I had my interview yesterday. The questions are similar to what had been shared, including: - Walk me through your resume - Why MBA now? - Why Anderson? - What can you contribute to Anderson's community (clubs)? - Tell a time you worked in a diverse team. - Tell a time your team had a conflict and how you dealt with it.

I had my interview last night (after the session). Almost all questions where familiar to me and what I heard before in the session: - Walk me through your CV - Why MBA - Why Anderson - Difficult colleague to deal with at work - Experience in working with a diverse team Hope that's helpful. My interviewer was very nice.

Although my EPGP interview was scheduled at 9:30 A.M., it got delayed by over 25 minutes due to technical issues. The panellists were two professors from the institute – one senior lady professor (P1) and one younger male professor (P2). P1 apologized to me for the delay and jumped right into my profile by asking me to introduce myself, the company I work for and the role that I am in. She was curious to know how much of my role involved interacting directly with the client and how much of it was actual development oriented. She went onto ask about my company’s employee strength, revenue and about our competitors. Upon hearing my answer, she posted a counter question on why I don’t consider companies like Infosys, Cognizant as my company’s competitors as they also make similar systems. My answer to this was that the difference between a product and a custom developed system is its larger roadmap, the evolution of its capabilities and its potential for growth given its generic nature. She seemed satisfied with the answer. P2 picked up the line in my job responsibilities where I had mentioned that I am a part of the firm’s Internal Complaints Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) team and started quizzing me on the POSH process in my firm. He gave me a few scenarios and asked me how the firm would handle it. There were quite a few instances where he seemed to disagree or seemed disappointed with my answer or cross questioned me, but I knew my firm’s policies well and was able to justify my stand. He later went onto ask me if I was aware of the Vishakha Guidelines to which I responded in the negative. I mentioned that I had only attended internal trainings on this subject matter. In many parts of this conversation, P2 cross-questioned me aggressively, but I kept my cool and voiced my opinion while acknowledging and sympathizing with his concerns. P1 did interrupt in between to ask for certain clarifications. I felt that I had put up a good case overall and this was the end of the Q & A with P2. P1 then asked me about my post MBA plans which I was able to put forward very clearly. Post this they asked me if I had any questions for them and I took this opportunity to ask them about the new developments around EPGP accommodations on campus. They were happy to correct my understanding and provide their opinion on the same and the session ended with me thanking them for their time and the usual greetings.

Lasted for 1 hr 15 mins. The interviewer took detailed notes. Questions: - TMAY - Cross questions during TMAY on work ex - Why MBA? - Why Ross? - Tell me of a time when you had to adapt to a situation a. Professionally b. Outside work - Tell me of a time when you had to influence a a. Superior b. Junior c. Peer + Learnings - Tell me of a time when you fell apart + Learnings - Any cross-cultural experience?

My interview lasted a little bit over 30 minutes and was very conversational. After every answer, she would affirm or clarify any of my statements (e.g. yes, you will definitely get that from Rotman, etc.) 1. Walk me through your CV 2. Why Rotman? 3. What are your post-MBA goals? 4. What was your biggest accomplishment in your organization? 5. Tell me about a time that you failed. 6. If you were granted a spot in our MBA program, what would you do in 1 week, 1 month, and 1 year? 6. What other MBA programs are you looking into? 7. If you had 3 wishes for Rotman, what would they be? 8. Do you have any questions for me? I only got to ask one question at the end since a lot of them were already addressed during the follow-up discussions. Thanks, everyone for sharing your debriefs as well. Truly helpful!

1. Introduce yourself. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why Ross? Why an MBA? Why now? 3. Tell me about a time when you didn't like leadership's direction? What did you do? 4. Tell me about a time when you had to make a quick decision? What were the results? 5. If you could change one thing with the world what would it be? 6. Questions for me? Interview was a MBA2 current student. Super nice! Very conversational. If anything else, as long as you know your background inside and out, know a few powerful stories with numerical results, use the STAR method, and know why Ross specifically you will be all set. Lasted 40 minutes. Also, it helps to research your interviewer and get to know them for catered questions at the end. They will be impressed. Only thing interviewer sees is your resume; they have not seen your app. Ross will release decisions on 3/17 I believe. Good luck to all!

I interviewed with a GA. They took notes throughout except at the end when I asked questions. 1. Run me through your personal & professional experience 2. Why MBA now 3. How can you bring to the Carlson Community 4. Short Term Goals & Long Term Goals 5. Plan-B 6. A feedback you have received and how have you used it 7. Tell me about a time when you had to convince somebody to change 8. Tell me about a time you overcame a difficult situation 9. Tell me about a time you took a risk 10. What other programs you have applied and what factors you will consider if you get admits from all the schools (they said I didn't have to say what schools if I felt uncomfortable) Good luck to everyone!

Interviewed for MBAi program. It was with adcom member and scheduled for 30min. But it lasted 35min. First, she introduced herself and thanked me for staying late as it was midnight. Then she explained the interview expectations and the flow of the interview. It was very interactive with some followup questions. I guess, she wanted to know the fit in the class. Here are the questions asked: 1. Walk me through your CV starting from undergraduate. 2. Explain in details your job, responsibilities and achievements. I worked in 3 different countries so there were followup questions on eqch role and learning. 3. Tell me your leadership style and how you lead the team. 4. Example of a conflict and how you resolved it. What were your learnings. 5. Your profile is interesting and you have worked in a diverse environment. Could you give some examples ot diversity, collaboration, teamwork, etc. 6. Why MBA and why now 7. Why kellogg 8. Your ST goal and how kellogg fits in the picture. 9. Your backup plan 10. What was the most challenging assignment you have done and your learning from it. 11. There were some questions regarding the extracurriculars which i mentioned in CV. She wanted to know more about it. 12. How you evolved in life through your personal and professional experiences Lastly she spared some time to ask questions. I asked couple of questions and for one question she said that she will enquire about it and come back to me. She replied about that question within 2hr post-interview. In the end, she gave her email id incase if I have any question in future. I was surprised by this because I was not expecting this. Overall it was a very good experience

I was interviewed by Ms. Alana Woods, current student from part time MBA program. The questions were pretty standard. It was a blind interview which means she did not have my application or resume with her. 1) - A brief introduction about myself. 2) - Why MBA from BU. 3) - A situation where I resolved a conflict between my team. 4) - One achievement of my professional career so far. 5) - My short term and long term career goals. 6) - How do I like to spend my weekend. At the end, she asked me if I had any questions for her. Please remember to prepare atleast 3 "smart" questions in advance. Don't ask about the stuff which can be easily found on the internet. Essentially, they are trying to get to know us as much as they can through these questions because BU, like many other US universities , follows the concept of blind interview (to have two different sets of eyes evaluating every applicant).

A panel of 3 alumni Duration - 55 mins Panel members were extremely friendly and made me comfortable at the start with basic introduction formalities. The discussion was majorly focused on my entrepreneurial experience with a lot of cross-questions. Some talking points as under: 1. Introduce yourself 2. Questions on the startup experience 3. Why MBA 4. Why ISB 5. Cross questions on Why MBA 6. Short term goals 7. Why don’t you continue in your current job and achieve your goals 8. Any questions for the panel It was overall a fun experience. Hope this helps ... All the Best!

Interview panel of 2 teachers Duration - 15 mins We discussed the following: 1. Extempore topic - US should hire only US citizens and all immigration should be stopped 2. Questions on IND-AS (finance subject related, was on my resume) 3. Questions on GST (something again on my resume), explain it to grandmother (cross-questions) 4. Short term goals 5. Why MBA now Overall the panel did a lot of cross-questioning but it was good to hold the ground. Hope this helps.... All the best!

Interviewer - Debby Herczeg Duration - 30 mins We discussed the following points: 1. Why MBA now? 2. Why Mendoza 3. Greatest accomplishment 4. 3 adjectives to define your personality 5. Time when you dealt with two conflicting roles/task in your job 6. Time when you did something out of your experience 7. What do you do for fun? 8. Talk about something more outside the job role 9. Case study - You are executive of an International Hotel chain planning to expand for the first time in Latin America - Columbia. What factors will you consider or information you require to decide the location & the type of hotel you plan to open 10. Any questions I may have? Hope this helps...All the Best!

Interviewer - Paul Peterson (2nd year Student + Veteran) Duration - 60 mins It was a great conversation with Paul, who had seen nothing but my resume. He asked me the following set of questions: 1. Introduce yourself 2. Current role explained further 3. A Time when I worked in a diverse culture. What did you learn? 4. Why MBA & Why now? 5. Why McCombs? 6. Short & Long Term goal 7. What will you contribute to McCombs 8. Clubs you wish to be associated with at McCombs 9. Which 3 specific companies I wish to work for after McCombs 10. Plan B 11. Any specific company for Plan B 12. Strongest & Weakest part of the application 13. What did you learn about yourself during the application process 14. A time when you worked in a challenging situation 15. A time when you mentored or helped someone 16. Any questions from my side Hope this helps...All the Best!

Interviewer - Shelly Heinrich (Associate Dean) Duration - approx 30 mins It was a great conversation with the below-talking points: 1. Introduce yourself 2. Why MBA 3. Why Georgetown 4. Greatest accomplishment 5. 3 words to describe your qualities in the current role 6. Situation - Experience in a diverse environment 7. 2 Feedbacks from my manager I should improve on 8. What other schools you have applied for 9. What core values you wish to attain post MBA 10. Specific question on my startup plans during MBA 11. Any questions for the interviewer? Hope this helps....All the best!

Interviewer - Elaine Padilla Duration - 25 mins Well though the interview was conversational, I got nervous during the initial few minutes and fumbled in some of my responses. Some more preparation was required for the discussion. A few of the talking points are as under: 1. Tell me about your professional experience 2. Three things your team members talk about you 3. One thing they don’t like about you 4. One important leadership lesson 5 Goals + Why MBA 6 Why Marshall 7 Something about my Entrepreneurial experience 8. What will I do with my venture after B-school 9. Most exciting thing in your current role 10. One Thing you don’t like in your current role 11. How you interacted with the Alums or students (I did not till that day) She somewhat told me about the decision at the end of the interview. Hope this helps....All the best!

Interviewer - John Ivy Duration - 22 mins John was firing the list of questions available with him on record with paying much attention to my response. It was difficult to build a conversation with him. Some of the questions discussed are as under: 1. Tell me about your current role 2. Why Tepper 3. Short Term Goals 4. Plan-B 5. Situation - Convince somebody to change 6. Situation - Made changes to the team 7. Situation - Deal with confidential information 8. Tell about engagement in professional clubs outside the organization Hope this helps.... All the Best!

Interviewer- Jennifer Lasted for about 25 mins, some of the talking points are listed as under: 1. Run me through your personal & professional experience 2. Why MBA now 3. Why Carlson 4. How can you fit into the Carlson Community 5. Short Term Goals 6. Plan-B 7. A feedback you have received and how have you used it 8. Tell me about a time when you had to convince somebody to change 9. Tell me about a time you overcame a difficult situation 10. Tell me about a time you took a risk 11. What other programs you have applied and what factors you will consider if you get admits from all the schools Hope this helps! All the best!!

Opened with introducing himself. Described the interview structure and how it will be conducted. 30 mins of talking + 10-15 mins of questions from me. 1. Walk me through your resume 2. ST LT Goals + Why MBA 3. Why Tuck 4. Situation where you didn’t know something and how did you deal with it 5. Situation where professional conflict 6. 3 examples – how would they describe you – a) supervisor/manager b)a peer c) someone you managed 7. Most impactful feedback that you have received and how did it change you 8. Most impactful feedback that you have given and how did it change them 9. Is there is anything in the application that you missed or want to additionally highlight 10. Tell me your overall life’s biggest accomplishment. 11. Questions for me.

Much in line with the other debriefs. I was asked to share my story in chronological order starting with school, then undergrad, then resume. How an MBA fits into the picture and why Darden. A few follow-up behavioral questions in between and finally, what else I do outside my professional life. Since it is a monologue more or less, I'd recommend taking pauses in between for them to ask any questions. They don't want to know every detail obviously, so pick the highlights of your story that really add to your candidacy's narrative.

I was interviewed by an adcom member. The interview layout is pretty simple and in line with the debriefs online. I was asked the following questions: 1) Tell me about yourself (went on for 10-15 mins) 2) Why MBA? Why at this point of time? 3) Why Darden? Questions that were new to me but are the pretty standard behavioral questions 4) What have you done to have inclusion and diversity in your team? 5) How have you ensured a flat hierarchy within your team? That's it. Overall the experience was pretty good. It was almost like having a conversation with a stranger.