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
– Why Duke
– Tell me about some constructive feedback that you received
– Tell me about the time you showed your leadership skills (in and out of work)
– What do you think makes a team successful
– What is your role in a team
– What kind of a leader are you
– What are your career plans
– What makes you think this is the right time for an MBA
Overall, a nice friendly chat with a chilled out vibe. No curve balls and no unexpected questions.
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Accepted
to
Dartmouth / Tuck
Round:
Round 2
Received via
phone
March 12, 2025
Standardized Test:
GMAT
GPA:
3.53
GMAT:
655
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
East Asia
Note:
8pm ET
March 12, 2025 8:24pm ET
Accepted
to
Dartmouth / Tuck
Round:
Round 2
Received via
phone
March 12, 2025
Standardized Test:
GRE
GPA:
3.8
GRE:
315
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
Austin, TX
March 12, 2025 7:56pm ET
Accepted
to
UVA / Darden
Round:
Round 2
Received via
phone
on
March 10, 2025
Standardized Test:
GRE
GPA:
3.58
GRE:
328
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Marketing
Application Location:
USA
Note:
Received call around 5 PM ET. Awarded 1/3 scholarship.
March 12, 2025 7:44pm ET
Accepted
to
Michigan / Ross
Round:
Round 2
Received via
phone
March 12, 2025
Standardized Test:
GRE
GPA:
3.79
GRE:
337
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
Montana, USA
Note:
Received call at 6:19 pm Eastern time. $10k per year scholarship.
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Interview Invite
to
NYU Stern
Round:
Round 3
Received via
email
on
February 24, 2025
Standardized Test:
GMAT
GPA:
3.6
GMAT:
720
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
United States, New York