The interview was conducted at a local Starbucks by an alum who had read my resume briefly. He started with tell me about yourself and I walked through all of my resume experience – after that there wasn’t much questioning related directly to the resume. He also took notes via computer which was unusual for an interview, but was able to type while still looking at me. Not a huge factor, but just something very different than I’d experienced.
Other questions included –
1. Why an MBA?
2. Why now? (really pried on these first two)
3. Why Ross?
Behavioral, tell me about a time you –
1. Lead a team?
2. Led someone more experienced than you?
3. Worked in an ambiguous situation?
4. Mentored someone who is not your direct report?
5. Failed
1. Biggest Strength
2. Biggest Weakness
Overall, a pretty thorough behavioral interview that felt like it consisted of many more questions than usual, but actually finished early (1 hour was allotted). I asked a ton of questions at the end and he was more than happy to chat and share more of his Michigan experience. I do believe it was his first time conducting an alumni interview as well.
Clear Admit Resources
Preparing for your Michigan / Ross MBA admissions interview? Check out Clear Admit’s other resources:
- Clear Admit Michigan / Ross Interview Guide: Strategic tips for approaching Ross’s interview questions, and more.
- Interview Archive: More firsthand accounts from Michigan / Ross MBA applicants themselves
- Understanding the MBA Admissions Interview: Team-based Exercise
- Podcast Episode 23: 5 Most Common MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace
