Published: January 5, 2025
HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Off-Campus Hub
I received a call from HBS in Round 1 for a standard interview (not waitlisted or delayed). The interview was conducted by a member of the Admissions Committee (Adcom) who has been with HBS for over two decades. We began with a general meet-and-greet before diving into the interview itself. I was informed upfront that the interview would last exactly 30 minutes—no more, no less. The interview was résumé-based and felt meticulously prepared. The interviewer seemed to have studied my materials in depth, as the questions often tied directly to details from my résumé, essays, and even information provided by
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Published: March 10, 2024
HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On-Campus
Two people: one interviewer and one note-taker. Both briefly introduced themselves and we dove right into it. 1. What do you do at your current company? Few follow-up questions on the nature of my work. 2. Tell me more about your group: where do you see the growth in the short term? Few follow-ups on that. 3. Have you received mentorship at your current and previous companies? How did you respond to it? Few follow-ups on that. 4. Do you supervise people? How do you provide guidance? 5. Tell me more about the nature of the
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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
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