Here is a recent HBS MBA admissions interview report: It was truly an enjoyable experience. From the time you check in until you leave, they work hard to help you relax and be comfortable. As far as the interview goes, they brought the group of us with interviews in our time slot up to a lounge area surrounded by small conference rooms. One-by-one, adcom members came out and called people into their room. In the room, my interviewer and observer introduced themselves. The interviewer explained that she is very familiar with my application and would be asking the questions. The observer would be quiet and taking notes. Then the interview started…
1. Pretend it’s the first day of class. How would you introduce yourself to your new classmates? Altogether, I thought it was a very good experience. Her questions were tailored to specific aspects of my application that she wanted clarification on or better understanding of. I was surprised that there were zero behavioral questions and very little probing on my goals or why an MBA/HBS. The time went very quickly and she promptly moved the conversation along so that I could answer all of her questions. She seemed genuinely interested in me and my story, nodding and smiling when appropriate. With that being said, it was hard to tell whether it went very well or poorly, and my fellow interviewees felt the same way. I am sure that is intentional. The rest of the day was spent with the planned on-campus activities. They were incredibly insightful about HBS and it was very fun to spend the day with potential future classmates. |
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July 25, 2024 12:44pm ET
Rejected from Waitlist
at
Columbia
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
July 25, 2024
GRE:
322
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name:
Healthcare
Application Location:
New York
Note:
I’ve stayed on the waitlist since March and provided 2 half-assed personal updates about continued interest and a promotion. I didn’t chase alum or student recs as I was accepted to another top choice school which I think would’ve helped turn the decision around in May. Best of luck to everyone else!
July 25, 2024 9:12am ET
Accepted
to
Columbia
Round:
Round 1
Received via
phone
July 25, 2024
GMAT:
750
Program Type:
January Intake
Post MBA Career Name:
Finance
Application Location:
India
July 25, 2024 12:08am ET
Accepted
to
Columbia
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
on
July 19, 2024
GRE:
321
Program Type:
January Intake
Post MBA Career Name:
Other
Application Location:
Latam
Note:
June 10th - Submitted application
July 2nd - Interview invitation received
July 10th - Interviewed (alum)
July 19th - Accepted via email (I couldn't answer the call)
July 24, 2024 8:46pm ET
Accepted
to
Columbia
Round:
Rolling Admissions
Received via
phone
July 24, 2024
Program Type:
January Intake
Post MBA Career Name:
Healthcare
Application Location:
East Asia
Note:
GMAT Focus 655
applied 18th June
interviewed 15th July
accepted 25th July
July 23, 2024 3:47pm ET
Rejected from Waitlist
at
Vanderbilt / Owen
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
on
July 19, 2024
GPA:
2.85
GMAT:
620
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year