faceman wrote:
wondee wrote:
faceman.. congrats... i was wondering if you can help me out since you've been through it already.. i have my interview on feb 6th... i was wondering what kind of questions they will be asking and what the whole experience is like.. also.. how should i prepare for it... your insights would be greatly appreciate it...
for those that are wondering... here are my stats... 710 gmat.. 3 yrs we.. 3.51 gpa at a state university... asian american.. app went under review on 11/16... interview invite on 1/22...
Congrats on getting an interview! NYU is the only school that I interviewed with where the interviewer had actually read my application. My overall experience was a pleasant one (but I'm sure this varies by interviewer). The best advice I can give is just to make sure you review your essays/application before you go in there because he/she will be asking you questions based on that - usually to further explain something that you've written. It's a little difficult to prepare for these questions, but if you know your application, then the answers will come naturally to you. Also, I've heard other people were asked to give very short elevator pitches to the adcom. I didn't have this experience, but one question I did get was, "What angle will you use with potential employers to get the job that you are aiming for?" Anyway, the interview was only 30 minutes and went by very quickly. I gave what I thought was an idiotic response to one question because I couldn't think of a good answer (it was about a hobby of mine), but I was able rectify that quickly. I don't think my interviewer cared though - she was very friendly and really just seemed to want to get to know me.
Also, think about what size T-shirt you want, because they give you one when you get to the office!
Cool.. thanks for the info.. after reading your thoughts and experience, i have a few more questions..
do they ask a lot of questions about your job? i actually left my job back in september and have been teaching english in my motherland.. you mentioned short elevator pitch.. about what??? and, how did you answer the question, "What angle will you use with potential employers to get the job that you are aiming for?".. do you know the acceptance rate for interviewers?? thanks for your help!!!!