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E-mail Address:
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Anonymous
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Age:
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Under 25
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Gender:
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Female
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Ethnic Background:
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Hispanic
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Intended Area of Study:
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Finance
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Name of School:
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Yale SOM
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Interview Date:
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2/2008
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Type of Program:
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MBA
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Part Time Program Type:
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Full Time
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Were you given options as to the date of the interview?:
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Yes - You can register online for your convenient date as long as there are opetings.
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Could you choose the interview's location?:
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Yes - The request was for an interview on campus, but they give you the option to change location through the e-mail (although is not recommended).
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How many interviews were scheduled?:
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1
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How many interviewed you?:
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1 - A second year student.
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How long were the interviews?:
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30 minutes
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Who were the interviewers?:
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Students
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What was the most difficult question?:
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How do you personally contribute to your organization/to your team?
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What was the most interesting question?:
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I see you were a _______, how does your experience becomes relevant for your professional path?
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Any other questions you remember?:
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Why did you choose your career? Your school?
Why an MBA? Why now? Why Yale?
Where do you see yourself right after graduation? (two-year span)
Long-term goals
What kind of companies you want to work with?
What area you plan to pursue?
Is there anything else you want to let the adcom know?
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Did you feel prepared?:
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Yes - I didn't want to appear rehearsed so I thought out my answers but didn't practice how to say it.
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How did you prepare?:
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I read my application, my essays and my resume. I looked up the curricumum online, reviewed the classes and the professional careers of the professors.
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Did you receive any feedback at the end?:
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No - We talked a litle about his experience and questions I had but I couldn't read my interviewer.
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What was your opinion of the Faculty?:
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Interesting personalities, honest and down to earth. Incredible accessible.
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What was your opinion of the Alumni?:
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Did not meet any.
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What was your opinion of the Students?:
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Very thoughtful. They go out of their way to help you out and they are very outgoing people who enjoy the program, their classmates and themselves. Also they are very focues on their goals, but in a collaborative manner.
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What was your opinion of the Office Personnel?:
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Extremely helpful and organized. They effortlessly have everything ready and assist you in any way possible.
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Did you receive a tour?:
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Yes - The facilities are small but candid. There is a colegial environment and the spaces seem warm and laid back... perfect for studying and hanging out.
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What was most impressive?:
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The people: how they help you, answer your questions and make you feel at home. Everyone was great and they have a contagious enthusiasm about the program!!
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What was least impressive?:
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NOTHING. I loved everything around the school.
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Did anything change your opinion of the school? :
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Yes - I knew I would like the school, but the enthusiasm of the students and my whole experience skyrocketed my interest in the schoo.
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Was there something you wish you had known ahead of time?:
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No
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Suggestions for travel to the school?:
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Fly to New York and take the train from Central Station to Union Station in New Haven. If possible avoid the bus or driving if you're not familiar with the area.
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What other advice can you offer future interviewees?:
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Meet with the students prior to the interview. It will make all the difference both in enthusiasm and in inside knowledge about the program.
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