{"id":51944,"date":"2021-05-18T09:44:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T16:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=51944"},"modified":"2021-05-28T12:46:19","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T19:46:19","slug":"harvard-essay-analysis-and-application-deadlines-2021-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/harvard-essay-analysis-and-application-deadlines-2021-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvard Essay Analysis and Application Deadlines: 2021-22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HBS_2021-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HBS_2021-22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HBS_2021-22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HBS_2021-22-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, Harvard Business School kicked off the 2021-22 MBA admissions season last week&nbsp;by releasing its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/mba\/admissions\/Pages\/application-dates.aspx\">application deadlines<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/mba\/admissions\/application-process\/Pages\/default.aspx\">essay question<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round\n1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Application Deadline: <a>Wednesday<\/a>, September 8<sup>th<\/sup> at Noon ET<\/li><li>Decision Notification: Thursday,\nDecember 9<sup>th<\/sup> at Noon ET<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round\n2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Application Deadline: Tuesday,\nJanuary 4<sup>th<\/sup> at Noon ET<\/li><li>Decision Notification: Wednesday,\nMarch 30<sup>th<\/sup> at Noon ET<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPlease\nnote that each \"round\" represents a distinct period in which you may apply,\nnot a succession of steps for your application. You may apply in one round\nonly, one time in an application year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application will open in mid-June 2021, but you can start preparing by downloading our <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.hbs.edu\/register\/app-guide\">Application Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/mba\/admissions\/application-process\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Essay Question<\/a>: <\/strong>Once again, the essay question remains unchanged from previous years. Let's take a closer look at the <strong>essay prompt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&nbsp;As we review your\napplication, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy\nfor the Harvard Business School MBA program? (no word limit)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is\nno word limit for this question. We think you know what guidance we're going to\ngive here. Don't overthink, overcraft and overwrite. Just answer the question\nin clear language that those of us who don't know your world can understand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nopen-ended question needs to be tackled very strategically, and it requires a\nsignificant amount of introspection. Since the essay prompts says,<strong> 'what\nmore would you like us to know'<\/strong>, you should make sure that you do not\nmerely repeat what you have already discussed in other application materials.\nTo avoid overlapping of elements in your essay, you must go through other\napplication materials (r\u00e9sum\u00e9, application form, and LORs) and discuss with\nyour recommenders what examples they will be discussing in their letters.\nHowever, you may still discuss at length the achievements you have already\ntouched upon in your r\u00e9sum\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nessay requires you to do a deep self-reflection to help you understand your\nmotivation and personality what you want to showcase. Before choosing your\nstories (personal and professional), please get a thorough understanding of\nwhat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/mba\/admissions\/Pages\/who-are-we-looking-for.aspx\">Harvard is looking for in candidates<\/a>, and then weave your stories\/ accomplishments around these\ntraits. HBS is looking for candidates with <strong>\"<em>a habit of leadership,\nanalytical aptitude and appetite, and engaged community leadership.\" <\/em><\/strong>Therefore,\nyour stories should illustrate these traits with a focus on <strong>leadership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be\nauthentic and genuine. Show your confidence and passion for what you have done\nand what you plan to do- academically, personally, socially, and\nprofessionally. Remember, you are a unique individual, so use this essay as a\nplatform to show your uniqueness. Do not be afraid to share your mistake or\nfailure at some point in life. Harvard is not looking for mistake-free\nindividuals. The key is how you have learned from your mistakes, overcome life\nchallenges, and have emerged a more influential person. Make sure the essay\nshowcases your unique personality and character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since\nthere is no word limit for this open-ended question, please use your discretion\nregarding the final length of your essay. You may decide to submit an essay\nbetween 500- 750 words. If you choose to write a longer essay, make sure to\nkeep it under 1000 words. Our clients have written compelling essays within\n800-1000 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistakes to avoid while writing this\nessay<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>'Don't overthink, overwrite, and over craft', When working with people on HBS essay, I often need to remind them of the advice HBS provides. I tell them that though re-writing and revising is the essence of writing, overwriting sometimes may kill the very soul of the essay.<\/li><li>After you have brainstormed and finalized your stories, have confidence in your stories and writing style, and organize them coherently and succinctly. Refrain from making countless unnecessary revisions thinking, \"Is this what the admission committee would like to know?\"<\/li><li>Write from your heart in concise and straightforward language. This is not an academic paper, and flowery prose will not get you in. We recommend expressing your passion and drive, your leadership experiences, analytical aptitude, and background in a simple, but effective and concise language that reflects your unique voice.<\/li><li>Avoid using the word 'leadership' in every single sentence. Some applicants think that their best bet to impress the admission committee is to use 'leadership' in every sentence. Follow the thumb rule of 'show not tell' and allow your unique accomplishment stories (personal, professional, and social) to vouch for your leadership skills.<\/li><li>Avoid writing a 'why MBA' and 'goals' essay since you will be covering these topics in other application materials.<\/li><li>Avoid telling the school how great they are. They are aware of their greatness.<\/li><li>Even though the essay question doesn't ask 'Why HBS', you would still like to let them know what you envision getting involved in to reach the next level of your career and how you plan to leave Harvard a better place.<\/li><li>Avoid spoon-feeding the Ad Com. For example, don't waste precious space by starting your essay with the following statement: \"I would like the admission committee to understand what has driven my personal and professional growth.\" Also, please do not wrap up your essay by stating, \"I hope that through this essay you got an insight into my personal and professional life for better evaluation of my candidacy.\" Please remember that the purpose of writing this essay is to offer the admission committee insights into your personal and professional attributes\/ strengths. Hence, such explicit statements are redundant and will not add any value to your story.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/mba\/admissions\/videos\/Pages\/details.aspx?item=15\">here<\/a> for Admission director Chad Losee\u2019s tips on the HBS essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not forget to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/mba\/admissions\/application-process\/Pages\/default.aspx\">HBS website<\/a> for MBA application tips on other parts of the application(&nbsp; resume, employment history, extracurricular activities &amp; awards, post-MBA goals, and recommenders.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-tips\/10-key-tips-for-creating-compelling-business-school-essays\/\">10 Key Essay Tips with Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/category\/student-interviews\/\">&nbsp;Success Stories -MER Students<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/student-interviews\/indian-engineers-journey-5-tops-mba-programs-including-dream-school-harvard-part-4\/\">Harvard MBA Mansi's video interview<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Since\n2011, MER (<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/\"><em>myEssayReview<\/em><\/a>)&nbsp;has helped many applicants get accepted into the top\n20 MBA programs. (Poonam is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/myessayreview-345345505?fl=menu\">top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have questions about your HBS application? E-mail Poonam at <a href=\"mailto:poonam@myessayreview.com\">poonam@myessayreview.com<\/a> or sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/free-consultation\/\">here<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This <a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-tips\/hbs-essay-analysis-deadlines-2021-22\/\">blog<\/a> was first published in <a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/\">myEssayReview<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once again, Harvard Business School kicked off the 2021-22 MBA admissions season last week&nbsp;by releasing its application deadlines and essay question. 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