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Welcome to the MBA Interview Resource Hub

Are you about to interview at a top business school? Looking to ensure you can ace every MBA admissions interview question? We’ve gathered together all of our interview prep resources in one place to help ensure you spend your time efficiently and can excel in your interview.

In the interview, the MBA admissions committee is seeking to get a sense of who you are, the choices you have made to date, and your reasons for seeking an MBA at their program. The schools also use the interview to gauge your “fit” with their cultures and offerings.

Given the importance of the interview, it is essential for you to prepare. On this page you will find a list of key Clear Admit MBA admissions interview tips, advice and resources that will help you ace your interviews.

Clear Admit Admissions Tips: Interview Prep

Understanding Interview Procedures

Interview Preparation and Follow-Up Advice

Clear Admit Interview Strategy Videos

Be sure to review Clear Admit’s interview preparation videos where we review different interview formats as common interview questions in the Clear Admit+ Admissions Academy Series.

LiveWire Interview Invite Updates

April 25, 2024 4:12pm ET
Accepted from Waitlist to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via phone April 25, 2024
GPA: 3.52
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Marketing
Application Location: New Jersey
Note:

CRIED of happiness

April 25, 2024 3:40pm ET
Interview Invite to MIT Sloan
Round: Round 3
Received via email on April 24, 2024
GPA: 3.4
GRE: 335
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
April 25, 2024 3:19pm ET
Accepted from Waitlist to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via phone April 25, 2024
GPA: 3.83
GRE: 318
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Finance
Application Location: Denver
Note:

I know navigating the Waitlist process is quite daunting, so I figured I'd offer some tips for those who've also been dealt the WL hand. My background includes four years of M&A Consulting experience at B4 and various extracurriculars before applying. I took the following steps (in order of importance):

1. Continue to show interest in the program: I did an official school visit and connected with current students, which included meeting with one person who was waitlisted during last year's app cycle

2. Updated Work Experience: I was promoted after I found out I was waitlisted, so I not only provided admissions an update on the promotion decision but also provided them an updated resume with new work experience and my additional responsibilites now that I was promoted

3. Retaking the GRE: I acutally found out I was accepted the day before I was scheduled to retake the GRE, but I'm still going to take it because I was also WL at Booth and want to give them an updated score. I also have a vendetta against the GRE, so I'm eager to crack a 322+.

Note: I don't mean to undermine the merits of my application, but my acceptance from the waitlist also seems a bit circumstantial given the spotlight that CBS has been under due to the Gaza protest. I'd imagine this negative image has detered some folks from going attending CBS, and thus opened the door for WL applicants

April 25, 2024 3:16pm ET
Applied to Columbia
Round: Round 3
Received via portal
GPA: 3.8
GRE: 335
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Consulting
Application Location: US
Note:

Anyone round 3 got waitlisted notification today?

April 25, 2024 3:15pm ET
Accepted from Waitlist to Columbia
Round: Round 1
Received via email April 25, 2024
GPA: 3.72
GMAT: 730
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: General Management
Application Location: Peru
Note:

finally accepted after 5 months of being waitlisted!!! got an email from my AO today saying I will get the notification on the portal later today.

Clear Admit Interview Strategy Podcast Episodes

The following podcasts provide in-depth guidance on key strategies you can use to prepare for your interviews. Be sure to give them a listen.

7 Hardest MBA Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Episode 24: 7 Hardest MBA Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
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5 Most Common MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Episode 23: 5 Most Common MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace
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How to Interview at Harvard Business School

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Episode 28: How to Interview at Harvard Business School
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Tips for the Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD)

Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast
Episode 274: Tips for the Wharton Team-Based Discussion (TBD)
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Interview Report Archives

Our free archive of over 2,000 MBA admissions interview reports includes self-reported accounts from applicants with thousands and thousands of questions asked! It is the largest repository of MBA interview reports on the web. What better way to prepare than to see what interview questions schools are asking recent applicants? You can sort the archive by the specific school and also find reports that match your interview type (alumni, current student, admissions officer). You can thank us for this amazing resource by uploading your own reports when you’ve finished interviewing 😊

Clear Admit Interview Guides

  • Available for 21 leading MBA programs! Our interview guides provide you with school-specific insight and strategic advice to help you ace your admissions interviews. Each Clear Admit Interview Guide includes:
  • School-specific strategy
  • Evaluation of how the admissions committee weighs the interview
  • First-hand interview accounts
  • A comprehensive list of sample questions consistently asked
  • In-depth analysis on how to answer the most popular questions by that particular program
  • Detailed information on planning a campus visit