{"id":19802,"date":"2013-07-22T15:55:22","date_gmt":"2013-07-22T22:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=19802"},"modified":"2013-11-08T06:49:19","modified_gmt":"2013-11-08T13:49:19","slug":"five-top-strategies-to-ace-the-mba-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/five-top-strategies-to-ace-the-mba-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Top Strategies to Ace the MBA Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today\u2019s post comes from Manhattan Review India<\/a>, a well-known provider of test prep and MBA Admissions Consulting<\/strong> for Top Business Schools.<\/em><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve just been notified that you\u2019ve landed an interview with your dream business school. Are you prepared to ace it?<\/p>\n

At Manhattan Review, we recommend our clients to start prepping for this time to shine long before you\u2019ve been notified. A huge mistake applicants sometimes make is waiting until the interview is scheduled to prepare. Why would anyone serious about getting into the MBA program of his or her choice take this risk?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s valuable information we\u2019ve learned from MBA applicants who\u2019ve aced their interviews. It\u2019s no secret there are instances where an applicant that was almost perfect on paper ultimately failed to be competitive due to a poor interview. Further, the reverse is true as well. At Manhattan Review we\u2019ve seen a marginal applicant skyrocket to the top of the list because of an awesome interview! The key to success is not just thinking about answers to standard questions, but training yourself to give natural, knowledgeable, revealing and confident answers. And this takes time, research and practice. Here are the five strategies in detail that have helped many of our clients successfully ace their MBA interviews:<\/p>\n

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    Preparation is Key.<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Whoever said it was easy to sell yourself? No one likes being put on the spot spouting their achievements to a stranger. There\u2019s a fine line between blatant arrogance and genuine confidence. That said, preparing ahead of time gives you the definite advantage ensuring that you won\u2019t leave the interview with any regrets. There might be regrets about omitting important information or regrets about your demeanor during the interview. And lastly, you may have regrets about whether you asked the right questions of the interviewer.According to admission committee members, an interviewer can spot poor preparation the minute an applicant starts talking. So here are a few good tips to prepare and master:<\/p>\n

    1. how to communicate that you are proactive;<\/p>\n

    2. how you can be confident without being arrogant;<\/p>\n

    3. how you can let your personality shine through;<\/p>\n

    4. how to show the kind of enthusiasm for the school\u2019s particular program.<\/li>\n

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    Give yourself the time.<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Find a quiet place, sit in a comfortable chair, give yourself the time to reflect. Listed below are common questions asked at these interviews. Write down how you would answer them as well as any points and arguments that surface. It\u2019s a terrific way to be proactive, prepared and best of all, gives you a written resource to refer to when and if you start to question yourself. Keep editing the notes as ideas come up over time. Carry the notes with you \u2013 who knows when a useful bit of information will come to you.<\/p>\n