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Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026

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Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   19 May 2023, 02:44
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Welcome 2023-2024 HBS Applicants

Welcome, all Harvard class of 2026 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies? Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post.

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Harvard MBA Deadlines

RoundApplication DueDecisions Released
Round 1Sep 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023
Round 2Jan 3, 2024March 27, 2024


Harvard MBA Essays

Essay 1As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?


Harvard Application Stats Class of '25
Applicants8149
Accepted1090
Acceptance Rate13%
Enrolled938
Yield Rate86%


Harvard Class Profile Class of '25
Avg. GPA3.73
Avg. WE59
Average GMATN/A
Median GMAT740
Avg. GMAT DomesticN/A
Avg. GMAT InternationalN/A
% GRE34%
Avg GRE Quant163
Avg. GRE Verbal163
Avg. Total GRE326

View the full HBS Class Profile --> https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/class-profile/Pages/default.aspx


Harvard Employment Data Class of '23
Employed at GraduationN/A
Employed 3 MonthsN/A
Accepted an offer80% (of the 73% seeking employment)
Average SalaryN/A
Average BonusN/A
Salary and BonusN/A
Median Base Salary$175,000
Median Signing Bonus$30,000
Median Performance Bonus$40,000

View the full HBS Employment Report Class of 2023 --> https://www.hbs.edu/recruiting/employment-data/Pages/default.aspx

Interesting Fact: no GMAT Focus
To minimize confusion across Round 1 and Round 2 in this year’s MBA application, we will only accept the traditional GMAT exam or the GRE. We will not accept the new GMAT Focus exam as it will not be available until after this year’s Round 1 deadline. As a reminder, test scores are valid for five years from the test date, so rest assured that your scores from the traditional GMAT exam will continue to be accepted into the future.


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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   27 May 2023, 23:22
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any 2+2 applicants here?
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   30 May 2023, 10:55
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any 2+2 applicants here?


Hi. For the current 2+2 season, you may want to check this discussion https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all- ... 55758.html
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:37
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Hi Everyone! We will be having a chat with recent HBS Admits in just a few mins (10 mins to be exact)

Please join us with your questions to some of the most successful applicants in the most competitive MBA program
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:46
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Hello everyone,

I am an incoming MBA candidate at Harvard Business School for the class of 2025.

A little about my profile.

- GRE: 326 (Q:169, V:157, Essay: 4.5)
- Hometown: Pakistan
- Current location: Switzerland
- Education Background: Bachelors in Management Science from Pakistan
- Pre-MBA experience: ~7 years [3 years in Consumer Packaged Goods (Pakistan), 2.5 years in MBB (Pakistan), 1.5 years and counting in an International Financing Organization (Switzerland)] + running a personal business on the side
- Post-MBA goals: Financial Services (IB/PE/VC)

Happy to help, please ask away!
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:50
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Hi everyone,
HBS Admit for Class of 2025 here, a little bit on my profile:

- GMAT: 730 (Q50 V40)
- Hometown: Vietnam, also current location
- Current location: Switzerland
- Education Background: Studied undergrad in the States in Midwest State School
- Pre-MBA experience: ~5 years (3 years in Corp Finance in cybersecurity in US + 2 years in fintech startup in Vietnam
- Post-MBA goals: Tech PM

Happy to help with any question!
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:51
is small business owner a pro or a con in the application and what aspects of the business will be taken into consideration?
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:52
Pro - Anything that demonstrates your entrepre.. experience is a plus
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:52
Hi everyone, I want to know if in your experience, is there any difference between applying to R1 or R2? Assuming that you I have everything ready to apply on any of them, on which should I focus?
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Thank you so much for joining nhatanh811! Awesome to have you answer the questions and help out!
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:52
Thank you for taking the time to help.

Q: How were you able to fully capture your leadership styles in your work experience section while limiting yourself to 250 characters per question?
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:53
is that is your primary occupation, then everything from revenue to number of people reporting to you etc. is fair game, its its a side hustle, then it can come up during interviews
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:53
Hi guys,what tips do you have for undergrad students who are applying for 2+2 in the future? Is having your own startup really important to get in? As I’ve noticed in many deferred applicant’s profiles that they have their own startups
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:53
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Hi everyone, I want to know if in your experience, is there any difference between applying to R1 or R2? Assuming that you I have everything ready to apply on any of them, on which should I focus?

In my opinion, apply when your application is in the best shape and when you feel ready. I got my offers in R2 so I personally don’t see the difference
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Hi everyone, I want to know if in your experience, is there any difference between applying to R1 or R2? Assuming that you I have everything ready to apply on any of them, on which should I focus?

I would say, there is no difference as such, when you are most comfortable with all aspects of the application..
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help151, Thanks so much for joining and doing this chat!!! Awesome to see someone from PK! I know it is not the easiest place to apply from so kudos on making it to HBS!!! 💪
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shivpanjwani wrote:
Thank you for taking the time to help. Q: How were you able to fully capture your leadership styles in your work experience section while limiting yourself to 250 characters per question?

Imagine writing a bullet point for your CV and add just a little bit on top. You dont have to focus on every single little details, take a step back and think if you have 20 seconds to tell your story, how would you frame it.
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:56
also wanted to know how much of a hit a career gap in application due to covid will take? is this a deal breaker?
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:57
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Hello everyone, I am an incoming MBA candidate at Harvard Business School for the class of 2025. A little about my profile. - GRE: 326 (Q:169, V:157, Essay: 4.5) - Hometown: Pakistan - Current location: Switzerland - Education Background: Bachelors in Management Science from Pakistan - Pre-MBA experience: ~7 years [3 years in Consumer Packaged Goods (Pakistan), 2.5 years in MBB (Pakistan), 1.5 years and counting in an International Financing Organization (Switzerland)] + running a personal business on the side - Post-MBA goals: Financial Services (IB/PE/VC) Happy to help, please ask away!

Hi! I have a question since you got in with a great GRE.
Would you say you had any difference in your experience or a bias during or even post the application process since you wrote the GRE as opposed to the GMAT?
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 [#permalink] New post   13 Jun 2023, 09:57
nikitagoel97 wrote:
also wanted to know how much of a hit a career gap in application due to covid will take? is this a deal breaker?

I had a work gap in my application due to covid and explained it in the additional writing. I think if your story made sense, it won’t hurt your chances
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