For applicants who converted interviews to admits, what do you think made the difference? I reached interview stage last year and was waitlisted. I want to improve this cycle. What specific change helped you move from interview to admit?

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These are my guesses after interviewing with several schools and receiving a mix of decisions:

In some interviews, it seemed like I would succeed at networking and recruiting once school began. I was more confident in my behavioral stories, and my delivery was more natural.

In some interviews, I let more of my personality shine and wasn't as much of a nervous wreck.

In some interviews, I seemed like I'd be a great teammate and classmate.

Those interviews were with schools where I was admitted.

MBA interviews are not a “final hurdle” like a job interview. It’s just another part of your overall application.

Interview is just one of numerous data points that adcoms are assessing. Don't think that your interview performance was what tanked you last year.

If you are on the lower end of years of work experience, the WL might just be a quiet way of communicating that they liked you and wanted you to come back with another year of experience.

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