List of interview questions: Tell me about yourself. What is something I wouldn’t know about you from just reading your application? Why USC? Why LA? What do you hope to gain from the program? What do you hope to gain academically? What would you contribute to the student body? Why an MBA? Why now? What questions do you have? What else? Anything else? What more? What else are you curious about? What else can I help you uncover about the program?
Did you receive your admissions decision? Yes.
What did you think of the interview? Very casual.
What surprised you? How casual the interview was.
What didn’t surprise you? The interview questions.
What might you conclude about the school based on this experience? The “Trojan family” has a palpable culture that truly emphasizes the importance of collaboration and interpersonal skills.
What advice would you have for future interviewees? As casual as the interview was, still maintain your professionalism and stay sharp. Make sure you have at least 10 questions ready for the end. That is where you’ll be able to really make an impression.
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Women:
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Women:
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Women:
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Accepted
to
Northwestern / Kellogg
Round:
Round 2
Received via
portal
on
March 27, 2024
GPA:
3.95
GMAT:
730
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name:
Consulting
Application Location:
NYC
March 29, 2024 10:09am ET
Interview Invite
to
USC / Marshall
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
March 29, 2024
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Note:
Very surprised to receive an interview invitation at this time
Submitted 05/01, Invited to Interview 29/03
March 29, 2024 9:51am ET
Rejected
at
USC / Marshall
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
March 29, 2024
GPA:
3.49
GMAT:
680
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name:
Consulting
Application Location:
Los Angeles
March 29, 2024 1:10am ET
Accepted
to
USC / Marshall
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
March 29, 2024
GPA:
3.23
GRE:
322
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name:
Non Profit / Social Impact
March 29, 2024 12:47am ET
Accepted
to
Northwestern / Kellogg
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
on
March 27, 2024
GPA:
3.67
GRE:
325
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Application Location:
Texas
Note:
Notified of acceptance via email / Zoom webinar on 3/27. Checked decision letter via portal and was awarded $80K in scholarship - so grateful and excited!