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Published: March 3, 2024

INSEAD MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumni / Online

My interview was conducted by an alum virtually and was resume-based. The conversation was very chill and collegial, but be prepared to answer questions naturally. Some of them were: Walk me through your resume. Why MBA? Why now? Why INSEAD? Tell me about a time when you had an experience with diversity. What would you bring to our community? Tell me about a leadership experience you had. What are your post-MBA goals? Read more

Published: March 3, 2024

Texas McCombs MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Video Assessment & Peer Connection

There is a quick Video Assessment that covers the main interview. It is a Kira system that some other schools use instead of a typical online interview done by a person (adcom/alumni/ student). It was a 5 question assessment with two mins per question. 30 seconds for prep and rest for answering your questions. During setup, they do give you a mock/warmup questions to get use to the system prior to the actual 5 questions. Questions I got were typical MBA interview questions; nothing stood out. Introduce yourself. Long-/short-term goals? Why now? Describe a time you helped someone. Describe a Read more

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Published: March 3, 2024

INSEAD MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Alumni / Virtual

INSEAD interviews – one on the 26th and one on the 27th The adcom sends you two alumni in your area with similar backgrounds or interests to you, and you set up your own interviews; the only real requirement is that you have to schedule them before a certain date (indicated to you by admissions) so I would suggest reaching out to your interviewers ASAP to make sure you have a scheduling buffer. The interviews were both super friendly virtual interviews. Due to scheduling, I set up virtual ones, but you can choose to meet in person if you want. Read more

Published: March 3, 2024

Stanford GSB MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumna / Zoom

My interview was with an alumna that graduated >20 years ago. She had pre-MBA consulting experience like me. The tone was very friendly and high-energy. The interview was scheduled for 45 minutes, but went for an hour. She interjected several times throughout every story to ask follow-up questions and make sure she was understanding. I took this in a good way: I felt that she was really trying to get to know me and my decisions, and fill out whatever potential criteria she might have been weighing me against. For all questions except “tell me about yourself,” she requested that Read more

Published: March 3, 2024

HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On-Campus

I interviewed on campus in February 2024. The interview was with one member of the adcom, and there was no observer in my room. My interviewer knew my application really well. She had a printed list of personalized questions prepared in advance. They touched on all parts of my resume and application — including something I found out later that one of my references had mentioned. I would recommend asking your references what examples they used so you’re not caught off guard. Selection of questions: – How did you find the class visit today? – Tell me about Read more

Published: March 3, 2024

UPenn Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

TBD. We had our 1-minute pitches (not timed) then timer was set to 25 minutes and we discussed. Kind of all over the place, but we finished in the time and presented after. It was fine we chose an AI class. 1:1 Questions – Hardest part of TBD? – What would you do differently? – Walk me through your resume. Read more

Published: March 3, 2024

Texas McCombs MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Online Video Assessment

So I got 5 questions and 90 seconds per question to respond via Kira. Below are the questions- 1. Imagine it’s your first day at McCombs. How will you introduce yourself to your peers? 2. Tell us about a time when you were undermined by your manager or your colleagues. How did you handle it? 3. Tell us about a time when someone else was undermined. What did you do? 4. Tell us about a time when you solved a complex problem. How did you solve it? What was the result? Be specific. 5. What’s your Read more

Published: March 3, 2024

UPenn Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Virtual

TBD was very standard. It goes by quick! 1:1 interview surprised me – interviewer did not ask a single thing about why Wharton or why MBA. He read a prompt and told me I had 10 mins to answer. Question 1: What were some of the challenges in the TBD and what did you do to address them? Question 2: Something very similar asking about how the TBD went / what I would change next time. Then the rest of the time spent on questions for him. Read more

Published: February 28, 2024

Cornell Johnson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Scheduled an interview with a second-year student. Felt warm and laid back. Tell me about why you chose your school, major, and your job. Tell me about your interests. (Mine was connected to my post-MBA career.) Tell me a time when you were good at something you never want to do again. What are your post-MBA goals? Why Cornell? How do you plan to attack your goals? How will you contribute to your cohort? Did you connect with any current students? How has that reaffirmed why you want to come to Cornell? I’m sure you’ve done your research, Ithaca is Read more

Published: February 28, 2024

Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Scheduled an interview with a second-year student. Overall pretty laid back! Tell me about yourself. What are your interests? What are your short- and long-term goals, why an MBA now? Why a Fuqua MBA? Tell me a time when you encountered a failure. Tell me a time when you faced an ethical dilemma. Tell me a time when listening made a difference. What other school did you apply to? What questions do you have? Read more

Published: February 27, 2024

Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

Late scheduled interview with an Adcom member, it was still a blind interview, she only saw my resume, it was a really nice conversation. 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why an MBA now? 3. Short-term and long-term goals? 4. Tell me about a time when you worked on a diverse team. 5. Tell me about a time when you worked with a team member who didn’t pull their weight. 6. Tell me about your leadership style. 7. How would you describe your communication skills? 8. Tell me three things you think Read more

Published: February 27, 2024

Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / First-Year Student / On Campus

I was surprised to have a first year, but she seemed well-trained and was thorough. Walk me through your resume. Why MBA? How will you adjust your life accordingly? What will you bring to Georgetown? How have your leadership experiences impacted you and how will that shape your contributions to the community? How will you prepare for the academic rigor? After her initial questions, she was very open about sharing her experience thus far and genuinely seemed to appreciate the Georgetown brand. Read more

Published: February 26, 2024

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

1. Walk me through your resume. 2. He specifically asked about one of the projects I mentioned on my CV. 3. Why an MBA now? 4. Apart from your personal reasons, what else prompts you to go into the industry you want to join after the MBA? 5. Tell me about some of your strengths and weaknesses – they specifically asked for one example, and some others without example is fine. 6. Tell me about a time when you had worked with a difficult coworker. 7. Tell me about the time when you try Read more

Published: February 26, 2024

Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

Had an interview with one of the Adcom members, was super conversational! 1. Tell me about yourself in 1/1.5 minutes. 2. What does DEIB means to you, and how do you incorporate that? 3. Tell me about a time when you failed. What did you do afterwards? 4. What’s your short-term and long-term goals? 5. Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone on your team. 6. Why Tepper? 7. Any questions you have for me? Read more

Published: February 26, 2024

Texas McCombs MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Very casual, more about learning who I am and if I will be a good fit at UT Austin and vice versa. Resume based. Why MBA? Why now? Plan B if first recruiting path doesn’t work out? Short- and long-term goals? Target companies for short-term goal? Tell me about a time you got constructive feedback? How will you contribute on campus? Read more

Published: February 26, 2024

Stanford GSB MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Online

I was matched to someone who was from a family business, to match my background. Interview lasted for 33 min (him asking me questions) + 30 min for me to ask him questions. Was very smooth and conversational. 1. What are you up to these days? 2. What is the plan post MBA? 3. Why MBA and why now? 4. What is the plan as to succession in fam biz? 5. Tell me about a time you failed. 6. Tell me about a time when you were blocked from something. There were a few Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

LBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Virtual

Two-hour long interview. 1) Started with background and some basic questions on why MBA? LT and ST goals? 2) Questions to understand my current work. Team structures, projects, etc. 3) Tell me about a time you had a scope change in a project. There were some follow ups. 4) Tell me about a time you took initiative + follow ups on results 5) Tell me about a time you had to convince someone. 6) Case study 7) Follow ups on case study 8) How would you contribute? 9) Questions for the Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

Stanford GSB MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom

My interview was consistent with the other reports published here. Was matched with an alum with a similar educational background. Same city, different industry. Overall, I would describe the interview as friendly but probing, with heavy back-and-forth Q&A. I was probed about specific contextual details about each of my stories as well as specific actions that I took, and how protagonists in my stories reacted. I didn’t feel like any of the questions were out to “stump” me, so to speak. As long as you know your stories well the probing really shouldn’t be an issue. The interview progressed as Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / AdCom / Zoom

a) Interview with Berkeley Haas – late Nov – R1 b) Conducted virtually via Zoom c) Interviewed by Alumni, who had my resume (resume-based interview) d) The interviewer was very friendly and didn’t ask anything out of the expected. He asked me to introduce myself and briefly walk him over my resume, why I’d like to go to Haas and why I was seeking an MBA right now, what I could add to their community in terms of diversity, about a previous leadership experience I had and what were my post-MBA goals (and the reason I intended Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

1. Interview with HBS Adcom for R2 via Zoom – very collegial atmosphere, and completely resume-based 2. The questions were about my work experience (among others, but all about work experience): Why did you work at your previous company? Why were you promoted with such a high frequency? What were some of the most impactful projects you were involved in? What about my leadership experience there, was it significant? Do you want to continue in the same industry or pivot, and why? 3. Be very aware that the interview is mostly based on your work experience, so be prepared! Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual

School/Date/Admissions Round: Berkeley – December – 1st Round Interview atmosphere: the interview was conducted online Type of interview: adcom, interview-based interview. The AdCom was very friendly and the interview was conversational. List of interview questions: a) Walk me through your resume. b) Why an MBA? Why now? Why Haas? c) Tell me about your experience in promoting diversity and how you plan to keep doing so while at the MBA. d) Tell me about a time when you took a significant professional risk. e) Tell me about a time when you were Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

School/Date/Admissions Round: HBS, December, Round 1 Description/location of visit and/or interview atmosphere: Interview conducted by AdCom via Zoom Type of interview (alum/adcom/first- or second-year student, resume-based vs. application-based): AdCom, resume-based, mostly focused on work experience List of interview questions: 1. Explain the current business you work in. 2. Why would you say you were promoted over your peers? 3. What was your most impactful project at work so far? 4. Have you faced many challenges? Which ones? 5. Did you have any leadership experiences at work? 6. Which leadership experience would Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

HBS interview for R1 in 2023. Interview was virtual using Zoom, hosted by Admissions Committee. The interview was resume-based and focused on my professional experience. Basically all the questions were regarding my work journey so far in my life: Why do you believe you got promoted many times in your career? What was your last project at work? Did you act as a leader in this project? An example of that? How many years of work experience do you have? Why did you go into that industry? Why did you go to Engineer school? Do you want Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

UCLA Anderson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

The interview process was incredibly warm and friendly. Questions are below: 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why MBA? 3. Why Anderson? 4. Short-term and long-term goals? (asked to be specific) 5. What is your ‘Plan B’ if you don’t land your desired internship? 6. Tell me a story of perseverance (can be a story same as you wrote in essay). 7. Any questions to her? Read more

Published: February 25, 2024

HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Off-Campus Hub

Just as advertised: really personalized and in-depth interview, led by someone who has clearly read your entire application and knows your case in and out. Form the start, the questions were detailed surrounding my professional experience, aiming to understand my role within any project or achievement. Extensive follow-up for all answers, always trying to understand the “why” behind decisions. Went through a total of 20-25 questions in the 30 minute window, so definitely fast paced! Read more

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November 23, 2024 12:41am ET

Accepted to SMU Cox

Round: Round 1

Received via email November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.6

GRE: 331

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Marketing

Application Location: Delta, Nigeria

November 22, 2024 11:09pm ET

Accepted to NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via portal November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.65

Program Type: One Year Program

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: NY

Note:

Submitted on 9/1, interview invite on 10/8, interviewed on 10/30. No phone call but portal updated on 11/22 around 1pm est. No scholarship..

November 22, 2024 8:42pm ET

Accepted to SMU Cox

Round: Round 1

Received via phone November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.9

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Mississippi

November 22, 2024 8:34pm ET

Rejected at SMU Cox

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on November 21, 2024

GPA: 3.89/4

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Asia

November 22, 2024 8:33pm ET

Accepted to Georgia Tech / Scheller

Round: Round 1

Received via email November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.76

GRE: 329

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: Pakistan

Note:

Accepted with Full GRA

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