Another interview call – Cranfield

Received an interview invite from Cranfield. It will be a telephonic one and will be done by Sean Rickard, the Director of admissions at Cranfield SOM.

This is only the second interview call this season for me, the first being XLRI GMP. Pretty excited about the same.

As per the information gathered from various resources, the interview will be an informal talk and will be mainly focused on why MBA, why UK, why Cranfield only. I hope I get to communicate smoothly, as I think telephonic interview is not the best way to face an interview. Also I hope to get some amount of scholarships as well.

As about Cranfield, here are the reasons that made me choose the school:

1. Location - proximity to London. (about 1 hour away)

2. Batch profile - average exp near to mine

3. Brand - Good recognition of the degree and the school within and outside UK.

4. Good in consultancy

5. Good ROI. Very good career progression of students passing out.

[updated on 22 March 2010]

Had an interview with Sean Rickard, the director of admissions.  Not so convicing I would say. Lets see what happens.

Here were a few questions asked to me:

1. Discussion on the essay/case-study that was given to me prior to interview.

2. India-vs-china after 25 years.

3. Why Cranfield MBA?

4. How will you cope with highly experienced students of cranfield class. My age is 29 and avg age at Cranfield is 33.

5. Any questions I had - I asked a few.

Overall 25 minutes, and I would say, it can go either way. I could have answered better, I believe.

[updated on 24 March 2010]

Got an Admit !

Finally an admit. I feel like being on the moon. Did not get any scholarship though, but its worth it.