Last visit was: 18 Nov 2025, 15:12 It is currently 18 Nov 2025, 15:12
Home
GMAT
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Rewards
Chat
My Profile
Close
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

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
User avatar
olgasu
User avatar
Joined: 15 Jan 2012
Last visit: 17 May 2013
Posts: 16
Own Kudos:
9
Given Kudos: 2
Schools: HBS '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V44
GPA: 3.85
WE:Marketing (Computer Software)
Schools: HBS '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V44
Posts: 16
Kudos: 9
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 06 Apr 2013, 21:50
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
swenaxx
Does anyone know whether HBS will contact recommenders for background / credit check? One of my recommenders can't speak very good English so need to warm him up if they do.
Show more
They won't call your recommenders, only the HR dept. mine was called by a Re Vera rep, who spoke the official language in my country ;)

Posted from my mobile device
User avatar
EBM
User avatar
Joined: 16 Dec 2010
Last visit: 19 Apr 2024
Posts: 750
Own Kudos:
163
Given Kudos: 6
Affiliations: HBS Class of 2013
Location: United States (TX)
Schools: HBS '13 (A)
Schools: HBS '13 (A)
Posts: 750
Kudos: 163
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 07 Apr 2013, 06:44
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
swenaxx
Does anyone know whether HBS will contact recommenders for background / credit check? One of my recommenders can't speak very good English so need to warm him up if they do.
Show more

Not the first time they've dealt with that kind of situation seeing how the student body is ~35% international in any given year. They'll either find someone in admissions who speaks the same language as your recommender or get ahold of someone else who can verify the information they need.
avatar
bluegmat700
avatar
Joined: 26 Apr 2012
Last visit: 17 Jun 2013
Posts: 53
Own Kudos:
26
Given Kudos: 39
Concentration: Finance, Strategy
Schools: HBS '15 (M) CBS '15 (D) Wharton '15 (A$) Stanford '15 (D) Cnsrtm-Tuck '15 (A$)
Schools: HBS '15 (M) CBS '15 (D) Wharton '15 (A$) Stanford '15 (D) Cnsrtm-Tuck '15 (A$)
Posts: 53
Kudos: 26
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 13:16
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I just received my FAFSA application report and had a question for people who have gone through the financial aid process. How did the FAFSA EFC contribution compare to your HBS yearly contribution for the financial aid formula?

Thanks in advance!!!
avatar
hunterashmore
avatar
Joined: 12 May 2012
Last visit: 08 Apr 2016
Posts: 81
Own Kudos:
28
 [1]
Given Kudos: 51
Location: United States
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Strategy
Schools: HBS '15 (M)
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V39
GPA: 3.2
WE:Engineering (Energy)
Schools: HBS '15 (M)
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V39
Posts: 81
Kudos: 28
 [1]
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 13:37
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
bluegmat700
I just received my FAFSA application report and had a question for people who have gone through the financial aid process. How did the FAFSA EFC contribution compare to your HBS yearly contribution for the financial aid formula?

Thanks in advance!!!
Show more

My FAFSA EFC was less than my HBS student contribution amount - by about 3/5. However, you can take out loans to cover the student contribution amount (I was worried at first that they expected me to have that cash on-hand...)
avatar
bluegmat700
avatar
Joined: 26 Apr 2012
Last visit: 17 Jun 2013
Posts: 53
Own Kudos:
26
Given Kudos: 39
Concentration: Finance, Strategy
Schools: HBS '15 (M) CBS '15 (D) Wharton '15 (A$) Stanford '15 (D) Cnsrtm-Tuck '15 (A$)
Schools: HBS '15 (M) CBS '15 (D) Wharton '15 (A$) Stanford '15 (D) Cnsrtm-Tuck '15 (A$)
Posts: 53
Kudos: 26
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 13:43
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
hunterashmore
bluegmat700
I just received my FAFSA application report and had a question for people who have gone through the financial aid process. How did the FAFSA EFC contribution compare to your HBS yearly contribution for the financial aid formula?

Thanks in advance!!!

My FAFSA EFC was less than my HBS student contribution amount - by about 3/5. However, you can take out loans to cover the student contribution amount (I was worried at first that they expected me to have that cash on-hand...)
Show more

Thanks for the quick reply, I was kind of shocked at how high my FAFSA EFC was, I guess my HBS contribution is going to be even higher. :(
avatar
hunterashmore
avatar
Joined: 12 May 2012
Last visit: 08 Apr 2016
Posts: 81
Own Kudos:
28
 [1]
Given Kudos: 51
Location: United States
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Strategy
Schools: HBS '15 (M)
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V39
GPA: 3.2
WE:Engineering (Energy)
Schools: HBS '15 (M)
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V39
Posts: 81
Kudos: 28
 [1]
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 13:45
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
bluegmat700
hunterashmore
bluegmat700
I just received my FAFSA application report and had a question for people who have gone through the financial aid process. How did the FAFSA EFC contribution compare to your HBS yearly contribution for the financial aid formula?

Thanks in advance!!!

My FAFSA EFC was less than my HBS student contribution amount - by about 3/5. However, you can take out loans to cover the student contribution amount (I was worried at first that they expected me to have that cash on-hand...)

Thanks for the quick reply, I was kind of shocked at how high my FAFSA EFC was, I guess my HBS contribution is going to be even higher. :(
Show more

Not necessarily. That was just how mine worked out. I don't know what kind of formula they use. Don't despair - just keep reminding yourself that you are going to HBS :)
avatar
bluegmat700
avatar
Joined: 26 Apr 2012
Last visit: 17 Jun 2013
Posts: 53
Own Kudos:
26
Given Kudos: 39
Concentration: Finance, Strategy
Schools: HBS '15 (M) CBS '15 (D) Wharton '15 (A$) Stanford '15 (D) Cnsrtm-Tuck '15 (A$)
Schools: HBS '15 (M) CBS '15 (D) Wharton '15 (A$) Stanford '15 (D) Cnsrtm-Tuck '15 (A$)
Posts: 53
Kudos: 26
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 13:51
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hopefully it won't be too bad..either way like you said I'm still ecstatic that I'm going to HBS!! :-D

About how long did they take to answer back after you received the FAFSA report?
avatar
ok4eva
avatar
Joined: 11 Mar 2013
Last visit: 08 Apr 2014
Posts: 33
Given Kudos: 7
Schools: Cnsrtm-Tuck '16 (I) Cnsrtm-Tepper '16 (I)
Schools: Cnsrtm-Tuck '16 (I) Cnsrtm-Tepper '16 (I)
Posts: 33
Kudos: 0
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 13 Apr 2013, 11:59
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Anyone know if interview invites for Round 3 have been sent out?
avatar
pj8791
avatar
Joined: 29 Mar 2013
Last visit: 09 May 2013
Posts: 1
Concentration: Strategy, General Management
Schools: CBS '15 (A) Duke '15 (II) Darden '15 (II)
GPA: 3.4
Schools: CBS '15 (A) Duke '15 (II) Darden '15 (II)
Posts: 1
Kudos: 0
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 15 Apr 2013, 20:14
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
From HBS Admissions Blog (They won't let me put the link)

Here's the plan:

On Monday, April 22, probably at noon Boston time, every Round 3 applicant will get an email from us. You'll receive either an invitation to interview or a "Sorry, we can't offer you a place in the class" notification.

Interviews will be conducted on campus on May 2, 3 and 6. Those interviewing on campus will have an opportunity to do tours, have lunch, and meet with students. We will have limited spots available in Palo Alto on May 1 and 3. Candidates with real logistical challenges will be offered Skype interviews. 2+2 candidates should not jeopardize academic commitments - we will make accommodations."
avatar
mkilfoyle
avatar
Joined: 26 Feb 2013
Last visit: 29 Jun 2013
Posts: 14
Own Kudos:
7
Given Kudos: 3
Schools: HBS '15 (D) Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) Wharton '15 (D) Ross '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (WL) Darden '15 (D) Haas '15 (D)
GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V42
Schools: HBS '15 (D) Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) Wharton '15 (D) Ross '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (WL) Darden '15 (D) Haas '15 (D)
GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V42
Posts: 14
Kudos: 7
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 24 Apr 2013, 15:13
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
anyone get invited in from round three?
avatar
redds
avatar
Joined: 24 Apr 2013
Last visit: 12 Mar 2014
Posts: 2
Posts: 2
Kudos: 0
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 24 Apr 2013, 16:51
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
No, but I got accepted in the second round to the 2+2 program!
avatar
poseidon85
avatar
Joined: 28 Aug 2012
Last visit: 26 Jun 2013
Posts: 41
Own Kudos:
13
Given Kudos: 11
Concentration: Leadership, Strategy
Schools: HBS '15 (D) Sloan '15 (M) Haas '15 (A) Anderson FEMBA '16 (A) Stanford '15 (D)
Schools: HBS '15 (D) Sloan '15 (M) Haas '15 (A) Anderson FEMBA '16 (A) Stanford '15 (D)
Posts: 41
Kudos: 13
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 29 Apr 2013, 19:14
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Has anyone heard anything more about the waitlist?
avatar
mkilfoyle
avatar
Joined: 26 Feb 2013
Last visit: 29 Jun 2013
Posts: 14
Own Kudos:
7
 [3]
Given Kudos: 3
Schools: HBS '15 (D) Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) Wharton '15 (D) Ross '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (WL) Darden '15 (D) Haas '15 (D)
GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V42
Schools: HBS '15 (D) Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) Wharton '15 (D) Ross '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (WL) Darden '15 (D) Haas '15 (D)
GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V42
Posts: 14
Kudos: 7
 [3]
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 07 May 2013, 07:10
3
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
mkilfoyle
anyone get invited in from round three?
Show more

I'm surprised how quiet the "Calling all Applicants" forums have gone. I was hoping for some insights from others who may have gone through this last year or this year. I'll relay my experiences as a R3 invitee - hopefully others will find it useful when they search for info next spring.

I was an R3 applicant largely due to time restraints. In retrospect, I wish I'd done R2 and probably would have made life a little easier on myself. As it stands, I got a 740 GMAT and had interesting work experience working on one of the Presidential campaigns. I applied, spending close to a week on my essays. I found it very helpful to outline the entire application as a sort of super-long essay, with the essays themselves supporting assertions made earlier (analytical appetite for instance).

The class visit was great and the interview was casual. Despite what others say, you can absolutely prep for your interview. If you can't answer a question as basic as "Why are you choosing to leave your chosen profession behind" in two or three sentences, it will definitely show. They ask a lot of questions that are harder to prepare for "elaborate on that idea, etc", but you definitely need a game plan.

It's not a terribly nerve wracking 30 minutes - it flies right by. The interviewers are nice and understand what's at stake, so they make you comfortable. Stay calm and know what you want to say and you'll survive the interview - which is really the main point of this thing. Don't blow it by rambling or being unprepared.

There were quite a few interviewees there, so R3 applicants definitely get invited to interview. They probably fill 50-100 seats in R3, so it's certainly possible to get in.

I hear the final decision on May 15th - fingers crossed. Hope this helps.
avatar
Sandesh0476
avatar
Joined: 13 May 2013
Last visit: 29 Jan 2018
Posts: 1
Given Kudos: 1
GMAT 1: 660 Q49 V31
Products:
My Reviews
GMAT 1: 660 Q49 V31
Posts: 1
Kudos: 0
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 13 May 2013, 08:39
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hello,I am new to this forum,i would like to congratulate you for the admission into HBS.Sir,is there any way I can contact you?
avatar
mkilfoyle
avatar
Joined: 26 Feb 2013
Last visit: 29 Jun 2013
Posts: 14
Own Kudos:
7
Given Kudos: 3
Schools: HBS '15 (D) Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) Wharton '15 (D) Ross '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (WL) Darden '15 (D) Haas '15 (D)
GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V42
Schools: HBS '15 (D) Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) Wharton '15 (D) Ross '15 (M) Kellogg '15 (WL) Darden '15 (D) Haas '15 (D)
GMAT 1: 740 Q49 V42
Posts: 14
Kudos: 7
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 15 May 2013, 09:45
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
mkilfoyle
mkilfoyle
anyone get invited in from round three?

I'm surprised how quiet the "Calling all Applicants" forums have gone. I was hoping for some insights from others who may have gone through this last year or this year. I'll relay my experiences as a R3 invitee - hopefully others will find it useful when they search for info next spring.

I was an R3 applicant largely due to time restraints. In retrospect, I wish I'd done R2 and probably would have made life a little easier on myself. As it stands, I got a 740 GMAT and had interesting work experience working on one of the Presidential campaigns. I applied, spending close to a week on my essays. I found it very helpful to outline the entire application as a sort of super-long essay, with the essays themselves supporting assertions made earlier (analytical appetite for instance).

The class visit was great and the interview was casual. Despite what others say, you can absolutely prep for your interview. If you can't answer a question as basic as "Why are you choosing to leave your chosen profession behind" in two or three sentences, it will definitely show. They ask a lot of questions that are harder to prepare for "elaborate on that idea, etc", but you definitely need a game plan.

It's not a terribly nerve wracking 30 minutes - it flies right by. The interviewers are nice and understand what's at stake, so they make you comfortable. Stay calm and know what you want to say and you'll survive the interview - which is really the main point of this thing. Don't blow it by rambling or being unprepared.

There were quite a few interviewees there, so R3 applicants definitely get invited to interview. They probably fill 50-100 seats in R3, so it's certainly possible to get in.

I hear the final decision on May 15th - fingers crossed. Hope this helps.
Show more

I received a ding today. Tough news. I believe R3 application played some role in this decision, so to anyone considering applying, i'd recommend applying in one of the earlier rounds.
User avatar
bb
User avatar
Founder
Joined: 04 Dec 2002
Last visit: 18 Nov 2025
Posts: 42,382
Own Kudos:
82,109
Given Kudos: 24,103
Location: United States
GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42
GPA: 3
Products:
GMAT Club Tests Forum Quiz
Expert
Expert reply
GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42
Posts: 42,382
Kudos: 82,109
Harvard 2013 (HBS) - Calling All Applicants 02 Sep 2023, 04:13
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Archived 'Calling All HBS Applicants' Topic
Hi there,
You've reached an old 'Calling All HBS Applicants' discussion which is now outdated and has been archived. No more replies are possible here.
Looking for the latest discussion? Check out this up-to-date Calling All HBS Applicants Discussion for the most recent conversations on this topic.
Interested in more from this school? Visit our dedicated HBS Forum to dive into all things related to HBS's MBA program.
Thank you for understanding, and happy exploring!
   1  ...  62   63   64 
Moderators:
GMATNinja
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
7445 posts
GMATNinjaTwo
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
234 posts