Business analyst
MIT Sloan interviews focus on real situations from your past. The admissions team uses a behavioral format to understand how you think, act, and reflect. The interview is short — usually 30 minutes — and conducted by a Sloan admissions officer, not alumni.
You can expect questions like “Tell me about a time you failed,” “How did you lead a team through a tough project?” or “What’s the most difficult decision you’ve made recently?” These are not about what you would do, but what you actually did. MIT wants to see how clearly you explain your actions and what you learned from them.
Your answers should follow the STAR method — that means explain the Situation, Task, Action, and Result. This helps keep your answer clear and easy to follow. The interview feels fast, so short, honest stories work better than long, scripted ones.
The best way to prepare is by picking 3 to 4 real experiences that show leadership, problem-solving, and impact. Focus on being real, not perfect. What matters most is showing how you think and how you grow — that’s what the MIT Sloan interview is really about.
