I had my Yale SOM interview with the Adcom in Tokyo. It was a busy day for the Adcom as she also organized the info session before we met.
The interview was very short, but very conversational. I thought it would not be blind as it was an Adcom interview (though usually, Yale interview is blind), but it was indeed a blind interview. The questions that we discussed include:
1: Why do you come to Japan (from China)?
2: Tell me what you are doing recently at work.
3: What’s your biggest accomplishment? –> Why do you regard it as your biggest accomplishment?
4: What’s your biggest failure? (connected to the previous “why”)
5: How do you envision your life at Yale SOM if you are admitted?
6: Why MBA, Why now.
7: Any questions for me?
The time was controlled very precisely. In my case, due to some meeting room issues, we started 5 minutes late, and as a result, the interview only lasted 25 minutes. I was surprised that I wasn’t asked about Why Yale (but I managed to mention it in the last Q&A session), and that I wasn’t asked about the quote I submitted before the interview either.
Good luck to you all! May we meet in New Haven!
Clear Admit Resources
Preparing for your Yale SOM MBA admissions interview? Check out Clear Admit’s other resources:
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- Clear Admit Yale SOM Interview Guide: Strategic tips for approaching Yale SOMs’ interview questions, and more.
- Interview Archive: More firsthand accounts from Yale SOM MBA applicants themselves
- Understanding the MBA Admissions Interview: Blind vs. Non-blind Interviews
- Podcast Episode 23: 5 Most Common MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace
