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January 16, 2026
Congratulations! You’re one of the roughly 20% of applicants to Harvard Business School (HBS) each year who have been invited to interview. Of those, about 50% are admitted to HBS. HBS interviews are different from those of other schools, so it’s important to prepare for those differences to increase your chances of acceptance. Here are…
October 30, 2025
Congratulations on successfully submitting your Round 1 MBA applications! It is not an easy process, and you deserve a lot of credit for getting your applications in on time. For many of you, now is the time to start preparing for your MBA interviews; we have provided you with some interview guidance in this blog…
October 27, 2025
Congratulations, you got the interview! Now you have the opportunity to tell more of your story to the admissions committee as part of the interview process. Here are six tips to help you convert your interview into a seat at your dream MBA program! 1. Know your story. Practice the basics. Although a few interviews…
October 17, 2025
Based on our years of experience, we at Stratus have put together some interview “dos” and “don’ts” with an eye toward helping you tell a story that gets admissions committees excited about you as a future student in their program. A solid interview can move your application into the “Accepted” pile. Although this may seem…
September 18, 2025
Wharton’s TBD is conducted in a group environment, with only ten minutes at the end for a one-on-one interview. There’s a good reason for this: Wharton’s culture is highly focused on collaborative teamwork, and this is a live opportunity for the admissions committee to see how you behave in a brand-new team and environment. Much…
May 30, 2025
Mastering the art of nonverbal cues can set you apart from other candidates. The admissions committee wants to know that you will one day represent yourselfwell in front of recruiters. 1. Make a good first impression. Your posture as you enter the room or appear on screen also speaks volumes. Stand or sit up straight…
October 29, 2024
Both MBA applicants and MBA admissions staff have come to accept that virtual interview options are here to stay. When talking to one of my clients, I was surprised to hear him say that he actually preferred the virtual MBA interview option. He appreciated that he could control his environment and keep some notes in…
October 25, 2024
The best negotiators understand the needs and challenges of the person on the other side of the table. You can apply this approach to the MBA interview process by considering the issues that are most pressing to an MBA admissions officer. Admissions teams worry about whether the students they select will be able to obtain…
October 24, 2024
Now that you have a great opportunity to cement your candidacy, here are some things to avoid during an interview—as they may just torpedo your chances! 1. Don’t rehash your resume. , you must be prepared to walk your interviewer through your resume. But the caveat to this is to take them through it in…
October 14, 2022
Kudos to all of you who successfully submitted your Round 1 MBA applications on time! For some of you, that might have meant some late nights polishing your essays, fumbling through the online applications, and bugging your recommenders. For others, it might have been more of a leisurely stroll to the finish line. In any…
February 12, 2021
—Develop a one-minute solution that fully addresses the prompt, and then have a more detailed version ready to discuss. Although a minute is not a long time to present your solution, do the best to summarize your plan. Prepare a few follow-up points in case your solution is chosen for further discussion. Research Wharton resources…
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