The St. Gallen interview

Interview required, and it carries significant weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.

Interview required

Required recorded video interview, ~10 min, 4-6 pre-recorded questions answered asynchronously online; taken on a fixed date (Feb or June round) as part of a two-stage selection process (aptitude test + video interview)

How to prepare for St. Gallen

The video interview is asynchronous and recorded , there is no live interviewer, so prepare to speak clearly and confidently to a camera on motivation and interests without expecting follow-up prompts.
Questions focus on motivation and personal interests, not academic knowledge , be specific about why you want to study at HSG and what draws you to business or economics at the graduate level.
Both rounds (February and June) have fixed, non-negotiable dates for the aptitude test and video interview; register well in advance and treat the schedule as immovable.
The aptitude test (online reasoning, 70 min) comes the day before the video interview in each round , arrive mentally fresh and do not underestimate it, as both stages are mandatory gates.

Practice before the real thing

Rehearse real admissions-interview questions and get an honest read on your answers, what an interviewer hears, where you sound generic, and what to sharpen. We coach you; we never script you.

Practice interview questions

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