{"id":32100,"date":"2016-02-11T12:19:25","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T19:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=32100"},"modified":"2016-07-27T15:52:31","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T22:52:31","slug":"ask-away-at-your-admissions-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/ask-away-at-your-admissions-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Away at Your Admissions Interview!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ask questions that show you're attempting to connect the features of the program and your individual goals, needs and interests.<\/p>\n

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An interview works in two directions: The interviewer asks you questions to see if you\u2019d be a good fit for the school in question, and you ask the interviewer questions to help you determine if this program is right for you.<\/p>\n

In order to think up some good questions, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you:<\/p>\n

1. Review the program\u2019s website thoroughly.<\/strong> Asking questions is a good thing. Asking questions that are answered on the homepage of the school\u2019s site? Not so good.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Review the details of your application<\/strong> to help you come up with questions that relate specifically to your interests, experience, and goals.<\/p>\n

As you review the school\u2019s literature and your application, jot down whatever questions come to mind. The best questions<\/a> are those that show you attempting to connect the dots between the features of the program and your individual goals, needs and interests. Because these questions are so highly individualized, it\u2019s hard to give specific examples, but below you\u2019ll find a few general questions that will trigger your more personal queries:<\/p>\n

\u2022 How difficult is it to claim a seat in popular classes like International Business Relations (or Medical Ethics or Psych 101\u2026(or any other class that specifically interests you and is popular)?<\/p>\n

\u2022 Does the program have any clubs or extracurricular activities for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs (or juggling acrobats, or whatever particular interests you have)? What steps are involved in starting a group on campus? Before asking this question, see if you can find the group on the school\u2019s website and check if it is active.<\/p>\n

\u2022 What are the criteria for competing in a business plan competition? (Again, fill in the blank to cater this question towards your personal goals, and check online to see if the question isn\u2019t answered there.)<\/p>\n

\u2022 What role does the career services<\/a> department play in helping students network and secure interviews?<\/p>\n

If your admissions interview is with a recent alum or a current student, then you can ask about his\/her experience at Program X. This is a good way to make conversation and show your interest in the interviewer and the program. It may also serve as a jumping off point for coming up with more personalized questions. Some basic ones to start with may be:<\/p>\n

\u2022 What are\/were your favorite classes? Professors?<\/p>\n

\u2022 Are there any activities, clubs, or competitions that simply should not be missed?<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do you wish you had done anything differently before attending or while at School X?<\/p>\n

You can do it! Ace those interviews<\/a> now!<\/p>\n

\"LIke<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Accepted:<\/a>
\nRelated Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The Do\u2019s And Don\u2019ts Of Med School Interviews<\/a>\u00a0[podcast]
\n\u2022\u00a0How to Prep for Your MBA Interviews<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a05 Tips for Law School Interviews<\/a><\/p>\n

This article\u00a0<\/a>originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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