Calling all Harvard MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026 : Harvard

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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. Join Harvard chat Add to my Schools | HBS in 30 Seconds https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71253 Harvard MBA Deadlines Round Application Due Decisions Released Round 1 Sep 6, 2023 Dec 6, 2023 Round 2 Jan 3, 2024 March 27, 2024 Harvard MBA Essays Essay 1 As 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 Applicants 8149 Accepted 1090 Acceptance Rate 13% Enrolled 938 Yield Rate 86% Harvard Class Profile Class of '25 Avg. GPA 3.73 Avg. WE 59 Average GMAT N/A Median GMAT 740 Avg. GMAT Domestic N/A Avg. GMAT International N/A % GRE 34% Avg GRE Quant 163 Avg. GRE Verbal 163 Avg. Total GRE 326 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 Graduation N/A Employed 3 Months N/A Accepted an offer 80% (of the 73% seeking employment) Average Salary N/A Average Bonus N/A Salary and Bonus N/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. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UCnbzKuG2q8 Harvard-Business-School-768x432.jpg

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13 Jun 2023, 09:59

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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.

Also, would not having traditional leadership experience be a disadvantage? Are there alternatives ways to showcase this?

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13 Jun 2023, 09:59

Would you be open to answering candidature/profile eval type questions?

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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.

This is really useful. In continuation to this question, was the tonality of your responses always professional (as in a resume) or were you able to express a little bit of your personality in your responses?

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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?

No difference at all

25% of class gets in with a GRE

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13 Jun 2023, 10:00

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is not having a leadership role in 5 yrs long career a setback?

think broader on leadership if you can, does not have to be official leadership role but leading a team thru projects, leading in community service, etc.

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nearly 9 months. I started freelancing at that time

That is indeed long, you will have to explain this in the additional essay section and talk about this in your essay as to what perspective it gave you and how does it fit in your overall story

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13 Jun 2023, 10:02

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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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Would you be open to answering candidature/profile eval type questions?

Honestly, just looking at numbers will not be very helpful. HBS is more about your story and how you craft that message, that is what matters, my 2 cents

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That is indeed long, you will have to explain this in the additional essay section and talk about this in your essay as to what perspective it gave you and how does it fit in your overall story

thank you!

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13 Jun 2023, 10:03

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did not apply to 2+2 so can’t answer, sorry!

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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

Not the best person to answer this since i was not a 2+2 candidate. Again, some sort of entrepreneurship exp. is always a plus, if you can show case that with leadership positions in out-of-class activities with a solid story, you should have a decent chance

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13 Jun 2023, 10:05

Who was your recommendation letter from, nhatanh811 ? If you could tell.

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Who was your recommendation letter from, nhatanh811 ? If you could tell.

currrent supervisor and my mentor/supervisor from the non-profit that I volunteered

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13 Jun 2023, 10:06

Will they overlook your low gpa if your GRE/GMAT score is high enough?

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13 Jun 2023, 10:07

Thank you for the answer. And just another question if I may. How long have you prepared your application. Especially how long did it take you to write essays?

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Thank you for the answer. And just another question if I may. How long have you prepared your application. Especially how long did it take you to write essays?

~2 months end to end

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13 Jun 2023, 10:09

Khikmatullo

Thank you for the answer. And just another question if I may. How long have you prepared your application. Especially how long did it take you to write essays?

Personally, the application process for me (outside GMAT) took about 8-9 months before the application deadline. Everyone will be different, but you want to have enough time to be thoughtful about your application. HBS essays took me a lot of drafts

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13 Jun 2023, 10:09

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