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Published: February 23, 2025

CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom

Most of the time spent on tier 1 questions all interviews will have with focus on Why CBS / where does CBS rank, you need to have that prepped and ironclad for this program. Questions List: Resume walkthrough. Short- and long-term goals? Why MBA? Why CBS? Where else did you apply and where does CBS rank? Tell me about a time you were faced with a challenge at work and how you worked around it. Questions for the interviewer. Read more

Published: February 12, 2025

CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alum / Virtual

The interview was conducted by an alum and lasted about 50 minutes. I emailed them two days prior with a calendar invite. It started very informal with small talk and introduction (tell me about yourself). The interviewer talked about his background and gave me an idea of the interview structure. (5 mins) He started asking me the following questions. What are you working on at the moment? Why an MBA now? What are your ST & LT goals? Do you have a back up plan for your goals? What about CBS stands out for you? Clubs and classes you will Read more

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Published: February 5, 2025

CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Off-Campus

It was very typical and lively. Along with “Why MBA” and “Why this school,” they asked typical behavioral questions related to leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. There were also two to three questions based on my resume, but no follow-up questions. The last 10 minutes were allocated for me to ask the alumnus any questions I had, and the interview lasted about 45 minutes in total. Read more

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March 6, 2025 3:22am ET

Accepted to Carnegie Mellon / Tepper

Round: Round 2

Received via portal on March 04, 2025

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 9.1

GMAT: 695

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Healthcare

Application Location: India

March 5, 2025 9:47pm ET

Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas

Round: Round 2

Received via portal March 5, 2025

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.33

GRE: 325

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: East Asia

March 5, 2025 9:31pm ET

Accepted to NYU Stern

Round: Round 3

Received via phone March 5, 2025

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.1

GRE: 330

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Note:

Vet. got call today

March 5, 2025 8:22pm ET

Interview Invite to Cornell / Johnson

Round: Round 2

Received via portal March 5, 2025

Standardized Test: Granted Waiver

GPA: 3.7

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Canada

March 5, 2025 7:06pm ET

Interview Invite to Cornell / Johnson

Round: Round 2

Received via email March 5, 2025

Standardized Test: Executive Assessment (EA)

EA: 162

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: Peru

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