What is a special/unique candidate/profile for HBS/S?

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07 Jan 2013, 13:12

I was wondering if any admission consultants or anyone really, can explain the 'typical' or 'a-typical' type of people who are accepted into HBS/Stanford.

I know it varies, and it depends etc. However what kind of profiles makes HBS go "hmmm let me give him an interview"?

Because whenever I read things on HBS and Standford etc, some people will say 'you need to do something special for Harvard/Standford to consider you etc' what is that something special?? An example would be great.

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You asked a great question. The "something special" is not necessary based on a particular profile, but the ability to convey a consistent brand/theme based on your experience, passion, and strength. You would demonstrate that through your application essays and ask your recommenders to help reinforce the brand/theme you want to convey.

Stanford really wants to understand what motivates you, your values, and your career goals. For HBS, you want to demonstrate a habit of leadership.

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08 Jan 2013, 04:14

Well, who gets into H/S??? People who
1. Have always been amongst the best - so you get a disproportionate amount of people who are valedictorians, with super good awards, etc. etc. This applies to both academic and professional lives
2. The well-connected and wealthy - People don't like to admit this, but this helps... I mean if you come into the school with your dad running a huge family business, well then... If you were a pro sport player, a famous TV personality, etc. this also helps
3. The amazingly dedicated - You see a lot of go-getter types here. People who have already spent five years teaching in Africa, or developing their own startup
4. The successful - Do you already have two startups in your name? Have you already led huge projects with lots of people? registered three patents? written a book? etc. etc.

These are not the only types who get in, but lots of folk come from one of the types above...
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