ISB Interview experience (10/31)

ISB interview was definitely less formal than my earlier interview with Tepper.

I called at 7:10(EST) and I was surprised to see that adcom was waiting for my call.
There were 3 people (2 adcom and 1 alumni).

The interview began with the adcom asking me to talk about "Crisis" as it meant to me.
Hmm...I definitely didn't see that coming...was expecting more like.."Hey Siva..how are you and how is Edison...how is weather this time of the year" !!
I think I handled it ok.

Then one adcom asked me to explain one of the achievements I had mentioned in my resume.
They went in-depth into it . I guess basically to ascertain that I had actually done it.

Next question was on SOX as I had mentioned it in my essay. Answered it well.
They went a little more in depth on what I thought about SOX, capitalism, communists etc.
Answered it ok.

Then started the scrutiny into my goals. Explained my short-term and long-term goals.
They went after my long-term goal of becoming an entrepreneur and attacked my counter-arguments in a very polite way. I did my best to logically reason my aspirations.

Finally, they asked me if I had any questions which I responded by asking 2 questions.
That's it. The adcom thanked me and I responded similarly.

The interview lasted exactly 30 mins and I have mixed feelings about my performance ! Anyways by Dec 15th, I should have a better picture of where I stand.

Now need to focus on the rest of the apps...Berkeley, Kellogg, NUS, Ross, XLRI, IIMA and C.