QUESTION 15 OF 30

What are your interests outside of work?

While your interview with your MIT Sloan admissions committee member is likely to be held virtually and will only last around thirty minutes, it is important for your interviewer to learn about you as a person outside of your professional and educational achievements. Your answer will help them to determine if you are a fit for the culture of MIT Sloan.

Questions like these are your time to show your interviewer that you are well-rounded and will offer something unique to their program if selected. While you may not be into base jumping or deep sea diving, describe something in your response that is likely to leave a lasting impression on your interviewer. Answers to questions like these help the admissions committee navigate the selection process when deciding between candidates that are otherwise equal.

I have a lot of interests outside of work. I am a doer and I like to keep myself busy exploring the world around me. I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and traveling. I work in Atlanta at the moment, and there are a lot of times when it is difficult for me to get out of the city for days at a time. In those cases, I enjoy attending performances and trying new restaurants. I love learning about other cultures, and cuisine and arts are wonderful ways to learn and meet new people. I am truly looking forward to moving and exploring the deep history of the Boston area if selected for the program.

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