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Published: January 29, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
The interview lasted for about 40 minutes, the interviewer introduced himself and then began with the questions. I wouldn’t say the interview was conversational, but it was very comfortable. The interviewer was quite friendly. Here are the questions I was asked: Walk me through your resume. Tell me about a time you gave someone feedback. What is an accomplishment you’re most proud of? Tell me about a time someone gave you feedback. Is there something you improved on without receiving feedback? Why MBA? Why Tuck? What clubs caught your eye at Tuck? Read more
Published: January 29, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Skype
Very relaxed, 30 mins on interview and 10 on questions. 1) Tell me about yourself. 2) Career goals. Why MBA? Why Tuck? 3) Accomplishment and follow up questions on it. 4) A criticism you’ve received and follow ups. 5) TMAT you resolved a conflict. 6) How will you add value to the community? 7) Any questions for me? Read more
Published: January 29, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On Campus
Very conversational and easy going. We had some shared background, so I ended up asking a few questions of my own along the way. What skills do you need to develop? How have you developed emotional intelligence? Examples of leadership and collaboration? Why UNC? Why MBA? Biggest professional accomplishment? Read more
Published: January 29, 2024
Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
I had my interview today and most of the questions are similar to what other people have been reporting–I did get a few curveballs, but nothing that should stump anyone. 1. Tell me about your professional history. 2. What are your short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Goizueta? 5. What is your greatest weakness? 6. How would your colleagues describe you? 6. If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why? 7. What do you like to do outside of work? Compared to other interviews I Read more
Published: January 29, 2024
Real Humans of the ESCP Business School MBA Class of 2024
We continue with our Real Humans: MBA Students series by meeting some new members of the ESCP Business School MBA Class of 2024. ESCP spans campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw, and students are required to study on two campuses during their MBA. The MBA can be completed in 10, 22 or 34 months, in-person, online or a combination of the two. Eighty-three students comprise the ESCP MBA Class of 2024. Fifty-five percent are women and the cohort is entirely international. ESCP Business School requires a two to three years of work experience to join Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
1. Walk me through your resume. 2. What specifically did you do in your X role at XYZ? 3. Why an MBA? 4. Why Tuck? 5. Your greatest (professional) achievement? 6. TMAT someone came to you for help. How did you manage this? What did you do? 7. What was your most challenging feedback? How did you react to it? 8. Questions for the interviewer? Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
The interview was very conversational and consisted of 20 minutes of questions and 10 minutes for me to ask questions. The interviewer only had my resume. The following was asked: 1. Tell me about your journey. 2. Why an MBA now? 3. Where would you like to see yourself improve? 4. What will you contribute to the Vanderbilt community? 5. Tell me about a time you felt accomplished or challenged. 6. How would your peers describe you? 7. What other schools are you applying to? 8. What do you like to do Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
The interview was relatively relaxed, the interviewer introduced himself and was comfortable. These were the questions : 1. Introduce yourself/Tell me about yourself. 2. Short/long-term goals. 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Owen? 5. What can you bring to the community? 6. What other programs are you applying to? 7. Tell me what you have learned from your experiences interacting with individuals different from yourself. 8. A failure and how’d you recover from it? 9. Things that are peculiar about you. 10. Questions for me? Overall the interview we originally stated Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
CMU Tepper MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Questions asked: 1. One minute elevator pitch. 2. Why MBA & what criteria did you use to look for MBA programs? 3. Career goals (ST & LT) 4. TMAT you used your strength to contribute to the team. 5. TMAT working with someone not contributing. 6. What does diversity & DEI mean to you and what have you done to incorporate it in your personal and professional life? Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
HBS Announces Timing of Interview Invitations for Round 2
If you applied to Harvard Business School in Round 2, get ready for some big application news from the school on Wednesday, January 31st at noon ET. In a post to the Direct from the Director’s blog, the school shared the following details: “Next week, on Wednesday, January 31 at 12:00pm (noon) Eastern Time, everyone who applied in Round 2—or received a “Further Consideration” decision in Round 1—will receive an update via the Application Status page. “There are two possibilities: “Invite to Interview – Congratulations, you are moving forward Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Interview Invitations, January 29-February 2, 2024
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 Interview Invitations Continue We are now coming to the end of the Round 2 application deadline cycle and moving into the interview notification period. Wednesday, January 31, Harvard Business School is scheduled to release its Round 2 interview invites. Friday, February 2, Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to release its Round 2 interview invites. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
MBA Wire Taps 335—3.66 GPA, test waiver. Military candidate, 750 GMAT. Booth vs Stern full-ride.
Weekly Roundup for Clear Admit’s MBA Podcast In this week’s MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the MBA application deadlines and interview releasesfor Round 2. We are now starting to see a few interview invites for Round 2 candidates, specifically for programs like Chicago / Booth, Yale SOM, Dartmouth / Tuck, UVA / Darden and Northwestern / Kellogg. This upcoming week, Duke / Fuqua and Harvard Business School will release their Round 2 interview invites. Clear Admit is hosting is next Clear Admit+ virtual event on Monday, February 5. Alex and Graham will lead this event, and will Read more
Published: January 25, 2024
Fridays from the Frontline: How Fuqua Helped Me Pivot into Brand Management
Consulting and finance may top a lot of lists of MBA candidates’ career goals; however, the advanced degree can support various paths. When Julia Liu decided to pivot into marketing and brand management, she found numerous supportive resources at Duke Fuqua. Read on for her experience in this edition of Fridays from the Frontline. How Fuqua Helped Me Pivot into Brand Management By Julia Liu, Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA Class of 2024  After nearly four years of working in digital marketing and launching campaigns for clients in industries spanning consumer packaged Read more
Published: January 24, 2024
Real Humans of the UMD Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA Class of 2025
In this edition of our ongoing series, Real Humans: MBA Students, get to know some new members of the MBA Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Fifty-five students matriculated to the Maryland-based business school program. Roughly 25 percent are women and 58 percent are international. Fourteen percent identify as U.S. minorities or underrepresented U.S. minorities. During their undergraduate years, Smith MBAs averaged a GPA of 3.5. Before matriculation, the new class accumulated an average of six years of work experience. Nearly 42 percent of candidates opted to Read more
Published: January 23, 2024
MBA Admissions Tip: Interview Etiquette 101
Whether your admissions interview will be online or in-person, resume- or application-based, or one-on-one or with a group, we want to share tips that can be considered MBA Interview Etiquette 101. Though the content of your application materials and comments during the interview are of paramount importance, it’s also crucial to put your best foot forward and make a positive initial impression. Here are a few guidelines for interviewing applicants to keep in mind: Be early. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of your interview. This will Read more
Published: January 22, 2024
Real Humans of the Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2025
Find out what it’s like to be a member of the Harvard Business School (HBS) MBA student community in this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series. The Harvard MBA Class of 2025 is comprised of 938 students. Women make up 45 percent of the class and 39 percent are international. Out of domestic students and permanent U.S. residents, when counted according to Federal guidelines, 22 percent are Asian American, 10 percent are Black or African American, 11 percent are Hispanic or Latino, and six percent identify as multiracial. Multi-dimensional reporting indicates that 27 Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
Empry Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Virtual
It was a very relaxed and friendly interview. 1. Give me a ~2 minute elevator pitch about yourself. 2. What are your short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Goizueta? 5. Tell me a leadership experience where you led your team through an obstacle. 6. What is an accomplishment you are most proud of? 7. What do you like to do outside of work? What’s an ideal day for you? Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
Interviewed with alum, fairly formal. Lasted about 20 minutes. 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership. 3. Tell me about your leadership style. 4. Why MBA? 5. Why Kellogg? 6. How will you contribute to the program? 7. Short-term / Long-term goal? 8. Open Question – Tell me more about yourself. 9. Do you have any questions for me? Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Online
The interview with Owen was very comfortable. It was conducted online through Owen’s system, with a second-year student leading the session. He started by introducing himself, which set a relaxed tone. The questions were standard, without any curveballs, and the interview lasted about 30 minutes. Introduce yourself. Why MBA? Why Owen? What areas do you think need improvement? What can you contribute to the community? Tell me about the time you showed leadership. Any questions? Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Walk me through your resume. Short- and long-term goals? Plan B after graduation? Plan for summer internship? When have you overcome obstacles? What is your leadership style? What do you do for fun? What programs/clubs are you interested in at CBS? What contributions will you make to CBS? Any questions? Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interviewer was very friendly! Asked: Tell me your story. Why MBA? Why Darden? Tell me about when you worked with different people for a common goal. Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Had my interview with a second-year student last week, and it lasted for 45 minutes. Here are the questions: 1.⁠ ⁠Tell me about yourself. 2.⁠ ⁠Why MBA? Short-term and Long-term goals? 3.⁠ ⁠Significant challenge you’ve faced? 4.⁠ ⁠Constructive criticism you’ve received? 5.⁠ ⁠TMAT you dealt with a difficult coworker. 6.⁠ ⁠Your biggest achievement? 7.⁠ ⁠Why Tuck? How will you contribute to Tuck? 8.⁠ ⁠Any questions for her? Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom Support / Zoom
Initially, I was waitlisted after Round 1, and when I accepted the waitlist decision, I received the interview invitation. The interview was with Joshua, someone associated with UNC. Below are the Qs: Why UNC KF? ST & LT Goals In your experience, you would’ve collaborated with a lot of teams. How would you bring your collaborative and leadership prowess to KF? TMAT when you had a difficult colleague or something. Greatest accomplishment How have I contributed in either the personal or professional space to one or more values (4i) of UNC? (I mentioned this in Why UNC) Any questions for Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alum / Zoom
Matched with alum in similar industry. Asked several questions about my work experience and resume before moving onto why Kellogg/why MBA. Also asked some specific follow up questions. Overall very friendly. Walk me through your resume. What would your coworkers say about you? What do you do in your current role? Tell me about a time you led a diverse team. What was challenging about it, what was rewarding? Tell me about a time you led a team through ambiguity. Tell me about a time you got knocked down and had to pick yourself back Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
MBA Wire Taps 334—Vietnamese teacher. Finance candidate, lack of goals. Boston or bust.
Weekly Roundup for Clear Admit’s MBA Podcast In this week’s MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the latest news from Round 2 MBA applications. We are now starting to see a few interview invites for Round 2 candidates, specifically for programs like Yale SOM, Dartmouth / Tuck, UVA / Darden and Northwestern / Kellogg.  DecisionWire also remains popular, as Round 1 MBA candidates start making decisions as to which MBA program they will enroll. Clear Admit is hosting a Real Humans admissions event, scheduled for this Wednesday, January 24 at 8 pm ET. This event will bring together students Read more

MBA Applywire

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November 26, 2024 6:16am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Dartmouth / Tuck, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, UCLA Anderson
Pre-MBA Career: Software Engineer
Post-MBA Target Industry: Other
GRE: 331
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 4.5
Location: United States
Notes:

I am aiming to pivot from Software Engineering to Product Management. My undergrad degree was in Computer Science from an Ivy League school where I was a D1 varsity athlete. EC's outside of that are pretty slim, although I am involved with charities and volunteer organizations sporadically. Have organized and led a small handful of hobby groups among friends and colleagues as well. Work experience includes solid brand recognition, and my previous 2.5 YoE are in the music/entertainment industry.
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November 26, 2024 5:48am ET
Applying: Columbia, NYU Stern
Pre-MBA Career: product Manager in Entertainment
Post-MBA Target Industry: Undecided
GPA: 3.57
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: New York
Notes:

I am a woman of color and a Product Manager at a major streaming service with three years of experience thus far. I hold a degree in Cinematography from a CUNY school and began my career as an NBCUniversal Page. Since then, I’ve worked for prominent media companies like NBCU, Peacock, A+E Networks, and Paramount+. While I didn’t initially plan on pursuing an MBA, my career trajectory has naturally led me in that direction due to my rapid career growth. I’m preparing for the GMAT (focus edition) with a target score of 655 or higher.

As a non-traditional candidate, are there any potential red flags in my profile? Additionally, are there other MBA programs I should consider? Thank you!
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November 26, 2024 12:03am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: Government Affairs at technology startup
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , LinkedIn , Microsoft , Tesla , Uber
GMAT: 770
GPA: 3.4
Years of Work Experience: 3
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November 25, 2024 11:01am ET
Applying: Arizona State / W.P. Carey, Georgetown / McDonough, Indiana / Kelley, U. Washington / Foster, UCLA Anderson, USC / Marshall
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Military: Acquisition Program Manager
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Accenture , Bain , Deloitte , McKinsey , Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , IBM , Lenova , LinkedIn , Microsoft , Oracle
GRE: 317
GPA: 2.43
Years of Work Experience: 9
Location: Los Angeles
Post MBA Location: West Coast
Notes:

Undergrad was at a Service Academy. Also earned a Masters of Science with a GPA of 4.0, Project Management Professional certification holder, and volunteered for two years at service to schools helping veterans get into an undergraduate program.
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November 25, 2024 7:58am ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB
Pre-MBA Career: Equity Research at Goldman Sachs, and long only Asset Management (healthcare sector)
Post-MBA Target Industry: Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: Fidelity
GMAT: 735
GPA: 3.6
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: San Francisco CA
Post MBA Location: San Francisco CA
Notes:

I took a gap year in college and switched majors taking longer to graduate so I’m 30, would matriculate at 32 and graduate at 34. Seems like I’m an outlier and worried I’m too old.
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November 26, 2024 9:21pm ET
Interview Invite to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 17, 2024
EA: 155
Program Type: One Year Program
Application Location: NYC
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Retail and Luxury
November 26, 2024 8:05pm ET
Accepted to London Business School
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 26, 2024
GPA: 95.5/100
GMAT: 690
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Mexico
November 26, 2024 6:19pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via phone November 26, 2024
GPA: 3.6
GMAT: 725
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States
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Full scholarship
November 26, 2024 2:43pm ET
Interview Invite to NYU Stern
Round: Round 2
Received via email on November 24, 2024
GPA: 3.8
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States
November 26, 2024 2:22pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via portal November 26, 2024
GPA: 9.48
GMAT: 705
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: India
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