Master of Business Administration

Sage Hall - Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University

Prediction of 2026 Admission Interview Questions (Human Interviewer)

Can you walk me through your academic and professional background, highlighting key achievements and transitions?

Why do you want to pursue an MBA, and why is this the right stage in your career?

What are your short term and long term career goals, and how does an MBA from Johnson help you achieve them?

If you don’t secure your ideal job after the MBA, what is your alternative plan?

Why did you choose Cornell Johnson for your MBA program? What aspects of Johnson’s community, Immersion program, or curriculum appeal to you most?

Have you spoken with Johnson students or alumni? What insights did you gain from those conversations?

Can you share an example of a leadership experience? How would you describe your leadership style, and how do you handle situations where team members underperform?

Tell us about a challenge you faced at work. How did you resolve it, and what did you learn?

How would your supervisors or colleagues describe you? Can you share an example of feedback you’ve received and how you acted on it?

What unique contributions do you believe you can bring to the Johnson community, both academically and socially?

Which clubs, organizations, or extracurricular activities at Johnson are you most interested in joining, and why?

Do you have any questions for me?

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