eowyn wrote:
I received an interview invite today as well. I have few questions for solaris and those who have got admitted recently-
1. I did not get any SWIB invite - how does it matter?
2. None of the dates showing on interview schedule website have the option to do lunch with a student. I do want to check out as much other stuff related to Stern as possible on my interview day. How can I maximize my experience? I am very interested in MESA club and would like to meet some student ambassador, how can I get it arranged?
3. Lastly, how long does the interview take? It says 30 mins but that sounds a bit short to me. Any pointers for preparation?
Thanks in advance
I can't help you on #1, unfortunately, since I don't know what precipitates a SWIB event invite. But for #2, I would recommend either contacting a MBA graduate ambassador to see if anyone would be willing/able to chat with you. I'm not sure this is possible, but I think showing your interest in learning more can't hurt. Maybe they can put you in touch with someone in MESA? Also, I might try emailing the MESA email address (
mesa@stern.nyu.edu) to see if someone would be available that day to chat with you.
For #3, my interview was a little less than 40 min, but I think it was only that long because we got caught up in a conversation about a few of the questions I had at the end. I wrote some other stuff above, but knowing your app really well will help you. I personally got mostly questions specific to my resume & essays, and it was very conversational. I know there are people who got more specific questions like "tell me about a time you worked with a team" etc. As a result, taking a look at a list of typical MBA interview questions will make you less nervous because you will be prepared. Sit and read them through aloud, hear how you sound when you're talking, maybe practice in front of a friend or just the mirror.
Hope that is helpful. Good luck.