How I FAILED the HARVARD Interview [HBS]

Lessons learned from failures hit harder than lessons learned from success, so in this video, I share my experience messing up the interview at Harvard Business School (HBS). Hoping that the mistakes that I made can help you prepare for your future interviews (schools, work, etc.).

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0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Applying to MBA Programs
2:20 - My HBS Interview
5:10 - Facing Rejection
5:49 - The Goal of First Impressions
7:18 - Stoic Principles in Practice

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**🤔 WHO AM I?**
I’m just a normal guy trying to "master business" without compromising my lifestyle. Consulted for some pretty big companies and now getting my MBA at Wharton. My goal is to share what I'm learning with people like you.

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[theodouwes]

Not sure why I was recommended this video... But here I am. I listened the whole video. Found it really rewarding.

[Hamromerochannel]

I just had a rejection on my final interview in my dream job. It was painful but (not easy as it sounds) I turned that pain into motivation for the next time.

[wghost]

That was interesting indeed, in my personal opinion the lessons to be learned from the story you told is, be yourself (Don't fake it till you make it) - trust your knowledge after doing all your research - don't care much about others first impression of you as long as you're respectful anyways and most importantly always keep in mind that your interviewer isn't perfect neither, he or she is another human being just like you, and finally be open about your thoughts and your visions on certain matters (Always be ready to have a rational discussions and don't fear the results)
In other words have self respect - self awareness and never stop learning. (Step Up)

[swaggboii]

Thanks man, keep the videos coming. Truly appreciate the authenticity, and I am thankful as I am about to go through my journey.

[SYDEVANS]

Great story with so many lessons...I literally had the same experience once admitted to graduate school to get my MBA. Super powerful video...keep sharing stories!

[Gang]

I truly appreciate how well you took that rejection and your classmates feedback and channeled it into positive energy. You are light years away from me

[nadyasorz]

Hey, thanks so much for sharing your story. I’m waiting for the result of my app for one of the M7. Oh the agony of waiting. HBS did not even invite me. But I think you summarized what I have been searching for. It feels like they reject my whole self with my whole past and future. Anyway, the quote is really something to think about.

Thanks again!

[carolynrodz]

I’m always a fan of lessons learned from failures (perhaps because I have SO many of my own🤣). Amazing video!!!

[Luke-xdng]

They did the same strategy with me: No notetaker and asking very casual, open-ended questions with a very friendly tone. Then they asked a few professional questions and I did not switch into *lengthy involved analysis responses*. I got WL then rejected. Ironically I saw this video before the interview and didn't learn from it.

[LawMan]

Great video. Appreciate your "takeaways" and positive attitude. Good food for thought. You earned a sub.

[anuragray]

Great video man, well presented and full of nuggets of wisdom!

[letscodebyaparna]

9 minutes spent wisely! This was awesome♥️

[eatsleep]

5:05 objective of interview

6:15 warm matrix

[ivonnechojolanzuniga]

I know how you feel, Im from LA in my case I spent 3 years to be part of the best university in my country, but one aspect they ask is be good at mathematics and other things but the hardest is be good at mathematic, but the education in our country is not good so I decided to work on it, study a lot almost from 0, and I never past due to that test, I felt like I had spent 3 years😢😪.. I was working and tried to study as much I could😔😪 It was almost 6 years ago!

[sanghuuun_b]

Thank you for sharing your valuable experience.

[yankees]

Great video! Former UMD grad here applying for MBA programs, go terps!

[onplanetbanana]

Such a different perspective that I needed to hear. Thank you for doing this introspection & actually sharing tips that are tangible and attainable. Good luck in your future endeavors!

[tundeogunleye]

This is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. You just got a new subscriber

[MinhTran-oltf]

Hey Patrick, really appreciate you for putting out these videos. Do you mind sharing your mba application process? You mentioned a lot about your GMAT, application consultants etc. Just wanna know your process + tips for people who is applying. Cheers!

[baranayarci]

Great story Patrick and thank you for the valuable insights. Can you please tell me what was your GRE/GMAT score? I see that regardless of your GPA, they invited you to the interview and I am planning on to apply Wharton MS/MBA Program this year. I was wondering whether Wharton is also flexible regarding our GRE/GMAT scores. Best wishes!