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Stanford GSB’s MBA Interview Process

Stanford GSB’s MBA Interview Process

STANFORD GSB MBA Interview Duration:  45- 60 minutes Format: By Invitation only, invites are extended on a rolling basis over approximately  a month-long period. Who conducts them? Members of admissions committee and alumni Location:  Interviews are held in person or via Zoom. Stanford does not hold interviews on campus Interviewers access: Alumni interviewers have access...
Harvard Business School’s MBA Interview Process

Harvard Business School’s MBA Interview Process

HBS MBA Interview Process is very unique and intense as compared to other b-schools. Applicants selected for interview have two stages to complete. Read on to know every detail about the HBS MBA interview process. Duration: 30 minutes Format: By Invitation only Who conducts them? Members of admissions committee. They are sometimes accompanied by an...
MBA Interview- Career Goals, Why MBA and Contribution Questions

MBA Interview- Career Goals, Why MBA and Contribution Questions

MBA Interview Career goals, Why MBA and Contribution related questions: Short term goals, long term goals, plan b career goals Why MBA? Why MBA from <<Target program>> b-school? What do you hope to learn from our program? Which courses will you take? What will you contribute to our program? How did you choose schools? Which...
MBA Interview Question: Walk me through your Resume

MBA Interview Question: Walk me through your Resume

An MBA Interview questions such as “walk me through your resume” or “introduce yourself” is likely going to be your first question in the interview, so its crucial to make a strong impression with this answer. Unfortunately, many applicants blow this by going off on long, unfocused tangents, without a clear vision of what they...
Master List of MBA Interview Questions

Master List of MBA Interview Questions

Congratulations on receiving interview invitations from your target MBA programs. Save for a few b-schools, most of them ask similar questions during your interview, so you must be prepared to answer these in order to succeed in your interview. We have categorized the most common questions you’re likely to encounter in this Master List of...
Being Critical of Others in your MBA essays

Being Critical of Others in your MBA essays

In the leadership or reflection focused essays for your MBA application, it's easy to fall into the trap of proving your strengths by being critical of others. Consider these REAL examples from applicant essays: Example 1: My father's career choices and their consequences on the family have to a significant extent shaped my decision-making process....
Video Interview: Lawyers Going for an MBA

Video Interview: Lawyers Going for an MBA

Lawyers represent a non-traditional category of MBA applicants who bring their unique profile, yet face their share of challenges in the MBA admission process. To get a better understanding of how lawyers stack up in MBA admissions, we recently interviewed Pranay Kapoor, a seasoned lawyer with 8+ years of corporate experience in India’s top law...
What Indian Applicants Should Keep in Mind When Applying to INSEAD

What Indian Applicants Should Keep in Mind When Applying to INSEAD

When it comes to b-school choices for Indian applicants, INSEAD is always among their top options. Even if applicants prefer Indian b-schools, they often include INSEAD as their sole international choice. It is therefore justified that we write an article on what attracts Indians to INSEAD, what the b-school seeks in applicants, and how to...
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