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Stanford GSB Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Off-Campus
It was a very laid-back interview, held in the office of the alumnus. Both my wife and I interviewed back-to-back. He asked me (with some follow-ups):
– Walk me through your resume
– How would you make a decision as to which school to attend?
– Tell me about a time you found a problem and solved it
– Tell me about a time you convinced other people to do something
– Tell me about a time you led a team
– How did you change someone because of your mentorship?
– Tell me about a time you failed
– Tell me about a time you started something
It was exactly as I expected; nothing out of the ordinary based on conversations I had with alums and what I’d read here. I thought it was very fair, objective, and really gave me the chance to express myself.
Clear Admit Resources
Preparing for your Stanford MBA admissions interview? Check out Clear Admit’s other resources:
- Clear Admit Stanford GSB Interview Guide: Strategic tips for approaching Stanford’s interview questions, and more.
- Interview Archive: More firsthand accounts from Stanford 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
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