The MBA degree provides candidates with the tools, skills, networks and opportunities to advance their current career or switch their career path in a new direction. For those looking to use the degree to expand their career opportunities, understanding which business school programs provide the greatest access to which careers is critical.
Only five main questions asked (follow up questions in brackets):Why MBA? (Asked if I know what companies/positions)
Why Rice? (added questions of if I’ve visited campus, talked to students)
How will I decide between the schools I am given acceptances to?
How will I contribute to the school? (asked if I do any community work)
Diversity at work? (asked some more of how I view diversity as it is important to Rice)
Anything else I’d like to tell admissions?The questions took about 15 minutes, very quick.
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Rejected
at
Yale SOM
via portal.
GMAT: 740.
Accepted
to
IESE
via email.
GPA: 3.50.
GMAT: 680.
Brazil.
Accepted
to
IESE
via email.
GMAT: 710.
Chile.
Accepted
to
IESE
via email.
GPA: 3.0.
GMAT: 680.
Brasil.
Rejected
at
Yale SOM
via portal.
India.
Accepted
to
London Business School
via phone.
India.
Waitlisted
at
Yale SOM
via email.
GMAT: 730.
Colombia.
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Interviewer began by saying this was just an opportunity to learn more about me, and that it was resume-based. These were the questions I was asked (not in the correct order and I may be missing a few).
How did you hear about USC Marshall?
What are a few traits you admire in a leader?
Follow up, is there anyone that comes to mind in your life that emulates these traits?
What skills are you most proud of?
What is your 10-year plan?
How do you go about setting and achieving goals?
How will Marshall help you reach your goals?
What’s one thing you want me to know about you?
The interview portion lasted about 20-25 minutes with about 15-20 minutes for my questions. Very conversational, very friendly. My advice would be to relax and breathe!
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