The University of Chicago MBA taking questions

dennis19790924

Skypacerzhou,

     what's the earliest time for GSB to extend their decision to applicants? do we have to wait until the posted deadline? just can't sit tight and wait endlessly. : (

falchion

谢谢skypacerzhou，每年芝大在第三轮有多少个中国人被录取？问题可能有点苛刻，见谅。我只是觉得有希望才可能有动力。

skypacerzhou

yes, as i have said before, applicants from consulting and ib are
typical or even mundane applicants, and therefore their best strategy
would be apply early to take the relatively fixed number of spots for
this category.



it's true that the decision will only be release to you at or after the decision date.



as for the qeustions about the specific number of admits in the 3rd
round, well, since i left school for some time, i guess it should be
representating some 15-20% of the total admits according to the data
from our class and the next class after us.

dajiqi

thanks Zhou.

leocao

我现在Big four的Ernst&Young做auditor,刚工作才半年,主要做一些Banking (such as ICBC) and Fund 行业的审计,我一直在打算留学,给自己的人生另一个飞跃,想以后加入投行等金融界.但是我没有splendent background,因为我本科是国内一个普通重点大学的software engineering毕业,而且成绩一般.我的问题是:第一,我有机会申请top MBA school 吗?我该怎么样setoff my disadvantage?是用working experience? high GMAT and TOFEL score?第二:我该在目前的公司做几年后去申请比较合适?第三:有奖学金吗?若有,我该具备怎么样的条件?第四:除了MBA,我是否可以申请其他master专业?因为我不想读PHD,时间太长了.第五:MBA和其他master毕业在就业机会和优劣上有和区别?请就以上问题给愚人一个答案,感激不尽!

skypacerzhou

leocao,
be patient. it takes time for a grape to ripe.
I suggest you to work for at least 3 years before applying.

haowawa

do you guys have close contacts with part-time MBAs?

do you think the application for PT MBA is easier than for FT MBA? I got the reply from PT ADCOM said they have same ad standards. but definitely doubt it, since the acceptance rates have significant discrepancy.

are FT and PT MBA ADCOMs same committee?

Thanks.  

skypacerzhou

I have a friend from PT program at U C.
PT and FT MBA program are totally separated in terms of admission andmanagement. However, ther are identical in terms of curriculum anddegree type(ie, you will never know a guy is from PT or FT). That's why the PT of U. C is the hottest.
But certainly, PT is less competitive.

leocao

thank you skypacerzhou , you always give us a lot of suggestion. i know i am a small potato, but as the saying goes: it`s never too early to prepare. the most important thing is that i wanna see some hope from your opinion, so that i can see where is my way. if MBA is a mission impposible for by background, i will try to find anther way to realize my tream. if you think there still chances for me, then i will do my endeavor to prepare. so would you mind give me some more detail suggestion?

CubicK

Dear all,

Thanks for the advices from alum, current students and fellow applicants! I was waitlisted in Round 1. I would like to seek any advices about ways to improve my chance in getting off the waitlist. Since my interview was waived during my application and I didn't do a campus visit before, I would like to request one in Feb. Do you think interviewing and visiting them in Feb is too late before they make a final decision on my file? Do you know how many waitlisted applicants were eventually admitted in the past years? What should I mention in the additional information they request me to submit? Thanks in advance!