Alrighty, @
justin22 , @
mazanda , and @
ajoys41:
I did a Skype interview with Johns Hopkins, an in-person interview at GW (though I had the option to Skype) and an in-person interview with UNC. I felt at ease at each of those experiences and didn't feel like any question was a curve ball. I wore business professional for them all, though, it was totally unnecessary for Hopkins since my video didn't work. I'm the type to over prepare, and it absolutely worked in my favor. I googled common questions that are asked in graduate school interviews and also read a few articles on B-School interviews. After compiling my list of possible questions, I took a few hours on a Sunday and typed my answers. I didn't spend a ton of time perfecting my response, just did some brainstorming, stream-of-consciousness kind of typing. Then before each interview I did some research on the school and typed up 5-8 questions I would ask at the end. The day and morning before each interview I revisited my draft and research on the school just to do a look through. Clearly I prepared for many questions that wouldn't be asked, but it was a great way for me to be confident and assured that I could give eloquent answers to any tough questions that might come up (but never did).
-all my interviews were relaxed
-all my interviewers were affable
-all my interviewers expressed interest in me as a person (I didn't feel like I was being judged)
For UNC, I literally sat down and my interviewer said "Tell me about yourself." UNC's HPM department does an interview day. It is a required component of their application to the MHA program (i.e. you must travel there, unless, I believe, you are out of the country). It consists of a short meet and greet, a student presentation, a faculty presentation, the interview itself, and a student panel/lunch. The actual interview is conducted with one or two professors on the adcom and 1 student. (They will tell you all of the details about this before your interview so I'm really not giving anything away). Know who you are, reflect on your work experiences, know why you want to go to their program in particular, know why you want this particular degree at this point in your career.
For GW, the interview was a bit more structured. Some questions about how I worked, difficulties I'd had in my career, how I lead etc. It was done with the program director and lasted about 15-20 minutes.
For Hopkins, most questions came from my personal statement, were geared towards fit with their particular curriculum (particularly its accelerated nature), and a bit about my career aspirations. It lasted about 20 minutes.
Remember that you're interviewing them as well. Ask all the questions you need answers to! It not only will help you make your decision but serve as an example for your dedication to this particular educational goal during the interview.
Accepted: Harvard, Emory, Yale, South Carolina, South Florida, UC Irvine(w/ a scholarship)
