Having worked with hundreds of clients on their MBA applications, I have noticed that there are a few interview questions that tend to come up over and over again across the various business schools. Overall, interviewers are trying to understand a candidate’s background, post-MBA goals, why he/she is interested in pursuing an MBA at their school, and his/her qualities in order to assess fit. Therefore, as you prepare for interviews, keep the following three common interview

A phenomenon that is becoming more common as part of the business school application process are video essays. Essentially, these are short questions that schools ask in order to get to know you better beyond the two-dimensional application; for example, both Kellogg and Yale have introduced the video essay component in recent years. These questions can range from the standard why you are interested in the MBA, why you would like to attend the school, and behavioral questions

With admission to top-tier business schools getting increasingly competitive, how can you stand out from a very competitive pool of applicants? Many applicants hire an MBA admissions consultant to help position themselves in the best light possible, but should you? This is a very personal decision and depends on your comfort level with the MBA application process as well as your writing skills. If you're confident with how you plan to position yourself and how well you write,

Some MBA programs, such as Wharton and Michigan Ross, require candidates to participate in a group interview, either in lieu of or in addition to, the standard one-on-one interview. This is a relatively more recent phenomenon, but the rationale behind evaluating applicants in a group setting makes sense – being able to analyze problems and work collaboratively on teams is important both during business school and in professional settings. I often get asked by clients about "b

Congratulations! You've gotten an invitation to interview. While each school may have a different approach towards interviews (for instance, Wharton has had the group interview in recent years), there are some common elements that are the same across all business school interviews that you can prepare for. Here are four key areas that you should be comfortable with before setting foot into an interview. Know your story This point may seem obvious, but interestingly, when I as

After completing all of the steps to put together your strongest business school applications, you hit the submit button on the final one. You are both excited and nervous (understandably so), but now what? Follow my tips below to make the most out of your time while you are waiting. Relax and don't second guess yourself Firstly, relax, take a deep breath, and don’t second guess yourself! You’ve earned some down time after all of the hard work that you’ve put into your appl