hmm I thought I indicated that ....despite the fact that these HBS grads are not that outstanding, they got into projects/companies that are high profile..i.e. HBS gets you contacts, network of people.... for me thats the only reason....
to give you an example, I work in a corp.strategy group, most of my work has to do with my company's M&A activity...ie. which company to accquire, when, how etc...or how to position my company to be acquired...most of these HBS grads come to work with us as an outside advisor from IBs and consulting comanies like McKny etc...
so far I have seen better grads from columbia, and wharton...much sharper guys...they are savvy and know what they are talking about...then you get these HBS guys..who pretty much put together the powerpoint slides...even those slides are **** sometimes...
Wharton and Columbia tends to have very focused, specialized grads...I actually really appreciate their insights...HBS guys in short are deal makers...while this is a strength..but if you are looking to get into finance then go to wharton, columbia...if you want to be in general mgmt...then probably add on HBS...
maaverick wrote:
fresinha12 wrote:
I am definetly applying first round for HBS, Columbia GSB, wharton, INSEAD and NYU....
oh if you are applying to stanford/hbs then it doesnt matter, they are very selective anyway....i must admit, I am not happy with HBS and Stanford alums...extremely subpar mediocore grads....I had to ask one of our advisors not to send these guys to me again....very generalist programs at HBS, not at all tailored for specializations..but hey, you got to realize these hbs grads were on a team advising us on a major merger..so i guess contacts got em in...thats all I hope to get out of HBS!
No intention of hijacking Ban's thread but you got me curious on why you are considering HBS in spite of the perceived weaknesses in their program?
Good luck with the GMAT!