Calling all MIT-LGO Applicants (2016 Intake) Class of 2018!!

Had my interview today with Lisa Cummings from Sloan/LGO. She was very friendly. The interview questions as below -
1. Has anything changed in your profile recently? (she took my new resume and put it in the file)
2. Tell me about a situation where you had to give a difficult feedback to someone
3. Tell me about a time when you pushed yourself or the team too hard
4. Tell me about a time when someone disagreed with your idea or gave suggestions to improve your idea
5. Tell me about a time when your ideas were challenged
6. Tell me about a time when you worked in a team with bad dynamics
7. How do you carve out time for yourself out of busy schedule
8. You already have a PhD, why go for a "dual" degree
9. Are there any specific companies you are targeting for internships
10. Any thing you would like to talk about? (i told her about UG experiences)
11. Any thing you would like to ask? (i asked if LGO is doing anything to admit more internationals - like getting new partners or adding international assignments)
12. Anything else you would like to ask? (I asked about teaching opporutnities)

After this it became more of open conversation - we discussed about SFO marathon and shin splints (:P), philosophy, finance etc. Overall very friendly and positive experience.

I would suggest going in with a specific agenda (like what would you like to highlight to Adcom - leadership, teamwork, innovation etc). Have 4-5 stories in STAR format ready. Be flexible - they may not ask the questions you prepared for but you should be able to use the stories to convey the "qualities" you want to convey.

Best luck to all the applicants.

Abhishek