Interview Questions & Reports Columbia

Below are MBA admissions interview questions and experiences submitted by Columbia MBA applicants. If you interviewed at Columbia, we encourage you to submit a report detailing your experience!

Published: January 27, 2025

Rice Jones MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Hello! The interview felt very conversational. We started by talking about the weather in Texas, and then he introduced himself before asking me to introduce myself. After that, he asked questions about my background, followed by the classic “Why MBA?” and “Why Rice?” questions. We ended with an opportunity for me to ask him questions. The entire interview lasted about 28 minutes. After it was over, I received a follow-up email from him thanking me, and he also added me on LinkedIn. I’m not sure if that’s a positive or negative sign. Read more

Published: January 26, 2025

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Interview was very casual! Interviewer did a great job of making me feel comfortable and did a great job of actively listening to what I had to say. Also, gave a genuine response to his/her opinion of the culture of the school. Was asked, “tell me where you’re from,” “Why MBA/Why Tuck,” and “tell me about a time you empowered others.” Read more

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Published: January 26, 2025

MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

My interviewer was super nice and friendly. I had a great experience overall. The interview was short – a little below 30 minutes – and 100% behavioral. – Anything new since you submitted your application? – Tell me about a time you had to convince someone. – Tell me about a time you worked with a diverse group of people. – Tell me about a difficult decision you had to make. – Tell me about a time someone changed your mind. – Tell me about a time you were creative. – Why MBA? Read more

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February 3, 2025 9:57am ET

Accepted to Rochester / Simon

Round: Round 2

Received via email on January 28, 2025

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Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.78/4.5

GMAT: 680

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Marketing

Application Location: South Korea

Note:

I applied on January 6(Round 2), interviewed on January 16, received mail on January 28, and received a scholarship($$$).

February 3, 2025 9:17am ET

Rejected at Harvard Business School

Round: Round 2

Received via portal

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Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.61

GRE: 325

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Other

Application Location: United States, New York

February 3, 2025 9:17am ET

Interview Invite to Stanford GSB

Round: Round 2

Received via email

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Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.61

GRE: 325

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Other

Application Location: United States, New York

February 3, 2025 8:23am ET

Interview Invite to INSEAD

Round: Round 3

Received via email February 3, 2025

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Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 7.6/10 undergrad, 8.3/10 masters

GRE: 329

Program Type: One Year Program

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Latin America

February 3, 2025 8:01am ET

Interview Invite to Northwestern / Kellogg

Round: Round 2

Received via email on February 01, 2025

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Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.81

GRE: 332

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Chicago

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Submitted on 1/2/25

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