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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April 26, 2024 2:11pm ET
Accepted
to
USC / Marshall
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
April 26, 2024
GPA:
3.72
Post MBA Career Name:
Marketing
Application Location:
San Francisco, CA
Note:
Applied March 18, 2024. Admitted April 26. 2024.
April 26, 2024 12:58pm ET
Accepted
to
Carnegie Mellon / Tepper
Round:
Round 3
Received via
phone
April 26, 2024
GPA:
3
Post MBA Career Name:
General Management
Application Location:
Florida
April 26, 2024 11:11am ET
Enrolled
at
Columbia
Round:
Round 2
Received via
portal
GPA:
3.5
GMAT:
760
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name:
Finance
Application Location:
Texas
Note:
This marks the end of my MBA application journey. So excited to join CBS in the fall :) Good luck to everyone else still in the process!
April 26, 2024 3:52am ET
Rejected
at
Columbia
Round:
Round 3
Received via
portal
April 26, 2024
GPA:
3.19
GRE:
338
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name:
Consulting
April 25, 2024 10:18pm ET
Rejected
at
London Business School
Round:
Round 3
Received via
email
April 25, 2024
GMAT:
655
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name:
Finance
Application Location:
Singapore