Hear From A Former HBS Admissions Interviewer

Join Poets&Quants' John Byrne and mbaMission's Devi Vallabhaneni as they discuss the coveted and anxiety-producing Harvard Business School (HBS) admissions interview. Devi is an HBS alumna, former HBS Alumni Interviewer, former HBS Admissions Board Member, and now the HBS Interviewer-in-Residence at mbaMission. While on the HBS Admissions Board, she interviewed HBS candidates in Boston, London, and Paris. Over her 20+ years in MBA admissions and readiness, she has conducted thousands of real and mock interviews helping candidates across all industries, geographies, backgrounds, and personal stories. You’ll hear why there’s even a waitlist to prepare with her.
During this conversation, John and Devi will address common HBS interview concerns, such as:
- What is anxiety-producing about the HBS interview?
- What are the myths surrounding preparation and the interview itself?
- How can someone prepare? Isn’t it hard to know what’s covered?
- What does it mean to be authentic in the interview?
- Does your interview have to be perfect for you to be accepted? What if you feel like you messed up an answer?
- What is HBS really looking for in the interview? Can it make or break someone’s candidacy?

[@jjk85233]

For a non-business background: 1. Leadership 2. Problem-solving 3. Results you achieved and goals 4. Challenges and how you overcame them 5. Why MBA HBS interview only take 30 min, so convey the most important things.

[@michaelcao5883]

man I sure hope all of the other B school interviewers are like her

[@mbaMission]

There is only one Devi! ;) But, HBS interviewers really do put a lot of time and effort into preparing for the interview - they care deeply and want to get to know you!

[@siddheshavhad4985]

Can someone please tell me that how can I contact Devi mam

[@mbaMission]

Hi Siddhesh! You can request a free consultation with Devi here: www.mbamission.com/consult/mba-admissions/

[@abhishekchatterjee7184]

I desperately want to be in Harvard University in America.

[@andym5663]

This man should talk less and let the interviewee talk. He is over shadowing the entire interview.