Video essays are now a standard part of applications at schools like Booth, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, and McDonough—but most applicants walk into them cold. The hardest part isn’t knowing what to say; it’s organizing your thoughts and speaking clearly while a timer counts down and a camera stares back at you. That’s a skill, and skills improve with repetition. We built this tool so you can simulate the real experience—random questions, limited prep time, one take—as many times as you need, before it counts.
The tool works the way the real thing does. You’ll be shown a question drawn from the types of prompts MBA programs actually use. You’ll get a short window to collect your thoughts, then the recording begins and you answer on camera within the time limit.
Due to a technical limitation, the platform does allow you a do-over. To simulate the real thing, we recommend that you fight the urge to record again.
When you finish, we’ll send you the recordings for you to review. As you watch, ask yourself: Was your structure clear? Did you get to the point? How was your pacing, energy, and eye contact?
A few things to set up first:
If you’d like expert feedback on your answers, our coaches offer live impromptu practice sessions with real-time feedback.
We offer support for Impromptu and Prepared MBA formats with expert communication coaches.