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Bouncing Back After Round 1 Interview Rejection

Round 1 interviews are tricky for anyone experiencing the interview process for the first time. Unlike job interviews where the functional role is defined and the expectations are set with job description, in MBA admissions, the questions are all about you - how you approached a crisis, how you pivoted, how you faced an ethical dilemma, the values that matter to you, the future that you foresee in your industry and why the school is your #1 choice.

In Round 1, there are 2 common mistakes that I have seen applicants make.

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152
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3:26
Bouncing Back After Round 1 Interview Rejection

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