Recent MBAs— Do you think it’s worth it to pay for a mock interview with an MBA consultant (most seemed to be priced at $500-$750)? Obv feeling some nerves about interviewing (esp bc I haven’t had to in quite some time) so it could be helpful, but from talking to others, it seems like mostly simple behavioral questions and just showing that you’ve done your research on the school, can articulate your goals, and are normal/personable. Will be interviewing at Booth, LBS, Kellogg, + maybe Columbia!

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Absolutely not. If you were able to get into consulting, you will be able to do the MBA interview. Just be clear on why MBA and how ties to your goals, why this school, and have a few common behavioral stories (time showed leadership, greatest weakness, etc) using the STAR technique. Also realize that you will be compared against other consultants so you need to shine versus them, not versus all applicants

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The whole degree costs like 200k so why not. Outside feedback is always helpful. If only to calm your nerves

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Seriously all programs care about is your ability to boost their image via 1) good scores/gpa to bring up their numbers and probably even more important 2) likelihood of getting a stereotypically prestigious job with high salary upon exit so they can tout their great placement. They base that prediction largely on where your previous experience is, if you were already at a good company before they predict to u will be after too and thus make them look good

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Btw all these programs ask similar questions can be found in google

I found mba consultants worth their salt, even if you think they might increase your chances by only 5-10%

I got into both Kellogg and Booth. The interviews were both somewhat laid back- handful of questions about my background, my goals and how an MBA fit into them, and why that particular school. I think each one was roughly half an hour, and I didn’t spend a lot of time preparing. Honestly I think the best thing to do would be to just lookup a handful of sample questions and prep your answers, anything else is probably a waste of time and money.

Short answer is no - got into both LBS and INSEAD with close to 0 in interview prep.

Why don’t you ask another MBA colleague

If you believe it’ll help your confidence notably when you walk in the room (or join the zoom) do it – but otherwise I don’t think it’ll objectively be worth the cost

Your best bet is to practice with colleagues who've gone through the MBA process.

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