R1 applicant, admitted. American, living in the USA, age 31.
Both my Interviews lasted 1 hour. One was with a recent grad and one with a more senior alumni. Common themes between the 2 were walk me through your resume, why MBA, why Insead. Other questions:
- Tell me your biggest contribution in each different role
- Tell me about a time where you had an issue with a superior, how did you handle it
- What did you learn from managing a team? what do you still have to learn?
- Examples of critical feedback you have received? How did you take it?
- Why an MBA now, why not 3 or 4 years ago
- What would you do if you dont go back to school? Have you thought of what it means to you to let go of what you have already?
- What do you do for fun?
Both interviews were pleasant and conversational, and you can tell that both interviewers recommend the school and the experience they had.
I recommend that you know your story well, especially your why MBA, and be able to concisely walk anyone through your career thus far and what your accomplishments were. Get some people that have MBAs to role play with you. Prep well and show confidence in your interviews.
Good luck to everyone! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.