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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November 17, 2024 12:58am ET
Rejected
at
Columbia
Round:
Round 1
Received via
portal
on
November 14, 2024
GPA:
3.49
GMAT:
740
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
India
November 17, 2024 12:46am ET
Interview Invite
to
Duke / Fuqua
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
on
November 12, 2024
GPA:
3.49
GMAT:
740
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
India
November 16, 2024 12:19pm ET
Interview Invite
to
Northwestern / Kellogg
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
GRE:
320
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Application Location:
India
November 16, 2024 10:45am ET
Accepted
to
Boston College / Carroll
Round:
Round 1
Received via
phone
on
November 12, 2024
GPA:
3.91
GRE:
318
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
Texaa
November 16, 2024 9:42am ET
Accepted
to
Ohio State / Fisher
Round:
Early Decision
Received via
email
on
November 14, 2024
GRE:
316
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year