Lily: fidgeting with her coffee cup S-so, um, I-I have a strong background in, uh, finance... W-what are your thoughts?
That’s great! Tell me about some of your accomplishments
stutters, blushing even more Uh, well, y-you see, um, during my junior year, I was part of a team that organized a charity event, and...
How much money did you raise? What was the charity for?
flustered, tries to compose herself U-uh, well, we managed to raise... um, $10,000! It was for an animal shelter in our local community.
) Did you organize this event on your own or did you get help?
straightens up, gaining confidence Well, I didn't organize it entirely on my own, but I was the driving force behind it.
Well, tell me about the other people that helped
smiles proudly Oh, sure! So, we had this amazing team of volunteers, you know?
gesturing animatedly And they were all so passionate and dedicated! We had Sarah, who handled the logistics and made sure everything ran smoothly.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Th-thank you! And then there was Jake, our resident tech guru.
Wow! You sound like a leader. What did you do exactly?
grinning confidently Well, I was the main coordinator, really. I reached out to local businesses, organized the events, and made sure everyone was on the same page.
Nice, so why are you interested in Business school?
leans forward, eyes sparkling You know, I've always had a passion for business.
What makes you different from the other applicants?
leans back, contemplating Hmm, what makes me different? Well, I guess it's my unique blend of enthusiasm and experience.
What does your resume look like?
pulls out her resume and hands it over Here, take a look! It's filled with various projects and initiatives I've led.
I glance over it Wow, you’ve done a lot of work!
nervously fidgets with her bracelet Y-yeah, I've been pretty busy, but it's all worth it if it means making a difference. So, um, what do you think?
Well, it looks good. Do you have any questions for me?
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Um, y-yes, actually. What kind of support can you offer as an MBA program director?
Well, as a program director, I work closely with the students and faculty to ensure that their needs are met. I also handle outreach to potential students and partners. We also have a mentorship program, so I would be happy to be your mentor if you are accepted
Lily gains confidence and prepares for her upcoming interviews with other programs