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Published: November 12, 2023

Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Regular TBD followed by 10 minute one-on-one. Interviewer was really chill and made the one-on-one enjoyable. One-on-One Questions: 1. What was the most impactful interaction you had? 2. What was the biggest challenge in your TBD and how did you overcome it? 3. In retrospect, what aspect of the group decision-making dynamic do you think could have been improved? Read more

Published: November 12, 2023

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

Very much conversational. There were NO “traditional” questions (e.g., why MBA, why now, Why Stern, short-term/long-term goals). Main questions: Questions about experience with last 2 employers. Who is a leader you admire? How will you create your network at Stern? What are your plans for the summer internship? Tell me about this international experience you had. Read more

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Published: November 8, 2023

Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Students / Zoom

Regular TBD followed by a 10 minute 1 to 1 interview. Questions below: 1. How did you find the TBD and the interactions? 2. What role do you think you played? What would you do differently? Read more

Published: November 7, 2023

Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / On-Campus

The interview was extremely conversational. Standard questions: moments you displayed leadership, teamwork, why Tepper, and a peek at your resume (not very intense). Their Adcom interviewing was incredibly kind, and we were able to vibe/settle into conversation pretty quickly. I was surprised it had ended up going longer than it should have (45 minutes but was 70). Read more

Published: November 6, 2023

UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Relaxed interview overall. Structure was the following: 1) Tell me your story. 2) Why MBA? Why Darden? 3) TMAT you had to work with people of different perspectives. 4) Questions for interviewer. Read more

Published: November 5, 2023

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Virtual

It was very friendly, easy going. Felt like a conversation. Not many behavioral questions. TMA yourself and why Darden/why MBA? Why case method over regular lecture learning? How do you deal with people from different backgrounds? Tell me about a time you had a challenge and how you managed it. How will you contribute to learning team? What do you do for fun? Read more

Published: November 5, 2023

Stanford GSB MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumna / Zoom

The interviewer went to school in the same geographical area as I did. Works in the same industry (tech), similar sub-sector but different function. Start off with tell me about yourself (she asked below follow-up questions as I told my story; very engaging and interactive). – Finance -> Startup, why? – Why MBA now? Why Stanford? – What do you envision yourself doing in 10 years? Personal questions – What are your hobbies? – What is your biggest weakness? – If you could change anything in your past, what would you change? Read more

Published: November 1, 2023

CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Virtual

Blind interview. The only piece of data my interviewer had received beforehand was my resume, which I had emailed them. The interview went on for about 1 hour 10 minutes. The interviewer was extremely friendly, and the interview was a two-way conversation. This is by far the most pleasant interview I have had so far! Questions: Why MBA? Why CBS? A behavioral about teamwork (prompt was vague, but I specified a type of situation when answering). I then got a mini follow-up about how would I take this experience and bring it to the CBS classroom/EC. I was given ample Read more

Published: November 1, 2023

Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion Prompt 2023-2024

The prompt for the Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD) for the 2023-2024 admissions season is below. The exercise this year focuses on the Wharton Global Youth Program, which creates business-oriented activities for pre-collegiate students. Here is the prompt: “This year’s question tasks you and fellow TBD participants to name and design a new course on a cutting-edge business topic for Wharton’s Pre-baccalaureate Program. As part of the Wharton Global Youth Program, this opportunity for exceptional junior and senior high school students introduces them business education. The idea is to inspire talented young people to analyze the Read more

Published: October 31, 2023

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Zoom

Ross interviews are typically resume-based. Once I got the shortlist, I was asked to upload my resume on the portal, and I got matched with an interviewer. I was matched with a much older alum (Class of ’08) who is currently a C-Suite executive at a top company in India. Reached out to him via mail to set a date and time for the interview and I scheduled it via Zoom. Questions asked in the actual interview – 1) With walk me through your resume. 2) Why MBA? 3) Why Ross? 4) What can you bring to the Ross Read more

Published: October 31, 2023

Rice Jones MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

The interview was conducted by a 2nd-year student and admissions ambassador. The interviewer was incredibly kind the process was very relaxing. Questions: 1. Tell me about yourself. • There was no further context, so I gave a quick introduction and included one personal interest. 2. Why Rice/Jones? • I highlighted geographic location, Rice entrepreneurship rankings, and a specific club of interest. 3. Why MBA? 4. Specifically, what transferable skills can you leverage from experience into a post-MBA career? • I may have missed a cue in the previous questions, and the interviewer needed clarity. I talked Read more

Published: October 31, 2023

Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Virtual

The interview went really well. My interviewer was super nice! We started with the basics: Tell me about yourself / walk me through your resume. Why MBA? Why Booth? Then shifted to: Tell me about a time you convinced someone at work. Tell me a time you motivated a team. Tell me about something at work that broadened your perspective. How would you say you’ve grown in one area at work since you started? I then asked a bunch of questions. The interview went 45 minutes. Read more

Published: October 30, 2023

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Skype

Interview was very conversational. 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why MBA? 3. Why Ross? 4. Short term and long term goals? 5. TMAT you worked in a diverse group. 6. TMAT when your idea helped solve a problem with an ambiguous project scope. 7. TMAT when you received critical feedback and how you handled it. 8. TMAT when you relied on other’s suggestions/opinions on your project. 9. Any other things you want to share that I missed/do you have any questions for me? Total time – 45 min Read more

Published: October 29, 2023

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

Blind interview, they had gone through my resume thoroughly. 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Follow up questions on Employer. 3. Why MBA? 4. Why CBS? 5. ST/LT Goals? 6. How will you contribute to CBS? 7. Any questions for me? Interviewer was nice, interview lasted 32 minutes! Read more

Published: October 29, 2023

Stanford GSB MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Virtual

By far the most introspective interview I had. The interview lasted exactly one hour. The interviewer was matched based on my background. During the first 5 minutes the interviewer described the agenda and notified me that he would be writing a report. He explained that there would several follow-up to ensure that he could complete a questionnaire provided to him by the adcom. The interview consisted of the following questions: 1. Briefly describe to me how you got to where you are now. You can highlight anything in your resume if you would like. 2. Why do you want an Read more

Published: October 29, 2023

Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / On-Campus

Met with a 2nd-year student in the admissions office. Unlike other schools, the interviewer did not share a common background with me, and appeared to be randomly assigned. The questions were a mix of getting to know me and behavioral questions. The interviewer took notes diligently and told me that she would be completing a report for the adcom. The interview lasted about 30 minutes and we spent about 15 to 20 minutes talking informally, including the time I asked her question. The interview questions were as follows: 1) Tell me about yourself – Follow up on understanding the specifics Read more

Published: October 29, 2023

Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Zoom

The interviewer was very conversational apart from a few questions that seemed scripted. The interview was around 40 minutes and the interviewer had read through my resume beforehand. Questions: Tell me about a professional accomplishment. Tell me about your quote and how it relates to your Yale MBA journey. How have you contributed to DEI? What is a time you had to take feedback and how did you incorporate it? How do you ensure people’s voices are heard? Is there anything else you would like me to know about your candidacy? (no question about why Yale) Read more

Published: October 26, 2023

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

There were 5 questions asked and the first one is always ‘TMAY/Introduce yourself to your cohort.’ The first question is meant to get you comfortable and it is unscored, but they do see it so give it your best. One of the questions will always be about goals. Adcom told me at a coffee chat that members of McCombs Ambassador Committee (1st and 2nd year students) review the video assessment. List of all questions I got: – Introduce yourself to your cohort. – TMAT you were asked to change something last minute. – TMAT you experienced someone being Read more

Published: October 26, 2023

Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / On-Campus

Interviewed on Oct 26, 2023. Very conversational and very accommodating. Duration – 40 min Questions: Introduce yourself. Tell me about a time when you had to motivate your team. Any other instance where used similar strategy to motivate your team? How do you handle multiple priorities at the same time? Why MBA? Why now? Short- and long-term career goals? Why Booth and how do you think it will help you reach your goals? Anything else you want to discuss or ask the interviewer? Read more

Published: October 25, 2023

Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / On-Campus

I was lucky to visit the Yale SOM campus during my interview! They provided all interviewees breakfast and a tour of Evans Hall. At 3 pm, I was called by a second-year, who was very warm and made me comfortable. He only could see my resume, so it was a blind interview. I was asked: 1. Walk me through your resume & a few follow-up questions. 2. Why MBA? 3. Why now? 4. What dean Charles quote meant. 5. Tell me about a time when you showed leadership. 6. Is there anything else I should Read more

Published: October 25, 2023

Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Virtual

Resume based, really conversational and warm with no curveballs! One thing to note is that the Vanderbilt video platform doesn’t have an option to blur your background. 1) Tell me about yourself 2) Why MBA/Why now? 3) Short term/long term goals 4) Why Vanderbilt? 5) Area of development 6) Questions for me? Read more

Published: October 25, 2023

Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

The student who did my interview did not have access to my application, only had my resume and viewed it before our interview. Altogether it was very laid back and more of a conversation with a second year student, not very formal. Questions were: 1. Introduce yourself and summarize your experience 2. What makes you interested in an MBA 3. Short/long term goals post graduation 4. What other programs are you applying to 5. What will you bring to the Owen community and what do you want from the Owen community 6. Tell me Read more

Published: October 24, 2023

Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Online

Questions from my Round 1 interview with an alumnus–hosted online: Introduce yourself. Short- and long-term career goals? Why MBA? Tell me about a time when you had to motivate your team. Tell me about a time when you had a challenge that you needed to overcome. Tell me about a time when you had to influence someone above your level. Why Booth? Which non-professional activities would you want to participate in at Booth? Anything else you want to discuss? Read more

Published: October 24, 2023

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

1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why an MBA at this point? 3. What is your short-term and long-term goal? 4. Rice is known for the tagline “You belong here.” So how do you wish to promote diversity and inclusion in this community? 5. If you get admitted to other MBA programs, what are the factors will you consider determining the right school for you? 6. Any questions for me? The interviewer was very amiable- he appreciated my entrepreneurial experience, too, and I really felt like embracing the inclusive environment at the Rice MBA program Read more

Published: October 24, 2023

CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumna / Virtual

The interview lasted about 45 minutes. 30 minutes used for formal questioning. The rest of the time I asked 3 or 4 questions. The interviewer set the ground rules at the start of the interview and emphasized that she would be writing a report for the adcom and not weigh in on the decision. The interview jumped between behavioral and CBS fit questions: 1) Tell me about yourself and discuss anything in your resume that you want to highlight. 2) Why the MBA now? 3) Why are you applying to CBS? Why is a CBS MBA appealing to Read more

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December 23, 2024 10:00am ET

Accepted to Northwestern / Kellogg

Round: Round 1

Received via email

GMAT: 695

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Taiwan

December 22, 2024 9:40pm ET

Applied to Berkeley / Haas

Round: Round 2

Received via portal

GPA: 3.85

GRE: 339

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Brooklyn, New York

December 22, 2024 1:36pm ET

Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs

Round: Round 1

Received via email on December 16, 2024

GRE: 319

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: United Kingdom

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$20k merit scholarship offer.

December 22, 2024 12:04pm ET

Accepted to Stanford GSB

Round: Round 1

Received via phone

GPA: 3.7

GMAT: 750

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: Asia

December 22, 2024 4:59am ET

Accepted to UPenn / Wharton

Round: Round 1

Received via portal

GMAT: 730

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Southeast Asia

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Elated and did not expect it!

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