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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 09:51
wow perfect gpa! How are your internships, extra curric and other leadership involvement?
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 29 Jul 2011, 10:10
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wow perfect gpa! How are your internships, extra curric and other leadership involvement?


Thanks! :)

As for extra curricular and work experience:

- I am currently in Beijing, China where I manage a project called 'Green Power Now' to increase the environmental awareness of Chinese High School students
- Currently work on a project that I set up with 5 students and leading strategic consultancy firm to increase the sustainability of the city of Utrecht
- Currently also in board of directors of the IT firm that I did a research project for (see below)
- Some Java programming internships
- Volunteer work 3 years (working with chronically ill children and delivering them 'one day of joy' (freely translated))
- Set up my own research project supervised by a professor to research the market entry barriers a large IT was facing with a new product
- Committee member external affairs of study association 'A-Eskwadraat'
- Summer School in Music Information Retrieval at Utrecht University
- Help organise scientific conference on music information retrieval
- Summer School in Physics and English at University of California, Los angeles

Awards:
- 'Best student science department 2011' -> Invited to participate in 'Bright Student Conference in Lund, Sweden'
- 'Best CEO - Strategic Management Game of Utrecht University'

Unfortunately The Netherlands isn't really much of an 'award' culture. 'Average' is the norm here which is something I seek to change.

Still can't really tell whether this is good or not. What do you think?

Originally posted by Witvoet on 29 Jul 2011, 10:08.
Last edited by Witvoet on 29 Jul 2011, 10:10, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 10:09
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Quite the contrary, I think the setbacks question was something I was able to answer fairly ... quickly. Note that there's a difference between setbacks and failures. Setbacks are seen as an obstacle to achieving something you want, while failures are the inability to do so. For my setbacks, I drew from two personal life experiences and one professional/academic experience.


Thanks, I think that just opened a door for me. ;-)
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 10:09
oh my god..if you dont get in I don't know who will :p
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 10:12
You have a good profile. It ultimately comes down to crafting compelling essays and having an above average GMAT score (though, this matters to a much lesser extent, I think - with your GPA, it's clear that you're academically proficient). Good luck :)
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 10:12
Witvoet wrote:
Mahtab wrote:
wow perfect gpa! How are your internships, extra curric and other leadership involvement?


Thanks! :)

As for extra curricular and work experience:

- I am currently in Beijing, China where I manage a project called 'Green Power Now' to increase the environmental awareness of Chinese High School students
- Currently work on a project that I set up with 5 students and leading strategic consultancy firm to increase the sustainability of the city of Utrecht
- Currently also in board of directors of the IT firm that I did a research project for (see below)
- Some Java programming internships
- Volunteer work 3 years (working with chronically ill children and delivering them 'one day of joy' (freely translated))
- Set up my own research project supervised by a professor to research the market entry barriers a large IT was facing with a new product
- Committee member external affairs of study association 'A-Eskwadraat'
- Summer School in Music Information Retrieval at Utrecht University
- Help organise scientific conference on music information retrieval
- Summer School in Physics and English at University of California, Los angeles

Awards:
- 'Best student science department 2011' -> Invited to participate in 'Bright Student Conference in Lund, Sweden'
- 'Best CEO - Strategic Management Game of Utrecht University'

Unfortunately The Netherlands isn't really much of an 'award' culture. 'Average' is the norm here which is something I seek to change.

Still can't really tell whether this is good or not. What do you think?

How long are you staying in beijing? I am going there in august.. and are you applying during 1st round?
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 10:21
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Witvoet wrote:
Mahtab wrote:
wow perfect gpa! How are your internships, extra curric and other leadership involvement?


Thanks! :)

As for extra curricular and work experience:

- I am currently in Beijing, China where I manage a project called 'Green Power Now' to increase the environmental awareness of Chinese High School students
- Currently work on a project that I set up with 5 students and leading strategic consultancy firm to increase the sustainability of the city of Utrecht
- Currently also in board of directors of the IT firm that I did a research project for (see below)
- Some Java programming internships
- Volunteer work 3 years (working with chronically ill children and delivering them 'one day of joy' (freely translated))
- Set up my own research project supervised by a professor to research the market entry barriers a large IT was facing with a new product
- Committee member external affairs of study association 'A-Eskwadraat'
- Summer School in Music Information Retrieval at Utrecht University
- Help organise scientific conference on music information retrieval
- Summer School in Physics and English at University of California, Los angeles

Awards:
- 'Best student science department 2011' -> Invited to participate in 'Bright Student Conference in Lund, Sweden'
- 'Best CEO - Strategic Management Game of Utrecht University'

Unfortunately The Netherlands isn't really much of an 'award' culture. 'Average' is the norm here which is something I seek to change.

Still can't really tell whether this is good or not. What do you think?

How long are you staying in beijing? I am going there in august.. and are you applying during 1st round?


Nice! Wow, I got so many tips for you, but as we're supposed to stay on topic you may PM me for them ;-)! To summarize: Prepare for a culture shock. My project ends on August 6 and I'm flying back on August 16.

I am indeed applying for the first round as I really wanted to do this project and thus can't make it to Boston for the summer interview rounds.

I read you're also applying for the first round, good luck!
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 10:53
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Nice! Wow, I got so many tips for you, but as we're supposed to stay on topic you may PM me for them ;-)! To summarize: Prepare for a culture shock. My project ends on August 6 and I'm flying back on August 16.

I am indeed applying for the first round as I really wanted to do this project and thus can't make it to Boston for the summer interview rounds.

I read you're also applying for the first round, good luck!

yeah good luck to both of us :) I am taking gmat next month too, on the 11th. Guess it's gonna be a lot of work for us before the deadline! Have you got your recommendations yet?
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 11:09
When's the deadline for the first round? October?
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 11:12
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When's the deadline for the first round? October?


Jup, October 3.
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 19:52
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wow perfect gpa! How are your internships, extra curric and other leadership involvement?




Unfortunately The Netherlands isn't really much of an 'award' culture. 'Average' is the norm here which is something I seek to change.



LOL unless your a house artist....
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2011, 20:18
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Nice! Wow, I got so many tips for you, but as we're supposed to stay on topic you may PM me for them ;-)! To summarize: Prepare for a culture shock. My project ends on August 6 and I'm flying back on August 16.

I am indeed applying for the first round as I really wanted to do this project and thus can't make it to Boston for the summer interview rounds.

I read you're also applying for the first round, good luck!

yeah good luck to both of us :) I am taking gmat next month too, on the 11th. Guess it's gonna be a lot of work for us before the deadline! Have you got your recommendations yet?


Try to get the GMAT out of the way as soon as possible. I wanted to give myself enough time to retake before the application should need arise. I think giving yourself that extra window of time will make sure you're not stressing even more about something that you could have mitigated had you planned it out :) Good luck!
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   30 Jul 2011, 02:42
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Witvoet wrote:

Nice! Wow, I got so many tips for you, but as we're supposed to stay on topic you may PM me for them ;-)! To summarize: Prepare for a culture shock. My project ends on August 6 and I'm flying back on August 16.

I am indeed applying for the first round as I really wanted to do this project and thus can't make it to Boston for the summer interview rounds.

I read you're also applying for the first round, good luck!

yeah good luck to both of us :) I am taking gmat next month too, on the 11th. Guess it's gonna be a lot of work for us before the deadline! Have you got your recommendations yet?


Try to get the GMAT out of the way as soon as possible. I wanted to give myself enough time to retake before the application should need arise. I think giving yourself that extra window of time will make sure you're not stressing even more about something that you could have mitigated had you planned it out :) Good luck!


Thanks for the advice! I was actually planning on taking it again if my score disappoints me ;-).
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   30 Jul 2011, 18:36
Haha, that's good. :) Why so quiet?
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   31 Jul 2011, 08:21
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Haha, that's good. :) Why so quiet?

Thanks for the advice. There are so many things going on and i am a little bit stressed out.
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   01 Aug 2011, 11:03
Totally understandable. I was pretty stressed leading up to the submission of my application as well.
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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   01 Aug 2011, 19:34
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Mahtab wrote:
wow perfect gpa! How are your internships, extra curric and other leadership involvement?


Thanks! :)

As for extra curricular and work experience:

- I am currently in Beijing, China where I manage a project called 'Green Power Now' to increase the environmental awareness of Chinese High School students
- Currently work on a project that I set up with 5 students and leading strategic consultancy firm to increase the sustainability of the city of Utrecht
- Currently also in board of directors of the IT firm that I did a research project for (see below)
- Some Java programming internships
- Volunteer work 3 years (working with chronically ill children and delivering them 'one day of joy' (freely translated))
- Set up my own research project supervised by a professor to research the market entry barriers a large IT was facing with a new product
- Committee member external affairs of study association 'A-Eskwadraat'
- Summer School in Music Information Retrieval at Utrecht University
- Help organise scientific conference on music information retrieval
- Summer School in Physics and English at University of California, Los angeles

Awards:
- 'Best student science department 2011' -> Invited to participate in 'Bright Student Conference in Lund, Sweden'
- 'Best CEO - Strategic Management Game of Utrecht University'

Unfortunately The Netherlands isn't really much of an 'award' culture. 'Average' is the norm here which is something I seek to change.

Still can't really tell whether this is good or not. What do you think?


Getting into the 2+2 program is all about demonstrating maturity, career direction, and leadership. That is what will make you stand out. Not your GPA or your GMAT score. Everyone applying to the 2+2 program had better have a killer GPA / GMAT score anyway because your academic prowess is almost assumed since you're applying at the peak of your academic intellect.

To stand out, you need to show that you're mature, that you understand complex decision making, that you can work with different types of people / in different cultures, that you've made mistakes and have grown from them.

You need to prove that you know what you want to do with your life. Many young applicants play the "youthful naivety" card and write that they want to create for-profit NGOs. Unfortunately, that comes across as being incredibly limited in your breadth of understanding and awareness.

Lastly, you need to demonstrate leadership. No one gets into HBS without demonstrating profound leadership. Don't get me wrong: leadership is not about the number of people you lead; it's about how you lead. Show examples of leadership in your limited professional endeavors or, more likely, your extracurricular activities.

Good luck to all.

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Many young applicants play the "youthful naivety" card and write that they want to create for-profit NGOs. Unfortunately, that comes across as being incredibly limited in your breadth of understanding and awareness.


What exactly do you mean by this? Social enterprise goes a different route, doesn't it?
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Many young applicants play the "youthful naivety" card and write that they want to create for-profit NGOs. Unfortunately, that comes across as being incredibly limited in your breadth of understanding and awareness.


What exactly do you mean by this? Social enterprise goes a different route, doesn't it?


Applicants need to be specific when they write about social enterprise. Don't just write about wanting to help NGOs find sustainable sources of funding. That might have been acceptable years ago, but Social Enterprise is no longer unique (in fact, the SEC is the largest club on campus now) and you must be more clear, concrete, and specific when you write your "change the world" essay. That advice applies in general but it applies infinitely more if you're trying to work the social enterprise angle. Was that helpful?

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Re: HBS 2+2 Class of 2016 (Entering 2014) [#permalink] New post   02 Aug 2011, 19:07
Specificity with respect to social entrepreneurship definitely makes sense. Thanks.
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