Chicago C/O 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[poptart123]

Interview went pretty well, I think/hope. I was asked a couple of political questions but part of that is probably the role that plays on my resume. interned with a senator and now work on 2 campaigns as a volunteer.

I have a similar background and will be interviewing soon. Do you mind expanding on the questions? (here or through PM)

Same please!!

[Why???]

Interview went pretty well, I think/hope. I was asked a couple of political questions but part of that is probably the role that plays on my resume. interned with a senator and now work on 2 campaigns as a volunteer.

I have a similar background and will be interviewing soon. Do you mind expanding on the questions? (here or through PM)

Same please!!

+1 would love if you could post a bit about the questions you got

[Aquinas]

For applicants who live in Chicago, are interviews held in person? Or are they still via Skype?

[carlos_danger]

For applicants who live in Chicago, are interviews held in person? Or are they still via Skype?

Skype for all

[harmcharm]

Does anyone know what the Chicago interview requests waves are like? I guessed ~2 weeks later since it seems like that's how far you guys were able to schedule interviews, but does anyone have any ideas?

[Why???]

Does anyone know what the Chicago interview requests waves are like? I guessed ~2 weeks later since it seems like that's how far you guys were able to schedule interviews, but does anyone have any ideas?

Don't know but your guess seems right based on the availabilities they gave us

[fingercrossed]

Does anyone know how long Chicago takes to make decisions once you've interviewed? (Applied RD)

[Why???]

Does anyone know how long Chicago takes to make decisions once you've interviewed? (Applied RD)

Looks like first regular decisions comes out in January last year with similar timing for interviews

[taxman14]

Just had my interview - nothing extraordinary. All questions have already been posted on here so I won't waste space typing it. It was very chill and the lady was friendly.

Looks like we have to wait until January though to find out which is a bummer.

[poptart123]

After we have an interview should we send a thank you email to our interviewer or is that too much?

[R. Jeeves]

After we have an interview should we send a thank you email to our interviewer or is that too much?

ty email isnt necessary

[taxman14]

Does everyone go under review right after the interview is over? My status checker thingy just changed.

[taxman14]

After we have an interview should we send a thank you email to our interviewer or is that too much?

ty email isnt necessary

I concur, especially for this type of an interview.

[poptart123]

Does everyone go under review right after the interview is over? My status checker thingy just changed.

Yes, I am UR now.

[poptart123]

After we have an interview should we send a thank you email to our interviewer or is that too much?

ty email isnt necessary

I concur, especially for this type of an interview.

It seemed like it was a little much since it wasn't an in person interview.

[taxman14]

After we have an interview should we send a thank you email to our interviewer or is that too much?

ty email isnt necessary

I concur, especially for this type of an interview.

It seemed like it was a little much since it wasn't an in person interview.

...and also 20 minutes so you didn't really even get to know the person. At least in mine, it was basically just me talking with no real introduction or anything on the part of the interviewer until the end when I asked her questions.

[poptart123]

After we have an interview should we send a thank you email to our interviewer or is that too much?

ty email isnt necessary

I concur, especially for this type of an interview.

It seemed like it was a little much since it wasn't an in person interview.

...and also 20 minutes so you didn't really even get to know the person. At least in mine, it was basically just me talking with no real introduction or anything on the part of the interviewer until the end when I asked her questions.

Yeah, I completely agree. It wasn't as harsh as I've read about on here occasionally, but it didn't seem too personal.

[potterotter]

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[curry1]

Is anyone receiving the "we enjoyed meeting you" email following the interview multiple times?

Yep, three days in a row at the exact same time!

[bloomsday]

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[Christinabruin]

Hey everyone! Checking in here So Chicago doesn't offer a space for a diversity statement, but I was wondering if I can use one of their addendum options to upload my DS? I feel like my DS gives a more complete picture of who I am and it supplements my PS nicely so I really hope that I get to use that :'(

[xnsch]

Hey everyone! Checking in here So Chicago doesn't offer a space for a diversity statement, but I was wondering if I can use one of their addendum options to upload my DS? I feel like my DS gives a more complete picture of who I am and it supplements my PS nicely so I really hope that I get to use that :'(

I did this, just uploaded it in the additional addenda section. In fact I'm sure that their website addresses this specifically and says that you may submit a diversity statement although they have a preference for showing it in your PS if possible. For me I liked separating the two out because although my PS and DS overlapped a bit I thought my diversity elements really needed to be fleshed out on their own and I didnt want to waste space doing that in a PS

[Christinabruin]

Hey everyone! Checking in here So Chicago doesn't offer a space for a diversity statement, but I was wondering if I can use one of their addendum options to upload my DS? I feel like my DS gives a more complete picture of who I am and it supplements my PS nicely so I really hope that I get to use that :'(

I did this, just uploaded it in the additional addenda section. In fact I'm sure that their website addresses this specifically and says that you may submit a diversity statement although they have a preference for showing it in your PS if possible. For me I liked separating the two out because although my PS and DS overlapped a bit I thought my diversity elements really needed to be fleshed out on their own and I didnt want to waste space doing that in a PS

Hey xnsch, that's exactly the same situation that I'm in! I'm glad to hear that I'll be able to use my DS. Thank you so much for your input!!

[harmcharm]

Anyone else go under review before an interview? Sorry, I'm being pretty neurotic about not getting an interview request yet....

[forum_user]

Anyone else go under review before an interview? Sorry, I'm being pretty neurotic about not getting an interview request yet....

Yep, went UR around the time that the first wave of interviews went out, so I'm hoping to catch the next wave! Don't sweat it.