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Published: October 20, 2021
Ace Your MBA Interview: Clear Admit’s Interview Guides
The MBA interview—the nail-biting, stomach-churning, sleep-robbing component of the MBA application process that ties some applicants up in knots—is upon us. But there’s no reason to fret: not with Clear Admit’s in-depth Interview Guide Series as part of your arsenal. Providing expert advice and insider tips on what to expect and how to prepare, these guides are ready and waiting to help you conquer your jitters and ace your interview. The Clear Admit Interview Guides include first-hand interview accounts submitted by real applicants over the years through our Interview Archive. The Clear Admit team has Read more
Published: October 17, 2021
Northwestern Kellogg Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Interviewed by adcom. Blind interview, resume based. Following questions asked: 1. Share about your educational background. 2. Walk through your resume and explain different parts. 3. Explain your role and responsibilities at the job. 4. How would you describe your leadership style (with example)? 5. How do you work with people from different backgrounds (with example)? 6. How would people you work with define you? 7. What does ‘being resilient’ mean to you (with example)? Read more
Published: October 14, 2021
Duke Fuqua Interview Questions & Report: Early Action / Second-Year Student / Zoom
The interview experience was the best so far, tied only with Tuck. Very focused, opened, and friendly interview. It just had 2 curve balls*, totalling 9 questions + follow-up question in 45min. Good luck everyone! 🙂 Here are the questions: – Walk me through your resume – Why an MBA? – Why Fuqua? – Example when you received feedback; and how did you incorporate this feedback in your career? – What makes you a good leader?* – What are your goals? – What are your plans in case you don’t get accepted? – Read more
Published: October 13, 2021
Yale SOM Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Interview was very casual and conversational. The student interviewing me noted that he had a few questions he was obligated to ask, and would be taking notes, but overall the tone was more conversational than formal. Questions 1. Tell me about yourself, specifically why MBA? 2. Why MBA now? 3. Short / long term goals? 4. Questions asked about success / failure at work – learning takeaways from both. 5. About a time you listened to a different perspective at work and change your point of view / answer. 6. Asked about the quote Read more
Published: October 2, 2021
Northwestern / Kellogg Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Video
The interview was casual and friendly. It took about 35 min and the alumnus spent another 10 min to answer my questions. Good luck to everyone! Questions: • Tell me about yourself. • What’s your short-term & long-term goal? • Why MBA and Why Kellogg? • How would you describe your leadership style and what does leadership mean to you? • Tell me a time when you had to manage a different (difficult) person. • Tell me a time when you failed at something, how you demonstrated your resilience. • Why now (specifically Read more
Published: September 16, 2021
Dartmouth Tuck Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Interview was casual and student was friendly. However, order of questions was unexpected. Student asked: -Do you like your current job? How did you get there? -How did you obtain your first job? -What are the top 3 factors that led you to your success? -Tell me a time where you had to work under a deadline. -What are your ST and LT goals? -What would you like your legacy to be at Tuck? -What do you envision being your biggest challenge at Tuck? -Tell me a time when you had to deliver Read more
Published: September 13, 2021
Duke Fuqua Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Student / Zoom
Student only had a copy of my resume and in general it was a relaxed atmosphere. Their Zoom connection was bad and they kept buffering as we were talking, but we got through the interview alright. Overall, I thought it was good, she didn’t give any indication one way or the other, but hoping it went well. Only two surprise questions as outlined below, pretty common straightforward questions otherwise. Wrote down as many as I could remember: What is DQ and how would you define qualities of DQ? – They had to define this for me as “decency quotient” and Read more
Published: September 8, 2021
Dartmouth Tuck Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Interviewed this morning. Started exactly on time and took just under 40 minutes. The conversation began with very brief friendly small talk asking me where I was located and how I was doing. The questions were fairly standard interview questions that she asked from a list she had. She was very responsive throughout, which made it easy to feel that she cared about and was interested in what I was saying. Walk me through your resume in more context. Why an MBA? Why Tuck? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Why is now the right Read more
Published: August 23, 2021
Juno Enhances Guarantee of Lowest Interest Rate for Your B-School Loans
A message from our Partner, Juno Juno can help you make your MBA dreams more affordable with the power of collective bargaining and a new, enhanced guarantee. Juno negotiates on behalf of MBA candidates for lower interest rates on their b-school loans. They guarantee students will receive the lowest rate possible with them, or they will cover the difference. Read on to find out how the new guarantee works. How Juno Works Over the course of the year, Juno gathers large groups of students for each upcoming school year before beginning a negotiation process with dozens of lenders. Read more
Published: August 19, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: What the Laidlaw Scholarship Means to Me
In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, Paseka Khosa, Oxford MBA ’22, shares the significance of her Laidlaw Scholarship at Oxford Saïd Business School. What the Laidlaw Scholarship Means to Me Paseka Khosa is joining the Oxford MBA in September 2021 as an inaugural Laidlaw Scholar. In her first blog post, she shares her journey to the Oxford MBA and what receiving this scholarship means to her. August is Women’s month in South Africa, with the 9th being a public holiday in celebration of Women’s day. This holiday was declared in Read more
Published: August 11, 2021
Webinar: How to Successfully Navigate a Career Switch – Video Recap
Planning to change careers after completing an MBA? Check out the recap video where Clear Admit and the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business discussed “How to Successfully Navigate a Career Switch.” No matter what your reasons for going to business school, an MBA program should equip you with the right skills, knowledge, and learning opportunities to set you up for success once you re-enter the workforce. In this webinar, we had a focus on how to make sure to take advantage of these resources, with a focus on applied learning opportunities that you can leverage to build your Read more
Published: July 22, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: NYU Stern Leadership Accelerator’s First Live Case
During NYU Stern’s Leadership Accelerator first live case, teams of first-year MBAs spent seven full hours acting out a real-life leadership experience. The brainchild of Stern MBA and veteran Natalie Ashbridge and the Leadership Accelerator team, the live case launched with help from more than 40 actors, including Stern alumni and administrators and more from NYU. Learn more about the first case here and read on below for Natalie’s experience in helping to design and implement this Stern first. NYU Stern Leadership Accelerator’s First Live Case By Natalie Ashbridge, Stern MBA ’21 In the Marine Corps, messing up Read more
Published: July 15, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: A Pride@Kellogg Student Leader Leans In
In this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, Northwestern Kellogg MBA student, Maddie Reese, shares her Kellogg experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and her reflections during Pride Month this year. A Pride@Kellogg Student Leader Leans In By Maddie Reese, Kellogg MBA 2Y 2022 Tell us a little about yourself and your journey to Kellogg. Maddie Reese, Kellogg 2Y MBA ’22 Hi everyone! I’m Maddie Reese. I’m a rising second year at Kellogg and am a VP of Engagement for Pride@Kellogg. For the past decade, I’ve been trying to find ways to blend my creative Read more
Published: June 24, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition—More than Competing
In this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, Emory Goizueta MBA student, AJ Hobbs, sheds light on her meaningful first case competition. John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition: More than Competing By AJ Hobbs, Goizueta 1Y MBA ’21 This past winter, I teamed up with four Goizueta Business School classmates for the John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition (JLCC). If this is your first introduction to JLCC, its purpose is to bring corporations and students interested in business together to create innovative and actionable racial justice initiatives. Please, read more Read more
Published: June 17, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: The Value of the HBS Case Method – Lessons from an SVMP Participant
In this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, Harvard Business School 2+2 candidate, Austin Moore, shares his experience with the HBS case method and Summer Venture in Management Program. The Value of the HBS Case Method – Lessons from an SVMP Participant By Austin Moore, 2+2 HBS MBA Candidate Growing up as a Black male from South Los Angeles, I was raised in a vibrant community surrounded by a diverse group of individuals who gave me guidance and taught me core values –such as curiosity, community, and persistence. My childhood experiences and the values that Read more
Published: June 10, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: Navigating the Career Pivot in Tech with Anderson
In this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, UCLA Anderson MBA student, Tracie Liu, walks us through her journey to a career in tech and how the MBA program supported her career change. Student Perspectives: Navigating the Career Pivot in Tech with Anderson By Tracie Liu, UCLA Anderson MBA ’22 In February 2020, as a freshly admitted MBA candidate of 2022, I finished my first Parker advising session before school started in August. I walked out of the Marion Anderson Hall with more excitement than ever, envisioning career opportunities in tech, Read more
Published: June 3, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: 3 Ways Fuqua Prepared Me for a Career in Consulting
In this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA student Austin Ray shares how the program prepared him for a career in consulting. 3 Ways Fuqua Prepared Me for a Career in Consulting By Austin Ray, Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA ’21 I came to business school with many goals for my personal and professional development, but my career goal was singular: I was going to get a job in consulting. I knew I wanted to solve tough problems for big companies, and I chose Duke because the numbers speak for themselves: the Read more
Published: June 3, 2021
How to Pay for Your Study Abroad as a Student from the US
Studying abroad can be a rewarding experience for college students, but the cost of programs are often quite high. Learn more about how to pay for your study abroad trip below. Shared from our partner Juno. One of the most rewarding experiences in education is participating in a study abroad program. Paying for a study abroad program, though, can feel like a daunting task. The good news is that there are ways to pay for study abroad programs, including federal student aid and private loans through organizations like Juno. Let’s take a look at how to pay Read more
Published: May 27, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: London Business School – Out in Business, EUROUT, and Being Gay
In this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, current LBS MBA student, Aaron Cho, delves into the school’s Out in Business (OiB) club, related events and more. Out in Business, EUROUT, and Being Gay By Aaron Cho, MBA2022, Incoming Co-President of OiB My name is Aaron Cho, I’m a current MBA candidate at LBS and I’m set to graduate in May 2022. I identify as a cis-gendered, gay Asian male. Whilst my sexuality doesn’t define me, it’s an important part of who I am. It’s very important Read more
Published: May 20, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: Developing Second-Generation Family Business Leaders at INSEAD
Get a closer look at how INSEAD supports family business professionals in this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, featuring an account from Cecily Liu, INSEAD Class of ‘J21. Developing Second-Generation Family Business Leaders at INSEAD By Cecily Liu, INSEAD ‘J21 Businesses come in all shape and forms, but family businesses have always lit a magical spark in my heart. Perhaps my fascination traces back to my experiences growing up in an entrepreneurial family, watching my parents build their business over the years, and joining them on this journey as a daughter and ‘consultant’. My Read more
Published: May 18, 2021
MBA Essay Insight Events: Join Us On July 28!
We’re sure you’ve already heard that the application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Event Series! We had our first two events on July 14th & July 21st and will be hosting one additional free online event – on July 28th @ 12 pm ET – to provide some insider advice to MBA applicants. Each session will start with a 60-minute roundtable panel, hosted by Clear Read more
Published: May 13, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: How I Navigated Virtual Recruiting and Secured My Summer Internship
Current Wharton MBA student, Nancy Zhang MBA ’22, shares her journey through virtual recruiting to a summer internship in this week’s Fridays from the Frontline. How I Navigated Virtual Recruiting and Secured My Summer Internship Nancy Zhang, Wharton MBA ’22© Matt Greenslade Nancy Zhang, WG’22, is interviewed by Sugirtha Stathis, Director of Student Programs and Communication, MBA Career Management Sugirtha Stathis: What did you do before coming to Wharton? What did you want to explore during your time in the MBA Program? Nancy Zhang: Prior to coming to Wharton, I spent five Read more
Published: May 11, 2021
MBA Student Interview by Juno: John From Columbia Business School
MBA Student Interview: Columbia Business School Juno’s MBA Student Interview Series aims to bring transparency to the MBA application process. In these student interviews, we’ll talk with MBA students about their paths and decision-making process. The subject of this piece has asked to remain anonymous, so we’ll refer to them as John. Deciding on an MBA For John, financing is playing a big role in his decision-making process. After receiving need-based scholarship from Columbia Business School, he was able to commit to program, which was also his top MBA choice. “From Columbia, I received about 75% of my tuition, Read more
Published: May 10, 2021
CBS Interview Questions & Report: Deferred Enrollment / First-Year Student / Zoom
30-minute blind interview with a first-year student. It was fairly casual and more like a conversation. The three questions were: 1. Tell me about yourself/Walk me through your resume. 2. What are you short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why Columbia/Why NYC? Read more
Published: May 6, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: Making Kellogg History by Winning the Venture Capital Investment Competition
In this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, get a behind-the-scenes view of Northwestern Kellogg MBA students’ prep for the annual Venture Capital Investment Competition. Making Kellogg History by Winning the Venture Capital Investment Competition By Hayley Bohart (2Y 2022) “The best way to break into Venture Capital: do the job before you get the job.” This advice should sound familiar to anyone looking to land a role in VC after business school. I heard it myself when I started my Kellogg MBA journey this past fall, and I wondered how someone might crack this Read more

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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
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