5 Questions to Ask During MBA Admissions Interviews

By Dr. Don Martin. Prospective business students should have some quality queries in mind, says a former admissions dean.
When preparing for the MBA admissions interview, business school applicants often focus on preparing responses to a list of questions they expect from the interviewer, including the unexpected curve balls.
However, in many cases, the questions that the MBA candidate asks—typically toward the end of the interview—are equally important and can often be the difference makers that lead to an acceptance letter, according to Christine Sneva, director of admissions and financial aid at Cornell University's Johnson School of Management.
"It's a chance for candidates to show they've made the effort to dig a little deeper, that they care and have genuine interest in our program and faculty research," Sneva says. [Learn why prospective MBA students may face tougher applications.]