pg01 wrote:
Hi,
I got done with my both the interviews today (R2 applicant) and I also agree with rest of the people that it is a good cop, bad cop structure. Also, all that matters is your story and Why INSEAD. If there are any questions I can answer, please feel free to ask me. I will be more than happy to answer.
- P
I just finished both of my interviews today as well. However, I didnt experience the "good cop/bad cop" experience. For me, the important limiting factors were 1. the personality of the interviewer and 2. if they had read my essays (which I provided as a reference in addition to the interview form provided on my initial introductory email). If the interviewer took the time to read the essay, then he was a "tougher" interviewer whereas if he did not, more time was spent on my background and my reasoning. Similarly, the interviewer's personality determined if he gave tougher questions or not.
I agree with the previous posters that the main things to prepare for are 1.why mba/insead? 2. defend your long term goals and vision (from a variety of angles). It's definitely true that you should not over prepare. Also prepare an answer for "if you dont get into business school/insead, then whats the plan?"
gl everyone!