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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Just done with my interview with Benjamin too. He asked me similar questions as well (1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA? And how will you pitch yourself to companied for internship? 3. Why USC?), along with it, if I wanted to add anything that's not on my resume.
Asked him 3-4 questions which he went on to answer and explain very nicely.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Had my interview yesterday with Benjamin from AdCom. The interview had just 3 questions -
1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why MBA? And how will you pitch yourself to companied for internship?
3. Why USC?
Including the 4 questions I had for the AdCom, it lasted just 20 minutes.
I had some specific questions on their collaborations with clean-tech companies, and he was kind enough to share contacts of some alums who were working in my target companies. He said he’d introduce me to them via email and I received it a couple of hours post the interview.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Done with my interview as well
With Laura Hartman
12 min
1. Why mba
2. short term goal
3. why Marshall
4. something interesting you do
5. questions for her
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Done with my chat/interview
Duration: 16 mins
1.Short Term / Long term Goals
2.Why Marshall
3.Any questions for the interviewer
Interviewer : Nirav Mehta
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Got done with it, was pretty short, 13 minutes.
Asked me my ST LT
Why marshall and opened the floor for my questions.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Very easy and conversational talk.
Why USC
Why do u wanna do
What questions do you have
This point is preparation of list of questions.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Interview with Nirav was chilled.
He asked me Stg, LTG and why marshall
Followed by.my 4 questions to him
He already read my application properly so no TMAY, why mba.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
I did my interview with Benjamin Greenfeld.
He asked the major ones
-Why mba
-Why marshall
-Tell me about yourself etc.
-Then asked how will i market myself to someone hiring for a job. (i have a tech background)
Later he gave me opportunity to ask questions.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
My Interview
Interviewer
Why Marshall?
My questions
Can i be part of Prime program and still take Graduate Student Investment Fund course
My plan is to maximize the experiential learning experience, how will the Marshall Leadership Fellow program help me achieve this
Does my profile fits into the Graduate Student Investment Fund coming from a non-financial background
How do i leverage on the Trojan network to secure a good firm for the summer internship program.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Just done with my marshall interview.
-Why mba?
-Why marshall?
-Why America?
-What you do for fun?
-How will you go back to studies after so much work exp?
-What would be your roadblocks at that?
-any questions for me?
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
2 months ago Feb 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
It was conversational.
Barely 1-2 questions from the interviewer
Then it's up to you.
You could talk about clubs, recruitment opportunities or any other resources you may want to learn about.
It's really an opportunity to learn more about the college directly from the ad com.
I feel that this interview is genuinely a vibe check -> So, make sure you come across as authentic and be yourself!
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
2 months ago Feb 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
I had my interview yesterday with Megan.
Same questions plus TMAT: handling conflicts within the team, showcasing leadership.
Very conversational. She asked me follow up questions based on what I answered.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
my interview went for 20 mins. It was really conversational. Adcom director properly read my application and resume, so he had a good idea about my profile.
He asked me:
My short and long term goals
Why Marshall?
Then in QnA, I asked him 4-5 qs.
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
Literally so nice and warm
Asked me to tell her a little about my career journey, my goals, anything I thought might challenge me in an MBA program, what I do for fun, any questions I had
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
2 months ago Feb 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
My Interview
Just finished my interview
lasted 12min
he asked me one question (why Marshall)
(Probably the shortest interview)
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
2 months ago Feb 22, 2026
1 month ago Mar 22, 2026 01:03
My Interview
It was good
She asked 2 questions
1. Why MBA, why Marshall
2. Explain your ST and LT goals
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
2 months ago Feb 22, 2026
2 months ago Feb 22, 2026 02:02
My Interview Debrief
-Tell me about yourself
-ST & LT goals
-Why marshall
-Plan B
-Locations where i want to work after MBA
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Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
2 months ago Feb 22, 2026
2 months ago Feb 22, 2026 02:02
I am posting Marshall (USC) Video essay questions i have collected from Marshall MBA admission discussion 2026.
1. Tell us about a time when you approached differently.
2. Tell us about a time when you come up with a solution to a problem different than other and its impacted
3. Tell us about a time when you influenced someone
4. What would you do if your ideas were not heard in a team setting
5. Tell us about a time when you were in a high-pressure environment
6. Tell us a story about challenge/ overcome challenges leading the team.
7. Imagine when you have to deal with a team that has a very different working style. How did you approach? What did you do.
8. Tell us about a time you have to analyze the problem. Steps you took to solve the problem
9. Tell a story about a professional/ personal setback.
10. Describe a time when you were responsible to deliver a critical outcome
11. Imagine you’re working on a team with a deadline and a member is underperforming. How would you approach this?
12. How did you identify a problem and fix it? What steps did you take?
13. Describe a situation where you had to deal with ambiguity/ incomplete information. How did you move forward?
14. Give an example of when you saw a need for change or improvement, and took the initiative to make it happen. What motivated you to act, and what was the result?
15. Imagine you are in a situation where progress depended on effective collaboration. What role did you play, and how did your actions contribute to a successful outcome?
16. Give an example of a decision you made that required you to balance multiple priorities or perspectives. How did you evaluate the trade-offs? And what did you ultimately decide to do?
17. Describe a personal/professional setback and what actions did you take to move forward?
I hope it helps.
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Marshall (USC)
USC IBEAR (1 Year) MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
3 months ago Jan 22, 2026
3 months ago Jan 22, 2026 02:01
Got interviewed by the program Director (Prof. Carl Voigt) via Zoom.
Instead of interview, feels more like discussion to make sure if me and the program can be a good fit.
The interviewer already reviewed my resume and application, so I didn't have the "talk me through your resume" part, but jumping straight to:
1. Why MBA?
2. Do you plan to work in US after MBA?
3. Detailed question regarding my work experience
4. Backup plan regarding how to finance the program (I was applying for scholarship at the same time)
5. Any question for IBEAR? I asked about how often IBEAR students join the clubs within its Business School, and he said it depends on each individual, because IBEAR students are expected to work up to 70 hrs/week due to compressed curriculum program. But basically, not impossible if you choose so.
I expected 30 mins interview within 1 hour window, but ended up only being interviewed for about 20 mins. Not sure if it's a good sign.
but, overall interview felt genuine and truly concern and wanting to know about me more to make ensure a good fit with the program.
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Marshall (USC)
USC IBEAR (1 Year) MBA
Final Decision:
Admitted
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
3 months ago Jan 22, 2026
3 months ago Jan 22, 2026 02:01
- Why MBA? Why Now?
- What are your career goals?
- Are you applying elsewhere?
- Marriage / Family / Financial support
- Have you been to the U.S. before?
- Any questions for me?
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