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ISB
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Off Campus with Alumni
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
1. What do you do on a daily basis at work, follow ups on metrics, asked me to describe the product, a few more follow ups on the product - in trying to understand the target customers and the evolution of online sales
2. LT Career goals: why Edtech and ISB has about 60% engineers, how do I plan to compete with them for recruiting. What do I bring to the table
3. Why product management? What in my view does a product manager do
4. If I were to build an Ed-tech product? What would it be? How would you pitch it.
5. Follow up on the product that I pitched
6. Why product management? Why not a business owner or a category owner
I had three interviewers, I knew their names, but they did not introduce themselves. Jumped right into the discussion. The entire interview overshot by 5 minutes post the scheduled 45min. They did not ask me if I had any questions for them (I had questions, but didn't ask since I wasn't given the opportunity). Towards the end, one interviewer mentioned that it was a very productive discussion.
I'm still ambivalent of the interview because they didn't ask me to introduce myself, nor did they provide introductions, and they completely refrained from typical b-school interview questions such as Why ISB and QnA.
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BITSoM
Full-time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
The interview was conversational and friendly.
I had only 1 person interviewing me.
Some questions asked:
1. Why MBA?
2. Tell me about something that is not in your application
3. Some questions on extra-curricular activities
4. Ethical dilemma based scenario questions
5. A time at office when I displayed my strengths/skills.
Overall, it was a relaxed and insightful conversation.
I used Preppie's ISB interview training for BITSoM, and their insights really helped me with this interview! :)
Cheers!
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Olin St. Louis
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
The interview was taken online (via Zoom) and lasted for about 35 minutes. An AdCom member took the interview. It was a pleasant experience as she made it an engaging conversation throughout.
The questions were:
- Introduce yourself and tell me why you want to do an MBA and why at WashU Olin
- Post-MBA goals and target companies (then a follow-up question based on my resume)
- Tell me about a time when you dealt with conflict within a team
- Tell me about a time when you experienced failure and your learning from it
- What excites you about St. Louis? Also, would you like to ask me anything?
I'm also adding the questions from the Kira interview that I completed earlier:
Q1. Introduce yourself to your future classmates at WashU Olin. (1 min)
Q2. If you could travel anywhere, where would you travel to and who'd you take with you? (1 min)
Q3. What is the best piece of advice you have given to someone? (1 min)
All the questions were of video type and prep time was 30 seconds for each.
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Oxford Said Business School
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
I had a very conversational interview yesterday. The interviewer is a senior consultant of Adcom. I checked his Linkedin later: he had over 20 years of experience in marketing and now works full-time as an admission and recruitment officer at Oxford.
The interview lasted about 45 minutes. The interviewer carefully reviewed my application material and Kira online assessment. He asked very standardized questions at the beginning, like "why MBA, why now, and why Oxford." Then he dug into some detailed questions relevant to my personal experience:
Why did you leave legal practice to join a startup?
Did you talk to some Oxford alumni? (He noticed that one of the referees writing my recommendation letter is an Oxford Said alumna)
What is your motivation to enter the non-profit industry? (probably because I have a very unconventional career path)
He said those questions helped him understand me better, and he then asked two competency-based questions:
Tell me about an example where you demonstrated your leadership in an upheaval.
If you are admitted to the Oxford MBA program, you will need to briefly introduce yourself in front of the cohort. What are you going to say?
Before we wrapped up the interview, he gave me a chance to ask him some questions.
Anyway, he was very nice and polite, but the overall atmosphere was not very chilled since his facial expression was a bit serious and he was taking notes all the time.
Fingers crossed!
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UC Davis
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
Zoom Interview with Chelsea Garner from the Adcom.
Questions asked -
1. Tell me about yourself in 2 mins.
2. Why MBA and why Davis.
3. How will you leverage the IMPACT, Global Leadership programs and Industry immersion programs at UC Davis.
4. How do you define success ?
5. How will someone close to you define you in 3 words.
6. What do you spend your time outside of work.
7. Any questions that you have.
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Goizueta
One-Year MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
Was conversational. Was interviewed by Heather Holland. She made it clear at the beginning that it will be straightforward with no trick questions.
1. How has your thought process evolved through your work experience?
2. How did you recruit in your current firm while at campus?
3. How was your learning in your first role? Was it steep or took some time?
4. Why MBA? Why One Year? Why now?
5. How did you go about shortlisting colleges for MBA?
6. Short term long term goals?
7. What do you know about Atlanta?
8. 2 places you would take anyone to in Mumbai (I stay there)
And some more smaller questions on my life.
Pleasant experience. Could have done much better. All the best to everyone!
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Smurfit
Full Time One Year MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
Relatively short( 30min), focused Interview with questions on the following lines. The Interviewer was Ms. Jessica Dowling, the MBA admissions manager.
1. Why MBA and Why Smurfit?
2. Describe your professional work experience
3. Conflicts managed if any
4. Post MBA goals- short term/long term
5. General Q&A
Tip: Smurfit seems to focus more heavily on essays and school research done by the applicant. Decision comes usually about 7-10 days after the interview.
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ISB
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
My interview experience was very good. It was as smooth as people say. Most of the discussions revolved around my work ex, goals and my back up plan if ISB doesn't happens. No extra curricular or stress interview.
Interview used to be my weakest point, thankfully i got to know about Preppie (An ISB Alumi initiative - where ISB alums take your mock interviews). Those people scheduled 2 mocks within a span of 4 days on my request since I was short on time. They boosted my confidence and pointed out areas of improvement where ever necessary or told me how I could have answered them in a better way.
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Yale
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Waitlisted with Interview
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
Started off with some small talk and jumped in:
"I have your resume in front of me, but I'm not going to ask you to walk me through it. Tell me about a meaningful professional experience and why?
"Tell me about a professional experience where someone had a different perspective than you and how did that perspective change the outcome, if at all?"
"What are your goals? And, why an MBA?"
"How can Yale SOM help you get to your goals?"
"You were asked to consider a quote by Dean Kerwin Charles. How will you contribute to the diversity at Yale SOM?"
"Tell me about the quote you selected and why?"
"Is there anything else that you would like to add?"
Then let me ask questions. I think I asked 3 questions. The interview went to about 35 minutes.
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McDonough
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
"Hi guys,
Had my interview with an adcom member. It was one of the best interview experiences to date.
Questions-
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Goals and Why MBA
3. Difficult experience and how you overcame it?
4. Biggest Accomplishment?
5. What would be the deciding factors for you in choosing schools
6. Questions for the member
The adcom member gave me insights into the structure of the MBA and how McDonough was a great fit.
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Goizueta
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
I was interviewed by Susan Mellage. What a delightful experience! The interview lasted 27 mins and it was blind.
Questions
1. Tell me about yourself?
2. Why MBA?
3. Why Goizueta?
4. One early leadership lesson you learnt in your career
5. One leadership trait you possess
6. Any questions?
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Oxford Said Business School
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Denied with Interview
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
The interviewer is a seasoned career coach at both Oxford and LBS and member of the admissions committee. My interview was a stress interview, where the weaknesses in my profile were pressed on from the start. The interviewer did not seem to be interested in my current/past role or achievements.
Why MBA?
Why Oxford?
Your immediate plans?
Have you applied to any other school?
Have you reached out to people in the companies you are targeting?
Why would competitive firms hire you?
Are you connected with any of the current students at Oxford or the Alumni?
Are their alternative firms to your preferences? Do you have connections there?
What would you do if you don’t get into the MBA at Oxford?
Tell of examples from your recent experience which connects with values at Oxford MBA?
Any questions you have with me?
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Oxford Said Business School
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
Interviewer was really lovely and easy to talk to, put me at ease right away. The interview was very conversational. Questions included:
1. Why Oxford, Why MBA, Why Now. I was told I could answer them in any order or combine them.
2. Why 1+1 MBA (if applicable); Follow up q: if I don't get into MSc program, will I still attend the MBA
3. Leadership style
4. What three things in particular excited me about the program
5. Question about gap on my resume
6. Scenarios: difficult coworker, what accomplishment I'm most proud of, how I want to be involved in my college
7. Opportunity to ask questions. Interviewer was very happy to answer my questions about the program, life at Oxford, bringing a partner, etc and did so in detail.
Best of luck to everyone!
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Oxford Said Business School
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
Very conversational, interviewed by a member of the admissions committee - he had read my application thoroughly.
1) Why MBA, Why Now, Why Oxford?
2) What avenues within consulting?
3) Consulting is very competitive. Think of me as a McKinsey recruiter - how do you stand out?
4) Why did you leave a prior job?
5) Tell me about a time you resolved a conflict within your team (This was very rapid-fire, he kept cutting me off because I think he wanted a very concise specific answer. So within that - How did you approach the colleague? How did he take it? How do you think you could improve?)
6) Describe your leadership style, How has your leadership style evolved, and how do you think you improve?
7) Which other schools have you applied to and what is your top priority?
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Marshall
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
Online/ Conversational/ Adcom/ Resume Based/
"Interviewer: Nirav Mehta
Duration: 35-40 mins
25-30 mins for interview questions
10 mins for my questions
Questions:
1) Tell me about yourself
2) I can see many achievements on your Resume, what is your greatest achievement?
3) What are the 3 qualities of leader that you admire?
4) Tell me about the time when you motivated your team members?
5) What are your short term and long term goals?
6) Why MBA ?
7) Why Marshall?
8) Any question for him? I asked around 3-4 questions.
Experience: At the beginning, He introduced himself and explained structure of interview. He was very warm and kept the interview very conversational. He also gave some great answers to my questions at the end. He also asked me few things regarding my city and in general. Overall it was my great experience to interact with him.
Hope this helps!"
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Babson College
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
With Adcom member( Alia Macadam) / Resume based/ Time- 30-25 mins.
She introduced herself in brief. I guess she had list of questions but at the same time she asked f/u questions.
Questions:-
1) Tell me about yourself
2) What is your greatest achievements?
3) What is your leadership style?
4) Tell me about the time when you motivated your team members
5) Short term/ Long term goals?
6) How have you prepared yourself for rigorous curriculum of MBA ? What will you do if you face any problem during your studies?
7) F/U question based on previous answer.
8) How will you finance your MBA?
9) Which other schools have you applied and how will you choose if get admitted ?
10) What do you do in free time other than work?
11) Any question for her?
Had some problem with internet connection from her side so she switched off video afterwards, so I was unable to see her expressions or reactions.
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ISB
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
"Panel Members- 2(Co-13 and Co-17)
Early Entry Option Candidate
Interview Duration- 35 mins
Overview- It was very conversational, and they were very interested in my Entrepreneurial Ventures
Q- Please tell us about all your Entrepreneurship Ventures and their timeline
Q- Entrepreneurship is challenging, and results aren't visible in a short duration; while your friends might be earning more during this phase of your career, How does that make you feel?
Q- Explain to us what made you start so many Entrepreneurship ventures and be a Serial Entrepreneur; how did your family take it?
Q- Describe what will you do if there were no constraints in scaling up your Business?
Q- How do you find your clients?
Q- How do you handle conflict at Work
Q- How will your employees describe you?
Q- Tell us about an Interesting campaign which you did?
Q- What do you plan to do for the remainder of this year before you join ISB(EEO Candidate), and what will you do at ISB?
Q- Is It common for Students to now Intern at International Institutes like Georgia tech?
Q- Tell us your learnings and Experience at Georgia Tech?
Q- How will your friends describe you?
Q- Tell us more about your fragrance collection hobby?
Q- Questions for the Alum
I had a lovely chat with them, they did not grill me on any part of my profile; super friendly.
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Marshall
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
Interviewer: Nicholas Lopez (Associate Admissions Director)
Duration: 30 mins
25 mins for interview questions
5 mins for my questions
Questions
- What would you like to share about yourself?
- How did you find the USC MBA program?
- How can Marshall help you achieve your professional goals?
- How do you make sure you achieve your goals?
- What is something that you are really good at?
- What motivates you?
- What inspires you?
- What does success mean to you?
- What are the qualities of a good leader in your opinion?
- On the flip side, what makes for a bad leader?
- Tell me about a time you received feedback that made you upset at the time but has been constructive in hindsight.
- How well does the USC program fit your expectations?
Experience: At the beginning, Nick explained how the interview would be structured and then jumped into the questions. He was very warm and kept the interview very conversational. He also gave some great answers to my questions at the end.
Hope this helps!
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Judge Cambridge
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
If I had to describe my interview experience in one word, the word would be DELIGHTFUL! The AdCom took the pain to match my profile as close as possible with that of the interviewer (I come from a tech background).
The questions asked were pretty standard:
Why Judge? Why MBA? Why Cambridge? What are my future aspirations? How does my present profile fit into my post MBA aspirations?
For every answer I gave, I received feedback immediately. The Professor appreciated that I provided my answers in points (literally stating point #1...2 and so on..).
At the close of the interview I was asked one last question (I had heard about these curved ball questions from other students): What according to me is the greatest challenge that the world is facing today, i.e what is the world's biggest problem?
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Owen Vanderbilt
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 8, 2022
4 years ago May 8, 2022 12:05
The interview experience was smooth.
The interviewer was friendly and made me feel quite at ease and comfortable during the whole interview.
Questions asked:
1. Tell me about yourself
2. When MBA?
3. How would your friends describe you?
4. Describe your leadership style
5. Why Owen?
6. How do you spend time outside of work?
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