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Re: UChicago c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by black_mirror » Thu Nov 09, 2017 12:40 am

Platopus wrote:
black_mirror wrote:People who got interview invites - how far ahead were you allowed to book your interview? This might give some indication about when to expect the next wave. Thanks!
I believe up until Thanksgivinng there were spots, which would probably mean a wave the week after that. I believe that corresponds pretty well with the waves from last year
I would actually guess, that for continuity purposes, this suggests a wave before Thanksgiving (then the 2nd wave can start interviewing right after the holidays). However, if this coincides with the last year's wave, you might be right.

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Post by rachelac » Thu Nov 09, 2017 8:10 am

dm1683 wrote:What's the proper attire for these skype interviews? I don't really own a pant suit or anything and the dresses that still fit me are not that conservative...
I wore a dress and cardigan. Dress is probably a little too short but hey, they can only see chest up

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Post by dm1683 » Thu Nov 09, 2017 3:03 pm

rachelac wrote:
dm1683 wrote:What's the proper attire for these skype interviews? I don't really own a pant suit or anything and the dresses that still fit me are not that conservative...
I wore a dress and cardigan. Dress is probably a little too short but hey, they can only see chest up
Yeah that's a good idea. I have next to no dressy clothes that fit me (lost 40 pounds, nbd 8) ) so I will be on the prowl this black friday to be sure

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Re: UChicago c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)

Post by joooookchang » Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:13 pm

Just realized I did not add hrs/wk in resume. fml

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Post by jimmyplayer601 » Fri Nov 10, 2017 3:10 am

joooookchang wrote:Just realized I did not add hrs/wk in resume. fml

Don’t worry I didn’t either, and I already got into duke, it’s deff not necessary.

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Post by #gobroncos » Fri Nov 10, 2017 7:47 am

jimmyplayer601 wrote:
joooookchang wrote:Just realized I did not add hrs/wk in resume. fml

Don’t worry I didn’t either, and I already got into duke, it’s deff not necessary.
But Chicago specifically requests hrs/week as part of any resume whereas Duke does not (unless I’m mistaken). Are you already under review? If not, I would think that it’s worth it to send an updated resume.

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Post by jimmyplayer601 » Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:12 pm

#gobroncos wrote:
jimmyplayer601 wrote:
joooookchang wrote:Just realized I did not add hrs/wk in resume. fml

Don’t worry I didn’t either, and I already got into duke, it’s deff not necessary.
But Chicago specifically requests hrs/week as part of any resume whereas Duke does not (unless I’m mistaken). Are you already under review? If not, I would think that it’s worth it to send an updated resume.

Whoops, yeah I’ve been under review since the 31st, so I won’t send an updated one. I don’t think it’ll tip the scale per say, guess I’ll see what’s up when the next wave of interviews comes out

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Post by andysimbi » Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:31 pm

jimmyplayer601 wrote:
#gobroncos wrote:
jimmyplayer601 wrote:
joooookchang wrote:Just realized I did not add hrs/wk in resume. fml

Don’t worry I didn’t either, and I already got into duke, it’s deff not necessary.
But Chicago specifically requests hrs/week as part of any resume whereas Duke does not (unless I’m mistaken). Are you already under review? If not, I would think that it’s worth it to send an updated resume.

Whoops, yeah I’ve been under review since the 31st, so I won’t send an updated one. I don’t think it’ll tip the scale per say, guess I’ll see what’s up when the next wave of interviews comes out
If it helps, I forgot to add the hrs/wk on my resume as well, but I got an interview. I haven't been accepted or anything, so I guess it could still turn out poorly for me, but at least I can say it didn't turn into an automatic rejection.

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Post by Dickens » Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:37 pm

andysimbi wrote:
jimmyplayer601 wrote:
#gobroncos wrote:
jimmyplayer601 wrote:
joooookchang wrote:Just realized I did not add hrs/wk in resume. fml

Don’t worry I didn’t either, and I already got into duke, it’s deff not necessary.
But Chicago specifically requests hrs/week as part of any resume whereas Duke does not (unless I’m mistaken). Are you already under review? If not, I would think that it’s worth it to send an updated resume.

Whoops, yeah I’ve been under review since the 31st, so I won’t send an updated one. I don’t think it’ll tip the scale per say, guess I’ll see what’s up when the next wave of interviews comes out
If it helps, I forgot to add the hrs/wk on my resume as well, but I got an interview. I haven't been accepted or anything, so I guess it could still turn out poorly for me, but at least I can say it didn't turn into an automatic rejection.
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Post by #gobroncos » Fri Nov 10, 2017 3:19 pm

Dickens wrote:
andysimbi wrote:
jimmyplayer601 wrote:
#gobroncos wrote:
jimmyplayer601 wrote:
joooookchang wrote:
Same. Forgot to add that, also got an interview request. Freaking out a bit, but seems like it’s not uh...fatal
I highly, highly doubt it’s fatal and would never mean to suggest that. It might be the sort of mild annoyance that would cause an already marginal candidate to get waitlisted or denied. That’s why I think it’s worth it for folks not under review to send a revised one if they have a chance. Otherwise, probably not a concern in most cases.

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Post by OakBrook2021 » Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:40 pm

Fuck I forgot too. Not too concerned since I likely won't attend without killing the Feb test and negotiating $$$

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Post by Platopus » Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:28 pm

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Post by kj4064 » Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:37 pm

Platopus wrote:Just had my interview, and I think it went really well. No curve ball questions (everything was pretty much from the "list") and the interviewer was really friendly. Twenty minutes on the nose. Feels really good to have it out of the way. Sounds like it will be a while before regular decisions go out.
Also just had my interview and I agree with all of the above. Very friendly, nice interview. Was told the first round of decisions won't be until January, so it'll be a long wait.

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Post by soca_dancer » Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:30 pm

Platopus wrote:Just had my interview, and I think it went really well. No curve ball questions (everything was pretty much from the "list") and the interviewer was really friendly. Twenty minutes on the nose. Feels really good to have it out of the way. Sounds like it will be a while before regular decisions go out.
In reference to the list are you referring to the questions you listed a few days ago?

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Post by virginia_direwoolf » Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:38 pm

soca_dancer wrote:
Platopus wrote:Just had my interview, and I think it went really well. No curve ball questions (everything was pretty much from the "list") and the interviewer was really friendly. Twenty minutes on the nose. Feels really good to have it out of the way. Sounds like it will be a while before regular decisions go out.
In reference to the list are you referring to the questions you listed a few days ago?
Just had my interview as well and many of the questions were from that list Platopus posted a few days ago.

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Post by Platopus » Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:58 pm

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Post by dm1683 » Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:08 pm

Platopus wrote:
soca_dancer wrote:
Platopus wrote:Just had my interview, and I think it went really well. No curve ball questions (everything was pretty much from the "list") and the interviewer was really friendly. Twenty minutes on the nose. Feels really good to have it out of the way. Sounds like it will be a while before regular decisions go out.
In reference to the list are you referring to the questions you listed a few days ago?
Yes, most of the questions were pulled directly from that list. I can recall two that were not:

-What is the best piece of advice you've received?
-What would you do if you didn't go to law school and become a lawyer?
Good to hear there were no weird ass questions. Mine's on the 27th.

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Post by Platopus » Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:10 pm

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Post by soca_dancer » Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:55 pm

Thank you all for explaining!

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Post by Bouvant » Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:36 pm

Where is the list of questions.

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Post by MonicaYoung_LOL » Thu Nov 16, 2017 2:06 am

joooookchang wrote:When do you guys think the next wave of interview requests will be? (went complete 10/12)

Currently bummed out because I got JS1 but no inverview request from Chicago.
In the same boat: complete 10/19, UR 2(?) 10/31... no interview request from Chicago yet, but have received JS1...

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Post by #gobroncos » Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:47 pm

So no new interview requests since the first wave, right? Getting some anxiety over here with no Chicago interview request or JS1...

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Post by porzingis3 » Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:27 pm

Does anyone know how likely you are to be admitted if you were invited to interview?

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Post by maybeman » Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:34 pm

porzingis3 wrote:Does anyone know how likely you are to be admitted if you were invited to interview?
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Post by etramak » Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:48 pm

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