Did anyone else not have an observer in the HBS interview this year? I was really thrown by that.

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It’s not the norm but it’s not uncommon. They have too many applicants.

It’s actually usually a good sign of the strength of your application in the sense that they don’t think they need two people’s opinion on your candidacy.

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No they don’t interview any candidates they don’t find interesting.

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I had an observer and from what I understand it’s the norm 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I didn’t either! Mine was a bit later in the evening so I figured that could be it

Wait… Is it the norm to have an “observer”? I had one interview from the adcom - she wrapped everyone up within 28 mins lol

It could be interviewer preference? My interviewer was a hand talker while the observer was engaged and had their eyes on the screen while taking notes. To add another data point mine wrapped up in exactly 30 minutes.

How did your interview go OP? Also can you tell me how you landed one lolll

Sure—happy to help if you need to bounce ideas.

No observer in mine either! Just one person who was very engaged and able to take notes simultaneously haha

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