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| Data Point / School | Harvard |
| US News Ranking | 5 |
| Applicants | 8264 |
| Accepted | 1187 |
| Enrolled | 1015 |
| Acceptance | 14% |
| Yield Rate | 86% |
| GPA | 3.7 |
| Average WE | 60 |
| % GMAT | 74% |
| Average GMAT | 730 |
| Median GMAT | 730 |
| GMAT Domestic | NA |
| GMAT International | NA |
| % GRE | 30% |
| Average GRE Q | 163 |
| Average GRE V | 163 |
| Employed at Graduation | 79% |
| Employed 3 Months | 90% |
| Average Salary | $172,877 |
| Average Bonus | $38,326 |
| Salary and Bonus | $198,180 |
Application Deadlines:
| APPLICATION PERIODS: | APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY 12 PM NOON BOSTON TIME: | NOTIFICATION OF THE MBA ADMISSIONS BOARD'S DECISION: |
| ROUND 1 | 03 SEP 2025 | 10 DEC 2025 |
| ROUND 2 | 05 JAN 2026 | 25 MAR 2026 |
| 2+2 ROUND | | |
Essays:Applicants to the MBA Class of 2027 (matriculating fall 2025) need to respond to these three essay prompts:
- Business-Minded Essay: Please reflect on how your experiences have influenced your career choices and aspirations and the impact you will have on the businesses, organisations, and communities you plan to serve. (up to 300 words)
- Leadership-Focused Essay: What experiences have shaped who you are, how you invest in others, and what kind of leader you want to become? (up to 250 words)
- Growth-Oriented Essay: Curiosity can be seen in many ways. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated curiosity and how that has influenced your growth. (up to 250 words)
Joint Degree Essays:- Joint degree applicants for the Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Kennedy School must provide an additional essay: How do you expect the joint degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and a personal level? (up to 400 words)
- Joint degree applicants for the Harvard Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences must provide an additional essay: The MS/MBA Engineering Sciences program is focused on entrepreneurship, design, and innovation. Describe your past experiences in these areas and your reasons for pursuing a program with this focus. (recommended length: 500 words). Applicants will also be able to respond to an optional essay.
View the full HBS Class Profile --> https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/class-profile/Pages/default.aspxView the full HBS Employment Report Class of 2023 --> https://www.hbs.edu/recruiting/employment-data/Pages/default.aspx
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