THE GMAT Club Podcast

How AdComs Really Judge Your MBA Interview

Episode Summary

In this episode of the GMAT Club MBA Podcast, we take you inside the interview room. Our guest, Kelsey Kephart, former Columbia Admission Director and interviewer with the experience of conducting hundreds of interviews, reveals what really happens when admissions committees evaluate your MBA interview.

Episode Notes

• Is an MBA interview like a job interview — or something completely different? 
• Can you (and should you) script your answers? 
• Does a tough interview mean bad news? What a great MBA interview feels like 
• The real traits AdComs are evaluating 
• Differences between AdCom-led and alumni interviews 
• Practical prep advice and post-interview etiquette 
• Tips to stay calm, confident, and authentic