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Published: February 5, 2024
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Very casual – my interviewer started by briefly telling me about herself and then mentioned that she had 6 questions to ask me. The first was to give my academic and professional history/experience, and to include any relevant information from my upbringing. She then asked about my short-term/long-term goals, then why an MBA and why Darden. I did the majority of the talking for the first 30 minutes, the final 15 minutes was then a Q&A. I will say the most challenging part was that our personalities were a bit different, I had a bit more enthusiasm and excitement whereas Read more
Published: February 5, 2024
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On-Campus
Interview was very conversational. Would ask a question and then follow-ups and comments throughout. Main questions were: – Tell me about yourself (in chronological order)/ – Why MBA? – Why Darden? – How do you work with people who are different? Read more
Published: February 5, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Virtual
The interviewer was CBS Alumni ’22. The whole interview was very conversational. 1. Self Intro 2. Career Goal – Short and Long 3. Why MBA and why Now? 4. Why CBS? Any other school you applied to? 5. Proudest undergraduate activity. 6. Tell me an experience of leading a team. 7. How do you spend your Friday night or weekend? 8. Any questions for me? Read more
Published: February 4, 2024
Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
They asked me: Tell us about your current role and what you do. Why an MBA now, and why Goizueta? What are your post-MBA career goals? What do you like to do outside of work? Read more
Published: February 4, 2024
Babson Olin MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
1) Walk through your resume. 2) Why did you choose Babson, and why now? I discussed my short-term and long-term goals and explained why Babson fits into that vision. 3) While you have a lot of experience in management and leadership, can you tell me how you contribute to the team when you’re not in a leadership role? I think they asked this given my extensive experience in leadership and management. 4) Are you applying to other universities as well? If so, how will you choose which school to attend from among them? 5) Read more
Published: February 4, 2024
Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Online
Had my interview by a Yale SOM alumnus. The questions that were asked were: 1. Tell me about your proudest achievement at work. 2. TMAT where you actively listened to someone else’s perspective and included it in your routine. 3. Goals and why MBA? 4. What kind of research have you done for your goals and how will Yale help you? 5. How will you give back to the Yale community? 6. 10 mins remaining, so is there something you want to share we haven’t already covered? 7. Questions for the interviewer? It Read more
Published: February 4, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
1) I’ll tell you about me. 2) Walk me through your resume. 3) Why MBA? 4) Short-term goals? 5) Long-term goals? 6) Describe a time someone gave you difficult feedback. 7) Describe a time you had to give someone else difficult feedback. 8) What was the most interesting conversation you’ve had recently? 9) What is the unique voice you will bring to Tuck? 10) Any questions for me? Read more
Published: February 4, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Skype
1) Walk me through your resume. 2) What’s your biggest accomplishment? 3) Leadership example. 4) Describe leadership style. 5) Bad team experience. 6) Why Kellogg? Mostly similar to other expected questions! Read more
Published: January 31, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / AdCom / Zoom
It was a blind interview (resume based) conducted by adcom who was very warm and friendly. She made me feel at ease. Duration: 30 min exactly. Questions: 1. Which project are you working on? 2. How do you lead teams? 3. TMAT you received constructive feedback. 4. How did you go about selecting schools for an MBA? 5. Career goals? 6. Why MBA? Why now? 7. Why McDonough? 8. Any contributions to the school and community? 9. If selected into other schools as well, how would you go about selecting your Read more
Published: January 30, 2024
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Virtual
Really conversational and fun! We started off talking about my Pick 6 and then went from there. Questions asked: 1) Why Stern? Why MBA? 2) How will you use resources at Stern to help with recruiting? 3) Long term goals 3-5 years out? 4) Why NYC? 5) What is a strength of yours? 6) Leadership Style? Read more
Published: January 30, 2024
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumna / Google Meet
Pretty chill, interviewer started by sharing her own background. Paused to take notes between questions. 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why an MBA? Why Ross? 3. Tell me about a time you had to make a decision with limited information. 4. Tell me about a time you received negative feedback or criticism. 5. Tell me about a time you had to work with someone with a different background or experience. 6. Tell me about a time you had to convince a supervisor you thought was on the wrong path. 7. How will Read more
Published: January 30, 2024
5 MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace (And How to Do So)
Interviews, interviews, interviews…they are the post-essay hurdle to gaining admission. Instead of driving yourself crazy with worry, why not buckle down and perfect your answers to the questions you are most likely to be asked? To help you prepare, we’ve scoured our Interview Guides and Interview Archive to compile our very own list of 5 MBA interview questions you need to ace. These questions are among those that most often make their way into MBA admissions interviews at leading schools. While the questions listed here are most commonly asked as part of resume-based interviews, they Read more
Published: January 29, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
The interview lasted for about 40 minutes, the interviewer introduced himself and then began with the questions. I wouldn’t say the interview was conversational, but it was very comfortable. The interviewer was quite friendly. Here are the questions I was asked: Walk me through your resume. Tell me about a time you gave someone feedback. What is an accomplishment you’re most proud of? Tell me about a time someone gave you feedback. Is there something you improved on without receiving feedback? Why MBA? Why Tuck? What clubs caught your eye at Tuck? Read more
Published: January 29, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Skype
Very relaxed, 30 mins on interview and 10 on questions. 1) Tell me about yourself. 2) Career goals. Why MBA? Why Tuck? 3) Accomplishment and follow up questions on it. 4) A criticism you’ve received and follow ups. 5) TMAT you resolved a conflict. 6) How will you add value to the community? 7) Any questions for me? Read more
Published: January 29, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On Campus
Very conversational and easy going. We had some shared background, so I ended up asking a few questions of my own along the way. What skills do you need to develop? How have you developed emotional intelligence? Examples of leadership and collaboration? Why UNC? Why MBA? Biggest professional accomplishment? Read more
Published: January 29, 2024
Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
I had my interview today and most of the questions are similar to what other people have been reporting–I did get a few curveballs, but nothing that should stump anyone. 1. Tell me about your professional history. 2. What are your short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Goizueta? 5. What is your greatest weakness? 6. How would your colleagues describe you? 6. If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why? 7. What do you like to do outside of work? Compared to other interviews I Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
1. Walk me through your resume. 2. What specifically did you do in your X role at XYZ? 3. Why an MBA? 4. Why Tuck? 5. Your greatest (professional) achievement? 6. TMAT someone came to you for help. How did you manage this? What did you do? 7. What was your most challenging feedback? How did you react to it? 8. Questions for the interviewer? Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
The interview was very conversational and consisted of 20 minutes of questions and 10 minutes for me to ask questions. The interviewer only had my resume. The following was asked: 1. Tell me about your journey. 2. Why an MBA now? 3. Where would you like to see yourself improve? 4. What will you contribute to the Vanderbilt community? 5. Tell me about a time you felt accomplished or challenged. 6. How would your peers describe you? 7. What other schools are you applying to? 8. What do you like to do Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
The interview was relatively relaxed, the interviewer introduced himself and was comfortable. These were the questions : 1. Introduce yourself/Tell me about yourself. 2. Short/long-term goals. 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Owen? 5. What can you bring to the community? 6. What other programs are you applying to? 7. Tell me what you have learned from your experiences interacting with individuals different from yourself. 8. A failure and how’d you recover from it? 9. Things that are peculiar about you. 10. Questions for me? Overall the interview we originally stated Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
CMU Tepper MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Questions asked: 1. One minute elevator pitch. 2. Why MBA & what criteria did you use to look for MBA programs? 3. Career goals (ST & LT) 4. TMAT you used your strength to contribute to the team. 5. TMAT working with someone not contributing. 6. What does diversity & DEI mean to you and what have you done to incorporate it in your personal and professional life? Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
HBS Announces Timing of Interview Invitations for Round 2
If you applied to Harvard Business School in Round 2, get ready for some big application news from the school on Wednesday, January 31st at noon ET. In a post to the Direct from the Director’s blog, the school shared the following details: “Next week, on Wednesday, January 31 at 12:00pm (noon) Eastern Time, everyone who applied in Round 2—or received a “Further Consideration” decision in Round 1—will receive an update via the Application Status page. “There are two possibilities: “Invite to Interview – Congratulations, you are moving forward Read more
Published: January 23, 2024
MBA Admissions Tip: Interview Etiquette 101
Whether your admissions interview will be online or in-person, resume- or application-based, or one-on-one or with a group, we want to share tips that can be considered MBA Interview Etiquette 101. Though the content of your application materials and comments during the interview are of paramount importance, it’s also crucial to put your best foot forward and make a positive initial impression. Here are a few guidelines for interviewing applicants to keep in mind: Be early. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of your interview. This will Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
Empry Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Virtual
It was a very relaxed and friendly interview. 1. Give me a ~2 minute elevator pitch about yourself. 2. What are your short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Goizueta? 5. Tell me a leadership experience where you led your team through an obstacle. 6. What is an accomplishment you are most proud of? 7. What do you like to do outside of work? What’s an ideal day for you? Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
Interviewed with alum, fairly formal. Lasted about 20 minutes. 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership. 3. Tell me about your leadership style. 4. Why MBA? 5. Why Kellogg? 6. How will you contribute to the program? 7. Short-term / Long-term goal? 8. Open Question – Tell me more about yourself. 9. Do you have any questions for me? Read more
Published: January 21, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Online
The interview with Owen was very comfortable. It was conducted online through Owen’s system, with a second-year student leading the session. He started by introducing himself, which set a relaxed tone. The questions were standard, without any curveballs, and the interview lasted about 30 minutes. Introduce yourself. Why MBA? Why Owen? What areas do you think need improvement? What can you contribute to the community? Tell me about the time you showed leadership. Any questions? Read more

MBA Applywire

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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 19, 2024 4:44pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Insurance
Post-MBA Target Industry: Entrepreneurship
GRE: 318
GPA: 3.59
Years of Work Experience: 3.5
Location: Georgia
Post MBA Location: Southeast
Notes:

Looking to launch a tech startup post MBA, without any background in tech. Come from a quant heavy background and undergraduate coursework. I regularly attended admissions events, in person and online at my schools. I hope that focusing energy on my few top schools and spending a lot of time on essays will help me overcome the less than average test score (164 quant 154 verbal) and GPA.

Serial entrepreneur with a history of profitable small businesses. Was promoted twice in 3.5 years. Involved in many extracurricular activities in and outside of work. My background is very centered around financial services/insurance, is this a red flag for a pivot to Tech Entrepreneurship?

Transferred between two state schools in the southeast. School I graduated from is a top 25 undergrad business program. Obtained a few professionals designations post grad.
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December 18, 2024 11:38am ET
Applying: Michigan / Ross, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Vanderbilt / Owen
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Held various positions in Finance and Accounting in a healthcare institution
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Other Companies: BCG , Deloitte , Other
GPA: 3.0
Years of Work Experience: 11
Location: International
Notes:

I am passionate about healthcare enhancing patient quality care. So exploring in that field is what I would love. Got a 72k scholarship from Vandy and named Forte Fellow. UNC 50k. I'm having a hard time deciding though my heart is leaning towards Owen
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December 18, 2024 10:23am ET
Applying: Arizona State / W.P. Carey, Indiana / Kelley, Ohio State / Fisher
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Facility management
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting
GRE: 309
GPA: 2.8
Years of Work Experience: 3
Notes:

Graduate GPA -3.869
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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
December 21, 2024 2:38am ET
Waitlisted at Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 1
Received via phone on December 10, 2024
GPA: 3.27
GMAT: 760
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: CA
December 20, 2024 11:16pm ET
Accepted to Babson / Olin
Round: Round 1
Received via email on December 17, 2024
GPA: 3.9
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: South Asia
December 20, 2024 7:50pm ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Round 1
Received via portal on December 10, 2024
GMAT: 750
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: India
Note:

$100k scholarship
December 20, 2024 3:21pm ET
Accepted to Yale SOM
Round: Round 1
Received via email December 20, 2024
GPA: 4.0
GMAT: 750
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Note:

100% scholarship
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