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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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Male
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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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UVA Darden
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Interview Date:
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3/2009
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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 - Had 2 days to choose from. I was offered a phone interview because adcom figured it would be difficult for me to make it in person.
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Could you choose the interview's location?:
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Yes - I chose the phone interview option after they offered the option to me.
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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
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How long were the interviews?:
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25-35 minutes
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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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Give me an example of team work that you've participated in...not a difficult question but it made me think because there was an abrupt shift in our conversation.
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What was the most interesting question?:
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Tell me about yourself...very open ended questions.. makes it easy if you know who you are
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Any other questions you remember?:
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What do you like about the case method? Why were you attracted to Darden?
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Did you feel prepared?:
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Yes - I just told my story the only way I know how. They appreciate sincerity, candor, and humility.
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How did you prepare?:
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Reading the website non stop and reading every admissions blog on accepted. Businessweek forums helped a lot too. But by far, you must sell them on your preparation and interest in the case method
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Did you receive any feedback at the end?:
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Yes - She told me it was "an absolute pleasure". I don't think adcom people always speak so kindly. I had a great feeling after the interview.
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What was your opinion of the Faculty?:
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From what i know, the faculty is top grade. Very interactive classes at Darden.
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What was your opinion of the Alumni?:
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UVA has a very strong alumni network
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What was your opinion of the Students?:
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Very smart and friendly.
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What was your opinion of the Office Personnel?:
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N/A
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Did you receive a tour?:
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No
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What was most impressive?:
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What was least impressive?:
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Did anything change your opinion of the school? :
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No
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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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There are only around 4 direct flights daily from nyc. Also, 6.5 hours to drive from nyc
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What other advice can you offer future interviewees?:
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Be yourself. Hopefully, the person you portrayed yourself to be in essays is who you truly are..they look for that.
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