The following Yale SOM MBA interview questions and report were submitted to Clear Admit by a Round 1 applicant with interviewed off-campus.
I interviewed with an adcom off-campus in a hotel restaurant where Yale was hosting their students events back in November 2018. The interview lasted precisely 30 mins. The interviewer had prepared a list of questions that he stuck to during the interview. I expected most of the questions he asked but there were a few that came out as a surprise. Overall the interview was a pleasant experience. The adcom was very friendly and seemed to know my resume well.
Questions:
- Tell me about your thinking process behind your job change. (I switched 1 job over 4 years)
- Tell me about your job and responsibilities at your current role
- What’s your short term and long term goal?
- Given your career trajetory, why did you want to pursue an MBA?
- Why Yale SOM and why do you think Yale can prepare you?
- Besides pursuing MBA, what are some other things you are doing to help you achieve your goals? (this was kind of a surprise)
- How would you contribute to the Yale SOM community? What else?
- Tell me about your quote and how do you think your value can contribute to Yale SOM? (It was kind of repetitive from the last questions so I had to pivot my answers so I don’t repeat myself)
- Anything else you would like me to know?
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