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Foster MBA Program Guide 2026
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The Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, established in 1917, is located in Seattle, Washington. Foster is known for its focus on experiential learning, innovation, and leadership development in various industries. Notable alumni include David Bonderman, founding partner of TPG; Orin C. Smith, former president and CEO of Starbucks Corporation
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The Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, established in 1917, is located in Seattle, Washington. Foster is known for its focus on experiential learning, innovation, and leadership development in various industries. Notable alumni include David Bonderman, founding partner of TPG; Orin C. Smith, former president and CEO of Starbucks Corporation
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Foster
Class Profile
Foster Class Profile
Applicants:
Class Size:
Acceptance Rate:
%
Yield Rate:
%
Foster Deadlines
Official Foster Application
Submit by:
Interview Invite by:
Decision by:
Calling All Foster MBA Applicants: 2026 intake Class of 2028
09 Jul 2025, 17:08
1
09 Jul 2025, 17:08
Calling All Foster Part-time (Evening) MBA Applicants: 2025 intake
26 Feb 2025, 06:11
1
26 Feb 2025, 06:11
Calling All Foster EMBA Applicants: 2025 intake Class of 2027
10 Sep 2024, 03:35
0
10 Sep 2024, 03:35
Compiled Video Interview Questions for Foster School of Business
13 Jan 2024, 08:16
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13 Jan 2024, 08:16
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School
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Status
|
Round
|
Year
|
GMAT
GRE
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GPA
|
YOE
Years of Experiance
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Post-MBA industry
|
Location
|
Date
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 685 GMAT Focus 720 GMAT Classic |
7.2 | 4 | Technology | India |
28 Mar 2025 07:51 AM
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|
Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 655 GMAT Focus 665 GMAT Focus |
3 | Technology | India |
26 Mar 2025 02:12 AM
|
|
|
Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 615 GMAT Focus | 3.6 | 3 | Consulting | India |
23 Mar 2025 08:43 AM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($)
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 655 GMAT Focus | 2.7 | 6 | Finance: Investment Banking | Kazakhstan |
22 Mar 2025 11:30 PM
|
|
Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 655 GMAT Focus | 3 | 4 | Finance: Investment Banking | Taiwan |
22 Mar 2025 12:18 AM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 655 GMAT Focus | 3.1 | 4 | India |
21 Mar 2025 11:05 PM
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|
Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$$$)
|
Round 1 | 2025 | 329 GRE | 68 | 7 | Consulting | India |
18 Mar 2025 12:55 PM
|
|
Foster
Full Time MBA |
Interviewed
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 615 GMAT Focus | 3.1 | 4 | Consulting | India |
16 Mar 2025 04:12 PM
|
|
Foster
Executive MBA Program |
Admitted
|
Round 1 | 2025 | 695 GMAT Focus | 8.7 | 8 | India |
11 Mar 2025 05:42 AM
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|
Foster
Full Time MBA |
Interviewed
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 317 GRE | 2.4 | 10 | Technology | United States |
25 Feb 2025 06:00 PM
|
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 1 | 2025 | 740 GMAT Classic | 0 | Technology | India |
21 Feb 2025 11:37 AM
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|
Foster
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 320 GRE | 3.3 | 3 | Technology | India |
09 Feb 2025 02:18 AM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 665 GMAT Focus 675 GMAT Focus |
7.1 | 9 | Technology | India |
07 Feb 2025 08:52 PM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Denied without Interview
|
Round 2 | 2025 | 5 | Technology | Taiwan |
07 Feb 2025 06:10 PM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 1 | 2025 | 8.1 | 3 | Technology | India |
26 Dec 2024 10:44 AM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 1 | 2025 | 655 GMAT Focus | 8.5 | 6 | Consulting | India |
14 Dec 2024 07:37 AM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 1 | 2025 | 695 GMAT Focus | 4 | India |
13 Dec 2024 10:59 PM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Waitlisted with Interview
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Round 1 | 2025 | 315 GRE | 3.8 | 6 | Non-Profit | United States |
13 Dec 2024 09:29 PM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 1 | 2025 | 3.8 | 7 | Consulting | Malaysia |
13 Dec 2024 08:33 PM
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Foster
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
|
Round 1 | 2025 | 730 GMAT Classic | 3.3 | 4 | Technology | India |
13 Dec 2024 08:04 PM
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 21, 2025 12:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 20, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Interview was taken by adcom director. The interview was very conversational and it went for 40mins....
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Interview was taken by adcom director. The interview was very conversational and it went for 40mins.
Started of by general cool down topics like - how are you, where are you and what time is it in India.
1) Tell me about yourself? One behaviour question as well when I was talking about my work experience and jobs I pivot.
2) What's my leadership style?
3) What is your short team goals? What's your plan B?
4). Why MBA at this point and Why Foster?
5). DE&I being the core of school values, how do I plan to foster DE&I with my efforts?
6). Apart from work what do you do and how do your spend your time outside work?
7). Questions for her and for Foster?
Hope this helps!
Tip: Speak to students before your interview to talk about why this school better.
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India
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 12, 2025 10:02
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Feb 12, 2025
Just completed my interview with a second-year student. It lasted 35 minutes, and below are the ques...
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Just completed my interview with a second-year student. It lasted 35 minutes, and below are the questions that were asked:
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why MBA? Why Foster?
3. Goals
4. Plan B
5. What are your key values? How will your values help you in contribute to fostering a culture of belonging at Foster? (something along these lines...)
6. TMAT you faced a challenging situation
7. Questions for him.
Also, there were 1/2 following questions related to my exp and responses. Overall the interview was very conversational.
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India
Found this helpful?
2
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Sep 18, 2024 01:09
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Oct 26, 2022
Just finished my interview with alexsis Scott - it went on for like 20mins
It was same questions as...
Read More
Just finished my interview with alexsis Scott - it went on for like 20mins
It was same questions as last year
1. Tmat when you have failed
2. Why foster mba?
3. Tmat you had challenging colleague
4. What exites you about doing mba
5. Why mba
6. What challenges do you think you will face in mba
7. Questions for her?
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India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Sep 18, 2024 01:09
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 17, 2024
Final Decision:
Admitted
Interview was with Megan Lewis, found it to be the most grilling out of all the interviews I gave ti...
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Interview was with Megan Lewis, found it to be the most grilling out of all the interviews I gave till now (took 45 mins)
1. Why an MBA?
2. Walk me through your resume (kept stopping me for different things to explain)
3. What after foster?
4. Plan A, Plan B and Plan C
5. DEI how did you foster?
6. What is your weakness? How did you work on it?
7. How did your colleagues like you?
8. How would your supervisor describe you?
9. How do you define your leadership style?
10.Who did you talk to at foster?
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India
Found this helpful?
1
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jan 27, 2024 02:01
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Jan 27, 2024
Just wrapped up my interview with Alexsis Scott - it went for like 40mins
1. What about MBA excites...
Read More
Just wrapped up my interview with Alexsis Scott - it went for like 40mins
1. What about MBA excites you?
2. TMA your goal and talk a bit about your Plan B.
3. What if it fails, nothing works in your favour, whats the plan C?
4. What was the best complement that you got?
5. What was a constructive feedback that you received?
6. TMAT when you have failed ? How did you fix it?
7. Why would your Foster batchmates be happy to have you?
8. What do you think will be the challenges in pursuing an MBA?
9. With Foster, how do you believe your lived experiences would help in DEI with your cohort at Foster?
10. Your short-term goals wrt Foster?
11. Any question that you have for me?
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India
Found this helpful?
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0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jan 8, 2024 01:01
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Nov 7, 2023
Just completed my interview with Noe. Mine was relatively shorter than the others have posted. The t...
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Just completed my interview with Noe. Mine was relatively shorter than the others have posted. The total length of the interview is 35 mins.
1. Tell me about yourself and Why Foster?
2. Plan-C (I mentioned Plan-A in the prev question)
3. How would you work with the career management center?
4. TMAT you failed.
5. How do you see contributing to the Foster community?
6. Lived experiences on DEI.
7. Do you have any questions for me?
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1
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jan 8, 2024 12:01
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Nov 2, 2023
These were the questions asked
1. How does your day look like ?
2. Post MBA and long term goals
3. ...
Read More
These were the questions asked
1. How does your day look like ?
2. Post MBA and long term goals
3. Plan - B
4. Why MBA, why Foster, contributions
5. What are the various DEI initiatives that u took
6. TMAT delegated a team
7. TMAT where you had conflict with manager and how did it got resolved
8. TMAT where you faced failure
9. Biggest achievement
10. Biggest constructive criticism
11. What are the challanges that u can face at Foster apart from MBA stuff
12. Hobbies apart from work and entrepreneur stuff
13. Leadership style and why
Last ..any questions to ask
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0
1
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 9, 2023 11:03
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
Mar 7, 2023
Final Decision:
Interviewed
I had my interview this week.
1. Walk me through your background?
2. Why an MBA? Why now?
3. Why fo...
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I had my interview this week.
1. Walk me through your background?
2. Why an MBA? Why now?
3. Why foster?
4. What are your post mba goals?
5. How will you contribute at Foster?
6. Tell me about a time you disagreed with a boss.
7. What role do you play on a team?
8. What were your criteria when selecting an mba program?
9. What questions do you have for me?
Very conversational. She had a few follow questions that were specific to my application or my responses. I feel better about the school after the interview. Stated that interviews are rapping up this week and we would hear back by the end of the month.
10. What do you do fun in your spare time.
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0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2023 01:02
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 23, 2023
I had my interview with Alexsis Scott. It was a very relaxed and interactive interview that lasted 3...
Read More
I had my interview with Alexsis Scott. It was a very relaxed and interactive interview that lasted 30 min (first 25 min, she asked the questions and the last 5, she answered mine). Following were her questions:
1. Why Foster MBA?
2. What about MBA excites you?
3. What do you think will be the challenges in pursuing an MBA?
4. TMA your goal and talk a bit about your Plan B.
5. What was a constructive feedback that you received? How did you take it?
6. What was the best complement that you got?
7. TMAT when you were working on a project and half way through you realised that you had to change your approach.
8. Why would your Foster batchmates be happy to have you?
9. Any question that I wanted to ask?
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India
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 10, 2023 03:02
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 10, 2023
Final Decision:
Admitted
Interviewed with adcom and took ~35 min. She was very nice, really listened to my story and asked fo...
Read More
Interviewed with adcom and took ~35 min. She was very nice, really listened to my story and asked follow up question.
1. Why MBA
2. Plan B
3. Why Foster
4. Achievement
5. A time work on stress and pressure
6. Failure/mistake
7. Leadership experience and what MBA can help you.
8. Contribute to Foster
9. More question for her
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United States
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Foster MBA Employment Report
Full-time graduates:
Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment:
Full-time graduates employed at graduation:
%
Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation:
%
Average base salary:
Average signing bonus:
Consulting (33%)
Finance: Diversified Financial Services (10%)
Technology(47%)
Retail: E-commerce (5%)
Consumer Packaged Goods (5%)
Transportation(13%)
Energy (4%)
Manufacturing (5%)
Foster Recommendation Questions
Full Foster Recommendation Form
Letters of recommendation consist of two parts: a set of short-answer questions and a written assessment. In the written assessment your recommender will be asked to write about your strengths, discuss areas where you could improve, discuss your leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, motivation and initiative and comment on your accomplishments, managerial potential, and other personal qualities.
Two recommendation letters are required as part of your application; however, you are permitted to submit up to three. Preferably, recommendations should be provided by professional contacts rather than academic or personal contacts. You may designate your recommenders at any time after starting your application. When you designate your recommenders in your online application profile, recommenders will receive an email directing them to the online recommendation form.
Two recommendation letters are required as part of your application; however, you are permitted to submit up to three. Preferably, recommendations should be provided by professional contacts rather than academic or personal contacts. You may designate your recommenders at any time after starting your application. When you designate your recommenders in your online application profile, recommenders will receive an email directing them to the online recommendation form.
Foster MBA Essay Questions
Foster has two mandatory/ required essays and two optional essays
Mandatory/ Required:
Essay 1: Post-MBA Plans (750 words maximum)
Tell us your ideas about what lies ahead in your career. What are the gaps or deficiencies currently preventing you from pursuing these potential career paths? How do you plan to use your time in the Foster MBA program to fill these gaps and advance your career?
Essay 2: Personal Resilience (500 words maximum)
Resilience is one of the most important values of a successful Foster student. Tell us about what resilience means to you and share some of the ways that you have demonstrated resilience in overcoming personal or professional challenges. How do you anticipate showing resilience during your time as an MBA candidate?
Optional Essays: Essay 3: Optional Essay (500 words maximum) Include this essay if you have additional information you believe would be helpful to the admissions committee in considering your application.
Essay 4: Optional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Essay (500 words maximum) At the Foster School of Business, we embrace diversity as one of the foundations of both successful business strategy and a world-class educational experience. We share the University’s dedication to promoting the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas. We welcome you to share some of the ways you have practiced inclusion, promoted equity or supported the advancement of underrepresented groups.
Mandatory/ Required:
Essay 1: Post-MBA Plans (750 words maximum)
Tell us your ideas about what lies ahead in your career. What are the gaps or deficiencies currently preventing you from pursuing these potential career paths? How do you plan to use your time in the Foster MBA program to fill these gaps and advance your career?
Essay 2: Personal Resilience (500 words maximum)
Resilience is one of the most important values of a successful Foster student. Tell us about what resilience means to you and share some of the ways that you have demonstrated resilience in overcoming personal or professional challenges. How do you anticipate showing resilience during your time as an MBA candidate?
Optional Essays: Essay 3: Optional Essay (500 words maximum) Include this essay if you have additional information you believe would be helpful to the admissions committee in considering your application.
Essay 4: Optional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Essay (500 words maximum) At the Foster School of Business, we embrace diversity as one of the foundations of both successful business strategy and a world-class educational experience. We share the University’s dedication to promoting the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas. We welcome you to share some of the ways you have practiced inclusion, promoted equity or supported the advancement of underrepresented groups.
Foster
MBA Program Cost
Per Year
Tuition:
Req Fees:
Room and board, books, & miscellaneous expenses:
Avg Indebtness of FT students:
Graduates with Debt:
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Foster MBA Application Deadlines 2026
Official Foster Application
Submit by:
Interview Invite by:
Decision by:
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 21, 2025 12:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 20, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Interview was taken by adcom director. The interview was very conversational and it went for 40mins....
Read More
Interview was taken by adcom director. The interview was very conversational and it went for 40mins.
Started of by general cool down topics like - how are you, where are you and what time is it in India.
1) Tell me about yourself? One behaviour question as well when I was talking about my work experience and jobs I pivot.
2) What's my leadership style?
3) What is your short team goals? What's your plan B?
4). Why MBA at this point and Why Foster?
5). DE&I being the core of school values, how do I plan to foster DE&I with my efforts?
6). Apart from work what do you do and how do your spend your time outside work?
7). Questions for her and for Foster?
Hope this helps!
Tip: Speak to students before your interview to talk about why this school better.
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
1
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 12, 2025 10:02
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Feb 12, 2025
Just completed my interview with a second-year student. It lasted 35 minutes, and below are the ques...
Read More
Just completed my interview with a second-year student. It lasted 35 minutes, and below are the questions that were asked:
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why MBA? Why Foster?
3. Goals
4. Plan B
5. What are your key values? How will your values help you in contribute to fostering a culture of belonging at Foster? (something along these lines...)
6. TMAT you faced a challenging situation
7. Questions for him.
Also, there were 1/2 following questions related to my exp and responses. Overall the interview was very conversational.
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
2
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Sep 18, 2024 01:09
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Oct 26, 2022
Just finished my interview with alexsis Scott - it went on for like 20mins
It was same questions as...
Read More
Just finished my interview with alexsis Scott - it went on for like 20mins
It was same questions as last year
1. Tmat when you have failed
2. Why foster mba?
3. Tmat you had challenging colleague
4. What exites you about doing mba
5. Why mba
6. What challenges do you think you will face in mba
7. Questions for her?
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Sep 18, 2024 01:09
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 17, 2024
Final Decision:
Admitted
Interview was with Megan Lewis, found it to be the most grilling out of all the interviews I gave ti...
Read More
Interview was with Megan Lewis, found it to be the most grilling out of all the interviews I gave till now (took 45 mins)
1. Why an MBA?
2. Walk me through your resume (kept stopping me for different things to explain)
3. What after foster?
4. Plan A, Plan B and Plan C
5. DEI how did you foster?
6. What is your weakness? How did you work on it?
7. How did your colleagues like you?
8. How would your supervisor describe you?
9. How do you define your leadership style?
10.Who did you talk to at foster?
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
1
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jan 27, 2024 02:01
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Jan 27, 2024
Just wrapped up my interview with Alexsis Scott - it went for like 40mins
1. What about MBA excites...
Read More
Just wrapped up my interview with Alexsis Scott - it went for like 40mins
1. What about MBA excites you?
2. TMA your goal and talk a bit about your Plan B.
3. What if it fails, nothing works in your favour, whats the plan C?
4. What was the best complement that you got?
5. What was a constructive feedback that you received?
6. TMAT when you have failed ? How did you fix it?
7. Why would your Foster batchmates be happy to have you?
8. What do you think will be the challenges in pursuing an MBA?
9. With Foster, how do you believe your lived experiences would help in DEI with your cohort at Foster?
10. Your short-term goals wrt Foster?
11. Any question that you have for me?
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
6
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jan 8, 2024 01:01
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Nov 7, 2023
Just completed my interview with Noe. Mine was relatively shorter than the others have posted. The t...
Read More
Just completed my interview with Noe. Mine was relatively shorter than the others have posted. The total length of the interview is 35 mins.
1. Tell me about yourself and Why Foster?
2. Plan-C (I mentioned Plan-A in the prev question)
3. How would you work with the career management center?
4. TMAT you failed.
5. How do you see contributing to the Foster community?
6. Lived experiences on DEI.
7. Do you have any questions for me?
Read Less
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1
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Jan 8, 2024 12:01
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Nov 2, 2023
These were the questions asked
1. How does your day look like ?
2. Post MBA and long term goals
3. ...
Read More
These were the questions asked
1. How does your day look like ?
2. Post MBA and long term goals
3. Plan - B
4. Why MBA, why Foster, contributions
5. What are the various DEI initiatives that u took
6. TMAT delegated a team
7. TMAT where you had conflict with manager and how did it got resolved
8. TMAT where you faced failure
9. Biggest achievement
10. Biggest constructive criticism
11. What are the challanges that u can face at Foster apart from MBA stuff
12. Hobbies apart from work and entrepreneur stuff
13. Leadership style and why
Last ..any questions to ask
Read Less
Found this helpful?
0
1
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 9, 2023 11:03
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
Mar 7, 2023
Final Decision:
Interviewed
I had my interview this week.
1. Walk me through your background?
2. Why an MBA? Why now?
3. Why fo...
Read More
I had my interview this week.
1. Walk me through your background?
2. Why an MBA? Why now?
3. Why foster?
4. What are your post mba goals?
5. How will you contribute at Foster?
6. Tell me about a time you disagreed with a boss.
7. What role do you play on a team?
8. What were your criteria when selecting an mba program?
9. What questions do you have for me?
Very conversational. She had a few follow questions that were specific to my application or my responses. I feel better about the school after the interview. Stated that interviews are rapping up this week and we would hear back by the end of the month.
10. What do you do fun in your spare time.
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2023 01:02
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 23, 2023
I had my interview with Alexsis Scott. It was a very relaxed and interactive interview that lasted 3...
Read More
I had my interview with Alexsis Scott. It was a very relaxed and interactive interview that lasted 30 min (first 25 min, she asked the questions and the last 5, she answered mine). Following were her questions:
1. Why Foster MBA?
2. What about MBA excites you?
3. What do you think will be the challenges in pursuing an MBA?
4. TMA your goal and talk a bit about your Plan B.
5. What was a constructive feedback that you received? How did you take it?
6. What was the best complement that you got?
7. TMAT when you were working on a project and half way through you realised that you had to change your approach.
8. Why would your Foster batchmates be happy to have you?
9. Any question that I wanted to ask?
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India
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 10, 2023 03:02
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 10, 2023
Final Decision:
Admitted
Interviewed with adcom and took ~35 min. She was very nice, really listened to my story and asked fo...
Read More
Interviewed with adcom and took ~35 min. She was very nice, really listened to my story and asked follow up question.
1. Why MBA
2. Plan B
3. Why Foster
4. Achievement
5. A time work on stress and pressure
6. Failure/mistake
7. Leadership experience and what MBA can help you.
8. Contribute to Foster
9. More question for her
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Foster MBA Essay Questions
Foster has two mandatory/ required essays and two optional essays
Mandatory/ Required:
Essay 1: Post-MBA Plans (750 words maximum)
Tell us your ideas about what lies ahead in your career. What are the gaps or deficiencies currently preventing you from pursuing these potential career paths? How do you plan to use your time in the Foster MBA program to fill these gaps and advance your career?
Essay 2: Personal Resilience (500 words maximum)
Resilience is one of the most important values of a successful Foster student. Tell us about what resilience means to you and share some of the ways that you have demonstrated resilience in overcoming personal or professional challenges. How do you anticipate showing resilience during your time as an MBA candidate?
Optional Essays: Essay 3: Optional Essay (500 words maximum) Include this essay if you have additional information you believe would be helpful to the admissions committee in considering your application.
Essay 4: Optional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Essay (500 words maximum) At the Foster School of Business, we embrace diversity as one of the foundations of both successful business strategy and a world-class educational experience. We share the University’s dedication to promoting the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas. We welcome you to share some of the ways you have practiced inclusion, promoted equity or supported the advancement of underrepresented groups.
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Essay 1: Post-MBA Plans (750 words maximum)
Tell us your ideas about what lies ahead in your career. What are the gaps or deficiencies currently preventing you from pursuing these potential career paths? How do you plan to use your time in the Foster MBA program to fill these gaps and advance your career?
Essay 2: Personal Resilience (500 words maximum)
Resilience is one of the most important values of a successful Foster student. Tell us about what resilience means to you and share some of the ways that you have demonstrated resilience in overcoming personal or professional challenges. How do you anticipate showing resilience during your time as an MBA candidate?
Optional Essays: Essay 3: Optional Essay (500 words maximum) Include this essay if you have additional information you believe would be helpful to the admissions committee in considering your application.
Essay 4: Optional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Essay (500 words maximum) At the Foster School of Business, we embrace diversity as one of the foundations of both successful business strategy and a world-class educational experience. We share the University’s dedication to promoting the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas. We welcome you to share some of the ways you have practiced inclusion, promoted equity or supported the advancement of underrepresented groups.
Foster Recommendation Questions
Full Foster Recommendation Form
Letters of recommendation consist of two parts: a set of short-answer questions and a written assessment. In the written assessment your recommender will be asked to write about your strengths, discuss areas where you could improve, discuss your leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, motivation and initiative and comment on your accomplishments, managerial potential, and other personal qualities.
Two recommendation letters are required as part of your application; however, you are permitted to submit up to three. Preferably, recommendations should be provided by professional contacts rather than academic or personal contacts. You may designate your recommenders at any time after starting your application. When you designate your recommenders in your online application profile, recommenders will receive an email directing them to the online recommendation form.
Two recommendation letters are required as part of your application; however, you are permitted to submit up to three. Preferably, recommendations should be provided by professional contacts rather than academic or personal contacts. You may designate your recommenders at any time after starting your application. When you designate your recommenders in your online application profile, recommenders will receive an email directing them to the online recommendation form.
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for Foster?
The average GMAT score for Foster is around 710 (Classic) / 655 (Focus Equivalent) for the latest incoming class. As score is just one component of the application it does not mean that you can get in with 740 and someone will get dinged with 700.
Here is what you can use as a guide:
1) Are you from an over-represented demography? If yes, add 30 points to the average to arrive at a competitive score for your peer group.
2) Are you from a unique background or disadvantaged group such as a refugee or first-time college grad? You can subtract 30 points from the average and still get in.
Here is what you can use as a guide:
1) Are you from an over-represented demography? If yes, add 30 points to the average to arrive at a competitive score for your peer group.
2) Are you from a unique background or disadvantaged group such as a refugee or first-time college grad? You can subtract 30 points from the average and still get in.
What is the average GRE score for Foster?
Foster average GRE score for the latest incoming class is 322. The dynamics for most schools with GRE admissions is that a great profile with a lower-caliber GRE score seems to be acceptable but a below average profile will usually not be able to get in with above-average GRE score. As the result, the average GRE score may look very tenable but it may not result into an Admit. This is just an average score and schools admit a spectrum of applicants.
Does Foster accept without GRE or GMAT?
Foster provide test waiver. For a candidate to be competitive without a test score, they must demonstrate quantitative and program readiness by meeting several of the following criteria:
-Strong quantitative or analytical ability demonstrated throughout educational records, with a GPA at or above average as listed on the Class Profile.
-An undergraduate, masters, or advanced degree in STEM or a business-related major, with strong performance and multiple quantitative or analytical courses.
-Clearly demonstrated quantitative or analytical professional work experience. Professional certifications in a quantitative-related field, e.g., CPA, CFA, PE, etc.
-Four or more years of progressively responsible professional work experience which demonstrate deep quantitative or analytical aptitude.
-These criteria will be considered in holistic review along with other elements of the application including transcripts, resume, essays, recommendations, and admission interviews, in the context of the competitiveness of the overall applicant pool.
Meeting the above criteria does not ensure admittance to a Foster MBA program. If you believe your academic readiness is best demonstrated by an exam, we encourage you to provide an exam score.
What GPA do you need to get into Foster?
Foster average GPA is 3.3 note that the GPA is only calculated for the domestic US applicants and international GPA equivalents are not converted or included in this average. As the result, there is more leeway for international applicants as their GPA does not impact school's average but keep in mind that GPA's vary based on the prestige of the institution and rigor of the program attended. If your GPA is below 3.4 but is competitive for your program or background, you should address and explain this fact in the optional comments/essay available in the application specifically specifically for this purpose.
When is Foster MBA program application deadline?
Foster has 3 application deadlines:
Round 1: October 01, 2024 (the best round to apply)
Round 2 is January 07, 2025 (Final Deadline for International Applicants)
Round 3 is March 12, 2025 Round 1 is best for admissions and scholarships. Round 2 tends to be the most competitive. Round 3 is not for friendly for most applicants and has the least chances of financial aid.
Round 1: October 01, 2024 (the best round to apply)
Round 2 is January 07, 2025 (Final Deadline for International Applicants)
Round 3 is March 12, 2025 Round 1 is best for admissions and scholarships. Round 2 tends to be the most competitive. Round 3 is not for friendly for most applicants and has the least chances of financial aid.
How long is the FT MBA program at Foster?
Foster Full Time MBA program is 20 months long. You will start the program in August/September (the first 1-2 weeks will be orientation) and graduate in April/May. The full-time MBA program has a break for a summer internship.
Does Foster have a Part Time MBA program?
Foster has a Part Time Evening MBA program. It is well-ranked and quite popular among the Seattle's workforce. UW has a number of small evening MBA campuses across the greater Seattle area where it holds classes for convenience including in Bellevue, Kirkland, and others.
How much is Foster MBA tuition?
MBA is expensive! Foster MBA Program costs $38,889 per year, plus $1,119 in required school fees. In addition, you will need an additional $36,220 per year for room and board (living expenses).
How many years of work experience do you need to get into Foster Business School?
Foster Requires at least 2 years of work experience for their Full Time MBA program. Two years is minimum and the recommended / ideal work experience is 5-6 years, which gives you more content for the application and is more likely to result into admission. More experience also offers a stronger resume and better chances for recruiting.
Keep in mind that having too much work experience such as 10 or more years, is often detrimental to your chances.
Keep in mind that having too much work experience such as 10 or more years, is often detrimental to your chances.
What is the starting salary for MBA from Foster?
Average starting salary for Foster is $151,322 per year. Many graduates report receiving a sign on bonus of $37,369 on average. In addition, many qualify for annual incentive, retention, or performance bonuses up to 20% of their annual pay.
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