List of interview questions: Tell me about yourself. What is something I wouldn’t know about you from just reading your application? Why USC? Why LA? What do you hope to gain from the program? What do you hope to gain academically? What would you contribute to the student body? Why an MBA? Why now? What questions do you have? What else? Anything else? What more? What else are you curious about? What else can I help you uncover about the program?
Did you receive your admissions decision? Yes.
What did you think of the interview? Very casual.
What surprised you? How casual the interview was.
What didn’t surprise you? The interview questions.
What might you conclude about the school based on this experience? The “Trojan family” has a palpable culture that truly emphasizes the importance of collaboration and interpersonal skills.
What advice would you have for future interviewees? As casual as the interview was, still maintain your professionalism and stay sharp. Make sure you have at least 10 questions ready for the end. That is where you’ll be able to really make an impression.
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January 17, 2025 7:43pm ET
Interview Invite
to
UVA / Darden
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
January 17, 2025
GPA:
2.9
EA:
155
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
General Management
Application Location:
NY
Note:
Former pro athlete with board experience
January 17, 2025 7:30pm ET
Interview Invite
to
Rice / Jones
Round:
Round 2
Received via
portal
on
January 06, 2025
GPA:
3.42
GRE:
319
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Finance
Application Location:
Boston
Note:
- Applied 1/6
- Received Kira Assessment 1/07
- Completed on 1/12, received Community Assessment same day
January 17, 2025 7:25pm ET
Applied
to
NYU Stern
Round:
Round 2
Received via
portal
GPA:
3.42
GRE:
319
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Finance
Application Location:
Boston
January 17, 2025 6:57pm ET
Interview Invite
to
Yale SOM
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
on
January 12, 2025
GPA:
3.44
GMAT:
749
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
January 17, 2025 6:56pm ET
Interview Invite
to
UVA / Darden
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
on
January 14, 2025
GPA:
3.44
GMAT:
750
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting