Updated April 2026 Most candidates prepare for MBA interviews by thinking about what they'll say. Fewer spend time thinking about what the person across from them is actually doing – what they're assessing, what they're writing down, and what they'll report back to the Admissions Committee when the conversation is over. Understanding the interview from the other side of the table changes how you prepare for it. Here's what Admissions Committees and alumni interviewers are

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