[NOTE: This post is the fifth in a series; if interested please see the introduction and tip 1, tip 2, tip 3, and tip 4.] Wait, why is a video essay featured in a series on MBA interviews? Because it works like an interview in its visual presentation of you and it functions like a…
MBA Interview Tip 3: Phone and Skype MBA Interviews
[NOTE: This post is part of a series; if interested please view the introduction. Links to the first two advice tips are below.] Phone and Skype are often used for MBA interviews when an in-person interview isn’t feasible. A phone interview is simply a conversation by phone; it’s in real time and there is no…
Gaining Poise and Confidence for Group Interviews
Acing a team based discussion/interview isn’t easy, but with the right prep, you’ll be able to clearly show the adcom that you are an intelligent candidate who knows how to contribute to group discussions with confidence and poise. Use the free resources listed below to help you prepare for your upcoming group interview: • Handling Wharton’s…
MBA Interview Tip 2: In-Person Interview with MBA Student or Alumnus
[NOTE: This post is part of a series; if interested please view the introduction.] Many MBA adcoms delegate the interviewing to alumni and students. In this scenario, typically second-year students interview the applicants who come to campus, and alumni interview off-campus – though in some cases, they also will conduct the local interviews. Why adcoms use…
MBA Interview Tip 1: In-Person Interview with Adcom Member
[NOTE: This post is the second in a series; if you are interested in starting with the first post, please see the overview of different MBA interview types.] Some MBA adcoms choose to interview candidates individually, themselves, and do not delegate this task to alumni or students. Why adcoms use method: It’s a resource-intensive process, but…
MBA Interview Formats: Morphing and Multiplying
Welcome to the brave new world of MBA interviews! What just a few years ago was a straightforward one-on-one, in-person talk now has morphed into a kaleidoscope of forms and mediums. I’m writing a series of blog posts to look at each interview format and give tips for making each one work for you –…
Four Tips for the Wharton Interview
We’ve offered advice on the Wharton team-based discussion a few times (like here and here), but it seems like applicants are still struggling to wrap their heads around this interview experience. Here I will reinforce some key points, as well as let you know about our mock Wharton interview for both the individual and team…
Does Interview Prep Make You Phony?
I was thrilled Thursday to be quoted in The Wall Street Journal’s “Frankly, Wharton Wants Candor,” which focused on Wharton’s Team Based Discussion (TBD) and Harvard’s interview reflections. I disagree, however, with disingenuous arguments in the article that applicants who seek to prepare beyond a school’s recommendation are intrinsically less than genuine. I sat in…
Study Shows that WHEN You Interview Matters
Wharton research shows that interviewees need not only compete against the crowded field of candidates in general, but against those specific candidates who are interviewing on the same day as they are. The study measures the success of applicants who interviewed at the end of the day, rather than early on in the interviewer’s schedule….
New Wharton Interview Prep Service
Due to frequent requests, Accepted.com is adding a new interview prep service to its always-growing menu of business school admissions consulting services. The new package, Wharton Premium Interview Preparation, is available to Wharton applicant interviewees and helps them prepare for the new team interviews, as well as the traditional individual interviews. The Wharton Premium Interview…
Tips for Tackling Team Interviews
With the emerging trend of group interviews at schools like Wharton, applicants need to understand that team interviews require a different set of skills than individual interviews. I liken individual interviews to blind dating. With individual interviews and blind dating, both parties are trying to figure out if they want to spend more time together….
Toronto Rotman MBA Interview with Robyn Ross
Here’s a talk with Robyn Ross, an MBA candidate at Toronto Rotman with tons of advice on the MBA application process. Thank you Robyn for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us! This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top…
Admissions Trends to Watch in 2013
2012 has been an exciting year. Experimentation in applications including interviews and essays has marked the most recent admissions cycle. In addition, the recession, growing concern about rising tuition and student debt, and the promise of MOOCs is shaking the world of higher education. But let’s leave the 35,000 foot view of last year and…
Ace Those MBA Interviews with These Helpful Resources
Those MBA interview invites should start trickling in soon (if they haven’t already). Are you prepared? Accepted.com offers a wealth of top-notch interview resources on our MBA Interview 101 page. The ebooks, articles, and webinars found on this rich resource page will help you feel more confident and more prepared for the big day. SPECIAL…
Cornell MBA Admissions Committee Gives MBA Interview Advice
We had an excellent Q&A last week with admissions members from Cornell Johnson. We hope you enjoyed it! In the following excerpt, Cornell adcom members, Christine Sneva, Ann Richards, and Eddie Asby talk about their interview pet peeves. Read on for valuable advice about what NOT to do: Linda Abraham: What are your greatest pet…
Thinking about Harvard’s MBA Interview Reflections
I’ve been thinking about Harvard’s new interview reflections: And just as you frequently do when you replay an interview in your mind after you walk out of the cubicle, I had a few more thoughts when I replayed the video: Several times I mention that you will need to choose from the notes that I…
Handling Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion
If you’re applying to Wharton this year, then you are likely aware of the school’s new addition to the application process: the team-based discussion. Personally, I consider this new evaluation method an excellent idea, as much of business-school life consists of team-based discussion; it was certainly a big part of my life at Sloan. Wharton…
MBA Applicant Blogger Interview: Embeeay’s Journey
Next up in our series of featured MBA bloggers is Embeeay, an MBA applicant with diverse interests and a well-rounded educational/career background who writes at Em. Bee. Ay. Please enjoy reading about Embeeay’s application journey. Thanks Embeeay! Accepted: First, can you tell us a little about yourself – where are you from, where did you…
Current Student Interview – Shyam from ISB
Here’s a talk with Shyam Dattani who just graduated from the Indian School of Business and is now working as an account director at Indegene Lifesystems Pvt Ltd.. Thank you Shyam for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us! This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students,…
Preparing for IMD’s Interview
Without a doubt, IMD conducts the most thorough MBA interview. The interview day is divided into four evaluative sections. When you arrive on campus, you will be introduced to the adcom and faculty evaluators as well as a group of applicants who will partake in the same experience as you. Since the adcom will evaluate…
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