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E-mail Address:
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Anonymous
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Age:
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Gender:
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N/A
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Ethnic Background:
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Intended Area of Study:
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Marketing
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Name of School:
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Georgetown (McDonough)
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Interview Date:
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3/2009
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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
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Could you choose the interview's location?:
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Yes - I was given a choice between on-campus and off-campus interviews. I chose off-campus and interviewed with an admissions staff.
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How many interviews were scheduled?:
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5 or more
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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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30 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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There were no difficult questions because only the usual questions were asked like, what is your short-term goal, why mba now, how would you lead a team, what are your strengths, what can you bring to your team. These are questions that are asked at other school interviews as well.
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What was the most interesting question?:
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Interview questions were too generic, almost to the point where the interview felt like a formality.
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Any other questions you remember?:
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Do you have any questions about the mba program?
This is why you need to know the school.
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Did you feel prepared?:
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Yes
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How did you prepare?:
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The interview feedback here at accepted.com helped a lot. I looked at most of the feedback to prepare for curve ball questions once I had gotten the usual ones covered.
You have to know the school. Do what you can in your situation to get information about the school's curriculum and programs.
I had talked to current students and alumni, and had visited their site on and off-line.
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Did you receive any feedback at the end?:
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No - No feedback; only received a business card.
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What was your opinion of the Faculty?:
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What was your opinion of the Alumni?:
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Not of the highest caliber, but proud of their school.
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What was your opinion of the Students?:
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I got a mix of reactions when I asked current students if he/she liked the school. Everyone I met studied hard and were friendly.
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What was your opinion of the Office Personnel?:
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Did you receive a tour?:
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No - I went there on my own with contact information on a few current students.
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What was most impressive?:
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The campus: it's beautiful.
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What was least impressive?:
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Downtown: not really a downtown business-wise. Great for sightseeing of course. But for business? Hmm...
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Did anything change your opinion of the school? :
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Yes - The unprofessional manner of the admissions staff changed my mind about McDonough. I understand that she had been interviewing applicants since morning, and that sometimes she is not interested in what the applicants say. But she could at least try not to show it. That is very unprofessional.
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Was there something you wish you had known ahead of time?:
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No
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Suggestions for travel to the school?:
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No. Georgetown is easy to find.
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What other advice can you offer future interviewees?:
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The interview was straightforward and it is no big deal. Know your essay, know your resume. Do some research on the school. The admissions staff is merely there to chat with you and ask generic questions. Relax, be polite, and you will be fine.
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