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Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024]

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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 22 Jul 2021, 09:41
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Indian, overrepresented, computer science - work exp of 7.5 years with major projects and promotions + gmat score of 750, decent college exp - college fest organiser, dramatics, debates all that shenanigan -> how are my chance for HBS, I mean should i even apply or it’s not worth trying?
Tough odds but the stats are good to go. (10 point jump would help but won’t ascertain the admission- Most Indians in top 5 schools have a 760). And everything Eria Olson said is right. I prefer to call it- the leading to this point and beyond to lead your preferred goals narrative.

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For 680 what good b school can i aim for
Beyond top 25 for sure- if you are an Indian Male Engineer/overrepresented. If US minority, take up top 10 too, there are still odds. If anything other than those two, look up schools profiles and stay slightly above their class average of 2019 not 2020 (Big difference) and you’ll be good to go. That should be good enough based on statistics

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Exceptions are there but again, if you are from an over representative pool- you need that no matter what others say
Agreed!

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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2021, 09:58
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Indian, overrepresented, computer science - work exp of 7.5 years with major projects and promotions + gmat score of 750, decent college exp - college fest organiser, dramatics, debates all that shenanigan -> how are my chance for HBS, I mean should i even apply or it’s not worth trying?
I want to tell you a little exercise you’ll learn in i-lab at HBS if you get in, before you apply. As HBS has provided need based application waiver, you anyhow lose nothing if you apply but here’s how you should do a Validation check- in the past 3-4 years, look at profiles from all the HBS admits (Use Linkedin fliters by country and industry and School) Look into their scores- most of the people have those on the profile. Apply the analysis on the odds of people who actually get in. I get a lot of deluded people who basically have a same profile as a person with a higher GMAT, a usual (as I call it), and their GMAT is nearly 600 and they expect to be at HBS. Simple statement- if someone has a similar career progression as you and has had a higher GMAT (if there are a bunch of those applicants), the odds are that the other person will get in. (Assuming the other person is not a massive screw up in essays- even if he is, it’s still highly unlikely that the other person will get in).
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 22 Jul 2021, 10:25
ephemeral, also mate, after working on your profile so much, the least you should do is APPLY! Leave the rest to the adcom. If I were you, I would not hesitate to apply at 750.

No one knows what can click with the adcoms.

So take your shot. Even if the consultant says that you should not.

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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2021, 10:26
I agree with all that Erika and Businessconquerer have already stated. I can add just one more thing - HBS is a far-reaching school, and with your profile, you are within your right to contest for one of the seats in the class. Having said that, you have the stakes against you, but it’s good that you are ready to let it go as well. So, it’s advisable to just put your best effort in the essays and then forget about it. No expectations. Take it as a game, where you don’t care about the result. And at worst, you will get rejected. Big Deal. Life has bigger tragedies to deal with it. Stay happy and Good Luck!

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Indian, overrepresented, computer science - work exp of 7.5 years with major projects and promotions + gmat score of 750, decent college exp - college fest organiser, dramatics, debates all that shenanigan -> how are my chance for HBS, I mean should i even apply or it’s not worth trying?
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2021, 10:34
Thanks kittle, Erika and businessconquerer and L0S3R for your kind words. You have definitely made me think about it more. And yeah, I am ready to move on. If HBS doesn’t want me, it’s there loss. Once I become the best in my industry, at least I will have a story to tell - "Look, HBS rejected me. And I am doing great!!!" :) But, I hope things turn out better than it seems. Thanks again.

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I agree with all that Erika and Businessconquerer have already stated. I can add just one more thing - HBS is a far-reaching school, and with your profile, you are within your right to contest for one of the seats in the class. Having said that, you have the stakes against you, but it’s good that you are ready to let it go as well. So, it’s advisable to just put your best effort in the essays and then forget about it. No expectations. Take it as a game, where you don’t care about the result. And at worst, you will get rejected. Big Deal. Life has bigger tragedies to deal with it. Stay happy and Good Luck!
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   23 Jul 2021, 10:27
If you guys want, I can try to arrange a zoom call to answer all your queries. I don’t know how much time I will have yet, but I can surely provide inputs. I have known 3 HBS admits- 1 of them being my cousin and two exceptional candidates from Europe and USA. Also, in 2 years of admissions consulting experience, I have been tracking HBS student profiles and resume to get "the typical MBA student". I am starting to see some statistical patterns (even in resume) in profiles that they get in. The only missing variables are- LOR and Essay which as I am aware from looking at the 65 successful essays have another pattern. I can describe those patterns to you if you need. Would probably be free on 8th
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   23 Jul 2021, 10:50
That would be great
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   26 Jul 2021, 09:14
Guys helpful tip for people who are taking the GMAT Online: There is a lot of confusion around what marker to buy and what to use etc. People face issues finding right markers that don’t erase easily or are broad tip-ed. I bought a marker today which is bullet tip-ed and quite easily erasable and doesn’t spreads ink when rubbed. The marker is -Reynolds HD WHITEBOARD Marker Refillable (bullet tip). I hope this serves as guidance for those who are struggling at the moment.
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   29 Jul 2021, 03:38
Thanks for the info, kittle! Kudos! :)
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Guys helpful tip for people who are taking the GMAT Online: There is a lot of confusion around what marker to buy and what to use etc. People face issues finding right markers that don’t erase easily or are broad tip-ed. I bought a marker today which is bullet tip-ed and quite easily erasable and doesn’t spreads ink when rubbed. The marker is -Reynolds HD WHITEBOARD Marker Refillable (bullet tip). I hope this serves as guidance for those who are struggling at the moment.
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 29 Jul 2021, 07:16
Does applying soon gives you an edge?

Or any advantage

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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   01 Aug 2021, 00:38
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Does applying soon gives you an edge?

Or any advantage


Michelesaragat

Applying soon as in round 1 a opposed to round 2 has advantages. But I don’t think applying soon before the round 1 deadline compared to applying closer to the round 1 deadline has any advantages.

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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2021, 02:43
I have not appeared for GMAT yet. But preparing to give it in October. Will I be able to apply in round 1 or round 2 ?
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2021, 03:42
Harvard Round 1 is in September, so no. But good news, is Round 2 is in Dec or Jan so you would be able to apply for that. Hope this helps.

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I have not appeared for GMAT yet. But preparing to give it in October. Will I be able to apply in round 1 or round 2 ?
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2021, 07:34
Hello,

I am from Sweden and I play professional hockey, and have done so for over 4 years now. I graduated from a U.S. college with a 4.0 GPA, but I only scored 680 on the GMAT (first attempt). Will my GMAT score, and probably even more so, my lack of "real work experience" make it difficult for me to get in to a school like HBS?

My plan at the moment is to work on trying to improve my GMAT score and apply in Round 2.

I appreciate any thoughts and/or feedback.

Thank you!
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   08 Aug 2021, 05:10
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Hey Gus21, best thing to do would be to reach out to a few admissions consultants for a 30min free consultation and ask them that question. You might get a more accurate response than from people in this forum. You’ll also have the chance to discuss your profile and stories in greater detail, which could help in your decision.
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   12 Aug 2021, 14:44
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Hello,

I am from Sweden and I play professional hockey, and have done so for over 4 years now. I graduated from a U.S. college with a 4.0 GPA, but I only scored 680 on the GMAT (first attempt). Will my GMAT score, and probably even more so, my lack of "real work experience" make it difficult for me to get in to a school like HBS?

My plan at the moment is to work on trying to improve my GMAT score and apply in Round 2.

I appreciate any thoughts and/or feedback.

Thank you!


Hi Gus21 -- One of my colleagues, Mike White (@StratusMike), recently published this blog article you might find helpful:

Tips for College (and Pro) Athletes Applying to MBA Programs

I do think a higher score will help make you more compelling to HBS, but your hockey experience may demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and other attributes they are looking for. I encourage you to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Mike (who has worked with other athletes) to dive deeper into your profile. You can schedule a consultation here. Best of luck to you!!
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 22 Aug 2021, 05:15
Hello everyone,

has anyone from round 1 being contacted?

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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   22 Aug 2021, 05:17
I guess people will be contacted post Sept 8, as the deadline for round 1 is still 15 days away
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   23 Aug 2021, 01:10
Hi experts,

I am a reapplicant for 2022 intake.

I would like to know if I can use 'Additional Information' under Supplemental Information section to talk about reapplication since there is no space like optional essay to emphasize what I have changed.

And also, it would be highly appreciated if you could share some tips for reapplicants. :please:
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Re: Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2022 Intake [Class of 2024] [#permalink] New post   23 Aug 2021, 14:45
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Hi there -

If you are simply wanting to let them know you're a reapplicant, they will already know that as I believe there's a spot in the application that specifically asks that.

If you are trying to communicate something specific to them about why you're reapplying, it really depends on what you want to say as to whether or not it makes sense to use the Additional Information field to talk about it vs making it part of your main essay.

I did an episode of Stacy Blackman Consulting's B-Schooled podcast focusing on reapplication tips -- it is episode 17. You should be able to find it on all major podcasting platforms.

** For everyone, episode 62 of B-Schooled is specifically about the HBS essay.

Good luck!


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Hi experts,

I am a reapplicant for 2022 intake.

I would like to know if I can use 'Additional Information' under Supplemental Information section to talk about reapplication since there is no space like optional essay to emphasize what I have changed.

And also, it would be highly appreciated if you could share some tips for reapplicants. :please:
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