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Published: February 4, 2024

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

They asked me: Tell us about your current role and what you do. Why an MBA now, and why Goizueta? What are your post-MBA career goals? What do you like to do outside of work? Read more

Published: February 4, 2024

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

1) Walk through your resume. 2) Why did you choose Babson, and why now? I discussed my short-term and long-term goals and explained why Babson fits into that vision. 3) While you have a lot of experience in management and leadership, can you tell me how you contribute to the team when you’re not in a leadership role? I think they asked this given my extensive experience in leadership and management. 4) Are you applying to other universities as well? If so, how will you choose which school to attend from among them? 5) Read more

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Published: February 4, 2024

Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Online

Had my interview by a Yale SOM alumnus. The questions that were asked were: 1. Tell me about your proudest achievement at work. 2. TMAT where you actively listened to someone else’s perspective and included it in your routine. 3. Goals and why MBA? 4. What kind of research have you done for your goals and how will Yale help you? 5. How will you give back to the Yale community? 6. 10 mins remaining, so is there something you want to share we haven’t already covered? 7. Questions for the interviewer? It Read more

Published: February 4, 2024

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

1) I’ll tell you about me. 2) Walk me through your resume. 3) Why MBA? 4) Short-term goals? 5) Long-term goals? 6) Describe a time someone gave you difficult feedback. 7) Describe a time you had to give someone else difficult feedback. 8) What was the most interesting conversation you’ve had recently? 9) What is the unique voice you will bring to Tuck? 10) Any questions for me? Read more

Published: February 4, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Skype

1) Walk me through your resume. 2) What’s your biggest accomplishment? 3) Leadership example. 4) Describe leadership style. 5) Bad team experience. 6) Why Kellogg? Mostly similar to other expected questions! Read more

Published: January 31, 2024

Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / AdCom / Zoom

It was a blind interview (resume based) conducted by adcom who was very warm and friendly. She made me feel at ease. Duration: 30 min exactly. Questions: 1. Which project are you working on? 2. How do you lead teams? 3. TMAT you received constructive feedback. 4. How did you go about selecting schools for an MBA? 5. Career goals? 6. Why MBA? Why now? 7. Why McDonough? 8. Any contributions to the school and community? 9. If selected into other schools as well, how would you go about selecting your Read more

Published: January 30, 2024

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Virtual

Really conversational and fun! We started off talking about my Pick 6 and then went from there. Questions asked: 1) Why Stern? Why MBA? 2) How will you use resources at Stern to help with recruiting? 3) Long term goals 3-5 years out? 4) Why NYC? 5) What is a strength of yours? 6) Leadership Style? Read more

Published: January 30, 2024

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumna / Google Meet

Pretty chill, interviewer started by sharing her own background. Paused to take notes between questions. 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why an MBA? Why Ross? 3. Tell me about a time you had to make a decision with limited information. 4. Tell me about a time you received negative feedback or criticism. 5. Tell me about a time you had to work with someone with a different background or experience. 6. Tell me about a time you had to convince a supervisor you thought was on the wrong path. 7. How will Read more

Published: January 29, 2024

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

The interview lasted for about 40 minutes, the interviewer introduced himself and then began with the questions. I wouldn’t say the interview was conversational, but it was very comfortable. The interviewer was quite friendly. Here are the questions I was asked: Walk me through your resume. Tell me about a time you gave someone feedback. What is an accomplishment you’re most proud of? Tell me about a time someone gave you feedback. Is there something you improved on without receiving feedback? Why MBA? Why Tuck? What clubs caught your eye at Tuck? Read more

Published: January 29, 2024

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

Very relaxed, 30 mins on interview and 10 on questions. 1) Tell me about yourself. 2) Career goals. Why MBA? Why Tuck? 3) Accomplishment and follow up questions on it. 4) A criticism you’ve received and follow ups. 5) TMAT you resolved a conflict. 6) How will you add value to the community? 7) Any questions for me? Read more

Published: January 29, 2024

UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On Campus

Very conversational and easy going. We had some shared background, so I ended up asking a few questions of my own along the way. What skills do you need to develop? How have you developed emotional intelligence? Examples of leadership and collaboration? Why UNC? Why MBA? Biggest professional accomplishment? Read more

Published: January 29, 2024

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

I had my interview today and most of the questions are similar to what other people have been reporting–I did get a few curveballs, but nothing that should stump anyone. 1. Tell me about your professional history. 2. What are your short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Goizueta? 5. What is your greatest weakness? 6. How would your colleagues describe you? 6. If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why? 7. What do you like to do outside of work? Compared to other interviews I Read more

Published: January 28, 2024

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

1. Walk me through your resume. 2. What specifically did you do in your X role at XYZ? 3. Why an MBA? 4. Why Tuck? 5. Your greatest (professional) achievement? 6. TMAT someone came to you for help. How did you manage this? What did you do? 7. What was your most challenging feedback? How did you react to it? 8. Questions for the interviewer? Read more

Published: January 28, 2024

Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Virtual

The interview was very conversational and consisted of 20 minutes of questions and 10 minutes for me to ask questions. The interviewer only had my resume. The following was asked: 1. Tell me about your journey. 2. Why an MBA now? 3. Where would you like to see yourself improve? 4. What will you contribute to the Vanderbilt community? 5. Tell me about a time you felt accomplished or challenged. 6. How would your peers describe you? 7. What other schools are you applying to? 8. What do you like to do Read more

Published: January 28, 2024

Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Virtual

The interview was relatively relaxed, the interviewer introduced himself and was comfortable. These were the questions : 1. Introduce yourself/Tell me about yourself. 2. Short/long-term goals. 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Owen? 5. What can you bring to the community? 6. What other programs are you applying to? 7. Tell me what you have learned from your experiences interacting with individuals different from yourself. 8. A failure and how’d you recover from it? 9. Things that are peculiar about you. 10. Questions for me? Overall the interview we originally stated Read more

Published: January 28, 2024

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

Questions asked: 1. One minute elevator pitch. 2. Why MBA & what criteria did you use to look for MBA programs? 3. Career goals (ST & LT) 4. TMAT you used your strength to contribute to the team. 5. TMAT working with someone not contributing. 6. What does diversity & DEI mean to you and what have you done to incorporate it in your personal and professional life? Read more

Published: January 21, 2024

Empry Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Virtual

It was a very relaxed and friendly interview. 1. Give me a ~2 minute elevator pitch about yourself. 2. What are your short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Goizueta? 5. Tell me a leadership experience where you led your team through an obstacle. 6. What is an accomplishment you are most proud of? 7. What do you like to do outside of work? What’s an ideal day for you? Read more

Published: January 21, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom

Interviewed with alum, fairly formal. Lasted about 20 minutes. 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership. 3. Tell me about your leadership style. 4. Why MBA? 5. Why Kellogg? 6. How will you contribute to the program? 7. Short-term / Long-term goal? 8. Open Question – Tell me more about yourself. 9. Do you have any questions for me? Read more

Published: January 21, 2024

Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Online

The interview with Owen was very comfortable. It was conducted online through Owen’s system, with a second-year student leading the session. He started by introducing himself, which set a relaxed tone. The questions were standard, without any curveballs, and the interview lasted about 30 minutes. Introduce yourself. Why MBA? Why Owen? What areas do you think need improvement? What can you contribute to the community? Tell me about the time you showed leadership. Any questions? Read more

Published: January 21, 2024

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

Walk me through your resume. Short- and long-term goals? Plan B after graduation? Plan for summer internship? When have you overcome obstacles? What is your leadership style? What do you do for fun? What programs/clubs are you interested in at CBS? What contributions will you make to CBS? Any questions? Read more

Published: January 21, 2024

UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

Interviewer was very friendly! Asked: Tell me your story. Why MBA? Why Darden? Tell me about when you worked with different people for a common goal. Read more

Published: January 21, 2024

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

Had my interview with a second-year student last week, and it lasted for 45 minutes. Here are the questions: 1.⁠ ⁠Tell me about yourself. 2.⁠ ⁠Why MBA? Short-term and Long-term goals? 3.⁠ ⁠Significant challenge you’ve faced? 4.⁠ ⁠Constructive criticism you’ve received? 5.⁠ ⁠TMAT you dealt with a difficult coworker. 6.⁠ ⁠Your biggest achievement? 7.⁠ ⁠Why Tuck? How will you contribute to Tuck? 8.⁠ ⁠Any questions for her? Read more

Published: January 21, 2024

UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom Support / Zoom

Initially, I was waitlisted after Round 1, and when I accepted the waitlist decision, I received the interview invitation. The interview was with Joshua, someone associated with UNC. Below are the Qs: Why UNC KF? ST & LT Goals In your experience, you would’ve collaborated with a lot of teams. How would you bring your collaborative and leadership prowess to KF? TMAT when you had a difficult colleague or something. Greatest accomplishment How have I contributed in either the personal or professional space to one or more values (4i) of UNC? (I mentioned this in Why UNC) Any questions for Read more

Published: January 21, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alum / Zoom

Matched with alum in similar industry. Asked several questions about my work experience and resume before moving onto why Kellogg/why MBA. Also asked some specific follow up questions. Overall very friendly. Walk me through your resume. What would your coworkers say about you? What do you do in your current role? Tell me about a time you led a diverse team. What was challenging about it, what was rewarding? Tell me about a time you led a team through ambiguity. Tell me about a time you got knocked down and had to pick yourself back Read more

Published: January 15, 2024

UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

Interviewed with a person who helps the admissions committee with interviews, she is a long time member of the UNC community. (Lasted about 30 minutes) – Walk me through your resume. – Tell me two important points from your resume about your professional experience. – What is the difference between a manager and a leader? – Tmat when you managed a diverse team. – Tell me about a situation when you felt or saw someone being marginalized. What did you do? – What is you post-MBA goal? – Why MBA? – Why Kenan-Flagler? Read more

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November 21, 2024 4:51am ET

Waitlisted at NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on November 19, 2024

GPA: 3.54

GRE: 331

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Nicaragua

Note:

Waitlisted without interview. How can I flip this in my favour?

November 21, 2024 3:13am ET

Accepted to Washington U. / Olin

Round: Round 1

Received via email November 20, 2024

GPA: 3.81

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Los Angeles

Note:

100K scholarship!

November 20, 2024 11:49pm ET

Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas

Round: Round 1

Received via email November 20, 2024

GMAT: 645

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Note:

Consortium

November 20, 2024 9:20pm ET

Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on September 04, 2024

GPA: 3.74

GRE: 311

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Tampa, FL

Note:

Applied early enough to guarantee interview.

November 20, 2024 9:19pm ET

Interview Invite to U. Washington / Foster

Round: Round 1

Received via email on October 31, 2024

GPA: 3.74

GRE: 313

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Tampa, FL

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