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Published: November 6, 2013
Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Early Action / Second-year student / Skype
Received interview invite for my early action application as I was not able to visit the campus (I’m international). The interview lasted for 36 minutes, very relaxed conversational interview. We had 20-25 minutes for his questions and the last 10-15 minutes were for my questions for him. Interview questions: 1) Walk me through your resume 2) Why MBA ( I covered long term, prior exp, MBA, short term) 3) Went in more details of Long term and how i am planning to achieve it 4) Why tuck 5) Example of a successful team you have Read more
Published: November 4, 2013
Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Early Decision / Alumnus / Off-campus
Applied: 9/30, Interview Notification: 10/15, Interview Scheduled: 10/17, Interview On: 10/21, Report Complete: 10/26, Admission Decision: 11/04 (Denied) I want to take the time to write this report even though I got denied admission to Columbia. This site has been very helpful in my preparation for interviews with MBA schools and I want to give back to the community. *The most important step* in your interview process with Columbia is selecting your interviewer. I made the mistake of choosing an alumnus (’06 grad) that was not able to relate to my goals or my background. I chose him because Read more
Published: November 3, 2013
Duke / Fuqua MBA Admissions Interview Questions: EA / Alumnus / Off-campus
I interviewed in his office, which seemed a bit stressful at start but turned out to be fine. The interview lasted an hour, and the interviewer was very friendly and relaxed, and it felt like a conversation with a friend rather than an interview for a business school. He presented himself, the format of the interview and then we started. Questions: 1) Walk me through your resume (with interim questions and clarifications) 2) Why MBA 3) Why in Fuqua and not other schools 4) How will you contribute 5) Tell me about your greatest achievement Read more
Published: October 30, 2013
Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Questions: ED / Alum / Off-campus
Interview went well overall. There were a few questions worded in a new way or ones I didn’t necessarily expect: 1. “I’m wondering if you ever ran into a conflict with a coworker and how you resolved it.” 2. “If you could only pick one thing from your Columbia experience, what would it be and why?” 3. “Describe a day in the life of your Columbia experience” 4. “If you don’t get into the firms you want for your internship or short term goals, what will you do? Ok, if that also doesn’t work out, what about Read more
Published: October 27, 2013
Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Questions: ED / CBS Alumni Interviewer
My interviewer was a 2007 CBS Alum. He was friendly and cordial via email, and very flexible when setting the time and location. Ultimately, we decided on this past Friday, October 25th, at 5:30pm. He thought of a few different places to have the interview and then he asked if we could do it in his home for a quieter setting. Given the location and his vibe thus far, it did end up being as I expected – conversational and less formal. He asked the following questions: – Tell me about yourself/what are your interests and hobbies – What Read more
Published: October 23, 2013
Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Questions: ED / Alumnus / Off-campus
I submitted my application about a week before the Early Decision deadline. I was notified I was selected for an interview about two weeks later, and was able to set up the interview within four days. From the list of available interviewers, it took three tries before someone was able to conduct it. While the instructions for arranging the interview said to give people two business days to respond, everyone got back to me within a few hours and was very gracious. My interviewer graduated in May, so she had a lot of recent experience with CBS. She came up Read more
Published: October 14, 2013
Duke / Fuqua MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Early Action / Alumnus (2009) / Off-campus (Singapore)
Very friendly interviewer. Ended up chatting for nearly 75min. Here were the questions from my interview: 1) Walk me through your resume 2) Why MBA? (He cross-questioned and probed me on this part for a good 15 min) 3) Why Fuqua? (When I mentioned ‘Team-Fuqua’, he asked me to state specific examples on how I would contribute to different teams in Fuqua) 4) Who I’ve spoken to and why I think I get the school’s culture? 5) Asked me to detail a situation when I managed a difficult team-member / employee / stakeholder 6) Asked Read more
Published: October 14, 2013
Oxford / Saïd MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Faculty / Off campus Hub
I have an international experience so I think my interview was an exception but not sure. It was more of a conversation rather than a Q&A. The interviewer started off talking about my company comparing it with its competitors asking me to comment on whether or not the comparison was right or wrong. Then, we moved to my education. He asked me to comment on education in Pakistan, India Pakistan relations, the current Indian Prime Minister. ( I am from India) In between there were a few standard questions – Why Oxford, Why MBA and why now,  If I don’t Read more
Published: September 24, 2013
Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: EA / Second-year student / On-Campus
Approximately 30 minutes — 20 minutes questions for me, 10 minutes questions for her. Walk me through your resume. Did you choose your grad. school thinking you would join [unrelated industry that I’m currently in], or did you intend to go into [related profession]? What were your experiences at a rapidly growing firm? Why MBA now, given your good position in your firm? Long-term & short-term goals? Why Tuck? What can you contribute to Tuck? Questions for her. Overall, quite relaxed and friendly atmosphere–very much like the overall atmosphere of Tuck. Read more
Published: September 23, 2013
Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: EA / Second-year Student / On-campus
Pretty similar to everything described on here. 25 minutes of questions, 5+ minutes of questions for her. Very relaxed and conversational, which was to be expected. The following were my questions, as far as I can remember: 1. Walk me through your resume 2. Why an MBA? 3. Why Tuck? –> This lead to a question of whether I picked my small, liberal arts undergrad because of its size 4. Extracurricular Activities at Tuck? 5. Time where you dealt with a difficult situation at work and what you did to respond 6. Long-term goals (had Read more
Published: September 8, 2013
Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Questions: ED / Alumnus / Off-campus
My interviewer was a recent graduate. We met at a Starbucks near where she lives on a Friday afternoon. She told me from the outset that she thought the whole process would take about 45 minutes with 30 minutes of her asking me questions and 15 minutes for my questions to her (more time than I had planned questions for, so take note of that). The interview stuck to that schedule pretty much to the minute. Walk through resume Why business school Why Columbia Short term goal Long term goal Talk about a time you had difficulty working with a Read more
Published: August 25, 2013
Cornell / Johnson MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1/ Adcom / Skype
I am an Indian applicant. Applied in the R1 and got invited for interview. I scheduled a Skype interview with Adcom. Adcom member is accompanied by a second year student. Here are few questions I was asked: 1. Tell us about your self – I told about my academic and professional background using the 2 minute pitch. 2. What do you want to do after studying at Johnson? 3. Why Johnson MBA? I have spoken about my goals and why Johnson MBA is ideal to achieve my goals. Be sure to thoroughly prepare for these questions. I Read more
Published: July 29, 2013
Oxford / Saïd MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Open Enrollment / Sector Consultant / on-campus
The admissions officer met me in the lobby and brought me to a small conference room, where I was introduced to a sector consultant. Since I saw a number of the professors who teach in the program walking around, I’m not sure if it is a good or bad sign that a sector consultant interviews. Supposedly, Oxford invites around 40% of candidates to interview. The invitation email says the interview will last 30 min, the interviewer told me it would be 45 min, and it lasted about an hour with only a few minutes for me to ask questions. Two Read more
Published: June 12, 2013
London Business School MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2 / Alumni / Off Campus
My interview was in the alumini´s house. (Because of a personal compliciation, she re-scheduled once and only could interview me at her home). It lasted about 1 hour. The questions were the following: -Why an MBA? Why LBS? -Tell me about a time you lead a team -Tell me about a time you work with a complicated person -What is your type of leadership? -3 strenghts -2 weaknesses -Tell me about an experience under a diverse environment -Also, she asked some questions about my essays (as to double check the credibility of Read more
Published: June 2, 2013
Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Adcom / Skype
Had an interview with a member of the adcom. We started with skype but soon the connection at my end got real bad so we shifted to a telephone conversation. – Walk me through your resume (I guess this is standard for all Tuck interviews) – Stand up comedy, now thats interesting. Tell me more about how you got interested in it and what you do currently in this regard (I had put it in my Interests section) – What are your career goals? Why mba? Why now? – Follow up to why now (I had only Read more
Published: May 16, 2013
Wharton MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2 / Group Interview with Second Year Student / On Campus
The first part of the interview was a group discussion in which candidates shared an investment idea for innovation, one of Wharton’s “pillars.” The interview was completely unstructured – the two second year students who act as moderators sit in the corners of the room and take notes. For approximately 40 minutes, we all discussed our ideas and molded/sculpted one of them into a presentable and workable investment opportunity. Everyone was cordial, respectful and open. Some of the candidates were less succinct but all in all, I felt that everyone was able to get their points across. Certainly not a Read more
Published: May 14, 2013
Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: EA Round / AdCom / New Delhi
As a reapplicant, I was absolutely thrilled to receive my interview assignment during the visit of a member of the Adcom who would also be hosting a reception for interested students the night before. Interview Questions: Walk me through your resume (you should know this one really well. ,make sure you cover the entire resume and not just the job part of it) Tell me more about your work and your company (niche industry) Tell me about a challenge at work and ow you navigated it What are your three biggest strengths that you’ll bring to Tuck What is one Read more
Published: May 7, 2013
Yale SOM MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 3 / Video interview
Hi, I took the Round 3 video interview. 1. What contribution did you provide for your company? 2. If you have a struggle with classmates, how will you solve it? 3. What is your biggest concern of the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application? Good luck! Read more
Published: May 1, 2013
Chicago Booth MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 3 / Second year student / On campus
I had an great experience. Students were every open about their Booth experience. Walking into the Harper Center, you immediately go to the Admissions office and are welcomed by several 1st yrs who are there solely to calm you down and have a conversation with about their time at Chicago. Before arriving, I contacted several students from clubs I was interested in and was able to have lunch with them to understand their experience. This also acted as a informal interview so I could beter hone in on what questions I would be asked. Be prepared to answer the “Why Read more
Published: April 30, 2013
London Business School MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 3 / Alumnus / Off-campus
1. Walk me through your resume, tell me about yourself 2. Why an MBA? 3. Why LBS? 4. Tell me about a time when you had to work with someone really challenging and had conflict. How did you manage that situation? 5. How do you deal with stress? 6. Tell me about a time when you failed and what you learned from it. 7. What is a serious business challenge that businesses today should be working on? 8. How has business management changed over time? Presentation Topic: Companies like Amazon and Starbucks Read more
Published: April 29, 2013
London Business School MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 3 / Alumnus / Off-campus
First, some of my key takeaways: 1. Don’t stress out. 2. Turn it into a conversation by inviting them into your story. This takes vulnerability, but pays dividends. My interviewer, at the end, said that he’d like to stay in touch as a mentor. 3. You need to be able to communicate how what you accomplished is valuable to the London Business School, and be specific. Don’t just say what you did, relate it to how you will take that experience and use it to enrich LBS in these three ways. Here are the questions I was asked: 1. Walk Read more
Published: April 21, 2013
Kellogg MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 3 / Second-year student / On-Campus
I interviewed with a second-year who works in admissions. It was very informal, and lasted about an hour. Below are the questions she asked me: -Walk me through your résumé -Tell me a time when you faced a conflict -Tell me about your leadership style / how did you develop it? -Why Kellogg? Why MBA? -What do you plan to do after school? -What will you contribute on campus? -What questions do you have for me? Then she asked me a few questions about two items on my resume. Read more
Published: April 17, 2013
Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2 / Alumnus / Off-campus
The interview was at the alum’s place of employment. I was dressed formally and prepared fairly diligently by using personal resources as well as some of the posts found here. When I was given my choice of interviewers, I found that all of the alum offered were recent graduates. My alum was more or less of my age. We ran through some of the typical talking points: Walk me through your resume. Why B-school. Why Columbia. What I will add to Columbia. Backup plan if I don’t get in (I’m an entrepreneur and this question was stressed big time). Am Read more
Published: April 14, 2013
Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Off-campus / Alum
The interview went well and it seems very promising. Hope to hear back soon with good news. The interview had quite a few people and the atmosphere was very somber. She asked me question about was were my plans for the future and about my education. My experience was very enjoyable and very surprised about how calm I became as the interview went on. There was not really surprises but just a relief that things went so well. Read more
Published: April 14, 2013
MIT / Sloan MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2 / Adcom / On campus
I walked into the office 20 minutes early and chatted with someone who looked like an applicant but ended up working there. Oops. Then I sat with applicants and we talked about our careers and where we were applying. One girl had applied to MIT and Kellogg, the other girl had applied to HBS and Stanford. My interviewer came out first, she was smiling and excited to meet me and begin. She definitely made me feel like she was on my side during the interview. We made small talk first and connected on some information about China (I worked in Read more

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November 14, 2024 3:07pm ET
Waitlisted at NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via portal November 14, 2024
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Technology
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Tech MBA!
November 14, 2024 3:05pm ET
Waitlisted at NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 14, 2024
GPA: 3.44
GRE: 321
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: USA
November 14, 2024 3:05pm ET
Waitlisted at NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via portal November 14, 2024
GPA: 8.08
GMAT: 715
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: India
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Waitlisted without interview
November 14, 2024 2:56pm ET
Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 1
Received via email on September 21, 2024
GPA: 3.97
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Chicago
November 14, 2024 2:56pm ET
Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 12, 2024
GPA: 2.94
GMAT: 730
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
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Live interview slots are full, so I've been offered a pre-recorded interview. Folks who have done these, any tips on prep?
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