norrinrad

GPA: 3.9+/4.0(Maj.) GRE:Q:800/V:660/Writ:6 As I/O folk, we know LOR are basically riff-raff screeners, beyond that useless; if they write it for you, it's gonna be glowing. I have 4 yrs scientific research, but not discipline specific (genetics). Only one year discipline sp, but not my interest specific. This was the major factor BGSU cited for rejecting me. I had about 10 applications also. Only 2 acceptances. About half were to business school OB programs (btw. i have very little business experience). Here's the quick: (all phD) Stanford OB- Reject Berkeley Haas OB-Reject Harvard OB- Reject Kellogg Northwestern -Reject UT McCombs-Reject Illinois Champagne OB-still haven't heard back, i think that's a reject ------- Minnesota i/o-reject BGSU i/o-waitlist then reject notification after i contacted them on status TAMU-waitlist, recent accept George Mason-accept Also from face-to-face with an i/o professor: If you have research experience with the person you want to have as mentor and worked on their grant already, You are a no-brainer acceptance. It appears to me that despite high scores, the singular most important factor is alumni connection or (more important) personal contact and experience with the program and advisor you are going in to. GMU was the fastest about notifying of all schools. Funding info came pretty quick with notification. Had to make phone calls or e-mails to most of the schools early march to check on status (i was biting my nails all feb.), this usually resulted in a prompt response. Anyone being waitlisted by TAMU or GMU, I plan on accepting one of those by the end of next week. The other spot will open up. Today is Friday, March 28 2008. Good luck!