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Yale SOM MBA Admissions Interview Questions: R1 / Video Interview

Published: October 7, 2013

My Yale video interview consisted of the following questions:

  • Einstein quote on knowledge vs imagination. Do you agree?
  • Challenging work experience
  • How would friends or coworkers describe you?
Schools: Yale SOM

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