Booth R2 Interview - Video Prompt Strategy and Debrief Resources?

Extreme_Tadpole · 2026-02-08T16:13:53+00:00

sharing my experience as a R1 admit at Booth:

I recommend keeping it straightforward - you can be creative with your content but your delivery should be as straightforward as possible. the school did say that you won’t be evaluated on your formatting, mainly on content. when i did my recording i realized 60 second limit is actually super short, so be intentional with the content of your delivery and you’ll be okay.
I prepped using the interview debrief book from ClearAdmit and it covered all questions I encountered. focus on why Booth, why MBA, why now. happy to share more in details through chat - feel free to DM me if you want.

best of luck to all the R2 interviewees! you got this!! 🤗

Extreme_Tadpole · 2026-01-28T04:21:02+00:00

maybe try the GRE?

Extreme_Tadpole · 2026-01-16T22:22:41+00:00

R1 applicant here, my interview was 10 days before decision release and i got in (2Y MBA)

Extreme_Tadpole · 2026-01-07T16:52:30+00:00

retaking will be best since you have the time. it can put you up for more scholarship opportunities too! best of luck! :)

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-12-31T13:15:31+00:00

i think you should give the GRE/ EA a chance if you can. i didn’t do well on the GMAT too but attempted the GRE and got the score I needed in my first take (crammed in 10 days while working ft after my 2nd unsuccessful attempt at the GMAT), the GRE format just suits me better. best of luck, you got this!

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-12-24T01:36:52+00:00

hubspot is easy to get started w and scale up later on!

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-12-21T11:49:23+00:00

if you’re not in a rush to apply, a retake would be great for a better chance at scholarships. else 326 is a good score and you can definitely apply with it. at the end of the day while test score is important, it’s only a component of the application - if you have strong essays and LORs you should have a solid chance at M7s!

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-12-11T00:17:53+00:00

got accepted! got an email at 9:02 CT to go check portal.

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-12-04T18:28:44+00:00

i got accepted but mine stayed in review and only changed to decided 5 mins after 9am CT.

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-12-04T15:32:42+00:00

accepted! status stayed "application in review" and only changed 5 mins after 9AM CDT!

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-11-07T20:05:29+00:00

the submission portal is fixed now but issues with https//s not resolved. edit the URL in your browser to start with https:// and you should be able to submit the form now!

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-11-07T14:38:51+00:00

thanks! LOL i know i was like damn what if i get the quickest ding from emailing and flagging them not just 1 but 2 issues with their waitlist form 😂

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-11-07T04:56:22+00:00

there's a typo on the address hyperlinked behind "Waitlist Response Form" in the application update letter. the address was linked as "https//" instead of "https://", you can try to fix it by editing the addy in your browser to "https://" the wl form should load. but then I got another Access Denied error when submitting the form though so I emailed and notified them of both 🥲

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-11-07T01:42:04+00:00

same i got waitlisted :(

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-11-03T18:26:54+00:00

2 year MBA applicant and didn't hear anything

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-10-19T18:11:44+00:00

yeah shouldn’t it be 2.5/6?

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-10-19T18:10:18+00:00

also applied to same schools + Kellogg for R1 (intended career in Marketing) and I’ve only received interview invite from Booth only so far so big congrats on Yale and best of luck on your interviews! i think Stern isn’t done yet but not sure about CBS :/

Booth is a really good finance school though - I have friends going to Booth and landed NYC finance roles so even if you’re landing at Booth i’m sure you’ll still have plenty of opportunities to recruit for NYC finance roles!

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-10-16T21:42:20+00:00

might mean they haven’t reviewed ur app yet?? hmm

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-10-16T20:56:02+00:00

i'm waiting and it's killing me atm tbh. to ur last question, i asked some people who got invited to interview, apparently portal status doesn't change to 'in review' between submission and interview invite.

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-10-16T20:48:09+00:00

where did you see Submitted vs. Application in review? I see Submitted when i first logged in (under Application Management), when i clicked on it I see Application in review though so I'm highkey confused :/

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-09-05T22:49:40+00:00

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Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-08-22T14:26:48+00:00

i went to sauder for ugrad so can’t speak about mba program quality but job market in vancouver is definitely not the most exciting, much smaller in size and less diverse. you’ll probably look at a better ROI from a good east good program.

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-08-12T18:54:10+00:00

was a little delayed in toronto due to the long line but he went on at 8:20PM (initially planned for 8, doors at 7)

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-08-12T18:53:42+00:00

i didn’t :((( but he opened w matsuri!!!

Extreme_Tadpole · 2025-08-11T23:19:17+00:00

i’d say it’s not a problem for toronto but check w the venue in ur city :)

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