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Published: April 6, 2022
HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
*This interview was for Class of 2023. The interviews was both application and resume-based. She first asked about my overall purpose to get an MBA, referring to my essays. Then, she went over the details of my resume, such as the current news about the topic of undergrad dissertation, the clubs I was part of, etc. What surprised me was that she didn’t ask anything about my current job or my future goals, rather she asked about something she read on one of my letters of recommendation (I didn’t know that my recommender included that story). Overall atmosphere was very Read more
Published: March 30, 2022
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Online
You won’t know who the interviewer is in prior. The interview was with an Ad-com and lasted 30mins. Questions – Tell me more about yourself. Why MBA? Why Kenan-Flagler? 3 leadership qualities? An area of improvement? What is a common misconception about you? Looking back at your MBA experience, what would you consider as success? Anything you want to add? Any questions? Read more
Published: March 23, 2022
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / AdCom / Zoom
The interviewer let me in about 2 mins after the meeting was supposed to start. We had a brief “break the ice” conversation to start, which was unlike other AdCom interviews I had, in which the AdCom dived right in. The interviewer explained the interview was behavioral and she was interested in “I” statements and said to avoid “we” statements. Questions began: 1) Any updates to your candidacy? 1a) Follow-up to update. 2) Tell me about a time you navigated ambiguity. 3) Tell me about a time you worked with someone difficult. 4) Tell me about Read more
Published: March 23, 2022
HBS Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Describe the visit and/or interview atmosphere. The questions were very specific and in-depth. They really combed through my entire application. Despite the specificity of the questions, it seems like they had a genuine interest in getting to know me. It did not feel like they were trying to catch me off guard or grill me. What type of interview (alum vs. adcom, résumé-based vs. application-based) was it? Adcom, application-based. They had a massive list of personalized questions for me. What questions were you asked? On strategy project X, what were the segment prioritizations and how did you come Read more
Published: March 21, 2022
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
The interview wasn’t cold at all. It was quite conversational and the adcom asked plenty of follow-ups to my answers (no unexpected questions however). Questions were in line with what previous reports mention. I was surprised by how fast the interview went by and how friendly the adcom was. They were genuinely curious about my past experiences and future goals. Interviewer took notes while I was speaking and had my application in front of her, so don’t feel like your answers aren’t good if they look elsewhere on screen. In fact – the more they write, the better for you Read more
Published: March 21, 2022
CMU Tepper Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
I had a resume based interview for R3 with Anthony Gomez. He was so easy to talk to. During the interview my WiFi went out for like 5 min and he was kind enough to call my cell until my WiFi came back on! Questions were very typical mostly TMAT questions. The only one I didn’t prepare for was: “Tell me a time you made an oversight in your work that had a ripple effect in other parts of the business.” I was able to come up with something that wasn’t my fault, but stood up and took the blame Read more
Published: March 13, 2022
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
The interview started exactly at the time I had it scheduled and ended a few minutes after the half-hour mark. Overall, the adcom member seemed engaged and interested in learning more about my background after having read through my entire application. The following questions were asked: 1) Have there been any changes or updates in your personal or professional life that you’d like to share with us? 2) Follow up question based on my response to #1. 3) Walk me through your data visualization (typical STAR format here). 4) Tell me about a time you had a Read more
Published: March 9, 2022
CMU Tepper MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Director of Admissions / Zoom
I interviewed at the end of January with JR McGrath. It was very conversational and took about 30 minutes. This was a partially blind interview; he only had a copy of my resume, but no information from my application. JR was extremely easy to talk to, he introduced himself and was very responsive throughout the interview. Questions were very similar to prior reports, no curveballs thrown. Tell me about yourself. Why MBA? (I also answered “Why now?” and “MBA goals” even though he didn’t ask specifically.) What companies are you aiming for? TMAT you used one of Read more
Published: March 9, 2022
Cornell Johnson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
It was conversational, she checked my ID then introduced herself. She then asked me about my career to date. Questions: How will an MBA help you achieve your goals? What are your short- and long-term goals? Why MBA and why now? Why Johnson? What steps will I take to achieve my goals and what is my plan B if it doesn’t work? Questions for me? Read more
Published: March 8, 2022
LBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Off-Campus
The interview happened in the interviewer’s office. It was very conversational and lasted ~1.5 hour List of interview questions 1. Self-introduction (with follow-up questions about my hobbies). 2. Career goal and backup plans (challenge my backup plans and make some recommendations; also follow-up questions about industry insights where I plan to land my career). 3. Why LBS? 4. Leadership experience? 5. Conflict in a teamwork situation? 6. Thoughts on a diverse environment? 7. Case: the case was not that complicated. 8. Q&A (~30min) I guess the interview style will be different, depending Read more
Published: March 6, 2022
UPenn Wharton Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
I completed the Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD) and 1:1 interview recently, with two second-year MBA students as observers for the TBD, then the 1:1 with one of the two students. Most people (6 candidates total) joined about 10 minutes early and introduced themselves, and made some small talk. After the 10 min mark ended, the two MBA students introduced themselves, and then asked us to share our name, current company, and intended major at Wharton. They then quickly explained the TBD instructions and process (35 minutes to come to a conclusion answering the prompt, including the 60 second pitches and Read more
Published: March 6, 2022
UPenn Wharton Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Team based discussion followed by a 10 minute interview with two questions: Why the MBA and Why Wharton? Team-Based Discussion Before the TBD started, we had about 10 minutes of small talk/introductions. My slot was for 5:15 pm. Once it started, the moderators (two second-year students) read out the instructions and acted as observers for the rest of the discussion. They also stated that we would be given a visual indication when we had 10 mins and 5 mins left. We had 35 minutes for the entire conversation including the presentation. Initially, I was concerned as everyone seemed very talkative with some Read more
Published: March 6, 2022
NYU Stern Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Off-Campus
Interview was very conversational. Here are the questions: 1. Why did you choose the Pick 6? Asked questions about my dog. 2. Can you go over your resume and work experience? 3. What are your long-term goals? 4. Why Stern and how will Stern help you reach those goals? Read more
Published: March 5, 2022
Georgetown McDonough Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
This year, McDonough allowed you the option to choose your interviewer via a portal, with the ability to filter by clubs / organization affiliation (students / admissions office ). I had chosen a second-year student, but she was unable to interview me last minute and had somebody fill in for her. My interview was resume-based, and very casual. Questions included: 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA? Why now? 3. Why McDonough? 4. Tell me about a time you had a conflict at work. 5. Tell me about a time you took initiative. 6. Read more
Published: March 2, 2022
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
1. Pick 6 icebreaker. 2. Achievement on resume I am the most proud of. 3. A time I received criticism at work. 4. 2 areas to improve upon with the MBA. 5. Why now? 6. Why short-term goals? 7. Companies I would want to work with? 8. What tools would you utilize to achieve your goals? 9. Plan if you don’t land an internship in your desired field. 10. Plan before starting MBA. 11. Something I can improve upon / have improved upon. 12. 1 unique area I could Read more
Published: March 2, 2022
Georgetown McDonough Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Virtual
Questions were fairly direct – 1) Walk me through your resume. 2) Why McDonough? 3) ST, LT goals with target designations. 4) Explain a time you received constructive feedback. 5) What if anything would be a challenge in you accepting the Georgetown offer, if you receive one? 6) Any questions for me? Read more
Published: March 1, 2022
Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Started off with some small talk and jumped in: “I have your resume in front of me, but I’m not going to ask you to walk me through it. Tell me about a meaningful professional experience and why? “Tell me about a professional experience where someone had a different perspective than you and how did that perspective change the outcome, if at all?” “What are your goals? And, why an MBA?” “How can Yale SOM help you get to your goals?” “You were asked to consider a quote by Dean Kerwin Charles. How will you contribute Read more
Published: February 28, 2022
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
The interviewer was very friendly and very familiar with my application. She was very engaging and allowed my to ask questions of her, too. 1. Pick six. 2. Tell me what you do at work — I am from an atypical background so I basically explained my job to her. 3. Why MBA? 4. Leadership experiences? 5. My recruiting plans? 6. Questions for admissions? Read more
Published: February 28, 2022
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
I met with a senior adcom member. The format was very Q&A, less of a conversation. Honestly it felt a little stilted and formal. 1) Tell me a little bit about yourself/why Georgetown? 2) Short- and long-term goals. 3) How will you contribute to McDonough from a DEI lens? 4) How do you operate within a team? 5) What are some of the things you’re lacking right now? How are you working on them? 7) Tell me about a time you dealt with conflict. 8) Tell me about your biggest accomplishment. 9) Something Read more
Published: February 27, 2022
USC Marshall MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual
Online / Conversational / Adcom (Nirav Mehta) / Resume Based / 35-40 mins He introduced himself. He is very good person to have a conversation with. Questions: 1) Tell me about yourself. 2) I can see many achievements on your Resume, what is your greatest achievement? 3) What are the 3 qualities of a leader that you admire? 4) Tell me about the time when you motivated your team members. 5) What are your short-term and long-term goals? 6) Why MBA? 7) Why Marshall? 8) Any question for him? Read more
Published: February 27, 2022
Babson Olin MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Online
With Adcom member (Alia Macadam) / Resume based / Time- 30-25 mins. She introduced herself in brief. I guess she had a list of questions, but at the same time she asked follow-up questions. Questions: 1) Tell me about yourself. 2) What is your greatest achievements? 3) What is your leadership style? 4) Tell me about the time when you motivated your team members. 5) Short term/ Long term goals? 6) How have you prepared yourself for rigorous curriculum of MBA? What will you do if you face any problem during your Read more
Published: February 26, 2022
INSEAD MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumni / Zoom
I was invited to complete two rounds of interviews with 2 INSEAD alumni. I understand they were selected as my interviewers considering they both worked in industries or functions that I intended to pivot to after my MBA. My first interview was smooth and centered around general school fit. My interviewer also allocated a large part of the conversation to allow me to ask him questions, as he wanted me to ensure that INSEAD was a good fit for myself. I was asked about other programs I applied to and why I chose to do an MBA and specifically at Read more
Published: February 24, 2022
Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Virtual
I wore business professional / formal attire with a tie, but the interviewer works in tech, so he was quite casual. He introduced himself and then asked if I had any questions, I really didn’t have any at that point and said I was just excited to get started. The questions were asked in a conversational way: 1) I’ve read you’re resume, can you help bring it to life? Tell me your motivations from college / major to your professional experience. 3) Short-term, long-term goals? 4) Why MBA? 2) Tell me about a time you received feedback Read more
Published: February 23, 2022
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
Interviewed with a recent alum on Feb 10, 2022. Very casual and friendly. They had my resume, but had not seen my application. The interview lasted for 30 minutes. Questions: • I’ve already looked through your resume so I won’t ask you to walk me through your resume. Instead, what about your experiences do you most want me to know? • Why MBA? • Why Ross? • (Follow-up question to “Why Ross?”) That’s a great interview answer. What’s your real answer? (note: this really threw me off, but I think it was actually a great opportunity Read more
Published: February 23, 2022
HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Very personalized interview asking about specific components of resume and application. Asked about unexpected aspects of resume, including community service listed under college experience on my resume. Also asked about strengths / weakness / something people would find surprising about me. Overall neutral experience and interview goes by very quickly. Know all of the details of your full application very well! Read more

MBA Applywire

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December 22, 2024 5:00pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Duke / Fuqua
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Finance
Post-MBA Target Industry: Other
GMAT: 730
GPA: 3.4
Years of Work Experience: 5
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December 22, 2024 2:49pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: Cloud Engineer
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Private Equity, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Goods, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , BCG , Amazon , Apple , Google , Bain Capital , Blackstone , Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Group , Johnson & Johnson , Nike
GRE: 324
GPA: 3.42
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Virginia
Post MBA Location: anywhere
Notes:

I graduated with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Psychology. At work I'm involved in many Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. I regularly volunteer and speak to high school school students on STEAM careers(art included) and hold resume review workshops/interactive labs. I have also spoken at many summits continuing to empower others to adopt new technologies. I would love to get an MBA to continue my passion for mentoring/professional development and democratizing technology! I've always been interested in learning how marketing, finance and other departments interact and operate within an organization and I want to develop crucial skills that make me well rounded enough to be an impactful leader and entrepreneur post-MBA.
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December 22, 2024 6:32am ET
Applying: Cornell / Johnson, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UVA / Darden, Vanderbilt / Owen
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Construction & RE (2nd Gen Entrepreneur)
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Asset Management, inc. HF, Commercial Banking, Family Business Companies: Citibank , Deutsche Bank , Morgan Stanley , Accell Partners , Andressen Horowitz , First Round Capital , Sequoia Capital , Bain Capital , Blackstone , Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Group , Blackrock , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , State Street , Citibank , Morgan Stanley
GRE: 326
GPA: 3.80
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: India
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December 21, 2024 12:13pm ET
Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Northwestern / Kellogg, UPenn / Wharton, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Military/Corporate Logistics
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GRE: 302
GPA: 3.63
Years of Work Experience: 9
Notes:

Submitting for R2, but retaking GRE after application deadline. Military Vet with Corporate experience.
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December 20, 2024 5:17pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Healthcare
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG
GRE: 332
GPA: 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Florida
Post MBA Location: Consulting
Notes:

25F, lgbtq, 3 years as a registered nurse. also have started working for an early stage VC in the past several months.
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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
Note:

$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
Note:

Elated and did not expect it!
December 21, 2024 8:37am ET
Accepted to Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 1
Received via phone on December 11, 2024
GMAT: 675
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
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