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Should I choose a phone interview [#permalink] New post   08 Feb 2011, 16:02
I would like to know if I should choose an in-person interview or Skype or phone. Would that affect my admissions, although school claims the interviews are all the same regardless of what you taking. But I still believe there is difference.

The reason I want to choose phone interview because I'm kind of far, 6hurs of driving, I heard a lot of people even fly from another countries to interview, I don't know if admission would consider and give some bonus points for such enthusiasm.
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Re: Should I choose a phone interview [#permalink] New post   08 Feb 2011, 21:42
nicboy wrote:
I would like to know if I should choose an in-person interview or Skype or phone. Would that affect my admissions, although school claims the interviews are all the same regardless of what you taking. But I still believe there is difference.

The reason I want to choose phone interview because I'm kind of far, 6hurs of driving, I heard a lot of people even fly from another countries to interview, I don't know if admission would consider and give some bonus points for such enthusiasm.


Depends on the school. Schools where yield is important (typically outside of M7) would probably care if you made the trip. If I were you, I'd go in person regardless if I'm serious about the school if only to see whether you like it or not.
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Re: Should I choose a phone interview [#permalink] New post   08 Feb 2011, 22:57
HBS gave me the option of on-campus or Skype. I would like to get accepted, so I chose on-campus even though it will require a $550 cross-country flight for a 30 minute interview.

It's ultimately your call, but my guess is that an AdCom would be less than impressed by someone 6 hours away choosing to do a Skype or phone interview, even if they claim there's no preference given to an on-campus interview.
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Re: Should I choose a phone interview [#permalink] New post   09 Feb 2011, 07:51
As per research, 55% of communication is visual (body language, eye contact) and 38% is vocal (pitch, speed, volume, tone), and the remaining 7% words. You can argue a Skype video can compensate some of the face-to-face aspects of the interview. If I were you, I would fly to campus and take the interview in-person.

Interview is the final step in the admission process. You will not get a second chance. So, I think it is worth all the extra effort. Good luck!

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nicboy wrote:
I would like to know if I should choose an in-person interview or Skype or phone. Would that affect my admissions, although school claims the interviews are all the same regardless of what you taking. But I still believe there is difference.

The reason I want to choose phone interview because I'm kind of far, 6hurs of driving, I heard a lot of people even fly from another countries to interview, I don't know if admission would consider and give some bonus points for such enthusiasm.
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