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On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Interviews: Which Is Better?

If you have been invited to interview with your target business school, you may be wondering whether or not interviewing on-campus with a member of the admissions committee is more beneficial than interviewing off-campus with a local alumni interviewer.

Recently, mbaMission senior consultant Rachel Back addressed this question in a video for our friends at GMAT Club. During the brief video, Rachel discusses the following:

  • What are the major differences between on-campus and off-campus interviews?
  • In which situations does opting for an on-campus interview make more sense?
  • Does interviewing on-campus have a more positive impact on your acceptance chances?
  • Which strategy is right for YOU?

Watch the full video here:

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Denise Potter

Denise Potter  

Denise Potter is the Assistant Director of Marketing and Operations at mbaMission. She helps develop and manage mbaMission’s event planning, social media, and content initiatives to ensure that a constant stream of dynamic, valuable information is available to all MBA applicants.

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