yvonne

I did it right after my MA

Sure! I have a few years of working experience at a global tech company + a MA degree in sociology + a pre-doc at a top 5 business school.

This wiki has compiled interview questions from both macro and micro applicants last year. start [business PhD Wiki] Interviewed with 10 programs in OB/management so far, and 2 slightly challenging questions are: 1. Tell me about your favorite researcher in the field. What is a paper you read recently? 2. Why OB/management... not sociology? Best of luck!

Has anyone heard back from HBS OB (macro) regarding 2nd round with faculty?

May I ask when you received the email? I also applied but haven't received the ID yet. Thanks!

Hi, I am considering applying for PhD in OB for Fall 2021. I am looking for advice on whether my profile needs some work and which schools might be feasible options. Test Scores (GRE): verbal 165 (96%); quant 169 (96%) writing:4.5 Undegrad GPA: 3.85 Graduate GPA: 3.97 Research Experience: 1. MA thesis on social networks during org changes 2. Pre-doc at a Top 10 business school researching on corporate culture using statistical and machine learning methods Teaching Experience: NA Work Experience: 3 years at a global financial technology firm as a strategy analyst Concentration Applying to: Organizational Behavior (MACRO) Number of programs planned to apply to: 9-12 Dream Schools: MIT, HBS, INSEAD, Kellogg Questions: What made you want to pursue a PhD? Would like to continue exploring the questions regarding networks and uncertainties inside corporations using innovative methods. Questions or concerns you have about your profile? 1. My MA thesis used qualitative method (interview+survey), would it be ok to use it as my writing sample? I have background in economics and big data analysis. Just wasn't sure if the committee may view the writing sample as ill-fit for the types of research I plan to do there (mixed-method). 2. How to differentiate myself with my training in qualitative methods from the applicant pool with most people with strong quant background?