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I wore business formal, but people have told me that especially for non-asynchronous video interviews that it looks "bizarre" and "cold" to see someone dressed in full on business formal when it's a video call. These people, however, do work in other industries where the contexts for wearing business formal vs business casual are more clearly delineated.

 

[purplebourdain]

For anyone that has already finished their interview here, any tips??

 

[Antsydancy]

Has anyone done VITA later than 2 weeks?

 

[danitarg123]

Has anyone done VITA later than 2 weeks?

this happened to my friend who didn't know there was a 2-week deadline. They emailed the admissions and profusely apologized about taking so long (still hadn't done it 4 weeks later) and then they extended his deadline.

 

[danitarg123]

any IS interview invites happening yet??

 

[Patient0sPlus1]

any IS interview invites happening yet??

I don't think so? Looks like they are taking time and going through all the VITA as well, which terrifies me because I feel like I bombed it lol

 

[danitarg123]

I don't think so? Looks like they are taking time and going through all the VITA as well, which terrifies me because I feel like I bombed it lol

Honestly same from MSAR last year they interview about half of IS applicants that’s pretty good odds to get an interview at least!

 

[futuredoc4634]

II just now-OOS with moderate ties!!! Only available interview dates are within the next 2 weeks. Anybody who's done an interview here already, please let us know how it went!! I'm kinda freaked out by the tight deadline, although this is not my first interview.

 

[GameOfZones]

II yesterday! OOS no ties. LM ~73, complete 8/20. Only dates available to me were within the next week or so. Echoing @futuredoc4634 comment, if anyone has any general feedback or comments about the interview please share!!!

 

[deleted1054719]

II yesterday! OOS no ties. LM ~73, complete 8/20. Only dates available to me were within the next week or so. Echoing @futuredoc4634 comment, if anyone has any general feedback or comments about the interview please share!!!

Congrats!! Big F to us IS folks. I guess UMass is using our apps to fuel their heaters right now with the sudden drop in temps 🙁

 

[GameOfZones]

Congrats!! Big F to us IS folks. I guess UMass is using our apps to fuel their heaters right now with the sudden drop in temps 🙁

Thank you! I'm sure your time will come too! According to the II tracker, most of the II's are from OOS, so i'm guessing theyre getting those out of the way first before sending out the IS II waves. you got this!

 

[wydoc]

Interviewing tomorrow... does anyone know if we can use a notebook to jot down notes and ideas during the MMI?

 

[PatricktheSponge]

II this morning! OOS, no ties 3.91/515

 

[Zulka]

II this morning! OOS, no ties 3.91/515

Congratulations! Do you mind sharing your complete date? Thank you!

 

[futuredoc4634]

Interviewing tomorrow... does anyone know if we can use a notebook to jot down notes and ideas during the MMI?

Yes, you can

 

[ab124673]

How fast does UMass send VITA invites? I finished my application last Thursday and got a VITA invite this morning. It doesn't say which school but I think it was UMass??

 

[PatricktheSponge]

Congratulations! Do you mind sharing your complete date? Thank you!

I submitted my secondary 7/26 but got a complete email on 8/17

 

[danitarg123]

How fast does UMass send VITA invites? I finished my application last Thursday and got a VITA invite this morning. It doesn't say which school but I think it was UMass??

They send it on the Thursday after you submit your secondary (assuming full app has to be complete to recieve). Make sure you do VITA within 2 weeks of getting the invite, they sneaky put that info in their initial secondary email.

 

[futuredoc4634]

A bit of a silly question, but for those who have attended a Q&A session, what did you wear? Does it matter, or does it tend to be more business casual or business?

 

[deleted1062113]

A bit of a silly question, but for those who have attended a Q&A session, what did you wear? Does it matter, or does it tend to be more business casual or business?

what Q & A?

 

[GameOfZones]

what Q & A?

its on the portal. you can attend an optional Q&A session. they are at a different time and date than the actual interview

 

[deleted1062113]

its on the portal. you can attend an optional Q&A session. they are at a different time and date than the actual interview

I don't see it lol

 

[GameOfZones]

I don't see it lol

Did you get an II? It should be there

 

[deleted1062113]

Did you get an II? It should be there

AHHH that's the problem NO II lol

 

[lunarwater]

II today for PURCH, OOS no ties , ORM, LM 76

Really excited to hear back from the PURCH program!

Does anyone know if UMASS opens Vita before or after interview invitations?

 

[wydoc]

A bit of a silly question, but for those who have attended a Q&A session, what did you wear? Does it matter, or does it tend to be more business casual or business?

Have you decided what to wear? I am debating whether or not to even turn my camera on.. feels kind of silly to put a suit on for this?

 

[GoBruins09]

Have you decided what to wear? I am debating whether or not to even turn my camera on.. feels kind of silly to put a suit on for this?

I'm just rocking a polo its during work hours for me

EDIT: kept camera off almost everyone put on a suit...

 

[wydoc]

I'm just rocking a polo its during work hours for me

EDIT: kept camera off almost everyone put on a suit...

Yeah that was super surprising to me... hope I didn't lose points for "only" wearing a dress shirt without a tie or a coat!

 

[brownie814]

II!! ahhhh I got a VITA email at 5 am and had no clue which school had sent it until now. I'm shocked because I submitted my secondary late September. I haven't received any emails from Umass yet though

I’m so so sorry to burst your bubble, but U Mass sends out the VITA to every applicant who sends a secondary 🙁

 

[cap_2]

I’m so so sorry to burst your bubble, but U Mass sends out the VITA to every applicant who sends a secondary 🙁

Oh wow I didn't know, that's embarrassing :/ Thank you for letting me know

 

[brownie814]

Oh wow I didn't know, that's embarrassing :/ Thank you for letting me know

Hey nothing to be embarrassed about! It really is strange that they do this, I don’t think any other school is using the VITA like this. Good luck for this cycle!

 

[LunaOri]

Yeah that was super surprising to me... hope I didn't lose points for "only" wearing a dress shirt without a tie or a coat!

Please don't let that worry you--UMass is not that formal!

 

[cathhhhhh]

Did everyone get the invitation for the virtual information session?

 

[strivestrivestrive]

Did everyone get the invitation for the virtual information session?

+1, yes

 

[cathhhhhh]

+1, yes

I got so excited because I thought it was an interview invite it also mentioned that it was on Thursday, October 19th, but the 19th is a Monday...

 

[strivestrivestrive]

I got so excited because I thought it was an interview invite it also mentioned that it was on Thursday, October 19th, but the 19th is a Monday...

I feel you! I also got excited! Also yes, haha I saw they sent out a correcting email afterward confirming that ti is on Monday.

 

[strivestrivestrive]

I feel you! I also got excited! Also yes, haha I saw they sent out a correction email afterward confirming that it is on Monday.

 

[McSteamy_Mark]

Any IS people hear ~nothing~ so far?

 

[MaesterDean]

Any IS people hear ~nothing~ so far?

Not a peep. Have there really been no IS IIs as of yet, or have I missed something?

 

[cathhhhhh]

Any IS people hear ~nothing~ so far?

+1

 

[sendtacos]

Any IS people hear ~nothing~ so far?

+2

 

[thetenthletter]

Any IS people hear ~nothing~ so far?

Nothing yet. Pretty surprising considering UMass sent IS II's as early as August last year.

 

[deleted1067657]

Maybe they're trying to wait for covid to die down to do some in person interviews? This is purely my own speculation tho.

 

[deleted1067657]

Although* it really doesn't seem like covid is going to be through anytime soon.

 

[PatricktheSponge]

Maybe they're trying to wait for covid to die down to do some in person interviews? This is purely my own speculation tho.

On my interview day they said all interviews will be held virtually but they want to try to do second look in person.

 

[deleted1054719]

Although* it really doesn't seem like covid is going to be through anytime soon.

It's possible that in normal years with the dreaded MA winter, UMass invited OOS apps first so they didn't need to travel through a blizzard to get to Worcester while IS apps have an easier time due to proximity/familiarity with the weather. The trend this year might be a holdover from that previous policy? In any case, MA is actually trending up a bit in COVID cases so I highly doubt they're even considering in-person interviews

 

[cap_2]

Is VITA due within 2 weeks after the invitation on Thursday or 2 weeks after submitting the secondary application?

edit: Thank you, just read their FAQ which states it is 2 weeks from receiving the hirevue email

 

[brownie814]

Is VITA due within 2 weeks after the invitation on Thursday or 2 weeks after submitting the secondary application?

I believe its within 2 weeks of you getting the VITA invitation email.

 

[moshpitmed]

has anyone received an admissions decision yet? I'm so nervous!!

 

[always_sweating]

has anyone received an admissions decision yet? I'm so nervous!!

Nothing yet! Interviewed 9/22