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Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Off-Campus

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The interview was very conversational and friendly — it genuinely felt like we were paired based on shared interests. It was largely resume-driven, with a mix of direct, point-blank questions and behavioral prompts. It lasted a full hour.

**Questions asked:**

1. Tell me your story beyond what’s on your resume.
2. What are your short-term and long-term career goals?
3. What types of internships are you targeting?
4. Why pursue an MBA at Booth? How will Booth help you achieve your goals?
5. Tell me about a time you had to make a decision with limited information.
6. Describe a successful project where you worked across multiple teams.
7. What are your key strengths?
8. How do you plan to contribute to the Booth community?
9. Is there anything I haven’t asked that you’d like to share?
10. What questions do you have for me?