Calling all UWA Foster MBA Applicants: (2017 Intake) Class of 2019!!

Hello all,
Just had my Adcom interview with Kathleen Glazier through Skype. This was my first interview so honestly I was very anxious. But the whole experience was very pleasant.
Pretty much standard questions, no surprises at all. This is what i was asked.
Tell me about your work experience.
Why MBA?
Why particularly Foster?
What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
What would your co-workers tell about you?

Lastly, Any questions for me?

Took about 20-25 minutes overall. I felt I did well. Fingers crossed now.

All the best to others!

Wow, I hope you did well in your interview.
Thank you for the sharing.

It seems Foster is slowly sending out invites.
Whoa, I need to wait longer...

Not heard anything from the adcom since the video interview. Very disappointed. Really wanted to go to Foster.

Posted from my mobile device

You have very good GMAT and GPA. I am surprised you didn't get a call. What type of work experience do you have??

3 years in a big 4 audit firm, 3 years in a consumer durable export/e-commerce family business.

I have a feeling that foster invites only those who make it their priority. Applying in its Jan round may have been a mistake as an international. Should've applied earlier to show sincere interest in attending the program.

Hi all,

I got a Skype interview with Foster MBA last Wed. (I received one email for 2 interviews: video and skype in early Feb)

- In overall, the interview was conversational, without surprising or tricky questions. However, the way that my interviewer posed questions was something unpredictable for me. And I think that was the most difficult part for me

- Some of my questions were:
1, In my app form, my short term goals are XYZ. How did I come up with these goals?
2, Without an MBA, how did I plan to attain those short term goals?
--> [follow up question] Do I have cross-cultural work experience?
3, To achieve short term goals, what are my current skills at work that help me? And what skills I need to develop further through an MBA?
4, Why Foster?
--> [follow up] What communication skills specifically that I want to improve at Foster?
5, Right after MBA I want to work for XYZ company. How will I pitch for job opportunities? [she wants to test my selling skills]
6, Tell me about a time when you went beyond your responsibilities to improve something?
7, Tell me about a time when you failed?
8, What are my strengths and weaknesses when I work in a team?
--> [follow up] Leadership & Women in Biz in Vietnam?
10, Fun fact about myself?
11, How did I approach and contact alumni from Foster?

So, all in all, the interviewer was very nice and supportive. But I didn't think I have done it well enough Now all I can do is to keep my fingers crossed and wait.

Hope that my sharing can help some of you guys prepare for the skype interview.

Thx for sharing.
Even though I am losing my faith to get a good news from UW Foster, your post will be very helpful for other lucky applicants who will be interviewed soon.

Whoa! You were properly grilled. I wasn't asked any such questions. All straightforward things. Not sure why. Lets hope for the best.

Intense questions! I felt similarly "grilled" at my Ross interview (mumble).

Have my Skype interview tomorrow - thank you everyone for posting your questions!

Hey guys,

Can international students apply to Foster in R4. Has any international student applied in R4? I mailed the school and received yes from the Program Assistant of the MBA admission and received no from Graduate Advisor. So I'm in a doubt. Plz provide your input.

Thanks.
NP

Just finished my Skype interview and felt it was very short... How long was everyone's interview? Mine was 25min and very focused on my CV!

Walk me through your resume
How did find your jobs (this one was sort of confusing... she literally wanted to know how I found the jobs e.g. did I google and apply) - did anyone else get this very bizarre question?
How did you figure out what job to apply to next
How did you figure out you wanted to be in your current industry/position
Tell me about cross cultural experience/what did you learn from this
LT goals post-MBA
How will you stand out when applying to [internship place].
Tell me about a time you managed conflict
A compliment you've received at work
What do you do for fun
Do you have any questions for me

and other questions I don't remember...

Also, she did not ask me for my ID, which I find a little unsettling.

Hi All,

Hope someone can shed some light on my problem. I applied for R3 (Jan 15, submitted the application on Jan 12) and haven't received any word about interviews or any other updates. Does this mean my chances of getting in are NIL? Should I have any hope at all?

To be honest, chances are pretty slim if you haven't heard anything yet!

Yup thats what I thought. Oh well...

Video interview followed by waitlist

in the same boat here..
is there anyone to give an advice or idea about how to get off the WL?

tks in advance and wish other applicants good luck..