miheer Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Any inputs from the more experienced folks around what is a typical discussion like? Should I be reading papers on my field of interest or focus on the work I have done so far and my expectations from the program?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilianPhD Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Any inputs from the more experienced folks around what is a typical discussion like? Should I be reading papers on my field of interest or focus on the work I have done so far and my expectations from the program?? Check Xanthusares's pos about interviewst: http://www.www.urch.com/forums/blogs/xanthusares/348-tips-interviews.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miheer Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Check Xanthusares's pos about interviewst: http://www.www.urch.com/forums/blogs/xanthusares/348-tips-interviews.html Wow!! this was super good!! thanks @brazilianphd for sharing this and @xanthusares for writing it!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanthusARES Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Wow!! this was super good!! thanks @brazilianphd for sharing this and @xanthusares for writing it!!! :) Glad I can help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryingfor2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Question for current students: when should we expect to hear back from CB/OB programs? Grad cafe indicates next week. Is it always third week of January? Also, Does Haas CB program interview students? I don't see any interviews on Grad Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanthusARES Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Question for current students: when should we expect to hear back from CB/OB programs? Grad cafe indicates next week. Is it always third week of January? Also, Does Haas CB program interview students? I don't see any interviews on Grad Cafe. For CB you'll hear between now and the end of March. Don't be discouraged if you don't hear anything for a while, there are a lot of applications to get through and each school does things differently. But yes to answer your question, things normally start happening around the second or third week of January once faculty get back from break and have a chance to read some applications. I have no idea about Haas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryingfor2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 For CB you'll hear between now and the end of March. Don't be discouraged if you don't hear anything for a while, there are a lot of applications to get through and each school does things differently. But yes to answer your question, things normally start happening around the second or third week of January once faculty get back from break and have a chance to read some applications. I have no idea about Haas. Thanks for the prompt response. The wait sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilianPhD Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 It can start in January, but usually still very slowly. Most of us just had some news from the universities in February and March. And yeah, the wait sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpwoei10 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I see on gradcafe that UBC Marketing CB has sent out two interview invites today... I think one of them is fake because it says 'S19' and, as far as I know, UBC only have fall entries. But I am so scared if this means that this is the start of rejection letters : ( I'm surprised that UBC sent out interviews so early though. Their deadline was not until Dec. 31st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019please Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I have a face-to-face interview instead of a Skype interview for a Marketing CB program. What do I wear and how do I prepare? Did anyone have personal experiences with face-to-face interviews? How did that go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019please Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I think they started sending it out yesterday through email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019please Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I see on gradcafe that UBC Marketing CB has sent out two interview invites today... I think one of them is fake because it says 'S19' and, as far as I know, UBC only have fall entries. But I am so scared if this means that this is the start of rejection letters : ( I'm surprised that UBC sent out interviews so early though. Their deadline was not until Dec. 31st. do u know anyone else who received news from any other CB programs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpwoei10 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 do u know anyone else who received news from any other CB programs? I do not. I don’t see any on gradcafe either. May I ask from which school you are interviewing with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valentinus Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Someone in Gradcafe stated that s/he just finished his/her interview with Haas, Management & Organizations (M&O) and their understanding is that M&O department will finish interviewing the shortlisted applicants this week and will send decisions/next steps next week. (e.g. statement is that the interview includes a paper critique and behavioral questions) Isn't it too early for them to be in this stage, even though the application deadline was December 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryingfor2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I see on gradcafe that UBC Marketing CB has sent out two interview invites today... I think one of them is fake because it says 'S19' and, as far as I know, UBC only have fall entries. But I am so scared if this means that this is the start of rejection letters : ( I'm surprised that UBC sent out interviews so early though. Their deadline was not until Dec. 31st. Looks like Harvard and Haas have moved as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanthusARES Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I have a face-to-face interview instead of a Skype interview for a Marketing CB program. What do I wear and how do I prepare? Did anyone have personal experiences with face-to-face interviews? How did that go? First of all, congrats! That's a big deal. Wear a suit and prepare the same way you would prepare for a Skype interview. If it's all day it will likely be individual sessions, but you'll be answering the same questions each time. Just prepare to be nice, friendly and able to talk about what you want to do in a PhD program. Honestly that's kind of all they are looking for. The more competent and collegial you sound, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019please Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 For CB you'll hear between now and the end of March. Don't be discouraged if you don't hear anything for a while, there are a lot of applications to get through and each school does things differently. But yes to answer your question, things normally start happening around the second or third week of January once faculty get back from break and have a chance to read some applications. I have no idea about Haas. First of all, congrats! That's a big deal. Wear a suit and prepare the same way you would prepare for a Skype interview. If it's all day it will likely be individual sessions, but you'll be answering the same questions each time. Just prepare to be nice, friendly and able to talk about what you want to do in a PhD program. Honestly that's kind of all they are looking for. The more competent and collegial you sound, the better. Thank you for the advice! Do you know around what percentage of the applicants North American universities typically shortlist for the interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019please Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 For CB you'll hear between now and the end of March. Don't be discouraged if you don't hear anything for a while, there are a lot of applications to get through and each school does things differently. But yes to answer your question, things normally start happening around the second or third week of January once faculty get back from break and have a chance to read some applications. I have no idea about Haas. First of all, congrats! That's a big deal. Wear a suit and prepare the same way you would prepare for a Skype interview. If it's all day it will likely be individual sessions, but you'll be answering the same questions each time. Just prepare to be nice, friendly and able to talk about what you want to do in a PhD program. Honestly that's kind of all they are looking for. The more competent and collegial you sound, the better. Thank you for the advice!! Also, do you know around how many people North American universities shortlist for the interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019please Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 First of all, congrats! That's a big deal. Wear a suit and prepare the same way you would prepare for a Skype interview. If it's all day it will likely be individual sessions, but you'll be answering the same questions each time. Just prepare to be nice, friendly and able to talk about what you want to do in a PhD program. Honestly that's kind of all they are looking for. The more competent and collegial you sound, the better. thank you for the advice! do you know around how many applicants North American Universities shortlist for interview for Business PhD programs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanthusARES Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 thank you for the advice! do you know around how many applicants North American Universities shortlist for interview for Business PhD programs? It's school specific to be sure, but on average a school will interview about 2X the number of applicants that they want to accept in any given year. So if they want to bring in 2 students they will normally interview 4. I cannot be more clear, though, that this is an average. I've seen schools interview 5 people and bring them all in. I've also seen schools interview 5 people and make no offers. The best thing that I can tell you is that if you have an interview you are more likely to get an offer than someone who does not have an interview. Just work hard, be friendly, do your best and you will get in somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019please Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It's school specific to be sure, but on average a school will interview about 2X the number of applicants that they want to accept in any given year. So if they want to bring in 2 students they will normally interview 4. I cannot be more clear, though, that this is an average. I've seen schools interview 5 people and bring them all in. I've also seen schools interview 5 people and make no offers. The best thing that I can tell you is that if you have an interview you are more likely to get an offer than someone who does not have an interview. Just work hard, be friendly, do your best and you will get in somewhere. thanks for the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019please Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 did anyone do a skype interview with northwestern for business phd? how did that go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggg Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Anyone can confirm the Haas Finance post? Losing hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleem Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 did anyone do a skype interview with northwestern for business phd? how did that go? Which Kellogg program are you talking about and were you invited for an interview? I applied to MECS and haven't heard back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summertime Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Checking in for accounting. Has anyone received interview invites from the schools they applied? Also, how typical for schools to send out interview invites before the deadline? Just wondering since someone on gradcafe had interview from OSU before the school's deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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