Interview Questions & Reports Rice / Jones

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Published: January 27, 2025

Rice Jones MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Hello! The interview felt very conversational. We started by talking about the weather in Texas, and then he introduced himself before asking me to introduce myself. After that, he asked questions about my background, followed by the classic “Why MBA?” and “Why Rice?” questions. We ended with an opportunity for me to ask him questions. The entire interview lasted about 28 minutes. After it was over, I received a follow-up email from him thanking me, and he also added me on LinkedIn. I’m not sure if that’s a positive or negative sign. Read more

Published: November 10, 2024

Rice Business MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Virtual

The interview lasted about 20 minutes. It felt very question-answer based, but my interviewer was friendly and approachable so I felt relaxed. My interviewer gave an introduction and then asked me for a brief introduction. Then we got straight to questions: 1) Why Rice? 2) Why are you pursuing an MBA? 3) What are your post-MBA goals? 4) Rice has a very diverse and smaller class. How will you contribute to Rice’s diversity? I then asked my interviewer questions for the last 10 minutes or so. Read more

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Published: March 13, 2024

Rice Business MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

The interview was with a graduate and was a comfortable and enjoyable conversation. 1. Please introduce yourself. 2. Why are you pursuing an MBA now? 3. Why Rice Jones? 4. Talk about your short-term and long-term goals. 5. What is your greatest achievement and accomplishment? 6. Anything else you would like to say? 7. Do you have any questions? Read more

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February 22, 2025 3:00am ET

Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua

Round: Round 2

Received via email on February 13, 2025

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.3

GMAT: 615

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

February 21, 2025 10:18pm ET

Interview Invite to USC / Marshall

Round: Round 2

Received via email

Standardized Test: Granted Waiver

GPA: 3.3

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

February 21, 2025 7:16pm ET

Interview Invite to U. Chicago Booth

Round: Round 2

Received via portal

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.0

GMAT: 650

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

February 21, 2025 7:13pm ET

Interview Invite to U. Chicago Booth

Round: Round 2

Received via portal

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.0

GMAT: 650

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

February 21, 2025 5:28pm ET

Rejected at MIT Sloan

Round: Round 2

Received via portal February 21, 2025

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.5

GMAT: 750

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Entrepreneurship

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Rejected from LGO and full time

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