[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #900

In reply to Gilam – aringo from September 19 2003

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Once again, it has been my pleasure. Thank you, and all the best to you all.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #898

This has been an excellent chat! Thank you all, and most especially, thank YOU Gil for making it happen. I wish you all the very best, and hope to see you in Tel Aviv in November.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #897

In reply to Tinbi from September 19 2003

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Quite good actually. We offer work at the university to spouses of our students, and if the partner has a green card, there are other opportunities in Hyde Park and downtown Chicago.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #896

In reply to Tinbi from September 19 2003

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That would be fine. We admit from all three of our deadlines. You can apply for any of them, when you believe your application is ready. It is entirely up to you.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #895

In reply to uri007 from September 19 2003

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No, they are not hindered in the evaluation process. In fact, over half our incoming class are considering career changes. This is expected by the admissions committee, and also by our corporate recruiters.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #894

In reply to eshinar from September 19 2003

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No. Interviews are weighted equally in the evaluation process, whether conducted on or off campus. The important thing, from our standpoint, is that we get to meet you.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #893

In reply to eshinar from September 19 2003

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Yes – we ask that you log on to our home page (gsb.uchicago.edu), and click on the link entitled "Admissions Events" – scroll down to the November 5th reception in Tel Aviv, and click on it – the next screen will have an rsvp option. I hope you can join us – and please feel free to invite others.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #891

In reply to Undisclosed Member from September 19 2003

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Yes, many of our international students stay in the U.S. after graduation – interestingly enough, many of our U.S. citizens go abroad. Most do so for three to five years, and then return to their home country. But some stay longer.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #889

In reply to bimba32 from September 19 2003

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I am very glad you asked about this. It is my belief that some of the "press" we've gotten about safety here in Hyde Park is a bit exaggerated. Chicago is made up of 26 districts. Of these, Hyde Park is #6 in safety. We have a beautiful and very well protected campus. Many of our students – both from the U.S. and abroad, are very amazed when they walk on campus, and find it to be so beautiful and safe. . .That is not to say that one doesn't need to be careful – after all, Chicago is a big city, and unfortunately, there is crime. . .I am very glad to hear that you are planning to visit us.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #886

In reply to Gilam – aringo from September 19 2003

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Where did the time go? This has been GREAT!! Maybe we can do it again – I'm more than willing!!

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #884

Actually, we have three financial aid options for international students:

1. Scholarships – awarded on a merit basis to about 25% of each incoming class

2. Loan option #1 – requires a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen/permanent resident – allows the student to borrow up to the total cost of the program for both years

3. Loan option #2 – does not require a co-signer – allows the student to borrow up to the total cost of tuition for both years

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #882

In reply to bimba32 from September 19 2003

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I would agree with Ms. Morton that it may be a bit more time consuming in finding employment, but it is not impossibe by any means. Our students and graduates ARE getting positions, although they may have to work alittle harder at it right now. . .And we have one of the best Career Services offices in the world to help them.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #880

In reply to Undisclosed Member from September 19 2003

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I am not surprised that you asked about this. Actually, as we receive several thousand applications each year, we want to try and get to know those who are applying is ways that go beyond GPAs and GMATs. So we try to ask a few "creative" essay questions. There is no right or wrong answer to this question. We just want you to give an honest answer – whatever you believe you would really do if given this opportunity.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #877

We eavluate GPA in a couple of ways:

Overall GPA, and GPA in the applicant's major;

Did the GPA increase/decrease during the undergraduate experience?

What types of courses did the applicant take – honors courses?

We are not partial to a particular major.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #875

In reply to Undisclosed Member from September 19 2003

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Our reception will be on Wednesday, November 5th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Carlton Tel Aviv, 10 Eliezer Peri St. I hope you can join us.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #874

In reply to uri007 from September 19 2003

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We ask that you request an interview before applying – specific dates on this can be found in our application materials. . .Unfortunately, I will not be conducting interviews while visiting in Israel, but we do have alumni who help us with this, and do an excellent job. You can either interview with an alum, or you are most welcome on our campus.

To that end, we are hosting a special campus visit program here on October 17 and 18, called Fall Preview. Information on this is on our home page, under the link entitled "Admissions Events" – that link also has information about our reception in Tel Aviv.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #871

In reply to eshinar from September 19 2003

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Yes, we do offer a Master's in Finance. I believe that program is also for two years.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #867

In reply to Undisclosed Member from September 19 2003

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By all means – I am happy to do so.

I have a Ph.D. in higher education administration, and have been working in the field of enrollment management – admissions, financial aid, student affairs – for 23 years now.

I love what I do!!

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #866

If I may, I wanted to let you know that we are coming to Israel in November for an admissions reception. I will be hosting this event, and I hope all of you will be able to join us.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #864

In reply to Tinbi from September 19 2003

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We did very well this year, as has been our history. . .

97% of our first year students had summer internships

90% of our graduates are already place in full-time positions, and that percentage is expected to rise to almost 100% by the end of this calendar year

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #862

In reply to eshinar from September 19 2003

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Yes, it most certainly is. And we enroll many students each year who have had a background in the military.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #861

In reply to uri007 from September 19 2003

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Another good questions – actually you are all asking very good ones!

We actually have 13 concentrations at the GSB, including International Business, Marketing, Entrepreurship, Strategy, Accounting, General Management, and much more.

These concentrations are equally strong, but have not had all of the press that has been associated with our Finance and Economics programs.

We offer a "full menu" of course/program options for our students – something that for many is very pleasant surprise

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #859

In reply to Tinbi from September 19 2003

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I am very glad you asked this question. Israeli applicants are evaluated against all applicants, not just others from Israel.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #857

In reply to GTW from September 19 2003

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We enrolled 26% of our incoming class from abroad, representing 45 countries. As for evaluating international applicants versus those from the U.S., our evaluation is equal for all applicants.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #855

The average number of years' work experience for our incoming students this year was 4.5, and the range was two years up to about fifteen. . .professional development is considered equally with academic achievement and personal qualities – we do not rank order these three. Rather, we are looking for applicants who display all three.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #853

Yes, we do tend to give equal weight to both parts of the score. However, in the case of international student applicants, whose first language may not be English, we also give qutie a bit of weight to the results of the TOEFL.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #851

The fact of having an MBA already is not a hindrance. We would only ask that you let the admissions committee know why you are seeking a second MBA degree. We have admitted individuals with a prior MBA just about every year.

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #850

Yes and no.

We do not have cut-offs or quotas for our applicants.

However, we do evaulate all of our applicants in three areas:

1. academic accomplishment

2. professional development

3. personal qualities

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #849

First, we were obviously happy to learn of our recent review in Business Week. As for what differentiates the GSB, I believe it is a combination of the following three things:

An outstanding and very unique program;

Incredible students

Amazing faculty

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: Chicago MBA Chat #846

Yes, Gil, I am here! Sorry about that!

[Don – Chicago]

בתגובה ל: ארכיון 1: ???Any Israeli Applicants #842

Good Mornig/Afternoon Gil!! Just tried calling you – I'm here and ready to roll!! Don

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