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Know what to look for when you visit your target
school(s)? Ready for that important interview?
Cracking the Interview
Code
In general, the
admissions committee will be "grading" you in a number
of areas. They'll be watching your personal
presentation, looking at things like your maturity, your
energy and motivation, your self-confidence, and your
communication skills.
The MBA Admissions
Interview – Why Is It Important?
So you've submitted your application in to the
b-school of your choice. What now? Well, it's all in the
admissions
committee's hands. They'll conduct a preliminary
screening based on your GMAT
score, your GPA, and a quick overview of your
application. If you meet a predetermined "cutoff,"
you'll be invited to a personal interview so that your
suitability for the school can be probed.
When Alumni Interviewers Go Rogue
He answered all the questions to the best of his ability and tried to keep calm throughout the interview. He didn't feel the
interview was horrible, but he certainly got the impression that the interviewer didn't like him. And he didn't like some of the interviewer's questions...
Why a Holiday Might Be the Worst Time to Schedule an
Interview
Holidays are, understandably, a popular time for
b-school applicants to schedule their on-campus
interviews. But it may not always be a good idea to go
the popular route.
The 'Two-Pronged' School Selection Approach
Senior Consultant Kent Harrill advises applicants to plan their admissions
strategies carefully in order to get their desired outcomes.
Campus Visits Are Important to School Selection
Senior Consultant Susan Shaffer encourages MBA applicants to visit any b-school they're thinking of applying to if they possibly can.
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