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Published: November 12, 2024
Texas McCombs MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Very conversational, with the interviewer doing most of the talking. I used most of call time to ask the student my questions about the program. The only two questions I was asked were: Introduce yourself, and What do you want to do post-MBA. Read more
Published: November 11, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
40 min interview hosted on Zoom. Instructed to send resume in advance. Very kind interviewer. More or less followed the questions below: Tell me about yourself. Tell me about your ST/LT goals and why MBA? Why MBA now specifically? What factors led you to your school list and where does Columbia fall on this list? TMAT you disagreed with a coworker. TMAT you led a project you’re particularly proud of. What contributions would you bring to Columbia and what types of clubs would you engage in? Is there anything we haven’t discussed that you’d like us to in the remaining Read more
Published: November 6, 2024
Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Interview was with a current second-year student. The only thing about I didn’t love was just having to schedule the interview on our own. They give you a student’s email and then you have to find a time in the next two weeks to connect. I think a scheduling system makes that process a bit easier, but nonetheless, we scheduled a mutual time to connect. Interview was scheduled for 1-hour, we used just about 50 min or so. Very conversational, and followed the general outline: Tell me about yourself. Why an MBA/ST and LT goals? Why Booth? How would you Read more
Published: November 6, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumna / Virtual
The interview was very conversational, and she made me feel very comfortable, sharing personal anecdotes of her CBS experience. She was an ’05 alumna and the interview did not consist of any behavioral questions or curveballs, just standard MBA questions. Read more
Published: November 6, 2024
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Zoom
My interviewer was in the same city as me, and was an alum. Interview took place over the weekend. Questions consistent with those I have seen on here, and generally followed the flow below: Walk me through your resume. Why an MBA? ST/LT goals? Why Ross? What classes would you like to take at Ross? What clubs would you like to take at Ross? Tell me about a time (TMAT) you had to change your approach due to a shift in project scope. TMAT when you failed and what you learned from that experience. TMAT when you had to change Read more
Published: November 6, 2024
Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Such a great interview. Questions were more or less consistent with what I had seen before in the interview reports. The interviewer saw my resume so didn’t need me to walk through the resume, instead the questions were along the lines of: – What’s your biggest professional accomplishment? – TMAT when you worked with someone with a different opinion than yours. – What research did you do prior to deciding to pursue an MBA? – What do you plan to continue to do this year to prepare for your MBA? – What are your ST / Read more
Published: November 6, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview was with a member of the admissions committee. Kind interviewer, taking thoughtful notes, and asking thoughtful questions. Began with a brief intro to herself and the purpose of the interview. She’d seen my resume, so she began with particular questions about my work. Not necessarily in this order, this was more or less the conversation that was covered? #1 Tell me about this experience [called out a specific position on my resume] and its purpose. #2 Tell me about this role [temporary role I had] and why you were there for this length of time. #3 Read more
Published: November 3, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
For UNC I was asked the questions below: Why Kenan-Flagler? Why MBA now? My strengths? My values and examples of professional applications of such values? My experience in leading teams? A difficult situation of handling a team? Some cross questions on my profile. What is your biggest achievement? Read more
Published: October 30, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
This was a blind interview and the interviewer didn’t read my application before-hand. The questions asked are as below: – Tell me about yourself. – Why MBA and why MBA now? – Why Owen? – What will you contribute to Owen? – What do you expect from the Owen community and how will contribute to it? – Owen’s motto is ‘Business and Beyond’. How will an MBA contribute to your growth Beyond? – What are you looking forward to while attending Owen? – What is weakness that you will use an Owen Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
I was nervous while waiting, but I felt calm and steady once the interview began. The interviewer was from the Admissions office and mostly took notes as I answered. There were no surprising questions, and we discussed my leadership experience in depth. I rambled a bit, and paused to think several times, but she patiently waited. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, though perhaps not as lively as an interview with an alum or current student might be. 1. Where are you joining from? 2. How do you like Chicago? 3. I read your resume (not the entire Read more
Published: October 17, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions: Early Round / Alumna / Virtual
1) Tell me about yourself. 2) After completing your MBA, what industry do you want to work in? 3) Describe a situation where you faced a challenge in your team. 4) Describe a situation where you faced a conflict in your team. 5) Situation describing facing diversity and how was your experience? 6) A time where you stepped out as lead and gave the chance to others? 7) Situation you failed and what were your learnings? 8) Constructive criticism that u received from some one? 9) Why Georgetown? 10) Why did Read more
Published: October 16, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
It was a friendly chat with a second-year student, I was asked: 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why Tuck? 4. Greatest achievement? 5. Tell me about a time you wanted to do something and changed your mind, why did you change your mind. 6. What unique voice do you bring to Tuck? 7. Tell me about a time you received feedback, what was it and how did you react? 8. Tell me about a time you gave feedback. 9. Tell me about a time you led Read more
Published: September 26, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
The interview was very conversational and my interviewer felt genuinely interested in my responses. As a non-traditional applicant from a nonprofit background, she asked about how I apply quantitative skills in my role. We walked through my resume, I tried to focus on my qualities as a team member because Kellogg is very team-oriented. Was admitted 9/25 🙂 Read more
Published: June 23, 2024
Georgia Terry MBA Admissions Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual
Tell me about yourself. Why UGA? Why do you want to get an MBA? Why now? What would you bring to the program? The interview was conversational and I enjoyed it! Read more
Published: June 2, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student / Skype
Tell me about yourself. Walk me through resume. Why an MBA / Why Owen / Post-MBA career goals? How would your supervisors/colleagues describe you? How would your friends describe you? What would you bring to Owen and what would you expect from your fellow students? Hobbies or interests outside of work? Read more
Published: May 27, 2024
SMU Cox MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
1. Introduce yourself. 2. Why SMU and why MBA? 3. Post graduation plans? 4. Back-up post graduation plans? 5. What’s one of the most difficult things about your job? 6. How you’ve dealt with feedback from a senior you didn’t agree with? 7. A time a project didn’t go to plan and you failed. 8. How you would manage your time [at school]? 9. Day in the life of you at work (tasks etc). 10. How would you contribute to the Cox community? 11. How you would work in a Read more
Published: May 21, 2024
Babson Olin MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Virtual
1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA? Why Babson? 3. What’s your leadership style and give examples of when you showed them. 4. What are your strengths and weaknesses? 5. Will you return to your country or remain in the US? What companies are you targeting? 6. What will happen to your small business during your MBA? 7. What do you do for fun? 8. What other schools are you applying to? 9. How will you finance your MBA? Read more
Published: May 19, 2024
Northeastern D’Amore-McKim MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Kira Assessment
Kira assessment: I had to redo mine since I had issues the first time, but it’s one video and one written. 1. Video: A time you faced a major/unexpected setback that seemed impossible to solve. How did you approach and what was the outcome? 2. Video: A time I had to review a well-laid out plan due to some setbacks 3. Written: Do you agree or disagree with the statement “financial success is the sole indicator of business success”? 4. Written: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Please explain the reasoning behind your Read more
Published: May 19, 2024
Case Western Weatherhead MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
School: Case Western Reserve: Weatherhead Interviewer: Dan Rein Program: FTMBA – Short and long-term goals? – Why CWRU? – The thing you’re most proud of in life. – How you are as a leader? Talk about yourself in leadership roles. – Tell me a time that you had to deal with an ethical issue. – If you worked with a group of people and they didn’t perform well, what will you do? – What are the weaknesses you’d like to address in the program? Read more
Published: May 7, 2024
Boston College Carroll MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Off-Campus
It was very chill. Asked about my experience in my job and how those skills will translate to a future career, and general behavioral questions. Read more
Published: April 11, 2024
Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / AdCom / Zoom
Interview was scheduled for 30 mins, but interviewer got through all questions in 15 mins, and I used 10 mins to ask questions. Interview was laid-back and conversational and overall enjoyable. 1. Walk me through your resume/background. 2. Walk me through your leadership experience. 3. If an MBA was not an option, how would you achieve your post-MBA goals? 4. What are your short-term/long-term goals? 5. Why Goizueta? 6. How will you contribute on campus? 7. What are your hobbies outside of school/work? 8. If you could have dinner with anyone, living or Read more
Published: April 11, 2024
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
Completely blind interview. Interviewer didn’t have my resume or application. 5-10 min “Tell me about your self.” Follow-up questions on why I chose my undergrad school and majors. Why MBA? Why Darden? Example of working with someone who thinks and works differently. Questions for interviewer? Overall a very relaxed and pleasant experience. Read more
Published: April 8, 2024
UCI Merage MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Virtual
1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why the school? 3. What other schools are you applying to and what factors will you consider when deciding? 4. Specific feedback/criticism you got at work, how you resolved it and lessons learned. 5. A time you led collaboration/team work. 6. How will you be an authentic member of the community? 7. Do you have other companies you’re considering besides the one mentioned? Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Zoom
Interview lasted a full hour, with the first 45 minutes or so being the interview and the last 15 minutes being reserved for questions I had. I was asked what activities I was interested in getting involved in at Columbia, what my role is in group projects, and what classes and professors I was excited about. The interviewer was very friendly and very engaged. Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
SMU Cox MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Career Management / Zoom
Interview was conducted via Zoom and it was very conversational. I had an issue with my internet and with the browser sound settings, so it took me 2/3 minutes to reset everything again and I was nervous that it might leave a bad impression (in my defense, I use Zoom and nothing like that ever happened before). I finally got an admit with a scholarship for the 1 yr program, so I would say they were pragmatic about it. Interview Qs: 1. Please introduce yourself. 2. Follow up Q from the answer I gave for (1) and on Read more

MBA Livewire

November 13, 2024 7:00pm ET
Interview Invite to UCLA Anderson
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 13, 2024
GPA: 3.6
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Bay Area
Note:

Invited to interview. Consortium Round 1 Applicant. Interview Scheduled Virtually 11/20
November 13, 2024 6:54pm ET
Waitlisted at INSEAD
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 13, 2024
GPA: 3.31
GMAT: 655
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Consulting
November 13, 2024 5:46pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via phone November 13, 2024
GPA: 3.5
GRE: 330
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Note:

Interview 10/16, Phone call from Admissions 11/13
November 13, 2024 4:27pm ET
Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 13, 2024
GPA: 3.55
GRE: 315
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: USA
Note:

Military.
November 13, 2024 3:37pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via phone November 13, 2024
GPA: 3.4
GMAT: 750
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Healthcare
Application Location: New York
Note:

Interviewed 10/14 - missed the call at 3:30pm ET from admissions and they left a voicemail and emailed me right after. Super pumped!!
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