The interview started with the question “which was the last book you read?” as the first of many personal questions they asked me. They asked then “Why did you decide to apply to this business school? “, “What makes you stand out among other candidates?”, “How do you plan to use your degree?”, “Where do you see yourself in ten years?”, “Can you give me an example of a time that you demonstrated leadership?”. Then the very feared “Can you walk me through your resume?”, and concluding with “With all of your experience, why do you need an MBA?”.
From my point of view, it was quite a demanding interview, but that’s normal, given that it is round 1. It is clear that they only accept the best applicants. I was not surprised of that, the level they were asking for.
As a conclusion, I would say it was a tough interview but in the end it’s going to be worth it, since Harvard is an excellent school and deserves all my effort.
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GPA:
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Target Career:
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Note:
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GPA:
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GRE:
332
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Target Career:
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Application Location:
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Round 2
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January 17, 2025
GPA:
7.6
GMAT:
695
Program Type:
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Target Career:
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Application Location:
India
Note:
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Round 2
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GPA:
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GRE:
319
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GPA:
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EA:
155
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Target Career:
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Application Location:
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