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Published: March 22, 2023
Published: March 22, 2023
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
The interview was kept very strict to 30 minutes, which was unlike every other interview I did. The interviewer had thoroughly read my entire application. Overall, my interviewer was polite it was a pleasant experience. There was some small talk in the beginning, but then we got right to it. *Expect follow-up questions for your…
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Published: March 20, 2023
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Decision / Alumnus / Zoom
It was a standard interview, and lasted about 45 mins. Was asked on why MBA, Why Columbia and goals (both short-term and long-term). He asked to elaborate a bit more on my long-term goals to understand the context, and few follow-ups on that. The tone was very conversational, and felt like the interviewer was really…
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Published: March 14, 2023
Published: March 14, 2023
Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumna / Zoom
The interview started off with the interviewer introducing herself and background (e.g., when did she join Haas, career shift) and then she asked me questions. After my responses, she shared her opinion about that as well (e.g., I strongly agree with that, I have personal experience on this as well). Ended with “I will share…
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Published: March 14, 2023
Published: March 14, 2023
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
The interview was conducted by an Adcom member. She started off with giving an introduction about herself and laying the foundation for the interview. She stated that it would be conversational. Questions asked: 1. Tell me about yourself from childhood up until now and include why MBA. 2. Tell me about a time you worked…
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Published: March 13, 2023
Published: March 13, 2023
Published: March 13, 2023
Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview consists of two sections: Team-Based Discussion (30mins) and 1:1 Interview (10 mins), with instructions given by Adcom taking an additional 10 mins. Team Based Discussion: Group of 5-6 students that spend: -Quick intro about yourself, current company, intended major at Wharton -1 minute pitch on TBD prompt, which the Adcom will decide the order…
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Stanford GSB Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumna / Zoom
Was sent interviewer name + email in advance, so was able to look her up on LinkedIn. She was great at making me feel comfortable and explained that Stanford was looking for very specific attributes in my answers, so she would likely interrupt and ask follow-ups. Interview ran about 65 mins, including time for questions.…
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NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Applied 10/15 Waitlisted 12/26 Interview invite 3/1 Question about my pick six. What are your current responsibilities? Tell me about your journey and how you got to where you are. Tell me about working with a difficult team member. How will you contribute as a leader at NYU? What courses are you interested in? What’s…
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Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Students / Zoom
Invited to interview 17FEB (scheduled via portal; confirmation along with details and prompt sent same-day) Completed the Virtual Team-Based Discussion (VTBD) on 28FEB with two Second-Year facilitators and 5 other (6 total) applicants. Joined 12 minutes prior to start-time (tested A/V); was allowed into the meeting at exactly 10-minutes prior. Facilitators A/V was off, but…
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Stanford GSB MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
Interviewed with an alum and it was very friendly and conversational. Questions were behavioral in nature: Tell me about yourself. Describe a time when you were forward thinking. Describe a time when you lead a difficult team. Went really in depth with follow-up questions to try and get to know you on a personal level.
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LBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Virtual
I had a virtual interview with an alum that graduated over 10 years ago. LBS spent a lot of time matching me with my interviewer and they did a really good job since our backgrounds were extremely similar. A lot of the interview was focused on my professional work/industry background questions since we had that…
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LBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Virtual
I interviewed in late Oct 2022 with an alum that had a very similar background to mine. A lot of questions focused on my current work and industry since we had that in common. Besides that there were typical and expected behavioral questions: -Why an MBA? -Why LBS? -Why London? -Why an MBA now? -How…
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LBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alum / Google Meet
The interview was very casual and conversational. I got matched with an alum from a different country, but I think we were matched because of our goal of creating a social impact company. The questions were very standard questions: 1. Tell me a bit about yourself. 2. What is your goal and why MBA? 3.…
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Published: February 28, 2023
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumna / Zoom
My interviewer was very conversational and friendly. Here is what she asked me: 1. Why MBA? Why Columbia? 2. What are your short- and long-term goals? 3. What is your plan B if you don’t get into business school/your desired role? 4. How do you approach diversity as a leader? 5. Is there anything else…
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Published: February 27, 2023
HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Off-Campus Hub
Much warmer and conversational than I expected! Interviewer started off by telling me she thought my essay was amazing, which instantly put me at ease. She asked me a great deal of follow-up questions about that, as well as dove into one of the extracurriculars I had briefly mentioned in the app (surprised me!). Only…
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Published: February 27, 2023