This account of a USC / Marshall admissions interview was recently shared in the Clear Admit Wiki, a free resource for applicants to post their experiences with the MBA admissions process. The Round 2 applicant was interviewed by an adcom member:
“I interviewed with Kellee Scott from the USC Admissions Office in early March 2011. I am a Round 2 applicant for the full time program. The interview was held on-campus and was very friendly. Kellee made like it was more of a conversation than an interview.
Questions that I was asked:
- Overview your work experience
- What is a typical day like at work for you?
- To what extent are you responsible at work, and how much is done in teams?
- What is the biggest misconception about you?
- What are 3 traits of a leader?
- What do you do for fun?
There was no pressure to complete the interview within a certain amount of time. After the interview she asked if I had any questions for her. I asked how hiring of MBA grads is looking for this year. The interview lasted around 20 to 25 minutes.”
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