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29 Dec 2008, 07:06
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in my case, in general I believe I did not sound confident at all in my answers I was way too nervous. She started the interview with a very specific question about my extracarricular which I was not prepared for so my answer was off and not explanatory at all. After not being able to answer the question properly I think I panicked and this mood affected the rest of the interview. Suprisingly no Why MBA, Why now, Long term, Short term plan questions... A lot about my extracarriculars, A question was: What would you want your classmates know about your country?, What do you think your contribution to the class will be?...The worst part was: Because I was in the panic mood I forgot the questions in my head that I had about HBS. So I asked the MOST STUPID question ever: I asked about how they construct sections in terms of background and profession. The question was general and I believe the answer is available somewhere online. I believe instead of being confident relaxed and explanatory, I was in panic, mumbling and could not get nice answers out of my mouth...damn it...I really get upset about myself for having the chance and screwing it up so badly...
29 Dec 2008, 22:46
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I also had a panick attack during my interview.
I was prepared for the first question (academic question) but I was so nervous that my answers weren't very clear. This put me in a diffensive mood. The part I struggled the most was questions about my industry. We actually spent like 20 minutes discussing problems in my industry or how it would evolve in the future. To be honest, I don't care rats ass about my industry. So, I found myself rambling or bull-shxxing on and on. At some point, the interviewer had to ask clarifying questions to understand my incoherent logics... I came out of the interview thinking if I were the adcom, I wouldn't admit me!
Anyway, I wasn't that dissapointed though. I thought HBS was a crapshot for me, and I consider myself lucky to be even given an opportunity to interview. I have an admit from Booth and love the school. So I am mentally preparing myself for the ding already!
Good luck everyone!
I was prepared for the first question (academic question) but I was so nervous that my answers weren't very clear. This put me in a diffensive mood. The part I struggled the most was questions about my industry. We actually spent like 20 minutes discussing problems in my industry or how it would evolve in the future. To be honest, I don't care rats ass about my industry. So, I found myself rambling or bull-shxxing on and on. At some point, the interviewer had to ask clarifying questions to understand my incoherent logics... I came out of the interview thinking if I were the adcom, I wouldn't admit me!
Anyway, I wasn't that dissapointed though. I thought HBS was a crapshot for me, and I consider myself lucky to be even given an opportunity to interview. I have an admit from Booth and love the school. So I am mentally preparing myself for the ding already!
Good luck everyone!
30 Dec 2008, 10:07
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Just thought I'd introduce myself. Congrats to all those who were interviewed R1 and good luck come Jan 21st.
I'll be applying R2. I'm a bit concerned after reading about HBS's slant towards younger applicants. I'm 28 and would be 29 upon matriculation. I did change careers about 3 years out of college, and I'll be mentioning that in one of the essays, so hopefully they'll think of me like a 25-year-old.
I imagine I'm also a non-traditional applicant, in that my background is in entertainment (first career) and now politics and government. I'm seeking an MBA with at least some coursework in public enterprise and entrepreneurship. HBS has some good courses and the ability to cross-enroll for a few classes at the Kennedy School is very appealing. Eventually I see myself managing either a nonprofit, government agency, or a for-profit with social focus.
Thanks to all who have posted tips and links for the essays. They've been helpful as I'm polishing mine. Hopefully I'll get to use some of the excellent interview info as well.
I'll be applying R2. I'm a bit concerned after reading about HBS's slant towards younger applicants. I'm 28 and would be 29 upon matriculation. I did change careers about 3 years out of college, and I'll be mentioning that in one of the essays, so hopefully they'll think of me like a 25-year-old.
I imagine I'm also a non-traditional applicant, in that my background is in entertainment (first career) and now politics and government. I'm seeking an MBA with at least some coursework in public enterprise and entrepreneurship. HBS has some good courses and the ability to cross-enroll for a few classes at the Kennedy School is very appealing. Eventually I see myself managing either a nonprofit, government agency, or a for-profit with social focus.Thanks to all who have posted tips and links for the essays. They've been helpful as I'm polishing mine. Hopefully I'll get to use some of the excellent interview info as well.
