Welcome once again to Wiki Wednesdays, where we highlight MBA interview reports that have recently been posted to the Clear Admit Wiki, and online repository where MBA applicants can share their admissions interview experiences. With Round 3 interviews still being conducted, we wanted to share this account of an interview that a candidate for UVA / Darden recently submitted:
“I was a first round applicant for the class of 2013. I’m from the midwest, four years of consulting experience, and interested in general management. I was invited to on campus interview. There were other students that were interviewed my 2nd-year students, but for some reason….I was interviewed by an adcom. She was great, very nice and respectful.
Standard Questions:
- Tell me about you
- Why’d you choose your undergrad
- Tell me about an experience where you had to lead and team and make a difficult decision
- What was a major accomplishment in your life
- Why Darden
- Plans Post-MBA
- Do you have any questions for me
The interview lasted 45 minutes. She explained that there were no right/wrong answers and that she simply is there to assess me as a fit for the program. I have a friend who went to Darden, so he gave me the scoop on the interview. It was pretty much like everyone says, very, very, very relaxed. After the interview, we did a campus tour and had lunch with professors (food was great…some of the local fair). I assume I was being assessed throughout my visit on campus. Turns out they liked me as I was accepted.”
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