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I submitted my app in like November loll has anyone gotten an II from that pool?
 
Any tips for the interview? I read here that the student interview is closed-file and the faculty interviews are open-file. Did the interviewers seem familiar with your file or ask questions about it? How were the pre-selected questions? How was the vibe?
Love this school and would be thrilled to go. 🙂
 
Flying Penguin said:
Any tips for the interview? I read here that the student interview is closed-file and the faculty interviews are open-file. Did the interviewers seem familiar with your file or ask questions about it? How were the pre-selected questions? How was the vibe?
Love this school and would be thrilled to go. 🙂
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I’m interviewing on 1/29 so i was about to ask the same thing!
 
Flying Penguin said:
Any tips for the interview? I read here that the student interview is closed-file and the faculty interviews are open-file. Did the interviewers seem familiar with your file or ask questions about it? How were the pre-selected questions? How was the vibe?
Love this school and would be thrilled to go. 🙂
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Interviews were pretty similar in structure and vibe to interviews at other places. Yes, student interview is closed-file, so remember they are only going to know what you tell them 😉 My student interview asked a couple pre-selected questions, standard interview fare, nothing crazy. Vibe was pretty chill. The faculty definitely read my file and had questions about some of my activities, thankfully. Good luck!!
 
How can I submit an update letter? I don't see any option in the application website for document upload.
 
Flying Penguin said:
Any tips for the interview? I read here that the student interview is closed-file and the faculty interviews are open-file. Did the interviewers seem familiar with your file or ask questions about it? How were the pre-selected questions? How was the vibe?
Love this school and would be thrilled to go. 🙂
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Local-Chef said:
I’m interviewing on 1/29 so i was about to ask the same thing!
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WindmillChaser92 said:
Interviews were pretty similar in structure and vibe to interviews at other places. Yes, student interview is closed-file, so remember they are only going to know what you tell them 😉 My student interview asked a couple pre-selected questions, standard interview fare, nothing crazy. Vibe was pretty chill. The faculty definitely read my file and had questions about some of my activities, thankfully. Good luck!!
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I concur with this. - M4 interviewer
 
This is my top school, would it be helpful to send an update and letter of intent before the decision day in about a month?
 
I enjoyed the interview experience 🙂 also I didn’t know that Feinberg is pronounced like “Fine-berg” lol
 
Local-Chef said:
Interviewing tomorrow, a bit nervous! I feel like I know some things about the school but nothing about it at the same time, so dreading if they’re like “Why Us?”
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By far my favorite interviewing experience and so conversational. Don’t stress! YoI’ll also hear more about the school beforehand through the info sessions.
 
given that they’re gonna release decisions at end of feb/early mar, when do y’all think is the latest we can send LOIs and have them be read
 
Dallas_1 said:
Congrats and good luck! Can you share your stats? Wondering if they are sending any more IIs?
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I emailed admissions on Friday, and they said they will not be sending any interview invites past January. Given that people have gotten interviews on Sunday, I assume tomorrow is the last day for invites to be sent out.
 
Does anyone know what transportation to and from the Feinberg campus is like? Is there a public transportation stop nearby? Do many students use the public transportation system that don't live w/in walking distance of campus? Or, do they drive? I imagine driving/parking is expensive but am not familiar w/ the area. I have a spouse and kid, so I would probably want to rent/own a small single home, but I imagine there aren't any in close proximity to campus w/in my family's budget. Any current students on here that could comment on this, or point me in the right direction regarding housing/neighborhood questions?
 
WindmillChaser92 said:
Does anyone know what transportation to and from the Feinberg campus is like? Is there a public transportation stop nearby? Do many students use the public transportation system that don't live w/in walking distance of campus? Or, do they drive? I imagine driving/parking is expensive but am not familiar w/ the area. I have a spouse and kid, so I would probably want to rent/own a small single home, but I imagine there aren't any in close proximity to campus w/in my family's budget. Any current students on here that could comment on this, or point me in the right direction regarding housing/neighborhood questions?
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Current M4 here.
Public transportation is abundant. Lots of bus stops (almost every block). Nearest "L" station (Chicago's subway system) from campus is on Chicago ave which is only 10 min walk from campus. Students who live outside the Streeterville area will commute via bus or L. People rare own a car. There's no need, and as you said parking could be expensive.

Streeterville has a lot of apartments in tall buildings. While this could be a good option for incoming students who would love to socialize, I can see your needs might be different. I suggest looking into areas like Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Lakeview, etc (in general North of campus)
 
Does the school release rejections at the end of the cycle? I haven't heard back anything since submitting my secondary in July
 
Is it an appropriate time to send a letter of intent?

I was interviewed in October and got deferred in November. Feinberg is my absolute dream school, and I have already sent them 2 long update letters/letters of continued interest (in October and January). Would a letter of intent be too much given how much I have already said to them?
 
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