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<P><B><I><FONT FACE="Arial">Have a story and state it with conviction</FONT></I></B></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">Even if you're not quite sure
what you want to do with a business school degree, at least act
as if you do. You don't have to have your whole post-MBA life
mapped out, but some sense of why you want an MBA and what you
hope to get out of business school would be a good start. And
while honesty is good, saying that the economy stinks and you're
hoping that by the time you're done in two years things will
have improved is simply not a compelling reason to admit you.
It sounds too much as if you'll just be biding your time until
you graduate, without clear direction or focus. Be as specific
and goal-oriented as possible. Have a plan. This is what you
want to do after graduation, this is how an MBA will help you
get there, outline the specific steps you have in mind, down
to the types of classes you're planning on taking. If there are
gaps in your skill set that you hope to address, mention that
as well. And any knowledge you have of a specific school's curriculum
and programs will go over well, as you'll show that you're interested
enough in the school to find out what it's known for and what
it has to offer that specifically relates to your interests.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><I><FONT FACE="Arial">Avoid buzzwords and clichés
at all costs</FONT></I></B></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">Oh, to never again hear about
the "core competencies" of someone who is interested
in "global business development"! Talking in these
terms is a surefire way to get your interviewer's eyes to glaze
over in a hurry. Not only will it sound overly rehearsed, you'll
also sound as if you have nothing interesting to say beyond some
generic words and phrases. While you should sound confident and
coherent, you don't need to be overly polished and glib. Your
interviewer is a real person who will respond to your excitement
and enthusiasm for the new direction you want your life to take.
Talk about what really interests you about the business school
opportunity and what your goals and dreams are, no matter how
far-fetched they might sound. As interviewers, we'd prefer to
talk to one person with a vision for their future that they're
going to try to make happen, rather than someone who tells us
what they think we want to hear.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><I><FONT FACE="Arial">Those functions that schools have
for prospective students? Go!</FONT></I></B></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">Yes, we all know how busy
you are...after all, you have nine applications to fill out!
Not to mention your work with underprivileged orphans, your on-the-side
skydiving shop, the covert Navy SEAL training, the company turnaround
worthy of Jack Welch, etc. Trust us, make time to fit in one
of these evening functions. You might get lucky and meet the
person who will conduct your interview, if you choose to have
an interview in your hometown and not on campus. (And for the
record, there is absolutely no difference between one or the
other.) The more genuinely interested you are in their school,
the happier these alumni are to talk to you. Chances are, if
they're taking the time to show up at these functions, it's not
for the crudités. It's because they liked their school,
are happy to spread the word, and enjoy being an ambassador for
the b-school they feel everyone should want to go to. Yes, ask
pointed questions; no one likes someone who is obviously trying
to suck up. You'll get honest answers, as no one is foolish enough
to suggest that the entire business school experience is a bed
of roses and Thursday nights at the pub. Get business cards and
feel free to follow up with people. If the alumni didn't want
to help you out, they wouldn't be going to such events in the
first place. They know what it's like to be in your shoes. Then
use the information you get from them in your applications and
your interview. Alumni can be a tight-knit bunch, and it's a
good chance that whoever you do interview with will recognize
the names of the people you spoke to. Anything that can make
you stand out in the interviewer's mind can only help you.</FONT></B></TD>
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