by: mihika09
12 mins
by: hr1212
21 mins
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Hi,
I have a question related to recommendations.
I won't get any rec from my direct supervisor. He thought of an MBA as a non-sense effort.
Others schools like MIT, Stanford, Cornell etc. are accepting recs from others sources, provided that you explain your excuse in an additional essay.
But HBS did not say anything about it.
Does someone any idea about it ?
Because it will mean that I could not apply to HBS bacause of that.
Thank you in advance
I have a question related to recommendations.
I won't get any rec from my direct supervisor. He thought of an MBA as a non-sense effort.
Others schools like MIT, Stanford, Cornell etc. are accepting recs from others sources, provided that you explain your excuse in an additional essay.
But HBS did not say anything about it.
Does someone any idea about it ?
Because it will mean that I could not apply to HBS bacause of that.
Thank you in advance
Hi Guys,
has anyone found info on when possible class visits can be scheduled? I can find the information for the general information sessions on https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/visit.html , but no idea about actual class visits. Are they going to update that once classes start? When do classes start - I couldn't find that either... Does anyone know anything about this? If I visit I want to sit in on a class and get to experience what it would be like to go to HBS. I do not fly out and just attend some standard information session....
has anyone found info on when possible class visits can be scheduled? I can find the information for the general information sessions on https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/visit.html , but no idea about actual class visits. Are they going to update that once classes start? When do classes start - I couldn't find that either... Does anyone know anything about this? If I visit I want to sit in on a class and get to experience what it would be like to go to HBS. I do not fly out and just attend some standard information session....
whiplash2411
Joined: 09 Jun 2010
Last visit: 02 Mar 2015
Posts: 1,761
Status:Three Down.
Concentration: General Management, Nonprofit
Schools: HBS '17 (M) Stanford '17 (A)
Schools: HBS '17 (M) Stanford '17 (A)
Posts: 1,761
ThomasD
I think class visits start in September and go on for the length of the term and end in March or something. I remember seeing an email id on the HBS website for this - [email protected]. But if you can't find it, you can contact them with your question and they'll send you a reply with information. Check out these links that talk about class visits and class visit schedules.
Also, please update your information in the spreadsheet in the first post if you are applying to HBS.
Quote:
I don't think it matters that you can't get it from a direct supervisor. They just want people who can talk candidly about you in a manner that will benefit the admissions committee to make a decision. Please check out other threads in the forum that talk about this.
whiplash2411
Thanks for your help whiplash, but I think the information has not been updated yet for this fall season. I guess it's just waiting ... keeping busy with our essays
Thanks whiplash. I have a GPA of 3.15, do you guys think I should use the undergraduate experience essay to explain my mediocre GPA or should I not draw attention to it? I'm in for R1, by the way.
Posts: 2
Hi,
Regarding TOEFL requirements:
Even if a candidate has done his UG in a non-English university but has completed his/her Masters in a english university like me in U.S. is he/she expected to take the Toefl exam ?
I mean from the requirements posted it seems TOEFL is required, but i kind of don't understand the need for it...especially if a more recent degree is from a English university and my work too has been in a english speaking nation.
Any pointers are welcome !
Thx
Regarding TOEFL requirements:
Even if a candidate has done his UG in a non-English university but has completed his/her Masters in a english university like me in U.S. is he/she expected to take the Toefl exam ?
I mean from the requirements posted it seems TOEFL is required, but i kind of don't understand the need for it...especially if a more recent degree is from a English university and my work too has been in a english speaking nation.
Any pointers are welcome !
Thx
Good Luck all 2+2 Applicants on getting an interview invite today -- if you have any questions about the 2+2 interview,
just post or write to me at [email protected].
I've done 100's of HBS mock interviews (not a figure of speech, actual 100's), and many, many 2+2 mock interviews.
read post below for some initial tips:
just post or write to me at [email protected].
I've done 100's of HBS mock interviews (not a figure of speech, actual 100's), and many, many 2+2 mock interviews.
read post below for some initial tips:
hbsguru
THIS WAS LETTER SENT TO 2+2 KIDS TODAY WHO GOT INTERVIEW INVITES. --CONGRATS TO ALL.
WE DO 2+2 INTERVIEW PREP--SERIOUSLY GOOD.
CHECK IT OUT
https://hbsguru.com/2+2Interviews.html
[HBS HEADER--IF YOU WANT TO SEE
https://forums.businessweek.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=21977&nav=messages&webtag=bw-bschools&tid=10180
Dear Future Master of the Universe:
Warm greetings from Harvard Business School!
After careful consideration of your 2+2 Program application materials, we are delighted to inform you that you have been selected for an interview with a member of our MBA Admissions Board. We look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better through our interview process.
We use an online scheduling system to manage our interview process. Since we know that many of our interviewees will need to make travel arrangements to our campus in Boston for their interview, we are sending this message in advance so that you are aware of our interview schedule. We hope this advance notice is helpful to you as you plan for your interview.
All interviews will take place on our campus in Boston. We will have interview slots available at 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm every day from August 18 to August 24. You will receive another email from MBA Admissions at noon on Tuesday, July 20 with a link to our online scheduling system. You will be able to select a specific interview slot at that time. Please note that all of our interview slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the past, our interview slots have filled very quickly, so we encourage you to be prompt in selecting your slot.
You may find it helpful to review the activities available on our campus during your visit, as well as hotel and travel information. Please see our website for more details. Note that we will offer a lunchtime information session exclusively for 2+2 interviewees every day from August 18-24.
Again, we hope this advance notice is helpful to you. Thank you for your interest in Harvard Business School, and we look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely yours,
MBA Admissions
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field Road
Dillon House
Boston, MA 02163
WE DO 2+2 INTERVIEW PREP--SERIOUSLY GOOD.
CHECK IT OUT
https://hbsguru.com/2+2Interviews.html
[HBS HEADER--IF YOU WANT TO SEE
https://forums.businessweek.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=21977&nav=messages&webtag=bw-bschools&tid=10180
Dear Future Master of the Universe:
Warm greetings from Harvard Business School!
After careful consideration of your 2+2 Program application materials, we are delighted to inform you that you have been selected for an interview with a member of our MBA Admissions Board. We look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better through our interview process.
We use an online scheduling system to manage our interview process. Since we know that many of our interviewees will need to make travel arrangements to our campus in Boston for their interview, we are sending this message in advance so that you are aware of our interview schedule. We hope this advance notice is helpful to you as you plan for your interview.
All interviews will take place on our campus in Boston. We will have interview slots available at 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm every day from August 18 to August 24. You will receive another email from MBA Admissions at noon on Tuesday, July 20 with a link to our online scheduling system. You will be able to select a specific interview slot at that time. Please note that all of our interview slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the past, our interview slots have filled very quickly, so we encourage you to be prompt in selecting your slot.
You may find it helpful to review the activities available on our campus during your visit, as well as hotel and travel information. Please see our website for more details. Note that we will offer a lunchtime information session exclusively for 2+2 interviewees every day from August 18-24.
Again, we hope this advance notice is helpful to you. Thank you for your interest in Harvard Business School, and we look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely yours,
MBA Admissions
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field Road
Dillon House
Boston, MA 02163
scleraxis
Current Student
Joined: 14 Jul 2010
Last visit: 26 May 2015
Posts: 129
Concentration: Healthcare
Schools: HBS '15 (M) Wharton '15 (A$)
Schools: HBS '15 (M) Wharton '15 (A$)
Posts: 129
hbsguru
What are your thoughts on HBS admission chances for those with PhDs in the biosciences? Does HBS look favorably upon these candidates? How important is work experience in this situation (after earning the PhD)?
[quote="sid05What are your thoughts on HBS admission chances for those with PhDs in the biosciences? Does HBS look favorably upon these candidates? How important is work experience in this situation (after earning the PhD)?[/quote]
hmmmmm, depends on school and grades, believe it or not, altho bioscience is a favored PHD topic at HBS, so that is an advant. BUT, if you dont have work exp. grades and schooling and internships,etc. will really count, and maybe research intersets, and also surprisingly, extra currics, b.c. basically they are not looking for super scientists, if you are a flippin genius, well, dude, for the sake of all of us, please stay doing what your doing. Bioscience advances WAY MORE impt than business BS.
hmmmmm, depends on school and grades, believe it or not, altho bioscience is a favored PHD topic at HBS, so that is an advant. BUT, if you dont have work exp. grades and schooling and internships,etc. will really count, and maybe research intersets, and also surprisingly, extra currics, b.c. basically they are not looking for super scientists, if you are a flippin genius, well, dude, for the sake of all of us, please stay doing what your doing. Bioscience advances WAY MORE impt than business BS.
scleraxis
Current Student
Joined: 14 Jul 2010
Last visit: 26 May 2015
Posts: 129
Concentration: Healthcare
Schools: HBS '15 (M) Wharton '15 (A$)
Schools: HBS '15 (M) Wharton '15 (A$)
Posts: 129
hbsguru
hmmmmm, depends on school and grades, believe it or not, altho bioscience is a favored PHD topic at HBS, so that is an advant. BUT, if you dont have work exp. grades and schooling and internships,etc. will really count, and maybe research intersets, and also surprisingly, extra currics, b.c. basically they are not looking for super scientists, if you are a flippin genius, well, dude, for the sake of all of us, please stay doing what your doing. Bioscience advances WAY MORE impt than business BS. [/quote]
I'm considering this as I am currently doing my PhD at the engineering school (bioengineering) of one of the "M7" schools and have no interest in going towards academia. 3.9 GPA BS and MS, haven't taken the GMAT yet but I anticipate studying and doing fairly well. No work experience though since the PhD was straight after UG, so I'm trying to use the opportunities that area available to me in order to strengthen my app (still have 2 years before applying). My research focus has plenty of 'buzz words' associated with it, including stem cells and nanotech. Any advice?
Hi hbsguru,
can you share some of the previous 2+2 interview questions or questions alike?
Good luck to all the interviewees!
can you share some of the previous 2+2 interview questions or questions alike?
Good luck to all the interviewees!
Posts: 105
Targeting R1...
Posts: 1
Hey guys, I'll be applying for HBS 2+2 next summer. Good luck to all of you!
I'd be stoked if you chanced my profile for me
UG: University of Hawaii, Honors Program
Majors: Poli Sci and Econ
GPA: 3.77 (4.0 in majors)
GMAT: will take it next semester after manhattan GMAT prep.
ECs and WE: Student instructor for econ, President of tutoring organization on campus, field organizer for local politician, honors scholarship for leadership and service, Youth counselor for campus family counseling center, received fully funded scholarship to intern for Hawaii senator in DC
I'd be stoked if you chanced my profile for me
UG: University of Hawaii, Honors Program
Majors: Poli Sci and Econ
GPA: 3.77 (4.0 in majors)
GMAT: will take it next semester after manhattan GMAT prep.
ECs and WE: Student instructor for econ, President of tutoring organization on campus, field organizer for local politician, honors scholarship for leadership and service, Youth counselor for campus family counseling center, received fully funded scholarship to intern for Hawaii senator in DC
in for round 1
whiplash2411
Joined: 09 Jun 2010
Last visit: 02 Mar 2015
Posts: 1,761
Status:Three Down.
Concentration: General Management, Nonprofit
Schools: HBS '17 (M) Stanford '17 (A)
Schools: HBS '17 (M) Stanford '17 (A)
Posts: 1,761
Kindly update your profiles in the Google doc above. Thanks!
A question about the following from HBS's website:
See that part at the beginning? "The form includes the following three essay response questions, along with other types of questions." Anybody know what other questions will be asked? I'd like to prepare my recommenders ahead of time for whatever they may encounter. And some may even need a bit of coaching...
Quote:
See that part at the beginning? "The form includes the following three essay response questions, along with other types of questions." Anybody know what other questions will be asked? I'd like to prepare my recommenders ahead of time for whatever they may encounter. And some may even need a bit of coaching...
Other types of questions are ranking types - top 5%, 10% in analytical ability, communication skills etc.
fyi -- you can create a dummy accounts at each school and then request recommendation by sending recommendation request to other dummy email address. That way you can have a look at the real recommendation page.
No big deal!
fyi -- you can create a dummy accounts at each school and then request recommendation by sending recommendation request to other dummy email address. That way you can have a look at the real recommendation page.
No big deal!
minime2
Good thinking! +1
minime2
lol +1
Moderator:
Announcements
Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos
Success stories and strategies from high-scoring candidates.
An Emory MBA Powers Growth