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For all those applying to HBS this coming Fall, kindly review the application details below
Application Requirements/ Checklist
- 4-yearbachelor’s degree or equivalent
- University Transcripts
- GMAT /GRE scores
- TOEFL/IELTS/Pearson Test of English
- One written essay
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Online Resume
- Application fee of $250
2016-17 Application Deadlines
7-Sep-2016
4-Jan-2017
3-Apr-2017
PLEASE NOTE: Applications received after 12 noon on September 7, 2016 will be considered in Round 2. Applications received after 12 noon on January 4, 2017 will be considered in Round 3. Applications received after 12 noon on April 3, 2017 will not be considered.
Vibranture Essay Tips
Harvard Essay: “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA Program?” No word limit and no right answers. It’s all yours.
[/b]Infinite possibilities! Endless freedom! Immeasurable terror?
While the free-fall without guidelines regarding length or topic might be discomfiting, grab this opportunity to write absolutely ANYTHING you want the Harvard admissions committee to know about your candidacy. Use this terrific opportunity to traverse into an area of your personality or life or dreams that has not been adequately covered in the rest of the application.
Since your resume, school transcripts, extra-curricular activities, awards, post-MBA career goals, test scores and recommendations have already been disclosed, identify the areas that might need to be uncovered and the picture that needs to be drawn. Explaining your goals and your vision, displaying strategic thinking and showcasing passion and intelligence are good options to consider. Your view of life and work might be another. How and why Harvard and you make a great fit - and how it is mutually beneficial might be another.
HBS may already know a lot of facts about you. It has sufficient information regarding the 'whats' about you, but it still doesn’t know all the 'hows' and 'whys' of your achievements, struggles, and visions. So utilize this opportunity is to talk about the reasons behind your choices. You could build a story and show one or more themes running through your life-events. This will help the Adcom understand the person behind the numbers they see in your application and get a true glimpse of you. BUT remember that the intended audience for your essay is your 'section' and you can't assume they have looked at your resume and application. So it would be advisable to include high-level details about your career path. Think about presenting a holistic picture of your candidature including your career progression, your personal achievements/interests, your expectations from Harvard and reasons why you "fit" with HBS.
Another approach could be to reveal who you are by showing with examples what you value, what your passions are, and what all you care about. Work is (possibly) one big part of your life, so while there should be obvious connect with what you aspire to do professionally, an approach that shows more of your personal side will help make a more memorable impression. Your view of life and work, how and why Harvard MBA will work for you, and how you plan to contribute to the Harvard MBA class could be other options.
While no essay length is prescribed, we recommend that you should aim for roughly 600-750 words, keeping in mind the given the word limits of previous HBS essays.
Need personalized profile evaluation or help on MBA applications?
Sign up for a FREE CONSULTATION
Application Requirements/ Checklist
- 4-yearbachelor’s degree or equivalent
- University Transcripts
- GMAT /GRE scores
- TOEFL/IELTS/Pearson Test of English
- One written essay
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Online Resume
- Application fee of $250
2016-17 Application Deadlines
7-Sep-2016
4-Jan-2017
3-Apr-2017
PLEASE NOTE: Applications received after 12 noon on September 7, 2016 will be considered in Round 2. Applications received after 12 noon on January 4, 2017 will be considered in Round 3. Applications received after 12 noon on April 3, 2017 will not be considered.
Vibranture Essay Tips
Harvard Essay: “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA Program?” No word limit and no right answers. It’s all yours.
[/b]Infinite possibilities! Endless freedom! Immeasurable terror?
While the free-fall without guidelines regarding length or topic might be discomfiting, grab this opportunity to write absolutely ANYTHING you want the Harvard admissions committee to know about your candidacy. Use this terrific opportunity to traverse into an area of your personality or life or dreams that has not been adequately covered in the rest of the application.
Since your resume, school transcripts, extra-curricular activities, awards, post-MBA career goals, test scores and recommendations have already been disclosed, identify the areas that might need to be uncovered and the picture that needs to be drawn. Explaining your goals and your vision, displaying strategic thinking and showcasing passion and intelligence are good options to consider. Your view of life and work might be another. How and why Harvard and you make a great fit - and how it is mutually beneficial might be another.
HBS may already know a lot of facts about you. It has sufficient information regarding the 'whats' about you, but it still doesn’t know all the 'hows' and 'whys' of your achievements, struggles, and visions. So utilize this opportunity is to talk about the reasons behind your choices. You could build a story and show one or more themes running through your life-events. This will help the Adcom understand the person behind the numbers they see in your application and get a true glimpse of you. BUT remember that the intended audience for your essay is your 'section' and you can't assume they have looked at your resume and application. So it would be advisable to include high-level details about your career path. Think about presenting a holistic picture of your candidature including your career progression, your personal achievements/interests, your expectations from Harvard and reasons why you "fit" with HBS.
Another approach could be to reveal who you are by showing with examples what you value, what your passions are, and what all you care about. Work is (possibly) one big part of your life, so while there should be obvious connect with what you aspire to do professionally, an approach that shows more of your personal side will help make a more memorable impression. Your view of life and work, how and why Harvard MBA will work for you, and how you plan to contribute to the Harvard MBA class could be other options.
While no essay length is prescribed, we recommend that you should aim for roughly 600-750 words, keeping in mind the given the word limits of previous HBS essays.
Need personalized profile evaluation or help on MBA applications?
Sign up for a FREE CONSULTATION
