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E-mail Address:
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Anonymous
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Age:
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25-29
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Gender:
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Female
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Ethnic Background:
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White
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Intended Area of Study:
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Finance
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Name of School:
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NYU Stern
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Interview Date:
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3/2008
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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
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Could you choose the interview's location?:
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No
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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 - I was interviewed by a member of the AdCom.
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How long were the interviews?:
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30 minutes exactly
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Who were the interviewers?:
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Administrative or admissions staff
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What was the most difficult question?:
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What is your Plan B if you short-term goals do not pan out?
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What was the most interesting question?:
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How do you think you can contribute to the program, specifically with the long-term goal you have set for yourself?
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Any other questions you remember?:
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Why Stern, walk me through your resume, explain job switches, how will Stern help with your goal, what groups do you think you might join etc...
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Did you feel prepared?:
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Yes - I overprepared by using this website and clearadmit as resources.
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How did you prepare?:
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Read a lot of literature pertaining to my long term goals.
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Did you receive any feedback at the end?:
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No
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What was your opinion of the Faculty?:
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I met with Prof. Damodaran. Much friendlier than I thought he would, and his class was fun to participate in.
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What was your opinion of the Alumni?:
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I know 4 almuni in my country of residency, and they are all impressive in their own right.
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What was your opinion of the Students?:
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Extremely friendly. The student I had lunch with on campus was supportive, helpful and gave me excellent tips for my interview on campus the next day. We exchanged e-mails and have been in touch ever since.
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What was your opinion of the Office Personnel?:
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Professional. Organized.
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Did you receive a tour?:
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Yes
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What was most impressive?:
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Love NYC!
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What was least impressive?:
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Did anything change your opinion of the school? :
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Yes - The school was much friendlier than anticipated and the student body was very diverse!
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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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For the ladies: Pack decent walking shoes and switch them out for heels come interview time!
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What other advice can you offer future interviewees?:
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Relax. These things are more conversational than anything. Make sure you are engaging - let it flow naturally.
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