-the-bat question ready!

I saw this article online and thought it was pretty helpful: http://www.ivyleagueadmission.com/businterview.html

My interview wasn't that stodgy.. but mine was also at a 2nd tier, midwestern school. So... might be higher expecatations at Stern, not sure what the culture is like there.
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Posted Feb 12, 2009 22:33

As for your question about telling them about the Babson offer.. I'm not sure. I would definitely tell them if they ask you about what other schools you're considering. In that case I would still make it clear that Stern is your first choice, with some good reasons.

Tellling them about the other offer isn't a bad thing. Shows that they're going to have to compete for you. But I also wouldn't want to come off as boasty. So I might not tell them about the offer unless they ask. I think you'll be able to tell if it's appropraite.
As for your question about telling them about the Babson offer.. I'm not sure. I would definitely tell them if they ask you about what other schools you're considering. In that case I would still make it clear that Stern is your first choice, with some good reasons.

Tellling them about the other offer isn't a bad thing. Shows that they're going to have to compete for you. But I also wouldn't want to come off as boasty. So I might not tell them about the offer unless they ask. I think you'll be able to tell if it's appropraite.
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Posted Feb 13, 2009 17:05

Sally,
Did you apply for Fulltime MBA or EMBA or Parttime
Thanks for the reply.
I am not still sure abt telling my other offer
i have to think through.
Sally,
Did you apply for Fulltime MBA or EMBA or Parttime
Thanks for the reply.
I am not still sure abt telling my other offer
i have to think through.
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Posted Feb 14, 2009 19:11

I applied for a full time MBA. I haven't heard back from any schools yet so I didn't have to worry about telling them about other offers. This was the first interview I've done so far.

Although, the interviewer did ask me why this university over other similar schools. And I said that I had applied to some of the other schools but that this particular one was my first choice because I thought their specific class format was a good fit for me, and would be the prime place for me because of its location and networking opportunities that are relevant to my career path.

If I did have another offer I probably wouldn't have mentioned it unless he asked me point blank: Have you received any offers yet? But that is just me. Just be natural and say what feels right!

Sally.
I applied for a full time MBA. I haven't heard back from any schools yet so I didn't have to worry about telling them about other offers. This was the first interview I've done so far.

Although, the interviewer did ask me why this university over other similar schools. And I said that I had applied to some of the other schools but that this particular one was my first choice because I thought their specific class format was a good fit for me, and would be the prime place for me because of its location and networking opportunities that are relevant to my career path.

If I did have another offer I probably wouldn't have mentioned it unless he asked me point blank: Have you received any offers yet? But that is just me. Just be natural and say what feels right!

Sally.
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Posted Feb 16, 2009 11:00

I think one should always be honest and tell about the other schools applied to - the interviewer is certainly not naive, and knows exactly how it is. people always apply to more then one school - this is a fact, and i don't think that the schools have a problem with that. after all its only common sens.
I think one should always be honest and tell about the other schools applied to - the interviewer is certainly not naive, and knows exactly how it is. people always apply to more then one school - this is a fact, and i don't think that the schools have a problem with that. after all its only common sens.
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Posted Feb 18, 2009 20:47

I actually just had an admissions interview today.... (so I am only a recent expert on this topic as I have been reading up on it like crazy!)

Alan is pretty much on the money with those questions. They asked me:

Why I want an MBA.

Why I want to go to their school.

What gives me a "competitive advantage" over other candidates? What do I bring to the table?

What are my expectations for a first job out of school?

---

My interviewer actually didn't ask a ton of questions; he just kind of had me expand and elaborate on things. It lasted about an hour. But it was good because it felt more like a conversation than a one-sided interview.

I was prepared for the "strengths/weaknesses" and your "proudest accomplishments" type questions but he didn't ask those..

He did throw me off slightly by starting by asking me what my questions are about the university... usually that's at the end! So; make sure you have an off-the-bat question ready!

I saw this article online and thought it was pretty helpful: http://www.ivyleagueadmission.com/businterview.html

My interview wasn't that stodgy.. but mine was also at a 2nd tier, midwestern school. So... might be higher expecatations at Stern, not sure what the culture is like there.


sally,
For what my questions are about the university?
What did you ask, can you plz post what were your questions?

Thanks
<blockquote>I actually just had an admissions interview today.... (so I am only a recent expert on this topic as I have been reading up on it like crazy!)

Alan is pretty much on the money with those questions. They asked me:

Why I want an MBA.

Why I want to go to their school.

What gives me a "competitive advantage" over other candidates? What do I bring to the table?

What are my expectations for a first job out of school?

---

My interviewer actually didn't ask a ton of questions; he just kind of had me expand and elaborate on things. It lasted about an hour. But it was good because it felt more like a conversation than a one-sided interview.

I was prepared for the "strengths/weaknesses" and your "proudest accomplishments" type questions but he didn't ask those..

He did throw me off slightly by starting by asking me what my questions are about the university... usually that's at the end! So; make sure you have an off-the-bat question ready!

I saw this article online and thought it was pretty helpful: http://www.ivyleagueadmission.com/businterview.html

My interview wasn't that stodgy.. but mine was also at a 2nd tier, midwestern school. So... might be higher expecatations at Stern, not sure what the culture is like there.
</blockquote>

sally,
For what my questions are about the university?
What did you ask, can you plz post what were your questions?

Thanks
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Posted Feb 19, 2009 04:53

I asked how much focus is put on quantitative skills vs. leadership/management. I asked what career paths most students take, how many end up being managers or entrepreneurs. Or whether most students just want to work in the finance industry, since there are a lot of financial companies around.
I am interested in entrepreneurship, so I asked why they had stopped offering an entrepreneurship focus at the school. I asked about study abroad opportunities; and how that fits into scheduling. I also asked about part-time work opportunities on or near campus, and about when you'd need to apply for a graduate assistantship. I don't know if you are supposed to ask this, but I also asked what my prospects were for admission, and whether it was likely I might receive a scholarship. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Post note: Of course I had researched all these topics on the school's Web site before the interview, so I was asking him to expand on what I already knew. (I think I asked him more questions than he asked me!)
I asked how much focus is put on quantitative skills vs. leadership/management. I asked what career paths most students take, how many end up being managers or entrepreneurs. Or whether most students just want to work in the finance industry, since there are a lot of financial companies around.
I am interested in entrepreneurship, so I asked why they had stopped offering an entrepreneurship focus at the school. I asked about study abroad opportunities; and how that fits into scheduling. I also asked about part-time work opportunities on or near campus, and about when you'd need to apply for a graduate assistantship. I don't know if you are supposed to ask this, but I also asked what my prospects were for admission, and whether it was likely I might receive a scholarship. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Post note: Of course I had researched all these topics on the school's Web site before the interview, so I was asking him to expand on what I already knew. (I think I asked him more questions than he asked me!)
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Posted Feb 19, 2009 18:37

Thanks sally
I am actually applying for EMBA(Triumemba)
so i cant ask about assitanceship or part time jobs

one of my questions will be about entreprenuers, my focus and concentration is entreprenuership, i am a owner of small size company so i have ask some on that

but your questions are nice, i have to research more.

Did you get admission offer?
Thanks sally
I am actually applying for EMBA(Triumemba)
so i cant ask about assitanceship or part time jobs

one of my questions will be about entreprenuers, my focus and concentration is entreprenuership, i am a owner of small size company so i have ask some on that

but your questions are nice, i have to research more.

Did you get admission offer?
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Posted Feb 19, 2009 20:01

It's too early to tell.. I just had my interview last week. However, when I asked about my prospects, the interviewer said i should feel pretty confident because my acedemics were sufficient and I interviewed well. He also said I probably have a chance at getting some level of scholarship, but its up to their scholarship committee.

I should find out for sure in the next few weeks..

Edit: Just got my acceptance letter!
It's too early to tell.. I just had my interview last week. However, when I asked about my prospects, the interviewer said i should feel pretty confident because my acedemics were sufficient and I interviewed well. He also said I probably have a chance at getting some level of scholarship, but its up to their scholarship committee.

I should find out for sure in the next few weeks..

Edit: Just got my acceptance letter!
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Posted Feb 23, 2009 13:02

congratulation! what about the scholarship, any news yet?
congratulation! what about the scholarship, any news yet?
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Posted Feb 26, 2009 19:30

Thanks to everybody for your valuable input

I got offer from Stern

Thanks Again
Thanks to everybody for your valuable input

I got offer from Stern

Thanks Again
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Posted Feb 28, 2009 04:59

I got a partial scholarship... still expensive though. So, we will see!

Congratulations ramki!
I got a partial scholarship... still expensive though. So, we will see!

Congratulations ramki!

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Posted Mar 05, 2009 16:03

I got a partial scholarship... still expensive though. So, we will see!

Congratulations ramki!


Sally,
You said you got offer from a mid western school right
i am joining stern in sep09, 130k feez is expensive though and i have to pay since my company wont offer any student or educational reimbursement
<blockquote>I got a partial scholarship... still expensive though. So, we will see!

Congratulations ramki!

</blockquote>
Sally,
You said you got offer from a mid western school right
i am joining stern in sep09, 130k feez is expensive though and i have to pay since my company wont offer any student or educational reimbursement
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