I had similar experience to poster below me. Was told to tell my life story and begin with childhood. This is unusual, so recommend preparing some early childhood stories that relate to your broader vision for MBA etc. They want to know what you’ll do with MBA, and are interested in how this relates to globalization/global issues etc. 30 minutes to tell your story actually can go by quickly, so do try to plan a bit.
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to
Cornell / Johnson
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
October 13, 2026
Standardized Test:
Granted Waiver
GPA:
3.42
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Energy
Application Location:
Japan
Juno Member:
Not yet
October 13, 2026 4:54am ET
Interview Invite
to
Cornell / Johnson
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
October 13, 2026
Standardized Test:
GRE
GRE:
327
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Consulting
Application Location:
Virginia
Juno Member:
Not yet
October 13, 2026 4:52am ET
Interview Invite
to
Cornell / Johnson
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
October 13, 2026
Standardized Test:
GMAT
GMAT:
695
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Finance,
FinTech
Application Location:
Thailand
Juno Member:
Not yet
October 13, 2026 2:33am ET
Interview Invite
to
Nanyang
Round:
Round 1
Received via
email
October 12, 2026
Standardized Test:
GMAT
GPA:
8.5
GMAT:
655
Program Type:
One Year Program
Post MBA Career:
Finance,
Investment Banking,
Private Equity
Application Location:
Mumbai
Juno Member:
Not yet
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on
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Standardized Test:
GRE
GRE:
340
Program Type:
Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career:
Finance,
Private Equity
Application Location:
Mumbai
Juno Member:
Not yet