[2007] Chicago GSB

bimetallic

what a great recap on how the gsb differentiates itself from others!

zx_nju

以下是引用mba2007在2006-8-25 3:55:00的发言：
Teamwork is always a big part in any business school, though the experience varies on individuals and schools. Unlike some of the peer schools, because of its flexible curriculum, Chicago GSB doesn't enforce a "static" team. That is, you "dynamically" form a study group for every single class. In this context, even the binding of cohort is quite loose as the only prominent time for the whole cohort to sit together is the LEAD class in the first quarter. I see good and bad on this. The good part is you'll have a chance to team with many different people so you can taste a variety of styles. The bad is you'll hardly build any significant personal relationship with anyone unless you happen to team with a few cool dudes for more than one quarter. Bottom line, you'll have your chance to pick who you like to team with quarter by quarter, and this may or may not be your cup of tea.

The "independent thinking" I mentioned really refers to the Chicago philosophy. That is, not to be intimidated by the conventional thinking but to be willing to challenge the status quo with solid facts and reasoning.

In summary, Chicago GSB is a good place for folks knowing what they want to do and having a rough idea on how to get there. They come to GSB to fine-tune their plan and equip themselves more tools to increase their odds of success in the future.

Hope this helps.

这个帖子回答的真好，细细体会下，有很多遐思。

从课程的灵活设置，team的灵活组成，联想到现实世界是灵活多变的。如果你能面对Chicago这种灵活度，那么你就能处理真正复杂多变的外界现实。

还想一点，他强调了不同的风格，其实很多人的交流，思考方式是不一样的，在Chicago的不固定组成team中，你会遇到不同风格的人，要不停地调整交流方式，适应彼此，如果你意识到这点，你就会采用不同的方式去跟不同类型的人沟通，交谈。

目前只琢磨出这些，呵呵。

请原谅我不自觉用第二称来代表自己。

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zx_nju

请教学长们对essay的理解.

Essay 2: Choose one of the following questions. (500 word maximum)
-If the admissions committee were to interview one of your closest colleagues, what aspect of your personal development would this person say is especially important for the admissions committee to know?

-You have been asked to write an editorial about the most pressing issue facing humanity. Please identify the issue and justify why you have selected it.

Essay 3: Complete each of the following questions. (100 word maximum for each)
-What is the one thing that most people do not know about you?
 
-What book, play, or movie would you recommend to the admissions committee? Why?
 
-It is your first day of business school and people are selecting study groups. How would you describe the value you will bring to a study group?

2 第二题
    A 个人发展方面最大的进步，
  是否体现你的成熟度？(不肯定)
   这个问题把握不住.
    B 要体现你的价值观，什么对你很重要,理由是什么

  这样理解可以吗?
  
 
3  第三题
   A 你最想让人了解你的一面。还是别人不知道你的一面。
  在琢磨要体现你的哪方面,
  想想是不是该用来balance整个package.
    
   B 一本书，一部电影跟你的相关性，兴趣，个性, 经历，体验，价值观
    
 可以这样理解的吗？
    
   C 对diverse 的贡献

bimetallic

以下是引用zx_nju在2006-8-22 21:59:00的发言：

谢谢LZ.

能谈谈Chicago的生活吗?

相信很多人感兴趣的.

http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/09/15/travel/escapes/15hours.html?ex=1158638400&en=cee12f35304fe93a&ei=5087%0A

New York Times just published an article on travel in Chicago. Check it out.

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nlhsz

I am applying this fall and I have several questions.

1.what are the backgrouds of those who have been admitted by GSB last year, which industry they belong to?

2.You mentioned "independant thinking", do you mean that application should show very clear and firm career goal?

gtbsrd2

I am interested in knowing the placement and internship for Chinese students in IB. Can you share how many Chinease students (class of 2006) get the offer from IB and how many offers are from the US and how many are from mailand China and Hongkong? How about the internship in IB for Chinese students? Thanks a lot!

mba2007

> 1.what are the backgrouds of those who have been admitted by GSB last year, which industry they belong to?

The pre-school backgrounds are quite diversified, with a slightly higher distribution in consulting and banking, just like that in any other peer schools.

> 2.You mentioned "independant thinking", do you mean that application should show very clear and firm career goal?

A clear career goal is always appreciated. Here, by quoting the term "independent thinking", I really meant someone's willingness to challenge the conventional wisdom with solid facts/data. Again, this is just my personal opinion and I don't think this should be a deciding factor in your application process.

wwwzzz

A recent alum here, from Class 2006. I provided some full-time job placement info in my post dated back to Feb. 2006. (link: http://forum.chasedream.com/dispbbs.asp?BoardID=13&ID=153566&replyID=&skin=1)

Here's what I wrote then:

"截止目前（毕业前5个月），90%的中国大陆背景二年级学生已经“落实了工作单位”，且基本都是通过学校的career service找到的，也就是on-campus interview或者corporate relations。较完全的去向统计（俺是做FBI的包打听）：Banking 32%, Consulting 23%, Other financial services 27% (Sales & Trading, Equity Research, Investment Management等), Corporate 18% (General Management, Strategy, Corporate Finance)。"

The mix of industries/functions may have changed a bit since the remaining 10% got offers later. But it still should give you some idea about where we're heading to. As for Class 2007 info, I'll leave to mba2007 to answer. But he/she may have a better idea after fall recruiting is done (around end of year.)

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Life in Chicago GSB: well, I guess you can choose to have as much fun as possible. Parties, happy hours, dinners, poker nights...especially during non-recruiting seasons. You will complain about not having enough time.

Of course, the city is not an ideal place for the outdoor type, who will find the long cold winter hard to endure. But otherwise, you will surely find things to fill up your weekday nights and weekends.

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Application rounds: I heard last year the number of applications received went up by 30% or higher. So whichever round you apply, it's gonna be very competitive. So just apply when you feel ready, no need to worry about who you are competing with, because you can always make yourself "one of a kind" by highlighting your unique qualities. For the procrastinating type (like myself), try to aim earlier than later, to give yourself some flexibilty. For international students, avoid waiting till round 3 when most of the slots are filled.

nlhsz

以下是引用mba2007在2006-9-20 6:51:00的发言：

> 1.what are the backgrouds of those who have been admitted by GSB last year, which industry they belong to?

The pre-school backgrounds are quite diversified, with a slightly higher distribution in consulting and banking, just like that in any other peer schools.

> 2.You mentioned "independant thinking", do you mean that application should show very clear and firm career goal?

A clear career goal is always appreciated. Here, by quoting the term "independent thinking", I really meant someone's willingness to challenge the conventional wisdom with solid facts/data. Again, this is just my personal opinion and I don't think this should be a deciding factor in your application process.

Thanks.

I visit the campus of Hyde Park Center during my visit to Chicago this April.  I like the diversity of the class, some from India and some from Japan and of course some from China. And I was impressed by the professor's fantastic work. Actually I feel a little bit sorry during the lecture since only one person is sleeping and she is from China.

Have you guys started your semester yet? Hope all of you would enjoy your time there, except for the coming weather.^_^

mxf288

As one of member from Class 2007, I can provide some stats for our summer internship and partial full-time recruiting info. Four did IB in Hong Kong, four did consulting in top consulting firms in Hong Kong and Shanghai, five did IB/S&T/Equity Research in the US, one did S&T in London, and the rest did PE or corporate finance in Hong Kong or in the US. I can say everyone who wants to find an internship got one.

As far as I know, so far quite a few of us have already got an offer. The full-time recuiting season has just started and we will have a better idea comes January.