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Published: November 17, 2014

The Dartmouth Tuck MBA Admissions Interview: A Special Guest Post from GrantMeAdmission!

The following is a guest post from GrantMeAdmission that was originally published on the GrantMeAdmission blog. For more insights, advice, and stories about business school applications, follow the GrantMeAdmission blog and twitter feed! Hey everyone, today I will be reviewing my interview with Tuck. As many of you already know, I applied to only Tuck last year, as I loved the school. I was subsequently put on the wait list (until August). Last year was brutal. I applied in October, wait listed in December and waited until August for my rejection. As I get ready for interview tomorrow at Kellogg, I wanted to review my second (and hopefully final) interview with Tuck. (also make sure to subscribe on my main page to get automatic updates on my progress!!!) Read more

Published: November 17, 2014

Yale SOM MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Off Campus

A recent applicant provided us with their Yale SOM MBA admissions interview questions: I feel a little strange as interviewer didn’t ask me any behavioral questions, just simply ask me my background and future development plan. Most of the time he’s listening to my stories Key questions asked: – How do you know about Yale? What kind of connection do you have with Yale? – What’s your future plan? Read more

Published: November 17, 2014

Yale SOM MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Second Year / On Campus

Here is a summary of the round 1 Yale SOM MBA admissions interview questions from an applicant who recently interviewed at Yale: The interview went well. They are really focused on the 30 min constraint. Anyhow, mine was with a second year who had a background in finance (leveraged buyout) and who is heading to Goldman after Yale. Blind interview, he only had my resume. All around I think it went well, I didn’t stumble over any questions and my only concern (albeit now growing larger the more I think about Read more

Published: November 17, 2014

MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / AdCom / On Campus

A recent MIT Sloan applicant provided us with a list of their MIT Sloan MBA admissions interview questions: I had my MIT interview today. Not too many curveballs. Here are the questions I got: – Tell me what you do at your current role as if I was sitting next to you on an airplane – Tell me about a time you were overwhelmed – Tell me about a time when your expectations were not met – Why an MBA and why Sloan – Tell me something you’re proud of Read more

Published: November 16, 2014

Booth MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / On Campus

The following is a report from an applicant who was invited to interview at Chicago Booth. The applicant shares their Booth MBA admissions interview questions: Basic Stats: 45-minute interview with the first 30-minutes focused on him asking me questions and the last 15 reserved for my questions and a more free flowing discussion. Blind interview with a second-year student. The interviewer was from Germany and had a pretty strong accent, which was a bit unnerving. This also meant there were a few nuances that wouldn’t have happened in other interviews, i.e., he was Read more

Published: November 16, 2014

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Early Action / Self Initiated / Second Year / On Campus

The following is an interview description and list of Dartmouth Tuck MBA admissions interview questions provided by a recent applicant: Interview lasted 30 minutes and went by very quickly. Interviewer took a lot of notes and asked a lot of questions based off of my resume. She wanted to know the thought process behind why I took a certain action. They were definitely looking for fit and trying to see if you would fit into the Tuck community. My interviewer seemed more interested in my extracurriculars than in my work experience. Read more

Published: November 12, 2014

Harvard MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / AdCom / On Campus

A recent applicant shared her Harvard MBA admissions interview questions with us: I interviewed with an associate director of admissions, plus an observer from the admissions team. The interview had a friendlier tone/vibe than i expected and conversational, BUT still no real indication of how you are doing/did -Where do you want to start? (they let me pick what I wanted to talk about) -Ok you joined as the X# employee, what has changed since then? -How was this role different from your first two? -Why didn’t you like your previous industry? –Long conversation about my industry. Lots of questions Read more

Published: November 12, 2014

Yale SOM MBA Admissions Interview Report: Round 1 / Second Year Student / On Campus

The following is a Yale SOM MBA Admissions Interview Report from a candidate who recently interviewed at Yale: My interview at Yale was with a second year student and it was interview blind. The student was very friendly. The interview took 30 min. -Walk me through your resume. -Tell me about your current role – what does your company do, how are teams structured, and what is your role there. -What is a current trend in your industry? -Why MBA and Why Yale? -What company would you want to work for after the MBA? -Okay, I’m that CEO. Take 30 Read more

Published: November 12, 2014

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Admissions Interview Report: Round 1 / Alumni / Off-campus

The following is a Northwestern Kellogg MBA admissions interview report provided to Clear Admit by a recent applicant: I just finished my interview with an alum and it was very straight-forward.We spent the first ~20 minutes through my resumé while the alumn asking several questions. Then the alumn asked me “Why an MBA?” and “Why Kellogg?”.After 40 minutes, he asked me if I had any questions for him which went on for about 15 minutes and that was it. Overall, a very relaxed interview, even after it being a formal setting. For more Northwestern Kellogg MBA admissions interview reports, Read more

Published: November 11, 2014

Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Report: ED / Alumni / Off Campus

Here is a recent Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Report from one of our readers who applied Early Decision: This site has been very helpful so I’d like to give back: Interviewed with a Columbia alumnus last week. It went very well overall. There was no surprise questions at all and it definitely turned into a conversation after about 20-30 minutes. Here are a few of the questions that I was asked:1. Tell me about yourself.2. Why Read more

Published: November 11, 2014

HBS MBA Admissions Interview Report: Round 1 / Adcom / On Campus

Here is a recent HBS MBA admissions interview report: It was truly an enjoyable experience. From the time you check in until you leave, they work hard to help you relax and be comfortable. As far as the interview goes, they brought the group of us with interviews in our time slot up to a lounge area surrounded by small conference rooms. One-by-one, adcom members came out and called people into their room. In the room, my interviewer and observer introduced themselves. The interviewer explained that she is very familiar with my application and would be asking the questions. The observer would be quiet and taking notes. Then the interview started... Read more

Published: November 11, 2014

Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions Interview Report: Round 1 / Second Year Student / On Campus

We recently received a Duke Fuqua MBA admissions interview report from a prospective student. We have shared the questions they were asked below: Walk me through your resume.Why did you make these career moves on your resume?What kind of a role do you take in a team?How would you deal with a team member who wasn’t pulling their weight?What are your strengths and weaknesses?Greatest professional accomplishment? Read more

Published: November 11, 2014

MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Interview Report: Round 1 / Adcom / On Campus

An applicant shares their MIT Sloan MBA admissions interview questions below. I finished the interview!It went smoothly. My interviewer was very smiling and friendly.Questions asked were:Anything new since you submitted your application?What do you do as an auditor?How did you end up in (a different country)?How did you adapt?Tell me about a time you had to deal with inefficiency in Read more

Published: November 9, 2014

Harvard MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1/ AdCom

-How did you choose (your investment bank)?– How did you find (your private equity firm)?– Did you find (your area of interest) or did it find you?– What is your most proud accomplishment at (your private equity firm)?– What has made you successful at what you do?– You seem to have a good amount of experience in negotiations, what component of negotiating is art and Read more

Published: November 6, 2014

Perfecting the Virtual MBA Admissions Interview

Clear Admit’s own site and many others are filled with advice on how to apply to an MBA program, write an effective essay or choose a strong personal reference. Participating in an MBA admissions panel or fair can also help you strengthen these components of your application. Less discussed—but increasingly more important these days—is how to work on perfecting the virtual MBA admissions interview. Shelly Heinrich, Director of MBA Admissions at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Shelly Heinrich, Director of MBA Admissions at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, recommends visiting the campus for an in-person Read more

Published: November 4, 2014

MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1

Here is a summary of an MIT Sloan interview sent to us by a Round 1 applicant. She shares her MIT Sloan MBA interview questions below: What has changed since your submission? What are you most proud of at your current job in the past year? Difficulties around getting something implemented? (follow up on the thing I was proud of…) Talk about your career choices since leaving college? When have you strongly differed in opinion from someone? What is an example of something really difficult you’ve had to go through, or important event in the last 5-7 Read more

Published: October 26, 2014

Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Early action / Alumnus / Off-campus

I just finished my interview with an alum and it was exactly what I expected it to be… no curve balls. The interview lasted about 40-45 minutes and it was a friendly chat. I guess he had a list of questions on him that he needed to ask, but the conversation flowed organically. Here’s a bunch of questions that were asked:– Tell me about yourself– Tell me about your current role at work– Why MBA Read more

Published: October 26, 2014

Columbia MBA Admissions Interview: Round 1 / Alumnus / Off-Campus

My CBS interview was very fast, in total it lasted around 40 minutes. I interviewed with a CBS alum here in Mexico. The interview was conducted in English. The first ~10 minutes I walked her through my resumé while she asked questions. Then she asked me “Why an MBA?” and “Why Columbia?”. Those were basically her questions. She also asked me what other universities I applied to. After that, she asked me if I had any questions for her and we spent around 20 minutes discussing and talking about her experience. Read more

Published: October 24, 2014

Yale SOM MBA Admissions Interview Questions: R1 / Video Interview

TWO YALE PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1) Where do you want to travel in the world and why? 2) Explain your hobbies. THREE REAL QUESTIONS 3) What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today? 4) What are your personal steps to conflict resolution? 5) Do you think technology divides or unites us? Read more

Published: October 24, 2014

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Second Year Student

My Tuck interview was with a 2nd year student who was very friendly. He claimed it would be “conversational” style interview, but when I asked a question during the interview, he asked me to hold to the end. He was very focused on getting through a set of questions he had. That said, he was very friendly. 1. Tell me about yourself 2. Why MBA? (he pushed for follow up and more concrete details) 3. Why Tuck? 4. Tell me about a great team experience you had. 5. Tell me about a conflict at work? 6. Why do you like Read more

Published: October 23, 2014

UPenn’s Wharton School to Send Round 1 Interview Invitations October 31st

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School will send invitations to interview out to Round 1 applicants on Friday, October 31st, according to a recent post on the school’s MBA Admissions Blog. Applicants who snag one of these coveted interview spots will have an opportunity to take part in Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion interviews in a range locations around the globe. For Round 1, off-campus interviews will be held in Dubai, London, Mumbai, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Candidates can also, of course, choose to interview on campus in Philadelphia. “All invited candidates are encouraged to interview on-campus or in the off-campus location that is most convenient for you,” the MBA Admissions Team wrote on its blog. Read more

Published: October 13, 2014

Harvard Business School to Release Remaining Round 1 Interview Invites Tomorrow

For all those anxious Harvard Business School (HBS) Round 1 applicants still waiting to learn their fate, tomorrow will be a telling day, according to Managing Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid Deirdre Leopold. About 150 additional interview invitations will go out tomorrow, October 15th, adding to the roughly 800 invitations extended last week, Leopold shared in a recent post to her Director's Blog. Another group will also learn tomorrow that HBS wants to “further consider” their applications as part of Round 2. “We anticipate that there will be ~200 applicants in this group,” Leopold wrote, adding that the email communicating this decision will also provide information regarding a timetable and communication plan for this group. Read more

Published: September 22, 2014

Columbia Business School MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Alumnus / Off-Campus

I applied for the J-term and got the interview call within 2 weeks of applying. I scheduled the interview with an alum-most of them did not have a similar background as mine. He called me to his office so it was a formal setting. The interview started off by him discussing about my current work. We got into the details of my profile, the product, and the difficulties my sector is facing. There were a few standard questions as have been listed out in almost all other posts. 1. Why MBA? 2. Why Columbia? 3. What value can Read more

Published: September 14, 2014

Interview Updates from Harvard Business School Admissions Director

As anyone applying to Harvard Business School (HBS) knows only too well, Round 1 applications were due last Tuesday. As the HBS Admissions Committee has settled into reading applicants’ files, an antsy set of applicants has settled into wait. HBS Dean of Admissions Dee Leopold devoted a post on her Admissions Director blog on Friday to letting the expectant candidates know how the next stage of the process will unfold. Leopold’s team will send out invitations to candidates advancing to the interview stage in two batches next month, one on October 8th and a Read more

Published: September 4, 2014

Columbia MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Early Decision / Alumnus / Off-campus

From the list of Ambassadors that the school provided, I chose an alum that had a similar background to mine (finance/M&A in the infrastructure sector). We met at a local coffee shop (São Paulo, Brazil) and the interview was very informal. This environment was crucial to break the ice. He was more concerned if I was comfortable and enjoying the conversation rather than testing me. The interview went as follows: 1. Give me your 5-minute pitch (another version of the “walk me through your resume” question). 2. Why MBA? 3. Tell me more about your latest project and your Read more

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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

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

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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 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

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

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$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

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Elated and did not expect it!

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