What makes you a stand-out candidate for our program? In other words, why should we admit you?

Now is the time to impress your interviewer. A question like this will typically be asked at the end of your interview. Use this question as an opportunity to summarize what you have discussed and add any additional details you feel are important points of consideration.

It is helpful to prepare your response to this question ahead of time so that you can practice and ensure that your statements are clear and flow well. An impactful closing will be brief, confident, and will clearly demonstrate how your selection for the program will benefit your future, MIT, and the world.

I think I am a stand-out candidate for three main reasons. First, my goals are in alignment with the offerings of MIT and I am prepared and excited to commit to the immersive and innovative experience MIT has to offer.

Second, the students, faculty, and alumni of MIT Sloan share a culture and set of values that I resonate with. I am deeply involved in every community I live and work within and I am passionate about improving the world by taking advantage of the diversity we share to create balance and abundance.

Third, I want to leverage my background in enterprise-level finance roles to transition into venture capital-focused entrepreneurship. MIT offers a curriculum track that will allow me to share my talents with my cohort and gain the knowledge and connections I need to develop the future that I want. I feel strongly that I can offer value and that I will gain the knowledge and experience I need here. As a financial strategist, I can confidently say I am a solid investment and I would gladly accept an invitation to join the next MBA class here at MIT.