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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October 5, 2024 8:26pm ET
Interview Invite
to
Harvard Business School
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
on
September 29, 2024
GPA:
3.5
GMAT:
705
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Non Profit / Social Impact
October 5, 2024 1:50pm ET
Interview Invite
to
Carnegie Mellon / Tepper
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
on
October 01, 2024
GPA:
3.76
GMAT:
720
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Healthcare
Application Location:
New York
October 5, 2024 12:45pm ET
Interview Invite
to
Dartmouth / Tuck
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
on
September 25, 2024
GPA:
3.2
GMAT:
740
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
India
October 5, 2024 4:57am ET
Interview Invite
to
Northwestern / Kellogg
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
GPA:
3.87
GRE:
333
Program Type:
One Year Program
Target Career:
Healthcare
Application Location:
Seoul
October 5, 2024 1:35am ET
Rejected
at
Harvard Business School
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
on
September 29, 2024
GPA:
3.6
GRE:
325
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Target Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
Taiwan
Note:
No surprise, at least I tried.