MBA Interview Prep

Congratulations! Being invited to interview at your target business school is a strong signal that an MBA program sees potential in you! It means you’ve cleared a major hurdle and are one step closer to acceptance. Now it’s time to ensure you’re well prepared, polished, and confident so you can make the strongest possible impression.

At Stratus, we believe great interview preparation goes beyond rehearsing answers. You must understand the nuances of each school’s interview style, present your authentic self with clarity, and show your interviewer that you’re a great fit for the program.

What’s Included in the Stratus MBA Interview Prep Package

• School-specific interview guide: Each guide is tailored to the unique format, tone, and priorities of a specific MBA program. Our team updates these guides regularly based on first-hand feedback from Stratus clients who have recently interviewed. You’re getting the most current insights available.
• Interview prep session (approximately 30 minutes): Your counselor will help you craft and refine your personal pitch, strengthen responses to common behavioral and program-specific questions, and build confidence around articulating your goals and fit. Not all schools are the same—and you shouldn’t approach them that way. We’ll help you craft specific, thoughtful responses about why each program is a strong fit for your background, values, and goals.
• Mock interview (approximately 45 minutes): We simulate the actual MBA interview experience and intentionally make it more rigorous than what you’ll likely encounter. This ensures you walk into your real interview calm, confident, and prepared for anything.
• One-on-one feedback session (approximately 30 minutes): After the mock interview, your counselor will provide detailed, constructive feedback to help you refine your content, delivery, and presence.

Additional Notes

• Harvard Business School (HBS) interviews: HBS interviews are priced differently, as they require your interviewer to review your full application and prepare a personalized line of questioning based on your unique profile. You will also get support in crafting your Post-Interview Reflection.
• Additional interview-related materials: Some schools, including MIT Sloan and Chicago Booth, ask interviewees to submit additional essays or videos as part of the interview process. Support for these deliverables is available at an additional charge.

Whether you’re facing a conversational-style interview, a behavioral deep dive, or a highly customized session, Stratus will ensure you are well prepared to present your best self—with authenticity, poise, and purpose.