The following UT Austin McCombs interview questions and report were submitted to Clear Admit by a Round 1 applicant who was admitted. Congratulations to them!
This was a straightforward behavioral interview with a very friendly second-year student. We spoke for ~45 minutes and including my follow-up questions. Questions asked of me included the following:
- Tell me about your background
- Why MBA?
- Why McCombs?
- Short-term and Long-term career goals?
- What if your long-term career goals don’t pan out?
- Tell me about a time you led a team and had to make an unpopular decision. How did you deal with that?
- Describe a time you worked in a diverse team
- What have you learned about your leadership style from the first time you led a team?
- Describe a time when you came up with a creative solution to a problem
- Describe a time when you encountered a challenge. How did you adjust?
- What is one experience you’re proud of?
- How will you make McCombs better?
We spent a substantial portion of the interview talking about my extracurricular involvement and times I’ve worked with and led a team. This interview went really well, and I was admitted to McCombs in Round One. I definitely think this conversation was pivotal in my process with the school. The laid-back feel of the interview and interviewer definitely put me at ease and helped me perform better–this is in keeping with McCombs approachable and personable program. Great interview experience!
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