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Published: October 14, 2024

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

Very friendly rep and kept it casual. Lasted about 30min on the dot. Question that were asked: 1) Why Emory? (included why MBA) 2) Walk me through your resume. 3) TMAT took a leadership role. 4) Concluded the interview with some questions to the adcom. Read more

Published: October 13, 2024

Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

The interview felt like a structured conversation, but I could tell they were evaluating me throughout. Yale interviewers are known to be very friendly and smart, and it was exactly that IMO. It started with the typical “walk me through your resume” question, which gave me a chance to introduce my current role and some of the key initiatives I’ve been involved in. One of the main areas of focus was on teamwork and a piece of work I’m proud of. I was asked to describe a situation where I disagreed with a colleague and how I approached the resolution. Read more

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Published: October 13, 2024

UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Admit / AdCom / Zoom

Interviewed with an AdCom – honestly had a great experience. This was my first MBA interview and could not have had a better start in terms of the interviewer’s demeanour and attitude. Started with a monologue of who I am – expect to get questions throughout about the why’s or elaborations, etc. e.g. I switched streams from high school to undergrad and the interviewer asked how that felt and what impact I felt it had in the classroom. There were no real curveball questions. Throughout the interview – I made sure to highlight through my stories what was important to Read more

Published: October 9, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

It was a very chill conversation. The interview had not read my application and just had my resume. It was clear that he had a list of questions he had to get through – but was not too robotic / scripted – he was reacting to my answers. 1. Tell me about yourself / walk me through your resume. 2. Short and long term goals? 3. ⁠Most difficult part of your job? 4. ⁠TMAT when your team failed to achieve goals, how did you handle it and what did you learn? 5. ⁠What kind of Read more

Published: September 26, 2024

Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

The interview was very conversational and my interviewer felt genuinely interested in my responses. As a non-traditional applicant from a nonprofit background, she asked about how I apply quantitative skills in my role. We walked through my resume, I tried to focus on my qualities as a team member because Kellogg is very team-oriented. Was admitted 9/25 🙂 Read more

Published: September 23, 2024

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual

Interview was virtual and pretty chilled out and conversational. Went on for ~30 mins. The following questions were asked: 1. Tell me about your education. 2. Why MBA after a business degree? 3. What is your goal? 4. Tell me about your current role. What does your ideal day look like at work? How many direct reports do you have? 5. Tell me about a challenging situation you faced at work. 6. Tell me about an instance where you received negative feedback. 7. Why ed-tech/education space? 8. Would you like to continue with Read more

Published: September 22, 2024

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

The interview was blind (resume-based). The interviewer was in a bit of rush (I suppose due to multiple meetings). I joined 10 mins earlier than my time and she was already present. We jumped right in and wrapped up with additional questions in about 30 mins. Overall the feel was quite warm and encouraging with her sharing details about her own experience in tidbits. Questions – 1. Walk me through your resume/TMAY? 2. ST/LT Goals 3. Why MBA/Tuck/Now? 4. TMAT when – received critical feedback/accomplished something in a project/helped someone? 5. What is something new Read more

Published: September 15, 2024

UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual

This is my first MBA interview. Very sweet conversation with Admissions Officer (AO). 30-min 1. Share your upbringing and your favourite moment. 2. Why did you choose your first job? 3. What’s your role in the team? 4. Give me an example that you were the only one different from the rest of the people. 5. Short-term and long-term goal and why Darden? 6. Any questions? Read more

Published: June 23, 2024

Georgia Terry MBA Admissions Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual

Tell me about yourself. Why UGA? Why do you want to get an MBA? Why now? What would you bring to the program? The interview was conversational and I enjoyed it! Read more

Published: June 2, 2024

Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student / Skype

Tell me about yourself. Walk me through resume. Why an MBA / Why Owen / Post-MBA career goals? How would your supervisors/colleagues describe you? How would your friends describe you? What would you bring to Owen and what would you expect from your fellow students? Hobbies or interests outside of work? Read more

Published: May 27, 2024

SMU Cox MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

1. Introduce yourself. 2. Why SMU and why MBA? 3. Post graduation plans? 4. Back-up post graduation plans? 5. What’s one of the most difficult things about your job? 6. How you’ve dealt with feedback from a senior you didn’t agree with? 7. A time a project didn’t go to plan and you failed. 8. How you would manage your time [at school]? 9. Day in the life of you at work (tasks etc). 10. How would you contribute to the Cox community? 11. How you would work in a Read more

Published: May 21, 2024

Babson Olin MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Virtual

1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA? Why Babson? 3. What’s your leadership style and give examples of when you showed them. 4. What are your strengths and weaknesses? 5. Will you return to your country or remain in the US? What companies are you targeting? 6. What will happen to your small business during your MBA? 7. What do you do for fun? 8. What other schools are you applying to? 9. How will you finance your MBA? Read more

Published: May 19, 2024

Northeastern D’Amore-McKim MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Kira Assessment

Kira assessment: I had to redo mine since I had issues the first time, but it’s one video and one written. 1. Video: A time you faced a major/unexpected setback that seemed impossible to solve. How did you approach and what was the outcome? 2. Video: A time I had to review a well-laid out plan due to some setbacks 3. Written: Do you agree or disagree with the statement “financial success is the sole indicator of business success”? 4. Written: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Please explain the reasoning behind your Read more

Published: May 19, 2024

Case Western Weatherhead MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom

School: Case Western Reserve: Weatherhead Interviewer: Dan Rein Program: FTMBA – Short and long-term goals? – Why CWRU? – The thing you’re most proud of in life. – How you are as a leader? Talk about yourself in leadership roles. – Tell me a time that you had to deal with an ethical issue. – If you worked with a group of people and they didn’t perform well, what will you do? – What are the weaknesses you’d like to address in the program? Read more

Published: May 12, 2024

CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Conversational interview with a current student. Questions asked: – Walk me through your resume. – Why MBA? – Why Columbia? – What can you contribute to this school? – What clubs are you looking to join? Read more

Published: May 12, 2024

Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student / Zoom

Interviewer was very nice, was genuinely interested in my answers, shared his thoughts and joked around a bit. Interview was 45 minutes long with the first 30 minutes of him asking me questions and then the last 15 for me to ask him questions. Started off by introducing himself then asked the following questions: – Tell me about yourself. – Short and long-term goals? – Why Booth? – How will you contribute to Booth? – Tell me about a time you dealt with a challenge in a team. – Tell me about a surprising piece Read more

Published: May 7, 2024

CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

Interview had the standard fit of questions about my background – education, work experience, any extra-curriculars. The adcom member was very kind and drove the conversation in a professional yet light manner. Questions like: why MBA? why CBS? why now? etc. were asked. Be ready for those types of questions. They also asked about other MBA apps outstanding, probably because I was a Round 2 Further Evaluation candidate being assessed with the rest of Round 3. Read more

Published: May 7, 2024

Boston College Carroll MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Off-Campus

It was very chill. Asked about my experience in my job and how those skills will translate to a future career, and general behavioral questions. Read more

Published: April 11, 2024

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / AdCom / Zoom

Interview was scheduled for 30 mins, but interviewer got through all questions in 15 mins, and I used 10 mins to ask questions. Interview was laid-back and conversational and overall enjoyable. 1. Walk me through your resume/background. 2. Walk me through your leadership experience. 3. If an MBA was not an option, how would you achieve your post-MBA goals? 4. What are your short-term/long-term goals? 5. Why Goizueta? 6. How will you contribute on campus? 7. What are your hobbies outside of school/work? 8. If you could have dinner with anyone, living or Read more

Published: April 11, 2024

UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom

Completely blind interview. Interviewer didn’t have my resume or application. 5-10 min “Tell me about your self.” Follow-up questions on why I chose my undergrad school and majors. Why MBA? Why Darden? Example of working with someone who thinks and works differently. Questions for interviewer? Overall a very relaxed and pleasant experience. Read more

Published: April 8, 2024

UCI Merage MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Virtual

1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why the school? 3. What other schools are you applying to and what factors will you consider when deciding? 4. Specific feedback/criticism you got at work, how you resolved it and lessons learned. 5. A time you led collaboration/team work. 6. How will you be an authentic member of the community? 7. Do you have other companies you’re considering besides the one mentioned? Read more

Published: March 27, 2024

MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

It was quite formal and pleasant. I was asked mostly “tell me about a time” questions. 1. Has anything changed on your resume since you submitted it? 2. Tell me about your professional journey so far in a couple of minutes. 3. Tell me about a time at work when you had a different point of view than anyone else. What did that experience teach you about your leadership role? 4. Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge as a team leader and how you handled it. 3. Tell me about your Read more

Published: March 24, 2024

CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Zoom

Interview lasted a full hour, with the first 45 minutes or so being the interview and the last 15 minutes being reserved for questions I had. I was asked what activities I was interested in getting involved in at Columbia, what my role is in group projects, and what classes and professors I was excited about. The interviewer was very friendly and very engaged. Read more

Published: March 24, 2024

Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Recorded Interview / Kira

1) Why an MBA? Why Haas? 2) Talk about an experience you have had with DEI. How can you use this experience to contribute to DEI on campus? 3) Talk about a time you had a worked cross functionally, and you struggled to align on something, how did you tackle it? 4) Talk about a time you took an initiative to do something, what was your thought process 5) Is there anything else you want us to know? Read more

Published: March 24, 2024

UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom

Adcom over Zoom. Quick intro, did not ask me to “tell me about yourself.” Why MBA from Kenan-Flagler? What’s the difference between a leader and a manager? What do you bring to Kenan-Flagler? How would your boss describe you? Tell me about a time you: Solved a problem in a creative way Had to deliver bad news Had to make a decision where you wish you had more info Faced an ethical dilemma or your values were put to the test Led a diverse team At exactly 30 minutes said: “That’s all Read more

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January 2, 2026 10:16pm ET

Applied to UPenn / Wharton

Round: Round 2

Received via portal

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.54

GRE: 332

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: United States, San Francisco

January 2, 2026 10:00pm ET

Applied to Harvard Business School

Round: Round 2

Received via portal

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.54

GRE: 332

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: United States, San Francisco

January 2, 2026 9:59pm ET

Applied to Columbia

Round: Round 2

Received via portal

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.54

GRE: 332

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

January 2, 2026 4:53pm ET

Rejected at UVA / Darden

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on December 09, 2025

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 4.17

GRE: 334

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Consulting

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Nigeria, Lagos

Note:

I was surprised at this decision, at the same time not very surprised as the interview didn’t go that well for me and I feel that was what possibly drove the decision, the interviewer (2Y MBA Student) was quite out of touch with my pre MBA career field and struggled to understand my response to the interview questions, she had to draw me back a couple of times to understand what I was speaking about, so I can imagine how she was able to make a case for me when she was struggling to understand me.

January 2, 2026 4:01pm ET

Waitlisted at Duke / Fuqua

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on December 10, 2025

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 4.17

GRE: 334

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Nigeria, Lagos

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