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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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Male
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Ethnic Background:
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White
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Intended Area of Study:
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Other
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Name of School:
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Columbia
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Interview Date:
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10/2009
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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 - I contacted the first of the three potential interviewers and stated my preferred days. He responded within a few hours with a day/time that worked perfectly for me.
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Could you choose the interview's location?:
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No - Interviewer requested that I meet at his office.
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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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45-50 minutes
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Who were the interviewers?:
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Alumni
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What was the most difficult question?:
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I was expecting the ethical dilemma question, but I was given it with a twist - relating an/multiple ethical dilemma/s to the current economic situation. I may have been asked due to my finance background. It caught me a little off guard, but it was broad enough to answer from multiple perspectives.
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What was the most interesting question?:
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Very conversational- thankfully!
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Any other questions you remember?:
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The basics - Tell me about yourself... what do you do in your free time... Why MBA... why now... why Columbia... What will you bring to the CBS community... where else are you applying?
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Did you feel prepared?:
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Yes - I think I stressed WAY too much about it. Just be yourself and let the conversation flow.
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How did you prepare?:
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Reviewed this website. Chatted with friends who have interviewed for other schools. Chatted with a couple Alumni. Talked with a friend of a friend who interviews for another Top 10.
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Did you receive any feedback at the end?:
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Yes - Told me he would submit feedback that evening and that he enjoyed our conversation.
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What was your opinion of the Faculty?:
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N/A
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What was your opinion of the Alumni?:
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Nice guy - very positive on the program.
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What was your opinion of the Students?:
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N/A for the interview, but the students and alumns I've spoken with are definitely top-notch.
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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 - Off-campus interview
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What was most impressive?:
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N/A
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What was least impressive?:
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N/A
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Did anything change your opinion of the school? :
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Yes - Didn't change my opinion - CBS was my top choice. It definitely added to my interest in the program.
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Was there something you wish you had known ahead of time?:
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No - I can't complain... I was accepted within a few hours of him submitting my feedback! Yay!
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Suggestions for travel to the school?:
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What other advice can you offer future interviewees?:
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Relax! Have a handful of questions to ask the interviewer.
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