Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved Clear Admit Wiki! You’ll find the same great content as before, but with a sleeker interface (with which Wikipedia users will be familiar) and improved ease of editing. The account creation process is now automated, so users can sign up and post (anonymously, if desired) in a more immediate way.
For the uninitiated, our wiki is designed to be an admissions resource for applicants, by applicants – a place for you to share your experiences visiting campus, interviewing with alumni or admissions staff and completing the applications for your target programs, all for the benefit of present and future candidates. Here’s an excerpt from a Columbia Early Decision interview report that demonstrates the sort of information that can help others prepare by expanding their expectations and bracing themselves for unusual inquiries:
I had no trouble contacting one of the three alumni about an interview. The alum asked me to email my resume beforehand. The day of the interview, I met with him in his offices. He was friendly yet professional.
There was no “take me through your resume” question…
Right off the bat, he asked why business school – but then limited my answer by saying “but i don’t want to hear its because you need to learn about finance and accounting to start your own business, because you can always hire someone else to do that ” (I plan to be an entrepreneur)
We hope that our readers will continue to add interview and visit reports, along with links to blogs and helpful resources to help keep the Wiki as robust and relevant as ever! Stay tuned for future Wiki Wednesdays, in which we’ll highlight some of the most interesting and insightful comments added each week.
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