The Wharton interview was rather straightforward and exactly as expected. The student first introduced himself and asked me the standard why MBA and walk me through your resume just to warm up.
He had a page with five questions out of which he choose three for the interview. I have attempted to compile these five questions from the earlier entries on this wiki –
- Tell me about a time when you led a team and it failed. How did your teammates initially react? What will you do differently now?
- Tell me about a time someone convinced you of an idea that you initially opposed. How did they convince you and how did you respond? How has it affected your communication style and what have you learnt from it?
- Tell me about a time that your opinion was challenged and you had to defend yourself. Did they accept it? How did you do it? What was your strategy?
- Tell me about a time you dealt with conflict on a team?
- Tell me about a time that you managed someone more experienced or older/less experienced or younger than you. How did that person react to you? How did you manage the relationship?
There were very few follow up questions and the interview lasted for about 25 minutes. The student was busy writing down notes through the interview. The interview ended with a few questions from my side.
I hope this is helpful! Best of luck
