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Published: October 29, 2024

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

Very friendly and outgoing person. Made the interview very conversational and it put me at ease tbh. 20 min of questioning and 10 min of me asking questions. Started off with: – Walk me through your resume. – Why Owen? – Why MBA and why now? – One thing you want to improve at Vanderbilt and how? Good Luck!! Read more

Published: October 29, 2024

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

– Walk me through your resume. – Why Tuck? – Why MBA? ST and LT goals, why now? (all asked in on breath) – Time you had to give constructive feedback. – Time you received constructive feedback. – You have quite a bit of community service experience, why is giving back important to you? Read more

Published: October 29, 2024

UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Decision / Adcom / On-Campus

– Tell me about yourself/walk me through your resume (she straight up said take 5-7 mins to walk me through your resume/story/tell me about yourself so its a bit longer than most schools). – Why MBA? – Asked about some career transitions I had made. – Short-term & Long-term Goals? – Why Darden? – Tell me a time you had a challenging situation at work. – What do you like to do for fun? – Tell me about a time you worked with someone different than you. Read more

Published: October 29, 2024

Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Action / Second-Year Student / On-Campus

My interview was with a 2nd-year student. Fuqua’s was a bit more conversational style compared to any other school I’ve interviewed with so far, she sprinkled in the questions throughout the conversation organically. – She opened by asking me about one of the hobbies I had on my resume and we talked about random hobbies for almost 15 mins. – Asked me about some career transitions I had made. – Why Fuqua? – Short-term and long-term goals? – Tell me about a time you failed. – Tell me about your greatest success. – Chatted Read more

Published: October 29, 2024

UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

Great virtual interview with a really friendly member of the adcom via Zoom. Lasted 45mins and was broadly structured around the following questions (although it was very conversational and free-flowing across multiple smaller topics as well): – Provide a 10-minute overview of your career and academic history. – Discuss a challenging situation in the workplace, and how you managed it. – Describe your experience with diversity in the workplace. – Why do you want an MBA and how does this align with your career aspirations? – Why Darden? There was then an opportunity for any follow-on Read more

Published: October 29, 2024

MBA Admissions Interview Tip: Questions for the Interviewer

In this MBA Admissions Tip, we highlight the importance of thinking about what questions you might ask your interviewer when you’re interviewing. Virtually all business school interviewers conclude their discussion by offering the applicant a chance to ask some questions about the program. While it might be tempting to claim that you’ve already learned all you need to know about the school, this is actually a great opportunity to gain additional insight, show your enthusiasm about a specific element of the curriculum or community, and demonstrate that you appreciate the opportunity to learn from your interviewer’s Read more

Published: October 29, 2024

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

– Walk me through your career since graduation. – Why MBA? – Why Marshall? – Things you do for fun? – Time you had a team conflict? – How do you see yourself contributing to an academic team? – Time you had a challenging situation? – Last book you read? Read more

Published: October 28, 2024

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

Standard questions. Introduce yourself. Career goals? Why MBA? Tell me about your experience with conflict management. What achievement are you most proud of? What’s your quote and how will you contribute to Yale? Is there anything else you’d like to mention? Very conversational, relaxed, interviewer gave positive feedback all the time (I liked this conversation a lot!) Read more

Published: October 28, 2024

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

Was a pretty good interview. Fairly structured and to the point. Lasted exactly 30 minutes (including questions that I had). The interviewer was an alum who graduated this year (in 2024). Started off with him sharing some details like how he would be taking notes and how the interview report that he sends will be one additional data point that will be considered in the application, but the result will look at the application holistically (seemed as though stakes of the interview were not too high). The following were the questions: 1. He said that he has seen Read more

Published: October 27, 2024

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

Was super nervous before the interview, but the Alum made the environment really comfortable. Started off with a brief overview of alum’s background and asked me the following: Tell me about yourself. Why MBA? Why Ross? TMAT you assisted a team member. TMAT you dealt with a conflict when working with others. TMAT you led a team and faced challenges. Compared to other schools that I have interviewed with, Ross definitely asked more of struggle/perseverance questions. Just something to be aware of. Good Luck. Read more

Published: October 27, 2024

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-year student / Zoom

The interview was with a second-year student and was a pleasant, stress-free experience—quite the opposite of what I had expected. The interviewer seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me and gathering the insights needed for the report to the admissions committee. Overall Structure: Introduction, Why MBA, Why Tuck? Introduce yourself. Provide an overview of your professional experience, focusing on the reasoning behind each role you’ve taken on. Why an MBA? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Follow-up on short-term goal: specify the role I aim to pursue and why I chose that role specifically. Why Tuck? Behavioral Questions: Read more

Published: October 27, 2024

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Online Google Meet

The interview was a very comfortable experience. The interviewer had to reschedule at the last moment due to a health issue, which spiked my anxiety with the sudden change in plans. However, he quickly put me at ease, maintaining a friendly demeanor and asking thoughtful follow-up questions. He often rephrased my answers to ensure he understood everything accurately and captured it all in his notes. The interview began with a few technical hiccups on his end. After resolving them, he took a few minutes to review my resume and then asked me to introduce myself and share some background. I Read more

Published: October 27, 2024

Columbia MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Virtual

The interview was very conversational. I was interviewed by a recent alumnus from CBS in a resume-based format, with no prior knowledge of my full application. It began with a brief introduction by the interviewer and an overview of the interview structure. The entire process lasted 40 minutes. I was responsible for sending my resume, sending the initial calendar invite, and setting up a video chat link before the interview (CBS provided plenty of notice for these tasks). Questions during the interview: Tell me about yourself. Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career? Why Columbia? Read more

Published: October 27, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

I was nervous while waiting, but I felt calm and steady once the interview began. The interviewer was from the Admissions office and mostly took notes as I answered. There were no surprising questions, and we discussed my leadership experience in depth. I rambled a bit, and paused to think several times, but she patiently waited. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, though perhaps not as lively as an interview with an alum or current student might be. 1. Where are you joining from? 2. How do you like Chicago? 3. I read your resume (not the entire Read more

Published: October 26, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Video Essays

These questions are from the video essays that are a part of the Kellogg MBA application, not the live admissions interview. – Why Kellogg ? – Tell us something about you we wouldn’t know from your resume. – Tell us your favorite thing about working on a team. Read more

Published: October 24, 2024

Washington U. Olin MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Student / Virtual

Walk me through your resume. Why pursue an MBA now? If you could reset, what would you change about your journey? Tell me about a time you faced an ethical issue. What is the difference between a manager and a leader? What will you contribute to the Olin community? Tell me something about yourself that isn’t on your resume. Do you have any questions for me? The interview lasted around 31 minutes (done via direct messaging). Read more

Published: October 24, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-year student / Virtual

My interviewer was a second-year student, and the conversation was very casual and friendly. We started by chatting about the weather, which helped break the ice. Here’s a list of the questions they asked: What’s your hobby? Walk me through your resume. What are your short-term and long-term goals? What do you enjoy most about your job? Tell me about a time you had to change your behavior when things didn’t go as expected. Tell me about a time you received constructive feedback. How would your colleagues describe you? Is there anything else you’d like to add? (asked twice) Do Read more

Published: October 24, 2024

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

I had a virtual interview with someone who lives in the same country as I do. He was very friendly and approachable, which helped boost my confidence. The interviewer asked me several questions, including: ‘Walk me through your resume,’ ‘Why an MBA?’ ‘Why Ross?’ ‘How do you handle uncertainty?’ ‘How do you manage projects when you’re unfamiliar with the topic?’ ‘What was your last piece of tough feedback?’ and a DEI question about working with team members from different parts of the world, which is part of my job. Throughout the interview, he asked follow-up questions to ensure he understood Read more

Published: October 22, 2024

MBA Admissions Interview Primer: Unusual Interview Practices

In this piece of our MBA admissions interview series, we’re taking a closer look at some unusual practices. We’ve tackled open versus invitation-only, resume- versus application-based and the team-based discussion interview. Let’s review which schools go beyond the typical admissions interview, whether by format or additional requests. Advice on how to tackle these unusual MBA interview practices is integrated into these summaries. HBS and the Post-Interview Reflection Though it’s been over a decade now since Harvard Business School (HBS) introduced its post-interview Read more

Published: October 20, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-year student / Zoom

The interviewer was a friendly second-year student. She asked many questions and dug deeper into each one, yet the interview remained conversational. Questions asked: Introduction about yourself Long-term and short-term goals Your promotion and transfer between different positions Your extracurricular activities or something not on your resume A time you worked in an ambiguous situation A time you received criticism Your biggest weakness Your greatest strength What do you enjoy most and least about your work? A time you dealt with a challenging person A time you worked with people from diverse backgrounds or teams Why an MBA? Why Kellogg? Read more

Published: October 20, 2024

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-year student / Zoom

The interviewer was a friendly second-year student, and the interview was very conversational. Here’s the overall flow and questions asked: Intro from the interviewer Introduction about yourself Why an MBA? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Why Tuck? What motivates you to focus on social impact? Extracurricular activities experience Describe a time you experienced failure How have you provided feedback to others? How do your friends, family, or colleagues describe your strengths? What is your biggest weakness? Tell me about a time when people came to you for help Q&A session Read more

Published: October 20, 2024

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: R1 / Alumnus / Virtual

I interviewed with a recent grad in my area. It was a half-blind interview, so they only had my resume on hand. Overall, it was a very standard behavioral interview—resume walkthrough, why MBA, and why Ross. There were a few “tell me about a time” (TMAT) questions, but I was a bit surprised that all three focused on “challenges, setbacks, and constructive feedback,” so I had to adapt my stories to fit the theme. The final question was about DEI. I wrapped up by asking a couple of questions. It wasn’t very conversational, as I could tell the interviewer was Read more

Published: October 20, 2024

Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Virtual

The interview was very relaxed, and the interviewer made sure I felt comfortable throughout the process. It began with introductions, a brief overview of the interview, and identity confirmation through my driver’s license. The interviewer introduced himself, provided some background, and then asked five questions: Why an MBA? Why Haas? How do you plan to give back? How do you plan to incorporate DEI into your time at Haas? Tell me about a time when you had a heated argument in the workplace—how did it make you feel, and what did you learn? Tell me about a time when you Read more

Published: October 20, 2024

UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Action / Adcom / Zoom

Interviewed with an adcom member and a 2nd-year student (training for him): 10-minute “walk me through your profile” Tell me about a time you were in a diverse team and what you learned Why MBA, why now, and your goals Why Darden? Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a team member—was it resolved, and how? What are your hobbies, and how would you contribute socially to Darden? Ended with three questions of my own. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Read more

Published: October 17, 2024

Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions: Early Round / Alumna / Virtual

1) Tell me about yourself. 2) After completing your MBA, what industry do you want to work in? 3) Describe a situation where you faced a challenge in your team. 4) Describe a situation where you faced a conflict in your team. 5) Situation describing facing diversity and how was your experience? 6) A time where you stepped out as lead and gave the chance to others? 7) Situation you failed and what were your learnings? 8) Constructive criticism that u received from some one? 9) Why Georgetown? 10) Why did Read more

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MBA Applywire

December 25, 2024 2:16pm ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, Georgetown / McDonough, Indiana / Kelley, Michigan / Ross, UNC Kenan-Flagler

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Strategy consulting

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Commercial Banking Companies: Bain , BCG , Deloitte , Ernst & Young , KPMG , McKinsey , PWC , Bank of America , Capital One , Citibank , PNC Bank , Wells Fargo

GRE: 323

GPA: 3.48

Years of Work Experience: 6

December 25, 2024 10:52am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Duke / Fuqua, Indian School of Business, Indiana / Kelley, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, UCLA Anderson, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Supply Chain Management

Post-MBA Target Industry: Other

GMAT: 655

GPA: 3.3

Years of Work Experience: 4.5

Location: India

Post MBA Location: USA

Notes:

Extensive Supply chain experience across Telecom and Aviation industries. Currently working with United Airlines in Supply Chain. Lots of international exposure and experience.

December 25, 2024 7:51am ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Indian Chartered Accountant, Completed Undergrad and Grad in commernce (A and A+ grade)Fund Controlling - PE(Goldman Sachs) and IIF(JP Morgan)

Post-MBA Target Industry: Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: Blackrock , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management

GRE: 320

GPA: A+

Years of Work Experience: 5.5

Location: India

Post MBA Location: US, UK

Notes:

I got waiver from Darden and applying to fuqua with GRE score. Planning to apply to only two schools in current round 2.
Post MBA goal is to transition career from accounting based role to front end asset management roles.

December 23, 2024 7:48am ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, Georgia Tech / Scheller, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Vanderbilt / Owen

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Sports

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Family Business, Other Companies: Accenture , Deloitte

GMAT: 655

GPA: 3.89

Years of Work Experience: 3

Location: South

Notes:

NCAA DI Athlete
Selected for the industry's inaugural women's leadership academy
Variety of volunteer work in and out of my work industry

December 23, 2024 12:19am ET

Applying: Cornell / Johnson, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, UCLA Anderson, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Construction & RE (2nd Gen Entrepreneur)

Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Asset Management, inc. HF, Family Business Companies: Citibank , Credit Suisse , Morgan Stanley

GRE: 326

GPA: 3.80

Years of Work Experience: 5

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December 27, 2024 2:07am ET

Applied to MIT Sloan

Round: Round 1

Received via email

GRE: 340

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

December 27, 2024 12:36am ET

Accepted to Northwestern / Kellogg

Round: Round 1

Received via email on December 10, 2024

GPA: 8.8/10

GRE: 337

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: India

Note:

Received 60% scholarship.

December 27, 2024 12:33am ET

Accepted to Yale SOM

Round: Round 1

Received via phone on December 04, 2024

GPA: 8.8/10

GRE: 337

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: India

Note:

Received 50% scholarship on 20th December.

December 26, 2024 2:34pm ET

Waitlisted at Harvard Business School

Round: Round 1

Received via email on December 09, 2024

GMAT: 770

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Latin America

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

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