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  • Wharton video interviews
    From: Alanmede  Nov 05, 2009 Posts 2

    Video admission interviews performed by real top business schools students

    www.zoominterviews.com

     

     

  • Re: Wharton video interviews
    From: indu  Nov 05, 2009 Posts 13
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    Awesome! That's a great resource. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • Re: Wharton video interviews
    From: SLP  Nov 05, 2009 Posts 1
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    I just bought one of the interview videos to test it out and see how I like it. Im definitely planning on buying the rest of the package after seeing a full video. they are also having a launch sale now until November 15, so i definitely want to take advantage of that (50% off - such a steal).

  • Re: Wharton video interviews
    From: victormlee  Nov 05, 2009 Posts 150
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    Folks,

    First off, I think it is great that you are exploring a variety of resources to help you prepare for business school interviews. I think some of the questions that are presented on the website are excellent questions, some of which may come up in interview situations.

    That being said, you should know that you absolutely do NOT need to buy anything to "learn" how to do an interview (this would be unfair to those with less discretionary income). The key point, in my opinion, is to find someone you trust to give you the opportunity to "get your ducks in a line" and practice making your points so that you are not trying to figure out how to articulate them for the first time during your interview. Practice is not the important thing; doing significant research into Wharton is highly recommended - if only just to confirm that Wharton is truly a place at which you would feel comfortable. That investigation and personal soul-searching will also pay dividends in interviews.

    Having applied only to Wharton in 2009, I cannot speak to the way interviews are conducted at other schools (or even how all Wharton interviews are conducted). I can tell you, though, that I thoroughly enjoyed my interview with my alumna interviewer (with whom I still keep in touch). We had the interview in the cafeteria at her company (a large financial services firm) with a lot of hustle and bustle around us - quite a different feel from the more cut-and-dry (and somewhat artificial feeling) office interview settings depicted in many of those videos.

    Good luck,

    Victor M. Lee

    MBA Candidate, Class of 2011

  • Re: Wharton video interviews
    From: victormlee  Nov 06, 2009 Posts 150
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    Correction to one line, above; it should read: "Practice is not the ONLY important thing."

  • Re: Wharton video interviews
    From: cosp  Nov 07, 2009 Posts 44
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    In addition to what Victor has said, it indeed might be a NEGATIVE to you if you come across as overly rehearsed in your interviews. The interview is just another data point for AdCom to get to know you and for you to also assess whether you want to really come to Wharton. The value of pre-recorded video interviews in achieving this goal is left to question. Personally, I knew my story and I was passionate in showing why my story is credible. You DO NEED to KNOW YOUR STORY too and let the conversation flow naturally. You will do a better job and have a better interview experience when you do that. I will say that what you really need to prep for is how to build your confidence to talk about why Wharton should admit you from among the pool of equally exceptional candidates. All the best in your interviews.

    COS P

    WG'11

  • Re: Wharton video interviews
    From: subaru  Nov 07, 2009 Posts 1
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    True, its not good to be rehearsed and copy the answers from the videos. However I would disagree with the rest. I bought these videos and they were good. They don't necessary represent the environment which will happen in the real interview (and their website state this clearly) but the videos give some good understanding how top students answer tough questions in the good way. I agree that its importsnt to adjust your story and to feel personal BUT I think that importance of preparation, knowing what to expect and understanding the general level which is expected are very important. This is just one additional tool which should be used smartly, but it still was helpful. I am also planning to practice with friends after watching the videos and in general feel that I am better prepared for this practice.

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