With admissions interviews ongoing this time of year, we’d like to pass on an interview from the Clear Admit Wiki, an online repository for MBA applicants to share their experiences with the admissions process. This Round 2 candidate for MIT / Sloan interviewed on-campus with an adcom member:
“I interviewed last week on-campus with admissions staff. I had somewhat of an informal pre-interview with an administrative assistant at the front desk since I was 20 minutes early and we discussed a few topics related to my industry, media and entertainment, such as net neutrality and privacy concerns with online advertising.
My official interview wasn’t very structured, it was very conversational. I was not asked any behavioral questions instead I was asked why I wanted to attend Sloan, why an MBA, why now and what were my hobbies. I am an entrepreneur so I was asked about my business as well as several questions about my industry.
Also, I was asked a few questions surrounding issues of the day, this was likely an attempt to move the conversation along or to test how well read I am. The interview went smoothly and better than I expected. My interviewer even described me as dynamic to the administrative assistant on my way out so I guess despite not answering any behavioral questions I was able to make a good impression. Admissions staff were really nice and outgoing and appear to be indicative of the overall MIT Sloan community as the students I have met had similar personalities. I enjoyed my interview experience and I have my fingers crossed for April 4th! FYI: I called admissions today and they said it is fine if interviewed applicants submit letters of support/recommendations to add to their application and to do so via email. I understand some schools have different stances on submitting material.”
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