Calling all Tepper-CMU Applicants(2016 Intake) Class of 2018 : Tepper

Great to see next year thread has started. Let us know if you guys have any specific queries, we will try to help and resolve those queries.

Tepper prides itself for its very helpful community and goes an extra mile to help each other.

kinjiGC wrote:Great to see next year thread has started. Let us know if you guys have any specific queries, we will try to help and resolve those queries.

Tepper prides itself for its very helpful community and goes an extra mile to help each other.

Thanks a lot Kinjal for pitching in. I can only help as far as the admission process is concerned.

You can help with the insider information at Tepper
I know things will get tougher once you reach Tepper, but we will be looking out for all the contributions you can make.

Just FYI: Kinjal is a Round 2 admit at Tepper and has received $$ too along with his acceptance packet
So he is just the right guy to ask all your queries.

P.S. The dates are not updated as the school has still not released the dates. Will update them as soon as the dates are released.

Somebody asked me about financial forms to be submitted during the application submission. More (Under international applicants): https://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-stude ... ions/apply

The financial documents are optional and you need to fill up and send those forms when you are offered admit and you want to join. Filling and sending the forms doesn't have any bearing on the admit or no admit. So complete the application forms in its entirety.

All the best for R1.

Good to see both of you! I will definitely reach out once questions come up during the application process.

Thanks!
kheown

The first and foremost way to know about Tepper is to attend Tepper admission events. This is a place to check more about Tepper and why Tepper is different from other Schools.
https://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-stude ... ons-events

Do check out and mark your calendars to know more about Tepper and why Tepper values fit to the Tepper community.

When will Tepper's essay questions for 2016 entrance be released? Would like to start working on them during the slow summer season!

Yeah waiting for the same. I contacted the ad-com , they said they will be coming out with the essays soon but did not give me an exact date. Wonder what they are up to .

sourabhsur123 wrote:Yeah waiting for the same. I contacted the ad-com , they said they will be coming out with the essays soon but did not give me an exact date. Wonder what they are up to .

stevkang8 wrote:When will Tepper's essay questions for 2016 entrance be released? Would like to start working on them during the slow summer season!

I can understand the anxiety levels but it will be put up soon. In the mean time, connect with 2nd year students and know about the program as much as possible and how Tepper can help you achieve post MBA goals.

Do check out the
1) tracks here : https://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-stude ... -capstones
2) concentrations : https://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-stude ... entrations
3) Minis - a specialty of Tepper : https://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-stude ... i-semester

besides these :
1) WL Mellon Speaker Series : https://tepper.cmu.edu/recruiters-and-co ... ker-series
2) Clubs and Organizations : https://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-stude ... anizations

And most importantly, do attend the MBA events - either virtual or at a place near you : https://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-stude ... mba-events
Interact with the adcom and know more about the program by clarifying the doubts.

All the best for R1 and hope to see you at tepper next year.

Thnx a lot Kinjal Sir for the info links!

Guys Tepper application deadlines and essay and recommendation questions are out and are as follows-

ESSAY QUESTIONS
There are two questions to help us get to know you better. In addition, we offer an optional essay if there is additional information you wish to share about your candidacy.

Essay 1 (Maximum 300 words)
Describe a defining moment in your life. How has it shaped you professionally?

Essay 2 (Maximum 300 words)
Based on your research and interactions, describe how your strengths contribute to the Tepper School community. How will you benefit from being a member of the Tepper School MBA program?


RECOMMENDATION QUESTIONS

Your recommender will be asked to respond based on his/her experience working with you:
If you were to coach this candidate with respect to how s/he works within a team, what would you advise that s/he does well? What would you advise the candidate to do differently? Provide specific examples that support your advice.

If you were to coach this candidate on his/her professional development, in what areas would you suggest s/he focus? What are the areas of strength on which s/he can build? Provide specific examples that support your advice.



Dates & Deadlines
Application Deadline Decisions Announced
Round 1 October 05, 2015 December 15, 2015
Round 2 January 04, 2016 March 23, 2016
Round 3 March 15, 2016 May 16, 2016


All the best to Round 1 applicants, may the force be with you!

sourabhsur123 wrote:Guys Tepper application deadlines and essay and recommendation questions are out and are as follows-

ESSAY QUESTIONS
There are two questions to help us get to know you better. In addition, we offer an optional essay if there is additional information you wish to share about your candidacy.

Essay 1 (Maximum 300 words)
Describe a defining moment in your life. How has it shaped you professionally?

Essay 2 (Maximum 300 words)
Based on your research and interactions, describe how your strengths contribute to the Tepper School community. How will you benefit from being a member of the Tepper School MBA program?


RECOMMENDATION QUESTIONS

Your recommender will be asked to respond based on his/her experience working with you:
If you were to coach this candidate with respect to how s/he works within a team, what would you advise that s/he does well? What would you advise the candidate to do differently? Provide specific examples that support your advice.

If you were to coach this candidate on his/her professional development, in what areas would you suggest s/he focus? What are the areas of strength on which s/he can build? Provide specific examples that support your advice.



Dates & Deadlines
Application Deadline Decisions Announced
Round 1 October 05, 2015 December 15, 2015
Round 2 January 04, 2016 March 23, 2016
Round 3 March 15, 2016 May 16, 2016


All the best to Round 1 applicants, may the force be with you!

Interesting !! I had almost the same Essay questions isn't it ankurgupta03

kinjiGC wrote:
Interesting !! I had almost the same Essay questions isn't it ankurgupta03

Almost is not the right word Kinjal :D
They were exactly the same. I am planning to copy paste the same answers

Apart from these, there were two other in the application questions, which I do not think they would discontinue this year too.
Here they are.

What is your professional goal immediately following graduation from Tepper? (1500 character)

If you are not successful in your first choice of role after graduation, what other role would you consider? In other words, what is your Plan B?* (1500 character)

I am too lazy to open the application and verify them, if some one can please verify if they are still there, I would be very grateful to you :D

The apply online Page shows this-

"THE APPLICATION FOR FALL 2016 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN MID-TO-LATE JULY"

I saw the questions on the essay and recommendation section of Tepper website. I think they haven't updated this section yet. These questions are most probably of the previous years. My enthusiasm got better of me I guess . My apologies for the same.

But yeah the deadlines are out.

ankurgupta03 wrote:

kinjiGC wrote:
Interesting !! I had almost the same Essay questions isn't it ankurgupta03

Almost is not the right word Kinjal :D
They were exactly the same. I am planning to copy paste the same answers

Apart from these, there were two other in the application questions, which I do not think they would discontinue this year too.
Here they are.

What is your professional goal immediately following graduation from Tepper? (1500 character)

If you are not successful in your first choice of role after graduation, what other role would you consider? In other words, what is your Plan B?* (1500 character)

I am too lazy to open the application and verify them, if some one can please verify if they are still there, I would be very grateful to you :D

ankurgupta03 : I wanted a little more supportive about the school that I am going to .

sourabhsur123 wrote:The apply online Page shows this-

"THE APPLICATION FOR FALL 2016 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN MID-TO-LATE JULY"

I saw the questions on the essay and recommendation section of Tepper website. I think they haven't updated this section yet. These questions are most probably of the previous years. My enthusiasm got better of me I guess . My apologies for the same.

But yeah the deadlines are out.

Yup that explains it

Hey Guys!
Nice to see questions floating. Thanks for such help.
Regards
Celestial

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University has posted the following application deadlines for the Fall 2016 MBA admissions season:
Round 1
Application due: October 5, 2015
Decision notification: December 15, 2015
Round 2
Application due: January 4, 2016
Decision notification: March 23, 2016
Round 3
Application due: March 15, 2016
Decision notification: May 16, 2016
Round 4
Application due: May 1, 2016
Decision notification: June 1, 2016

Candidates should note that Round 4 is reserved exclusively for applicants to the part-time MBA program online or on-campus. No full-time MBA applications are accepted after Round 3.

For more information, please visit the CMU Tepper admissions website.
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The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University has appointed Kathryn (Kate) Barraclough as the new head of its MBA program, the school announced Wednesday. In her new position, Barraclough will provide strategic direction for the program in alignment with the school’s mission and values, and represent the program to current and prospective students.

“Kate Barraclough brings an impressive and broad background, ranging from academia to financial services. Her achievements as a scholar, researcher and educational leader were fundamental qualities that led to her appointment,” says Robert Dammon, dean of the Tepper School.

Barraclough will work in conjunction with the Dean’s Office and the faculty responsible for the development and delivery of the MBA curriculum. She also will maintain direct responsibility for the various operating units of the program that oversee admissions, financial aid, student services, and career planning and employment.

“It is a privilege to be able to serve as the next head of the MBA program at the Tepper School,” says Barraclough. “With its dedicated faculty and enthusiastic, high-performing students, I believe that the Tepper School has shown a high level of excellence and powerful potential for continuing its legacy of pioneering ideas and new practices within the management education arena.”

Barraclough earned her Ph.D. and bachelor’s degrees in economics and commerce from the Australian National University, where she graduated with first class honors.


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Hey guys,
How likely are Indians to get scholarship even with low (710) GMAT scores? From what I have heard, its pretty unlikely...anyone has any takes on this?

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