postr/StutterMarch 15, 2023

Graduate School (MSF) Interviews coming up soon. Afraid of being rejected because of my stutter...

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Graduate School (MSF) Interviews coming up soon. Afraid of being rejected because of my stutter... I am applying to five competitive Masters in Finance programs in the US that have great job placements, to help me break into investment banking. I have received GMAT waivers for my top two choices. I am confident I have the right GPA/coursework, essays, letters of recommendation, internship experiences (investment banking and private equity) & the extracurriculars to be a competitive candidate and ultimately get admitted into these programs. However, the admissions requirements I fear the most are the video-recorded interviews, as well as the admissions interviews... I’ve had a moderate to severe stutter all my life, and it can sometimes get quite severe during interviews and presentations. I haven’t let that stop me during my undergrad years whenever it came to presenting or making new friends What should I do to help me with his fear? Should I speak to someone in admissions before the final application deadline and let them know and see what they suggest, or should I disclose my stutter on the day of the interviews? Thanks, everyone!

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career

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