I have an interview in two days with Columbia business school. Did anyone recently interview and can provide any questions/tips on what was asked?

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Walk me through your resume
Why MBA
Why now
Why Columbia
How will you enrich your incoming class
What do you think your classmates will find surprising about you
What are your career goals after MBA, short term, long term and how do you think Columbia will help you achieve them

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When did you submit your app? That’s an insane turnaround time

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same question. is this to start in fall 2022?

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Interview depends on the interviewer - they don’t get specific questions to ask. Some advice:
- brief resume walk and what led you to pursue an MBA
- why MBA now?
- why CBS specifically?
- what are your short and long term goals?
- what if you don’t get into CBS? Plan b?
- how will you contribute to the community?

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What’s a good answer for the plan b/what are they looking for there?

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When did u apply?

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