"The interview was conversational. The Interviewer was a great listener, polite and welcoming. The questions asked were: - Tell me about yourself - Why Simon? - What are your short and long-term goals? - What are the ways you can contribute to the Simon Community? - Are other aspects of your candidacy differentiating you from the class? - Do you have any experience working or living in another cultural environment? Tip - Just be Yourself and stay professional. Good luck!"

"Very conversational interview, lasted 30mins (incl. 2 questions asked by me) - Started off with why did I choose my current employer - About a time I failed - A thing which I have successfully done multiple times but wouldn't want to repeat - Motivation to pursue consulting - ST & LT goals - What do you know about Ithaca? - Which city would you like to work in post Bschool? - Why Johnson?"

"Had my interview today, was very conversational. One interviewer was from the admissions committee and one was an alumnus. Questions: Please introduce yourself and help us understand the work you have done so far, your achievements Why MBA here in Singapore, is there any specific reason, how does that fit into what you are planning to do next You might be one of the more experienced students in the Full-time cohort. How do you envisage yourself with people who are less experienced than you? Have you considered EMBA? Have you had a major setback in your career and what did you do with it? You have a clear goal post MBA, have you ever thought of a career in Singapore or a branch office in Singapore? Opened up for any questions I had. Before ending the session, I was asked if I had applied to any other schools."

"Hello all, Had my interview at Mumbai in the second half today. Started with my background and asked why I wanted to switch jobs(basically why MBA) and then went on to the extempore. Topic was " Indias dependence on imported tech is a threat to national security". I think it well i made some points and the panel countered it and I agreed to their points but gave a few more of mine as well. Asked which companies I am targeting and after that we had a discussion on ecommerce vs quick commerce. Overall it was a very conversational interview, they were not cutting me short and weren't rude or anything either."

"I had my interview at Mumbai today in the 1st half. Extempore - Reliance on foreign tech can become a national security threat. Otherwise was very conversational. Seemed like faculty was not very interested in me since my extempore went horribly. And otherwise the interview seemed very bland. Other peeps who I met today, I’d love to be in touch with y’all! (Missed getting anyone’s number as I couldn’t get my mind off of the bad interview)"

"Few R2 extempore topics : - One nation, one election - Self driving cars : actual or gimmick? - Media / News Consumption : sources and biases - Campus v/s Online MBA - Tech giants acquiring smaller companies : abuse of power? - India as a market for packaged food industry - High CXO salaries : Is it justified? - Indian : Population v/s Opportunities PS: These are just plot points and not the exact topics asked. For some of us, the extempore chit had a 4-5 line description of the topic and it itself covered most of the general points of discussion!"

"Interview R2 , Delhi- extempore was on whether population control is important for prosperous future of India. Panel was easy going, they asked me if I had lunch and if I was comfortable , mine was not at all a stress interview. After extempore there were some follow up questions, then they asked questions about my work ex and then generic ones like why MBA, then how convinced am I that I will get my post MBA goals fulfilled and some other follow up questions. Then one panelist asked me a mathematics question about graphs, asked me to draw a graph. Lastly they asked me some static GK questions like name of my state’s finance minister, vice president etc. Overall I have no idea what to make of it, they did not interrupt me or grilled me or built any sort of pressure, also mine was the last interview for that panel😬"

"Interview at Delhi R-2. I got " Is high salary of CEOs justified considering the responsibility and accountability of their position". No interruption during the extempore by panelists, after i completed they gave their opinion on the subject. Next phase was job profile specific, why MBA, role after MBA. Panel was quite good and encouraging the conversation. Didn't try to make it a stress interview. Few people in other panels were grilled i believe. Best of luck to all candidates coming up for interview."

"Interview experience R2 at Delhi with panel- 1 • Reporting time was 1:30 PM. I reached at 1 PM and the process concluded by 3:20 PM • Extempore topic: Dominance of BigTech companies ... dominance is not problematic but abuse of dominance is. • No questions on current affairs • Questions related to my work profile - what does a typical day look like • Questions related to Indian Railways (profile related) • Why MBA? Why now? • Panelists were cordial throughout the interview. Went out of the way to assure me not to take a question in a negative sense."

"R3 applicant. Had my zoom interview today Questions: 1. Tell me about yourself 2. Why MBA? 3. Plans post MBA 4. Biggest accomplishment 5. How have you solved a conflict in a multicultural environment 6. How will use the MBA time to develop specific skills for your career choice 7. What hobbies will you pursue at Oxford"

"Thanks! My interview was very short - taken by adcom. She said she has only 4 questions. Lasted 15 mins. 1. TMAY 2. ST and LT goals 3. Why Simon? 4. Why an MBA now? 5. Behavioral questions - biggest achievement"

"I gave my interview on Wednesday, it was pretty conversational and I think it went well. Anxiously waiting for the outcome. Here are the questions that were asked: - Tell me about yourself - Why MBA? Why Scheller? - TMAT you lead a project - TMAT you worked with an international team - TMAT which made you really proud - How would you contribute to the Scheller Community? - What do you know about the Visa Challenges and how do you aim to address those? - Any questions for me? We had a very engaging conversation and t it was very pleasant talking to Catie (my interviewer). Wishing everyone the best of luck!"

"Just finished my interview. A bit different than other schools - for sure. Don’t be like me, where I didn’t see the requirement that an ID was required. So I had to remove my background effect (needless to say, a messy room). It was a 2nd year student and had questions regarding GPA, GMAT, Quant proficiency, etc..."

"R1 applicant here, just completed my interview with a second year student at early November. Very friendly and conversational, but also deep dive into your personal thoughts. Would suggest expecting: 1. a slightly longer interview (40-60 mins), so better have a great sleep the day before 2. more school specific questions (e.g. DQ, Team Fuqua, DEI ...) 3. a very kind interviewer, so enjoy!"

"1) Start talking about yourself (no time limit was mentioned) --- During the introduction, I created hooks around getting a team to collaborate and leading multicultural teams and that led to the following questions in between my introduction 2) Can you talk more about the experience (on resolving conflict and getting a team to cooperate)? 3) How did you incorporate diverse perspectives as a leader? 4) You are doing well already so Why MBA, Why Darden? 5) Any questions for me? Time: 42 mins"

"R1 applicant, did my interview earlier this week. Expect a decent amount of DQ questions (I got asked time I chose a hard right over an easy wrong), Fuqua questions (what does team Fuqua mean to you) and I personally didn’t get any of the usual questions (why bschool, why now etc). My interviewer didn’t come in with a script, and asked questions based on where the conversation was going. For example, when I mentioned that the general corporate leadership landscape needs change, he asked me about my thoughts on a CEO’s duty etc. Just be ready to back up everything you say because they definitely dig deep!"

"Met in-person. Arrived a few minutes early, greeted the staff sitting at the reception desk, and waited for my time. Interview started on time with a member of the Adcom. Questions included: Tell me about yourself & your work history Teamwork with a challenging teammate Favorite project Why Marshall Goals My questions. I kept my questions brief and somewhat standard, such as favorite thing about Marshall and what sets Marshall apart from other programs from his perspective. Overall the tone was very positive and I left with more details about the program than I had from the site or other events."

"My interview for the GT Scheller MBA was conducted by Caroline Player, alongside a current second-year student, which added an engaging dynamic to the conversation. While I hadn’t anticipated a student joining, I had heard about this from a former student at a college event. The interview was relaxed and conversational. Caroline and the student introduced themselves, and after my brief introduction, they asked follow-up questions about my interests, leading to a great discussion where both seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me beyond my resume. Here’s a list of the questions they asked: - Why is now the right time for an MBA? Why an MBA, and why Scheller? - What sort of consulting companies are you targeting? (in relation to my post-MBA goal of pivoting to consulting) - Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone; what was your approach? - Tell me about a time you worked in a team. - What qualities do you look for while working in a team? - What qualities do you bring while working in a team? - Tell me about a time when you were proud of leading a group of people. - What is your leadership style? - What is a misperception people have about you? (an unexpected question) - What steps have you taken in the past (at work or in any organization) to help people around you feel respected and included? - What contributions will you make to your classroom and to the Scheller community? - Tell me about your experience interacting with teams or clients across the globe. Were any US-based? Where were they primarily located? - Are you aware of visa challenges down the line, and who will sponsor your visa later on? - Do you have any questions for us? I concluded the interview with my own questions, gaining further insights into Scheller’s community and values. Overall, the interview felt like a genuine conversation, giving me a chance to showcase my experiences, skills, and values. I appreciated the opportunity to highlight how I plan to contribute to the Scheller community and my readiness for the MBA journey."

"Interview Experience: The interview was conversational and flowed smoothly. Mandy was warm and approachable, which made it easy to engage and share my experiences. She seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me and my motivations. Her background as a recent graduate and Admissions Committee member provided unique insights, and she created a comfortable atmosphere that encouraged open discussion. Questions Asked: [Standard questions] "Can you give me a two or three-minute overview of your experience?" This was a great way to start, allowing me to summarize my journey and set the stage for the rest of the conversation. Follow-up question on my startup experience: Mandy asked about my startup, showing curiosity about my entrepreneurial background and how it contributed to my professional growth. This felt like a natural follow-up, and it allowed me to elaborate on a unique aspect of my profile. "Why do you want to get an MBA?" This question gave me an opportunity to explain my motivations for pursuing an MBA and how I see it fitting into my career goals. "What is your goal after completing the MBA?" "Why Goizueta?" This was a chance to discuss my interest in Goizueta specifically and highlight how the program aligns with my goals and values. [Behavioural questions] "Can you tell me about something you've worked on that you're proud of?" "Can you share a time when you messed up or when things didn't go as planned?" "Tell me about a leadership experience." [End of the interview] "Do you have any questions for me?""

"Profile - 95% in 10th (topper), 95.6% in 12th (second topper), 8.81 (fourth topper) in Electronics & Comm from a Tier-I Engg college (IIT). Strong PoRs in college - Head of International Relations Cell, Head of Department Society, Head of Socio-cultural fest Work Ex (Analytics) - 1.5 years at ZS 1.5 years at a crypto Indian startup 1.5 years at a stock broking Indian startup. Became a team lead here. Involved in 0-1 product building. Spot Essays 1. A Helpful and respected team member is asking for confidential data from my prior company to complete a project. What will my actions be? 2. ⁠A Key team member made an error in a project which can affect my grade. Prof asks me to replace the team member. What will my actions be? How will ensure project completion? Interviews (no specific order) : 1. Personal and professional journey 2. Picked a point from my LoR. You struggled with Stakeholder Management initially. What was the conflict? How did you improve? 3. ⁠What type of company do you think suits you the best post PGP given your diverse professional experiences? 4. ⁠Picked a point from my essay - elaborate on your weakness and your self awareness journey. 5. ⁠how does a day at your workplace look like for you in the conext of leading the analytics team in a startup? 6. ⁠Imagine you’re a PM at your workplace. What initiatives will you take? 7. ⁠Given that you’re already a quasi-PM, why PGP from ISB for product management? 8. ⁠Any questions for the panel."