Most Important MBA Interview Questions and How to Answer Them with Confidence | Interview Tips

Getting ready for your MBA interview? In this video, Harvard MBA alum Maria Wich-Vila (Founder of ApplicantLab) shares exactly how admissions interviewers evaluate candidates — and what separates accepted applicants from those who miss out.

Here’s what you’ll learn 👇
Why over-preparing can actually hurt your interview performance
How to tell authentic stories instead of memorized answers
The biggest MBA interview mistakes applicants make
How to handle tricky questions about leadership, failure, and empathy
A simple “bucket method” to prepare for any MBA interview question
What interviewers really look for: confidence, communication, and curiosity

Whether you’re interviewing for Harvard, Wharton, INSEAD, or any other top program — this guide will help you sound natural, stay authentic, and truly stand out.

📌 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:07 4 Things MBA Interviewers Look For
06:12 How Applicants Blow their Interviews
21:10 Why Over-preparing is Bad
27:22 The Bucket Method to Prepare Any Interview Answer
38:27 Showing Leadership Traits in your Story
47:50 Showcasing Empathy
01:00:33 Emphasizing Maturity
01:10:35 Walk Me Through Your Resume — The Right Way
01:28:16 Final Thoughts

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