YaSvoboden Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hi, Can someone please elaborate on what is to be expected in the interviews? I have probed across multiple forums but haven't been able to get something concrete. I do understand that it would involve the basic, "Why PhD", "Why us", "Why now" and some check into the stuff mentioned in CV/SOP. But what bothers me is how deep do they probe us on our research interests? Do we need to read research papers and be able to stay on top of work done thus far? Does it involve answering questions such as "Where would you get the data from? What kind of data? Discuss some paper?" I am an MBA so exposure to research has been limited hence answering above questions would require extensive time to be devoted. Any help in the form of a link or elaborate response from you good Samaritans is appreciated. Happy New Year, and hope we may get the schools that best suit us! PS: PhD in Finance applicant This question definitely has been asked before, but the search function on here isn't great. I remember that a user named Hedgequant wrote about 2 very different experiences in finance interviews a few years ago. I found his profile, but I haven't looked for the post I'm talking about. I think it was titled "a tale of two interviews" or something like that: https://www.www.urch.com/forums/members/hedgequant.html The answers to "Why PhD?" and "Why us?" should include some references to research. You should be familiar with the broad areas of finance research and the big people in those areas at the schools that you apply to. I didn't experience anyone asking about a specific research idea, but it could come up. It is expected that most people will change the details of their research interests throughout a program, so they shouldn't expect you to be too specific. A lot of the time interviews overlap with research presentations, but that probably isn't happening this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshan Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Thank you YaSvoboden. Really helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbapplicant Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Anybody didn’t get that email from Indiana University? I didn’t get one- hope that’s not a bad sign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katykand Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 @brandfreak Just 15. Ha - That honestly was a ton of work - and so many more than part of me feel like was necessary. But with admissions rumors being what they are, it probably was a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandFreak Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Anybody didn’t get that email from Indiana University? I didn’t get one- hope that’s not a bad sign! I think its fine. I believe that its just an automatic mail once they have processed your application. I submitted mine on 15th Dec. In case you submitted after that, your mail could be on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbapplicant Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Out of curiosity, which school said they would start scheduling interviews on Jan 4th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 If you're referring to hullhull's post, no idea. It looks like a couple of people have posted on gradcafe that Booth has sent out a couple of interviews for Operations Management: business • thegradcafe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemisty Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 has anyone heard yet from berkeley haas? based on past years I think they start sending out interview invites now ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandFreak Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 The anxiety is suffocating. And I am just not able to work on the last 2 applications due 15th jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agilist Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 The anxiety is suffocating. And I am just not able to work on the last 2 applications due 15th jan. I feel you BrandFreak, I am struggling to get through my last one too! Good luck with the ones you have remaining. We are almost to the finish line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsou Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Same feeling too BrankFreak, still have couple applications due on 15Jan and 1Feb, really mentally tired now, also step into Jan knowing some results may come in weeks just build up the pressure so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyFer Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just submitted my 14th and last application. Feel like I just got rid of a huge burden...which now has been replaced by the anxiety of hearing back from schools. Good to know this forum exists to jointly keep us all in good spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 congrats on finishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilianPhD Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Good luck to all applicants this year! I certainly remember the anxiety when I applied. Try to take good care of yourselves. This can be a long period of anxiety, with the anxiety changing from one step to another in this PhD journey. But it can also be a very exciting, positive and rewarding journey, so I hope you can all enjoy the ride despite the anxiety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbapplicant Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Thank you! Hope we are all on the other side soon enough, beginning our respective programs in the Fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemisty Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 fyi heard that HBS sent out OB interview invites yesterday or day before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbapplicant Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 From GradCafe, it seems as though some people also heard back from Haas and Marshall. Seems like marketing departments haven’t send anything yet, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandFreak Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 From GradCafe, it seems as though some people also heard back from Haas and Marshall. Seems like marketing departments haven’t send anything yet, though? I am kinda doubtful about the legitimacy of the accounting post for Marshall. The deadline is 15th Jan. Its highly unlikely that they send out an interview invite so early. Could be, but doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Yeah, I agree about Marshall. I think the HBS posts are legit (although I think you can still get interviews with faculty without having gotten the first-round with admin, so don't lose hope). Not sure about Haas, although it seems like they do indeed move quickly based on past years, so that's a bit of a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryingtostudyob Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I am kinda doubtful about the legitimacy of the accounting post for Marshall. The deadline is 15th Jan. Its highly unlikely that they send out an interview invite so early. Could be, but doubt it. I wonder why would someone lie about that though? They gain nothing tbh Also, interesting how the deadline for USC (Accounting and Management) was December 15th and then they moved it to January 15th. Maybe a low number of applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandFreak Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Hi! Anyone received anything for marketing from anywhere? This wait is depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggington Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Hi! Anyone received anything for marketing from anywhere? This wait is depressing. Nope! Nothing at all yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandFreak Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Nope! Nothing at all yet Gradcafe has moved - Florida has released interview invites apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbapplicant Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Do you know if it was an interview request or a writing assignment for Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munj Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I am kinda doubtful about the legitimacy of the accounting post for Marshall. The deadline is 15th Jan. Its highly unlikely that they send out an interview invite so early. Could be, but doubt it. Yes exactly, I'm quite certain this is fake. I attended a Marshall webinar after the deadlines for all streams were shifted to Jan 15th. The faculty in that session explicitly said they won't look at any applications before the official deadline, let alone send out interview invites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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