The Harvard interview happened to be with the person who led an local reception in September. I had talked with her a little at the event. When she came to get me for my interview today, she said she recognized me. Also, once I knew it was her that was going to be interviewing me, I became much less nervous because I knew she was not likely to be too tough based on my past interaction with her and her personality. HBS is known for occasionally conducting stress interviews. She went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable (adjusting the blinds and such.) It was in her office. There was a table and two round chairs. We first talked about the weather in my city as compared to Boston and she encouraged me to be conversational in the interview. Mostly basic questions. No curve balls.
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Accepted
to
Columbia Business School
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
on
August 30, 2026
Standardized Test:
GMAT
GPA:
3.98
GMAT:
655
Program Type:
January Intake
Post MBA Career:
Manufacturing,
Retail
Application Location:
Thailand
Note:
Submission 6 Aug, Interview invite 17 Aug, Interview 28 Aug, Acceptance Letter 31 Aug
Juno Member:
Yes
August 30, 2026 6:42pm ET
Applied
to
Dartmouth / Tuck
Round:
Round 1
Received via
n/a
Standardized Test:
GRE
GPA:
3.7
GRE:
310
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Agribusiness
Application Location:
Washington, DC
Juno Member:
Not yet
August 30, 2026 4:41pm ET
Applied
to
NYU Stern
Round:
Early Decision
Received via
email
Standardized Test:
Granted Waiver
GPA:
3.09
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Finance,
Diversified,
Investment Banking,
JP Morgan
Application Location:
Ghana
Juno Member:
Not yet
August 30, 2026 3:08pm ET
Interview Invite
to
Columbia Business School
Round:
Round 2
Received via
portal
on
August 27, 2026
Standardized Test:
Executive Assessment (EA)
GPA:
8.1
EA:
156
Program Type:
January Intake
Post MBA Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
LatAm
Note:
Submitted 8/12
Juno Member:
Not yet
August 30, 2026 3:59am ET
Applied
to
Dartmouth / Tuck
Round:
Round 1
Received via
portal
Standardized Test:
GMAT
GPA:
3.91
GMAT:
725
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
India
Note:
Application Submitted 29 August
Juno Member:
Not yet