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Published: November 16, 2023

MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

This was for the Sloan Fellows MBA. Interview was quite short. She was late and then my wifi decided to act up (I didn’t realize it was over Zoom as they had a custom landing page, so I didn’t test ahead of time). The questions she asked were: 1. Tell me about your current role. 2. Tell me about a time when you had to change a process and had to explain/convince others around you. 3. What is the most constructive feedback you have been given? What did you do with it? 4. Why MIT? Read more

Published: November 16, 2023

USC Marshall MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual

This blind interview was conducted by an admissions committee member. The interview lasted approximately 35 minutes and the questions flowed nicely. 1. How did you learn about USC Marshall? 2. Tell me about yourself. 3. Why Marshall? 4. What motivates you? 5. What inspires you? 6. What is success to you? 7. Long-term goals in 10 years? 8. How would you set a goal? 9. What makes a good leader? Follow-up: Does that mean that a bad leader is the opposite? 10. A piece of critical feedback that you have Read more

Published: November 15, 2023

Cornell Johnson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / On-Campus

Although it definitely felt like an interview, Adcom was SO nice. Everyone on campus was really nice and you could feel how great the community was. I’m so glad I went in person! She didn’t start with the typical question like “Tell me about yourself” or “Walk me through your resume.” Rather, she started with asking me why I chose the current industry I’m in, which surprised me. Other questions she asked included: Tell me about a time you failed. Tell me about a project that you did well on, but never want to do again. Short-term and long-term goals? Read more

Published: November 15, 2023

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

Asked me to show my ID first. Blind interview taken by a second-year student. 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA? 3. ST/LT Goals? 4. Why Johnson? 5. How will you contribute to Johnson? 6. Three words your manager would use to describe you. 7. How do you approach DEI as a leader? 8. How did you resolve a conflict? 9. Any questions for me? Overall, was a pleasant experience, no surprises! Read more

Published: November 14, 2023

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

My interview was with two second-year Wharton students. I had five other candidates in my TBD, 2 were in consulting and 3 were in finance. All of us were based in the US, though separate cities (ie. SF, Chicago, NYC, etc.). We each spoke relatively equal amounts to the prompt and all had strong contributions. I could see all 5 of my team members getting into Wharton. My three questions during the 1 on 1 component were: 1. What was the biggest challenge during the TBD and how did you overcome it? 2. How did you use teamwork Read more

Published: November 13, 2023

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

The interview was conducted by a 2nd-year student who was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. The interviewer started by introducing themselves and describing the format of the interview. Questions: 1. Tell me about yourself. • I gave a quick introduction (2.5 minutes) and included one personal interest. 2. Why Anderson/Los Angeles? • I highlighted the geographic location, the consulting association, and a specific club of interest. 3. Why MBA? 4. What role do you play in a group setting? 5. Plan B? 6. Beyond student groups at Anderson, what are you interested in? Read more

Published: November 12, 2023

USC Marshall MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

Followed exact format of prior USC reports, was super helpful as some of these questions differ from other interviews I’ve had: How did you learn about USC Marshall? Walk me through your resume. Why Marshall? What motivates you? What inspires you? What is success to you? Long-term goals in 10 years? How would you set a goal? A piece of critical feedback that you have received during your professional journey. Questions for him. Read more

Published: November 12, 2023

SMU Cox MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual

The interview was straightforward: Why SMU? Why MBA? Challenges you faced? The conflict you faced? Fun question: What country will you travel to for the international exp visit? Walk through resume. Felt like he had a set of questions and based on my answers he would ask the follow-up question. Pretty simple no need to worry. Do some research about the school beforehand. Read more

Published: November 12, 2023

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

I interviewed with Adcom, and he was very relaxed and conversational. These are the questions: 1. An icebreaker about my interest in a specific sport. 2. Tell me about yourself. 3. Tell me about a project you worked on in your current job and how you played a huge role in the process. 4. Tell me about a project you worked on in the past that went well. What would you do differently? 5. Why MBA? 6. What is your recruiting plan at Stern? 7. How would you contribute at Stern? 8. Any Read more

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

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 31, 2023

MBA Admissions Post-Interview Protocol: Thank You & Follow Up

To help applicants navigate the often stressful MBA interview process, we turn to post-interview protocol – e.g. the development and submission of a ‘thank you’ letter (or in the case of Harvard Business School, a post-interview reflection). Timing A ‘thank you’ note is an important follow up to the interview, and should be sent to the interviewer, ideally within 24 hours of the interview itself. As a reminder, this entails collecting the contact information from the person with whom you are interviewing. In the rare case that you fail to get your interviewer’s email address, a 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

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MBA Applywire

November 20, 2024 9:42pm ET

Applying: Babson / Olin, , Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Emory / Goizueta, Rice / Jones, Rochester / Simon, SMU Cox, UCI Merage, Washington U. / Olin

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Technology - Entrepreneurship

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Entrepreneurship

GRE: 333

GPA: 2.56

Years of Work Experience: 5

Location: Lagos

Notes:

I just got rejected for WashU Olin and I have an interview invitation with Questrom. GPA continues to bother me but I addressed it in my supporting essays.

November 19, 2024 12:51pm ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, INSEAD, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Tech in government

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , McKinsey

GRE: 319

GPA: 2.9

Years of Work Experience: 7

Notes:

I got cancer when I was undergrad that's why my undergrad GPA is low. After MBA I want to work in consulting then make a social impact in Africa through entrepreneurship

November 19, 2024 12:06pm ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, U. Washington / Foster, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden

Pre-MBA Career: Wealth Management and Military

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Asset Management, inc. HF, Other Companies: Bain , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , State Street , Vanguard

GPA: 3.80

Years of Work Experience: 7

Location: San Diego

Post MBA Location: Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis, Charlotte

Notes:

UG Degree: BBA Financial Markets at an Accredited Institution.

Civilian Work History: 3 years as Wealth Advisor under an RIA in Minneapolis and Denver. Total AUM of ~$350-400M, served as a salaried advisor in a primary and secondary capacity. Holistic services to include investment management, estate planning, retirement planning, insurance planning, tax planning, etc.

Military History: 4 years as a supply/logistics officer heading efforts for air/ground mobility, defense contracting, supply and procurement, and fiscal budget management while located at various bases within CONUS and multiple forward deployed locations.

Professional Certifications: Obtained Certified Financial Planner designation (2022) and Series 65 (2019).

November 18, 2024 12:50am ET

Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, NYU Stern, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Consulting

Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Bank of America , Barclays , Citibank , Credit Suisse , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Chase

GRE: 323

GPA: 3.32

Years of Work Experience: 7

Notes:

Education:
- Combined Major in Economics and Statistics
- CFA Charterholder (passed all three levels on the first attempt)

Professional Experience:
- Manager at a Big 4 firm Specializing in capital projects and infrastructure, with a role similar to investment banking
- Seven years of experience, mainly in financial services in Ghana

Extracurricular Activities:
- Pro bono capital-raising services for SMEs
- Aspiring to run a full advisory firm for SMEs in the future
- CFA exam coaching and tutorial classes for candidates
- Founder of a travel and tour club offering affordable trips to explore beautiful and historic scenes in Ghana

Will being 32 years old affect the attractiveness of my candidacy?

November 17, 2024 9:24am ET

Applying: Columbia, , Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, NYU Stern, Oxford / Saïd, Stanford GSB, UCLA Anderson, Yale SOM

Pre-MBA Career: Higher Education

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Media, Undecided Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , JP Morgan , Morgan Stanley , JP Morgan Chase , Apple , Google , Microsoft , Andressen Horowitz , Charles River , Sequoia Capital , Blackstone , KKR , 21st Century Fox , Comcast , Walt Disney

GPA: 3.97

Years of Work Experience: 5

Location: Denver, Colorado

Post MBA Location: New York City

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November 21, 2024 10:36am ET

Accepted to Cornell / Johnson

Round: Round 1

Received via phone November 21, 2024

GPA: 3.5

GMAT: 760

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: United States

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.

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