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Hi all,

I got an interview invite and this will be my first time in Boston. Anyone, who have visited HBS, have recommendations for travel arrangements? What's the best way to get around? I will be there for two days.

I have friends near the area, but I heard traffic was so bad that I might as well get a place closer and walk. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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Hi all,

I got an interview invite and this will be my first time in Boston. Anyone, who have visited HBS, have recommendations for travel arrangements? What's the best way to get around? I will be there for two days.

I have friends near the area, but I heard traffic was so bad that I might as well get a place closer and walk. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Keep in mind that HBS is not close to downtown Boston. I would recommend to stay at the hotel that is closest to HBS. If you open the page with the details of the interview, there is a link to the Doubletree hotel reservation page and you can get a preferential rate.
Boston is an amazing city, but taking into account the snow and all that, I think that staying close to the school is a good way to prevent any problems with the weather, transportation, etc.
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I'd call around that list of hotels they provide on their page (https://www.hbs.edu/mba/visit/Pages/hote ... ation.aspx). I ended up getting a nice rate at The Charles Hotel. I didn't walk it because I was in a suit and didn't want to stress out. Given the snow, I'd recommend taking an Uber or a cab. I didn't have any trouble with traffic near HBS.

Seriously though, watch out for that snow. My plans to apartment hunt on Monday went right out the window.
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Hi all,

I got an interview invite and this will be my first time in Boston. Anyone, who have visited HBS, have recommendations for travel arrangements? What's the best way to get around? I will be there for two days.

I have friends near the area, but I heard traffic was so bad that I might as well get a place closer and walk. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Hi there! I grew up in the area and my mom's still there. She said the snow is absolutely out of control right now - public transportation system has been down for a few days. No sign of it warming up any time soon. Definitely stay in Cambridge if you can help it. Best of luck!
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Hi all, Congrats on the interview invites!
When visiting campus, try to get a room at the Charles Hotel or Doubletree (walking distance from campus). HBS is about a 10-15 minute cab ride from downtown Boston. Taking a cab from Logan airport to campus will cost you about $40 each way; an uber is about $30.

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Had my interview today and it was nowhere near as stressful as anticipated. I was actually really surprised with how nice they were. My advice...don't worry about it!

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Guys - any advice on what tie to wear for HBS interview?
I've heard "conversational" (little animals / figures) ties are a no-no. Any guidance here?
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Guys - any advice on what tie to wear for HBS interview?
I've heard "conversational" (little animals / figures) ties are a no-no. Any guidance here?

Formal business attire but don't wear anything goofy of course. Don't walk in like the wolf of wall street with gold cufflinks, but don't wear a Disney themed tie either...so if you're a guy, a suit (dark blue/black) with a tie and black shoes. Nothing out of the ordinary but look polished. It's about you not your outfit, unless you make it about your outfit, which would not be good.
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Anybody headed up to Boston this week? I'm flying up tomorrow, class visit on Wednesday, and admissions events/interview on Thursday. Starting to get worried about the weather...I know yesterday they shut down public transportation because of the blizzard.

Anyone in the same boat?
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Anybody headed up to Boston this week? I'm flying up tomorrow, class visit on Wednesday, and admissions events/interview on Thursday. Starting to get worried about the weather...I know yesterday they shut down public transportation because of the blizzard.

Anyone in the same boat?

Same here! Well... I get there on Wednesday and am doing events and interview on Thursday with flight home Thursday. I am super worried about the weather, but feel like I have to show that I can brave it if I want to go to school there... right?! I'm a bit nervous about some sort of travel band over Boston though... has anyone heard that that may be coming?
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Hi all, Congrats on the interview invites!
When visiting campus, try to get a room at the Charles Hotel or Doubletree (walking distance from campus). HBS is about a 10-15 minute cab ride from downtown Boston. Taking a cab from Logan airport to campus will cost you about $40 each way; an uber is about $30.

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Thanks for the tips! I got an airbnb near campus and plan on using Uber to get around. Any tips for the weather? Maybe this sounds silly, but I'm trying to figure out what to wear for the campus tour given all the snow and I'll be in interview attire :?
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FROM HBS Admissions Blog: Round 3 - Should You or Shouldn't You?
I've been staring at this for days. Nagged by my team: Can you please get something up on the blog about Round 3?!!!.

Not trying to be lazy, but I can't improve upon this. It's a classic.

I hope that the message is clear.

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You want to go to business school. You really do. But the fall season kind of got away from you. You were busy. Work was demanding. You simply didn't have time to hunker down and focus on b-school applications.

Now you've got it together. Ready. But there's all this noise about Round 3. Discouraging and worrisome noise. Let's try to address some of the myths.

Myth #1: There are no spots available.

Not true. We manage the selection process to ensure that there are always spots open for the candidates we want. Are there as many spots open as in Rounds 1 and 2? No. Are there as many applicants? No. Do I think a strong candidate has a fair shot? Yes.

Myth #2: We've run out of financial aid.

Not true. The very last person admitted to the class has access to the same need-based financial aid that the very first person received.

Myth #3: If I get dinged in Round 3, I can't/shouldn't apply the next season in Round 1.

Not true. There's absolutely no stigma in re-applying 5 months later. Happens a lot. Many people in our classroom today were successful re-applicants.

Myth #4: It's too late for 2+2 applicants.

Not true. Not even close to true. Round 3 is a great choice for 2+2 applicants. Why? We can be more flexible about the number of 2+2 admits given that we are not worried about a seat being occupied for this September. College seniors have another semester of grades to show us. And another semester of activities. I also see a 2+2 application as a good dress rehearsal for future applications - and possibly interviews - to lots of other selective scenarios. If you aren't admitted to 2+2, we like to say (over and over): It doesn't mean not ever, it means not now. Besides, it's a great deal. $100 application fee. A chance to get the standardized tests over with when you're in test-taking mode. And, best of all, two or three years to explore and then come to HBS.

Myth #5: There's no Welcome Weekend for Round 3 admits.

True. But all the interviews will be held on campus so you'll get to see us in real time. And here's some advice about visiting classes and the campus:

If you want to see the case method in action, there are many spots available to visit a HBS class this spring. Also, there will be limited availability for visiting a class before the Round 1 application deadline next fall, so this is a great time to visit. Register for a class visit through our online scheduling system. We will also be hosting several other events on campus in the next few months.

You can always meet us online, too. We will be hosting Admissions QA webinars to answer your questions before the Round 3 deadline. To learn more, please see the Admissions Events page of our website.

Here's a reminder: The Round 3 deadline is April 6. We'll do our usual posts right after the deadline about timing of interview invitations. As always, hope this helps.
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Thanks for the tips! I got an airbnb near campus and plan on using Uber to get around. Any tips for the weather? Maybe this sounds silly, but I'm trying to figure out what to wear for the campus tour given all the snow and I'll be in interview attire :?

The weather has been less than ideal lately, but you'll be fine with uber. Regarding dress, I'd suggest wearing a pair of boots and carrying your dress shoes. When you arrive to checkin for the day's events, there's a coat area where you can store your belongings for the day. That room will be your primary location in between all events throughout the day. You can quickly grab your coat and boots for the campus tour, and then swap out for everything else (which is indoors). All of the HBS main buildings are connected by underground tunnels, so you can avoid having to go back out again later.

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Quick announcement for R1 folks:

TripWeave pre-registration (deposit reduced by $100) ends on February 28. Please reach out to us with any questions. Good luck to all R2 interviewees!

P.S. we were just featured in Poets and Quants!
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Just uploaded my post-interview reflection...so I guess now it's time to settle in for the long wait.

I was on-campus yesterday for their "Interview Day Activities." I guess this really only applies to R3 candidates at this point, but I highly recommend interviewing on campus if you have the chance....attending these events really made me realize how amazing HBS is. My experience there blew the other campus visits/interviews I've had at other schools out of the water.

So....who's made a count-down timer until 12pm EST on March 25th???
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I recently took myself out of consideration. I felt like my decision was already made, and I wanted to potentially save someone from the WL. Best of luck everyone!!!!!!!!
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Just uploaded my post-interview reflection...so I guess now it's time to settle in for the long wait.

I was on-campus yesterday for their "Interview Day Activities." I guess this really only applies to R3 candidates at this point, but I highly recommend interviewing on campus if you have the chance....attending these events really made me realize how amazing HBS is. My experience there blew the other campus visits/interviews I've had at other schools out of the water.

So....who's made a count-down timer until 12pm EST on March 25th???

I would have a slight caveat to this. As someone who likes to "manage" their expectations, visiting campus may not be the best idea, lol. In my case, it made me fall in love with it so now I'd be super disappointed if I don't get in!
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