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Welcome to the MBA Interview Resource Hub

Are you about to interview at a top business school? Looking to ensure you can ace every MBA admissions interview question? We’ve gathered together all of our interview prep resources in one place to help ensure you spend your time efficiently and can excel in your interview.

In the interview, the MBA admissions committee is seeking to get a sense of who you are, the choices you have made to date, and your reasons for seeking an MBA at their program. The schools also use the interview to gauge your “fit” with their cultures and offerings.

Given the importance of the interview, it is essential for you to prepare. On this page you will find a list of key Clear Admit MBA admissions interview tips, advice and resources that will help you ace your interviews.

Clear Admit Admissions Tips: MBA Interview Prep

Understanding Interview Procedures

Interview Preparation and Follow-Up Advice

Clear Admit MBA Interview Strategy Videos

Be sure to review Clear Admit’s interview preparation videos where we review different interview formats as common interview questions in the Admissions Academy Series.

Watch the rest of our Admissions Academy Interview Strategy Videos at the links below:

LiveWire Interview Invite Updates

April 14, 2025 9:12pm ET
Interview Invite to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via email April 14, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, New York
Note:

waitlisted r2, interview invite today at 8pm
April 14, 2025 9:11pm ET
Interview Invite to UCLA Anderson
Round: Round 3
Received via portal April 14, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.3
GMAT: 725
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Other
Application Location: United States, Los Angeles
April 14, 2025 8:33pm ET
Interview Invite to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via email April 14, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Latam
Note:

Waitlisted in R2. Received interview invite around 8pm EST.
April 14, 2025 6:55pm ET
Interview Invite to USC / Marshall
Round: Round 2
Received via email on March 12, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GRE: 323
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: London
April 14, 2025 6:55pm ET
Interview Invite to USC / Marshall
Round: Round 2
Received via email on March 12, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GRE: 323
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: London
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Clear Admit Interview Strategy Podcast Episodes

The following podcasts provide in-depth guidance on key strategies you can use to prepare for your interviews. Be sure to give them a listen.

7 Hardest MBA Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Episode 24: 7 Hardest MBA Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
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5 Most Common MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Episode 23: 5 Most Common MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace
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How to Interview at Harvard Business School

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Episode 28: How to Interview at Harvard Business School
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Tips for the Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD)

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Episode 274: Tips for the Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD)
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Interview Report Archives

Our free archive of over 2,000 MBA admissions interview reports includes self-reported accounts from applicants with thousands and thousands of questions asked! It is the largest repository of MBA interview reports on the web. What better way to prepare than to see what interview questions schools are asking recent applicants? You can sort the archive by the specific school and also find reports that match your interview type (alumni, current student, admissions officer). You can thank us for this amazing resource by uploading your own reports when you’ve finished interviewing 😊

Harvard Business School Interview Reports
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Duke Fuqua Interview Reports
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Dartmouth Tuck Interview Reports
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Clear Admit Interview Guides

  • Available for 21 leading MBA programs! Our interview guides provide you with school-specific insight and strategic advice to help you ace your admissions interviews. Each Clear Admit Interview Guide includes:
  • School-specific strategy
  • Evaluation of how the admissions committee weighs the interview
  • First-hand interview accounts
  • A comprehensive list of sample questions consistently asked
  • In-depth analysis on how to answer the most popular questions by that particular program
  • Detailed information on planning a campus visit
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