Any international applicant got an interview invitation for the first round?

Not received yet. Do you know anyone who received an interview call?

Regards
Vikrant

Nothing... All I know is that they got my documents - but nothing. This is strange since they do not have much time. Where u from?

I am from Pune, India. The wait has been quite long for the interview. I had mailed them asking about scheduling an interview but they said that they will be sending out the invites. Let's hope for the best. ATB.

To: Hi Vickey,

I will be applying to Emory in Dec. round. However, my interview is already done. In fact they interviewed few many during the trip for MBA tour. They interviewed candidates in Hyd, Banglore, and Delhi. I had an interview on Dec. 3 with Harriet.

Please check with Emory because Emory gave the interview call without the essay and submission.

I was looking to the Cornell EMBA weekend NYC program. I was interested in knowing what the reputation of the program was, additionally how hard it was to get in etc.? Appreciate your time in advance.

I applied to several programs, including Cornell. I was accepted there. Re reputation of their EMBA program, I think that is somewhat subjective, e.g., you can check all the various rankings. From my perspective, the faculty is top-notch and the facilities look great (most NYC EMBA programs don't have a live-in component, for example). Plus, I think the Ivy League aspect helps out while networking since it means the quantity and quality of the alumni base is not necessarily tied to just the business school, but the university overall.

Re the application process, I found the application to be straightforward and the interview was similar to those at other schools. The only thing I'd add is that the number of applicants seems to be rising every year as Cornell's program gets greater exposure (it is fairly younger than comparable programs). So consider attending an information session (I attended the one in NYC) and, if he program truly appeals to you, apply early enough in the admissions cycle.

Do they require the GMAT or do they use their own test? I am a little confused on this one.

Cornell's NY EMBA program didn't require the GMAT. I believe the Cornell-Queens EMBA program requires applicants use a similar assessment tool - called the Cornell MBA Assessment Tool (CMAT) - if your background warrants it and you have not taken the GMAT. However, it was never brought up during my application for the NY program and I am not sure that program still uses it. In any event, if you have a good background, you should be able to apply to the NY program without having to take the GMAT.

How does this program compare to the other NY programs?

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So time has been flying... Thanksgiving has already come and gone and our holiday break is almost here. I've got to say Thanksgiving was not how the Americans pictured it. We were thinking about football and sleep, but we got some much more. First, we did get to at least watch some football but that's about where normal stopped.

We were very lucky to have a well respected neuroscience leader and researcher into to teach us some very valuable tools over four days. These tools were strongly suggested to the program over the past years by the alumni boost performance. After reviewing the neuroscientific, medical, and psychological research, CIMBA actively sought a tool and were very fortunate to find Dr. Tang and to convince him to teach us. What we learn was Integrated Body/Mind Training. It is a unique set of tools and technique to reduce stress and improve one's ability to focus. Eventually with practice our brains will changed physically hardwiring these improvement into our neurology.

So after a day of mediating we had our formal Thanksgiving dinner on campus. It was very nice to be able to share the American tradition with the group here. It was also interesting to see the Italian spin on the Thanksgiving Day staples. I've got to admit they do a great stuffing and their substitute for sweet potatoes was delicious also.

The biggest treat for me was having my fiancé in for a few days. I was busy with class most of the time, but she really enjoyed Asolo and getting out and touring the neighboring towns of Castelfranco and Bassano Del Grappa. It was great to be able to share this with her, it's not every day for her to look out a window from atop the Asolo over looking the Italian countryside at the foot of the Dolomites. It's a view I hope to never take for granted.

I think the view may have had a big part in me coming here. I was a part of the undergrad program here four years ago in Paderno Del Gappa (just a few kilometers away). I had the opportunity to tour the campus here and left with an incredible sense of envy. Here we get real world class professors, an incredible curriculum, and one amazing setting. The unfortunate part is we only have 10 months to enjoy it...