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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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White
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Intended Area of Study:
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Marketing
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Name of School:
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UNC (Kenan-Flagler)
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Interview Date:
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11/2009
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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 - Very easy to use interview system (at least for on-campus options).
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Could you choose the interview's location?:
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Yes - Spent the day at the Campus getting the whole kit-and-kaboodle: tour, lunch, class visit, interview, etc. The really bend over backwards to make you feel wanted.
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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 - Woman took over my interview since the fellow who was going to talk to me was ill. Took place in a tiny and drab little meeting room.
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How long were the interviews?:
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40 min
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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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Nothing too difficult, the usual.
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What was the most interesting question?:
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Tell me your story and make sure to include things that aren't on your resume along the way.
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Any other questions you remember?:
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Just the usual questions (Why MBA, etc.)
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Did you feel prepared?:
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Yes - It was extremely conversational and actually surprisingly gentle and enjoyable. I could tell I had a bit of a time convincing her I really wanted to go to UNC, but I think it was fine.
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How did you prepare?:
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Website, but I really just tried to pay attention on the tour, etc.
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Did you receive any feedback at the end?:
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Yes - She said I was quirky and gregarious and would be an excellent team member. She said they really liked when odd-ball candidates applied.
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What was your opinion of the Faculty?:
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Very articulate and very flexible.
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What was your opinion of the Alumni?:
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What was your opinion of the Students?:
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Almost creepily interested in my thoughts. I ran out of questions....
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What was your opinion of the Office Personnel?:
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Very friendly.
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Did you receive a tour?:
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Yes - Beautiful building, but a bit separate from the main campus.
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What was most impressive?:
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The facilities themselves, wi fi everywhere, plugs everywhere, etc.
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What was least impressive?:
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Food was mediocre.
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Did anything change your opinion of the school? :
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Yes - Was wishy washy to begin with. Def sold after the day.
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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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Rent a car. It's definitely a driving town.
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What other advice can you offer future interviewees?:
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They really care WHY UNC. So have a strong answer.
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