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UT Austin McCombs Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / First-Year Student / Zoom
Very friendly and conversational interview experience.
Walk me through your resume.
Describe a situation where you came up with a unique solution.
What has been the biggest challenge so far?
What did you learn as a professional especially from the impact of the Covid-19?
What are your short- and long-term goals?
Why MBA and why now?
What makes you want to stay in the tech?
Do you have any specific company you want to work at?
Should those not work out, what is your backup plan? (Plan B)
Why McCombs?
What do you plan to bring to the McCombs environment when you are in school AND afterwards?
Tell me about a time you’ve worked with someone of a different perspective, culture, etc. to yourself and what you learned?
What did you learn through this application process?
Tell me a piece of constructive criticism you’ve received and implemented that feedback
What would you say is the weakest and strongest part of your application?
Strongest & Weakest Part of your application?
What do you do for fun?
Is there anything else that you wish the admission committee to know about you?
Any questions?
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