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Harvard MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Adcom / On-Campus

Started off with small talk: When did you arrive? What have you done since? etc

She explained that she had read my entire file and that the interview process would not allow for any questions afterwards.

  • What is something outside of the curriculum that you really enjoyed at [COLLEGE]?
  • Why did you decide on [FIRST JOB]?
  • How did you secure [FIRST JOB]?
  • [Numerous job specific follow-ups]
  • What do you think has made you so successful?
  • What is the work environment in your current job like?
  • What are your specific responsibilities?
  • When did you decide to get an MBA?
  • Why do you want to go to Wall Street?
  • What experiences outside the curriculum are you looking forward to at HBS?
  • In your professional experience, what was your biggest accomplishment?
  • What would you say is the biggest difference between the two jobs you’ve had?
  • What’s your leadership style?
  • What is the latest book you’ve read?
  • Is there anything you wanted me to ask you that I didn’t?