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Published: May 12, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Conversational interview with a current student. Questions asked: – Walk me through your resume. – Why MBA? – Why Columbia? – What can you contribute to this school? – What clubs are you looking to join? Read more
Published: May 12, 2024
Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Interviewer was very nice, was genuinely interested in my answers, shared his thoughts and joked around a bit. Interview was 45 minutes long with the first 30 minutes of him asking me questions and then the last 15 for me to ask him questions. Started off by introducing himself then asked the following questions: – Tell me about yourself. – Short and long-term goals? – Why Booth? – How will you contribute to Booth? – Tell me about a time you dealt with a challenge in a team. – Tell me about a surprising piece Read more
Published: May 7, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview had the standard fit of questions about my background – education, work experience, any extra-curriculars. The adcom member was very kind and drove the conversation in a professional yet light manner. Questions like: why MBA? why CBS? why now? etc. were asked. Be ready for those types of questions. They also asked about other MBA apps outstanding, probably because I was a Round 2 Further Evaluation candidate being assessed with the rest of Round 3. Read more
Published: May 7, 2024
Boston College Carroll MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Off-Campus
It was very chill. Asked about my experience in my job and how those skills will translate to a future career, and general behavioral questions. Read more
Published: April 11, 2024
Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / AdCom / Zoom
Interview was scheduled for 30 mins, but interviewer got through all questions in 15 mins, and I used 10 mins to ask questions. Interview was laid-back and conversational and overall enjoyable. 1. Walk me through your resume/background. 2. Walk me through your leadership experience. 3. If an MBA was not an option, how would you achieve your post-MBA goals? 4. What are your short-term/long-term goals? 5. Why Goizueta? 6. How will you contribute on campus? 7. What are your hobbies outside of school/work? 8. If you could have dinner with anyone, living or Read more
Published: April 11, 2024
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
Completely blind interview. Interviewer didn’t have my resume or application. 5-10 min “Tell me about your self.” Follow-up questions on why I chose my undergrad school and majors. Why MBA? Why Darden? Example of working with someone who thinks and works differently. Questions for interviewer? Overall a very relaxed and pleasant experience. Read more
Published: April 8, 2024
UCI Merage MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Virtual
1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why the school? 3. What other schools are you applying to and what factors will you consider when deciding? 4. Specific feedback/criticism you got at work, how you resolved it and lessons learned. 5. A time you led collaboration/team work. 6. How will you be an authentic member of the community? 7. Do you have other companies you’re considering besides the one mentioned? Read more
Published: March 27, 2024
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
It was quite formal and pleasant. I was asked mostly “tell me about a time” questions. 1. Has anything changed on your resume since you submitted it? 2. Tell me about your professional journey so far in a couple of minutes. 3. Tell me about a time at work when you had a different point of view than anyone else. What did that experience teach you about your leadership role? 4. Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge as a team leader and how you handled it. 3. Tell me about your Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Zoom
Interview lasted a full hour, with the first 45 minutes or so being the interview and the last 15 minutes being reserved for questions I had. I was asked what activities I was interested in getting involved in at Columbia, what my role is in group projects, and what classes and professors I was excited about. The interviewer was very friendly and very engaged. Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Recorded Interview / Kira
1) Why an MBA? Why Haas? 2) Talk about an experience you have had with DEI. How can you use this experience to contribute to DEI on campus? 3) Talk about a time you had a worked cross functionally, and you struggled to align on something, how did you tackle it? 4) Talk about a time you took an initiative to do something, what was your thought process 5) Is there anything else you want us to know? Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
Adcom over Zoom. Quick intro, did not ask me to “tell me about yourself.” Why MBA from Kenan-Flagler? What’s the difference between a leader and a manager? What do you bring to Kenan-Flagler? How would your boss describe you? Tell me about a time you: Solved a problem in a creative way Had to deliver bad news Had to make a decision where you wish you had more info Faced an ethical dilemma or your values were put to the test Led a diverse team At exactly 30 minutes said: “That’s all Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
Cornell Johnson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
It was very laid back! They told us about their backgrounds pre-MBA etc., then it started from there 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA now? (ST and LT goal) 3. What can you bring to Cornell? 4. What can you gain from Cornell? They had follow up questions about specific community engagement I mentioned, how that could actually benefit me etc. 5. Tell me about an accomplishment that you are proud of. 6. Tell me about a time that you failed after many attempts of trying. Then she also asked Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
SMU Cox MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Career Management / Zoom
Interview was conducted via Zoom and it was very conversational. I had an issue with my internet and with the browser sound settings, so it took me 2/3 minutes to reset everything again and I was nervous that it might leave a bad impression (in my defense, I use Zoom and nothing like that ever happened before). I finally got an admit with a scholarship for the 1 yr program, so I would say they were pragmatic about it. Interview Qs: 1. Please introduce yourself. 2. Follow up Q from the answer I gave for (1) and on Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumna / Zoom
I had a Round 1 interview with a very friendly alumna via Zoom. She made me feel comfortable throughout it and the conversation was very chill. The questions I remember were: – Quick intros with ice-breaker (have your pitch ready) – What’s your leadership style? – How would you co-workers describe you? And your boss? – What will you bring to Stern? – Have your worked with diverse teams? Tell me about it. – Anything else you’d like to tell me? – Time for my questions. Go conscious of your leadership traits Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Super friendly student. Walk through resume / why MBA / why Owen / post-MBA career goals. How would your supervisors/colleagues describe you? How would your friends describe you? What would you bring to Owen and what would you expect from your fellow students? There was a question about diversity, but I can’t remember the wording. Hobbies? Read more
Published: March 14, 2024
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Published: March 13, 2024
Rice Business MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
The interview was with a graduate and was a comfortable and enjoyable conversation. 1. Please introduce yourself. 2. Why are you pursuing an MBA now? 3. Why Rice Jones? 4. Talk about your short-term and long-term goals. 5. What is your greatest achievement and accomplishment? 6. Anything else you would like to say? 7. Do you have any questions? Read more
Published: March 12, 2024
UPenn Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Virtual
Standard TBD I was asked 2 questions after TBD: 1. What experiences/philosophy have allowed you to contribute the way you did today? 2. Is there something the group could have done better? Read more
Published: March 10, 2024
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interviewed with AdCom. Interview was largely reflective of other MIT Sloan reports that I’ve read on here (except for one point, detailed below) – predictable question set, to-the-point, with the interviewer remaining quite stoic the whole time. Surprisingly, the interviewer did not ask me about either of my pre-interview essays! Questions were as follows: 1. Have there been any changes to your application? 2. Tell me about a moment that you are most proud of. 3. Describe your leadership style, and give me an example. 4. Tell me about a difficult interaction at work. 5. Read more
Published: March 10, 2024
Stanford GSB MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
I joined the call 2 mins before the scheduled time; however, the interviewer was 5 mins late to the video call. He apologized multiple times for the delay and we started informally with talking about our personal lives. He works in the same industry as mine, hence it was easy for me to connect with him. Questions asked to me minutes: – Why MBA? Why GSB? – TMAT you showed positive results. – TMAT you managed different types of stakeholders (diversity and function). – Why did you switch jobs 3 times in your professional career? Read more
Published: March 10, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Off-Campus
Hi, I had an interview with Rahul. 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA, why now, why UNC and ST and LT goals? 3. A time you received constructive criticism. 4. Tell me about a stressful situation you had at work and what made it stressful. 5. A time you had to deliver bad news to someone. 6. How differently would you have done this? (follow up question on no.6) 7. What makes a good leader and what leadership trait do you seek to improve on? 8. Difference between a leader and Read more
Published: March 10, 2024
HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On-Campus
Two people: one interviewer and one note-taker. Both briefly introduced themselves and we dove right into it. 1. What do you do at your current company? Few follow-up questions on the nature of my work. 2. Tell me more about your group: where do you see the growth in the short term? Few follow-ups on that. 3. Have you received mentorship at your current and previous companies? How did you respond to it? Few follow-ups on that. 4. Do you supervise people? How do you provide guidance? 5. Tell me more about the nature of the Read more
Published: March 7, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
I had my interview with a current adcom at UNC Kenan-Flagler via Zoom. The interviewer made me feel really comfortable and we both talked about our hobbies in the first 5-7 mins Following questions were asked: Walk me through your resume. How will you use your MBA to reach your career goals? Share a tough team situation and your role in resolving it. What makes you unique at UNC Kenan-Flagler? What sets this school apart from others you’re considering? How will you contribute to the school’s culture outside the classroom? Tell me about a situation showing your commitment to diversity. Read more
Published: March 6, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual
I didn’t plan to interview for UNC Kenan-Flagler, but ended up doing it and having a great experience. It was resume-based and very conversational, with an AdCom, online. The questions were pretty standard: Why MBA? Why now? Why UNC Kenan-Flagler? What are your goals? Any experiences with diverse teams? Any leadership experiences? What would you add to the school’s community? Any questions for me? Very chill interview! Read more
Published: March 3, 2024
INSEAD MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumni / Online
Two alumni interviewed me separately online via Google Meet (I picked this virtual platform since both of them are using Gmail so it’s easier and does not have time duration limit as Zoom does). Both interviews are résumé and application-form based, as the AdCom required candidates to send the latest resume & the application form to the interviewers. The interview questions are pretty structured. First, introduction of your experience (focusing on work experience). Second, questions around your resume: Introducing one of your work projects that you feel very proud of and why?; Introducing one challenge in your life that it Read more

MBA Applywire

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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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