| Here is a recent HBS MBA admissions interview report: It was truly an enjoyable experience. From the time you check in until you leave, they work hard to help you relax and be comfortable. As far as the interview goes, they brought the group of us with interviews in our time slot up to a lounge area surrounded by small conference rooms. One-by-one, adcom members came out and called people into their room. In the room, my interviewer and observer introduced themselves. The interviewer explained that she is very familiar with my application and would be asking the questions. The observer would be quiet and taking notes. Then the interview started…
1. Pretend it’s the first day of class. How would you introduce yourself to your new classmates? Altogether, I thought it was a very good experience. Her questions were tailored to specific aspects of my application that she wanted clarification on or better understanding of. I was surprised that there were zero behavioral questions and very little probing on my goals or why an MBA/HBS. The time went very quickly and she promptly moved the conversation along so that I could answer all of her questions. She seemed genuinely interested in me and my story, nodding and smiling when appropriate. With that being said, it was hard to tell whether it went very well or poorly, and my fellow interviewees felt the same way. I am sure that is intentional. The rest of the day was spent with the planned on-campus activities. They were incredibly insightful about HBS and it was very fun to spend the day with potential future classmates. |
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Interview Invite
to
UVA / Darden
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
on
November 01, 2026
Standardized Test:
GMAT
GPA:
3.23
GMAT:
665
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Finance,
Commercial Banking
Application Location:
Thailand
Juno Member:
Not yet
November 3, 2026 5:16pm ET
Interview Invite
to
UCLA Anderson
Round:
Round 1
Received via
portal
November 3, 2026
Standardized Test:
Executive Assessment (EA)
GPA:
3.72
EA:
154
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Consulting,
Real Estate
Note:
Consortium Round 1
Juno Member:
Not yet
November 3, 2026 1:50am ET
Rejected
at
Columbia Business School
Round:
Round 1
Received via
portal
November 3, 2026
Standardized Test:
GMAT
GPA:
9.11/10
GMAT:
715
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Technology
Application Location:
India
Juno Member:
Not yet
November 3, 2026 1:29am ET
Waitlisted
at
Columbia Business School
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
November 3, 2026
Standardized Test:
GRE
GRE:
327
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
India
Juno Member:
Not yet
November 3, 2026 12:52am ET
Interview Invite
to
Vanderbilt / Owen
Round:
Round 2
Received via
email
on
November 01, 2026
Standardized Test:
Granted Waiver
GPA:
3.81
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Application Location:
Bangalore, India
Note:
Submitted application over the weekend, invite received soon after
Juno Member:
Not yet
