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E-mail Address:
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Anonymous
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Age:
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30-34
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Gender:
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Male
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Ethnic Background:
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African-American
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Intended Area of Study:
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Finance
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Name of School:
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MIT Sloan
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Interview Date:
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3/2008
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Type of Program:
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MBA
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Part Time Program Type:
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Full Time
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Were you given options as to the date of the interview?:
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Yes - The e-mail from Sloan had a choice of days and times.
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Could you choose the interview's location?:
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Yes - I also had a chance to interview in LA but I didn't take it; I opted for Cambridge.
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How many interviews were scheduled?:
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1 - Standard Issue
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How many interviewed you?:
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1
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How long were the interviews?:
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45 minutes
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Who were the interviewers?:
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Administrative or admissions staff
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What was the most difficult question?:
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None were difficult - if you know your own story through and through, then you could answer all questions.
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What was the most interesting question?:
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Discuss a time when you mentored someone.
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Any other questions you remember?:
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Discuss some feedback that you received that made you change the way you do things.
Discuss a time you to had a challenging relationship with your superior and how you worked through it.
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Did you feel prepared?:
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Yes - Really yes and no. You can try to forecast every question but that's quite futile and wastes time. Be ready to discuss your experiences and have examples to back them up. Breathe, relax, and take your time to answer (succinctly) the questions they ask.
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How did you prepare?:
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Accepted, Wiki, etc. I also wrote a few questions down and answered it myself. Dug deep and got to the root of my story - always focusing on honesty and clarity.
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Did you receive any feedback at the end?:
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No - Straightforward interview - professional from beginning to end.
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What was your opinion of the Faculty?:
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Excellent!
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What was your opinion of the Alumni?:
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Down to earth and excellent!
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What was your opinion of the Students?:
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Down to earth and excellent as well!
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What was your opinion of the Office Personnel?:
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You get the picture...
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Did you receive a tour?:
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Yes - Whatever you do, go visit campus when school is in. It'll either confirm your wanting to be there or not. Nuff said!
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What was most impressive?:
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It's all great.
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What was least impressive?:
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Depends...I'm not in yet. Other than that, it was all good!
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Did anything change your opinion of the school? :
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No
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Was there something you wish you had known ahead of time?:
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No - It's pretty much all been said already. Take your time, relax, and be yourself.
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Suggestions for travel to the school?:
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What other advice can you offer future interviewees?:
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Know thyself!
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