Even though my interview was with an Adcom member, they said it was a blind interview; they didn’t know anything about me or my application, but had a copy of my resume (I assume it was shared just before the interview start time). I was asked a mix of goals, school fit, and behavioral questions:
– Tell me about yourself and your professional background and why you’re applying to business school.
– Asked about my plan B if my plan A post-MBA role didn’t work out.
– Why Georgetown?
– How do you feel about quantitative rigor in the MBA program?
– If you were admitted, do you see any sort of barrier for you to come to Georgetown? (I guess this is them assessing where the school ranks against others you’ve applied to)
– TMAT you noticed a problem or an opportunity that was not necessarily within your job description. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
– Give me an example of a project or a situation where you were working in teams. What role did you personally play, and what was the biggest challenge working with others? If you had to work with somebody that was difficult to work with, what was that like?
– TMAT when you worked with somebody with a very different background or perspective from you. How did you navigate that and what was your takeaway?
Overall the interview felt casual and conversational, didn’t feel uncomfortable at all!
From the overall vibe of the interview, these are my takeaways:
– Very student-centered relational culture
– Genuine emphasis on community and cura personalis (you definitely should know what this means)
– Flexible, evolving academic and career orientation
Advice for fellow applicants:
– Tell a coherent, differentiated story. Don’t just list jobs, connect them with a through-line. Make sure your short-term and long-term goals are specific (industries, functions, example companies) and plausible given your background, and clearly linked to what the school offers.
– Have a credible, thoughtful Plan B.
– Go deep on “Why this school” with specifics. Name concrete offerings (certificates, curriculum/courses, student clubs, etc.), tie them directly to your experience and goals. If you can, reference recent changes or initiatives to show you’re up-to-date.
– Prepare strong behavioral examples that show both impact and EQ.
– Lean into authenticity and your personal values.
– Ask smart, relevant questions!
