MBA interviews tend to inspire a lot of overthinking. Applicants often walk in without a clear sense of what the interview is actually designed to assess, which leads to over-prepping in some areas and missing the point in others. This session, led by a former Sr. Associate Director of MBA Admissions (NYU Stern), grounds you in the reality of how interviewers think and what the conversation is meant to reveal.
We’ll talk through what the interview actually measures, how much weight it holds, and how your experience shifts depending on whether you’re speaking with an Admissions Committee member, alum, or current student. We’ll unpack why most people feel uncertain afterward, what interviewers are really trying to gauge, and which common myths might lead you astray in your prep. You’ll also get a sense of the core question patterns that show up almost everywhere, and how to prepare without sounding scripted.
