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I was interviewed by an alum - I am unsure of how Ross pairs up interviewers / interviewees, but I was luckily matched with somebody from my industry and location (leading to seamless conversation starters).
INSEAD R1/ 2 interviews, both with AlumniLocation: Virtual and in-personType of interview: both Alumni, mix of application-based and resume-basedQuestions asked:
Why MBA and Why INSEAD?
Tell me a time you worked with someone from a different background/culture from you.
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The following Indian School of Business interview report was submitted to Clear Admit by a Cycle 2 applicant. Good luck to them!
Three member panel…consisting of one member from their ad-com, one alumnus and one alumna. The interview lasted 35 minutes and was conducted at the ITC Hotel in Mumbai. The panel had access to my application. The alumna asked most of the questions and smiled during the interview. The alumnus did most of the interrupting/probing and frowned throughout the interview.
1) Why MBA?
2) Take me through your career progression and mention key highlights
3) What is the one thing that you don’t like about your team (at work)?
4) What would your subordinates say about you?
5) What would your boss say about you?
6) Tell me about one setback you have had at work?
7) What if you are unable to make it to our MBA program?
8) What specific area of the ISB MBA program would you like to specialize in?
9) Any questions for us?
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