Originally shared by Life is so Beautiful
After submitting my Ross application, I knew I had submitted my best essays so far, the essays which took more than eight weeks of my dedicated efforts! I knew,the admissions committee would like to hear me after reading them.
As expected, the invite came in mid-February. So prepared for Ross I was that I scheduled the interview just after two days.
Preparation Material: My application, Ross’ website, Accepted and Clear Admit Interview databases, Clear Admit School Guide – Ross, notes of discussions with Ross students and How to interview like a top MBA.
Interview Experience: Apart from a surprise, the interview was very smooth. I anticipated a second year to pick up the phone. To my surprise, a very senior member of the admissions committee answered the phone. He introduced himself, informed me that the interview will continue about 20 minutes during which he’ll ask me few questions, and then he’ll give me a chance to ask one or two questions.
The questions were –
- Walk me through your resume starting from the time you completed under graduation. Also tell me what you want to do post MBA. ( 3 minutes)
- How does an MBA fits in there? (2 minutes)
- Why do you want to attend Ross? ( 6 minutes)
- What are your unique aspects that would add to our class (5 minutes)
That’s it! After this, I asked him two questions. He commented “that’s a great question,” then answered me with interest and enthusiasm.
Total Time: ~ 23 minutes.
Five minutes after the interview, I sent an email thanking him on Ross general email id. He replied twice within next two minutes, first from the general id , and then from his personal id. I knew I had done well.
It was Friday 10:00 pm in India. I quickly ran out to catch the 10:35 pm show at nearby PVR.
Result: Admitted and Matriculating!
