Anderson admit answers Q & CA gathering

cartmanbmw

Hi,

I am going to Anderson this fall; please feel free to ask questions regarding MBA application/relocation/LA life etc.

BTW, for those going to California schools, could we exchange info through this thread?

The following is my background:
Mainlander currently in LA,
GMAT 720,
7 yr post-undergraduate experience with a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry & Nanotechnology

Good luck to everyone and happy new year!

Ciao,

CartamanBMW

atongmu

祝贺！

jjjgggmmm

//cong!

when did you submit your app? how many offers in your round?
thanks.

motsun

congratulation! I have similar background as you. So, would you please tell me whether the PhD degree matters in the application?

cartmanbmw

Hi, jjjgggmmm,

I submitted mine in early Nov. for the first round, got the call from one of the Adcom associate director right before christmas. As for how many offers, if you are refering to how many offers Anderson doled out for the first round, I don't have that number yet. Based on responses posted on BW board, my guess is it is slightly lower than last year, which is partially due to lower number of first round applicants.

CartmanBMW

cartmanbmw

Hi, motsun,

from my own experience, the Ph.D. degree does matter. The only catch is you have to showcase your teamwork, leadership, people-skill, and whatever other merit during this period (no lab rats here..). As a matter of fact, a ph.d. degree quite often offers opportunities in these regards. So for motsun and other friends who had similar backgrounds and are interested in pursuing MBA, you are actually at great advantage! Your strong technical background will work in your favor during the job-hunting season, and don't forget, that is what adcom is also trying to assess.

Just my 2 cents,

CartmanBMW

isaacycc

cartmanbmw,
Did you go for the interview? I am applying for round 2 admission but have not schedule an interview (I guess it is a little too late to worry about that). Do you think I should contact the admission office to request an interview if it is possible?

siebel

 

cartmanbmw

Hi Isaacycc,

I was interviewed by an adcom officer during my school visit. Even though Anderson does not require an interview (wording is "STRONGLY RECOMMENDED"), the adcom has repeated stated that over 90% students got in had been interviewed. So you should definitely contact the adcom and ask for an alumni interview slot. Even if it can not be scheduled, this still shows your genuine interest in the school and is a big plus for your app (unless you think your interview performance would significantly diminish your chance).

CartmanBMW

motsun

Thanks a lot! CartmanBMW! Congratulation again!