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Nov 2022
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MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Sch...

Stacy Blackman Consulting, the leading MBA admissions consulting firm
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Our host Erika is joined once again by former Kellogg admissions director Beth Tidmarsh for a discussion specifically about behavioral MBA interviews (i.e., "Tell me about a time when..." questions). They cover the types of behavioral questions candidates can expect, advice on how to answer those questions, pitfalls to avoid, and more. They also role-play a ... Show More
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