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ESSEC
ESSEC Master in Management
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online
Interviewed on:
4 years ago May 3, 2022
4 years ago May 3, 2022 09:05
The interview panel consisted of an alumni, a current student and a college rep. They were very friendly and it was a very casual conversation. They wanted to get to know me better and were genuinely trying to get to understand my motivations and ideas. They will also want to see if you are who you claim you are in your essays.
The questions mostly dealt with why ESSEC/France(or Singapore) /MiM and a few other questions from my essays. They also asked me what I would do if I had the power to change one thing in the world. Make sure you know what you’ve written in your essays and CV. The last thing you want is to get confused with data about yourself.
If you are good enough to get shortlisted, you are good enough to make it past the interviews. Just be true to yourself and be bold. Tell them who you are but don’t try to sell yourself. Have a rough goal- long and short term. They don’t expect you to have a crystal clear plan laid out, but they also won’t want someone clueless. Justify why an MiM at ESSEC with your goals.
Have some idea about the current economic and political landscape. My friend who made it to the interview was asked of his opinions on the economic conditions of China. Not sure if anyone else will be asked that too, but better be safe than sorry. Also mention the research you’ve done- in terms of the facilities, alumni you’ve spoken to, the courses you like and the clubs you like. Talk about Chairs too and show them you’re motivated.
I think that’s just about it. Good luck to everyone appearing for the interviews and see you at essec!
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ESSEC
Global MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Interviewed on:
5 years ago May 3, 2021
4 years ago May 3, 2022 09:05
Did a Skype interview (COVID era) with 4 people: Patti (program director), a recent alum, a professor, and a rep from Career Services. It lasted almost exactly 45 minutes.
They were all very nice. Mostly standard MBA interview Qs.
-Why an MBA and why now?
-Why ESSEC?
-Career goals?
-Have you talked to current students? Who?
-Where, geographically do you want to work? We discussed this at length.
-How you handled conflict in the workplace?
-Why did you stay so long at your current company (9 years in my case)?
-International experience, including travel and language skills.
They gave me the chance to ask questions too, of course.
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