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HBS 2+2 - Calling All Applicants (Class of 2017) 17 Nov 2012, 06:44
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Hi all,

I've merged the multiple HBS 2+2 threads for the Class of 2017 together. Duplicate posts across threads have been deleted.

Please use this SINGLE thread going forward.

Thank you!
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Hey all!
Would you please update your profile and add HBS 2+2 program?
It will update the charts I have added in the first post automatically
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Manhattan Review has had a 100% acceptance rate to HBS 2+2 for the past two years and here are some common threads that we see amongst our accepted candidates:

(a) great maturity and focus (maturity and focus beyond their chronological age);
(b) true sense of career and community service purpose;
(c) ability to distinguish yourself in more than one area of your life (career, leadership, community service, athletic, family situations, politics, etc);
(d) ability to interview well and to show that you have the ability to leverage your two years as well as be able to compete in the HBS classroom;
(e) strong interpersonal skills - demonstrated in different disciplines;
(f) diverse life experiences; this is different for every candidate;
(g) strong essays and recommendations -- on par with those submitted by older and more mature candidates;
(h) lastly, the sense that you are such a strong candidate that HBS wants to lock you up before another top program can steal you.

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HBS 2+2 - Calling All Applicants (Class of 2017) 11 Dec 2012, 01:45
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I can't believe results come out in less than 2 days. It's horrendous timing - I'm in the midst of finals. Best of luck to you all!
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Have read around on some blogs that HBS is now accepting a 2-page resume given that their essay prompts have been so drastically revised. I am a R2 2+2 applicant and going through the final edits. For jobs I know the rule is always, always, always one page ... but I'm entering unfamiliar territory here with b-school admissions.
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As a 2+2 applicant there is no way you have enough stuff of interest to fill two pages. Two pages is fine when you have 8 years of career behind you, with with 0 years... :)

Keep it to one buddy...

and good luck!
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HBS 2+2 - Calling All Applicants (Class of 2017) 04 Jan 2013, 10:33
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As a 2+2 applicant there is no way you have enough stuff of interest to fill two pages. Two pages is fine when you have 8 years of career behind you, with with 0 years... :)

Keep it to one buddy...

and good luck!
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To play devil's advocate, I got in Summer round with a 1.5 page resume. I quickly consolidated to a 1 page resume for job applications.
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As a 2+2 applicant there is no way you have enough stuff of interest to fill two pages. Two pages is fine when you have 8 years of career behind you, with with 0 years... :)

Keep it to one buddy...

and good luck!
To play devil's advocate, I got in Summer round with a 1.5 page resume. I quickly consolidated to a 1 page resume for job applications.
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This is exactly what I am referring to. I would love to highlight the numerous things I am involved in and even being incredibly succinct, am struggling to fit 1 page. Would love to overlap to fit under 1.5.

bryk, do you know if your case was typical or an exception?
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As a 2+2 applicant there is no way you have enough stuff of interest to fill two pages. Two pages is fine when you have 8 years of career behind you, with with 0 years... :)

Keep it to one buddy...

and good luck!
To play devil's advocate, I got in Summer round with a 1.5 page resume. I quickly consolidated to a 1 page resume for job applications.
This is exactly what I am referring to. I would love to highlight the numerous things I am involved in and even being incredibly succinct, am struggling to fit 1 page. Would love to overlap to fit under 1.5.

bryk, do you know if your case was typical or an exception?
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I haven't talked to any of the other applicants specifically about their applications, so unfortunately I can't answer your question. I am just one data point in a large pool.
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Thanks. I spoke to a friend of mine who was admitted in R1. He kept his under one page. I will as well, spent four hours working on it yesterday.
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Is there a 2+2 thread for the upcoming rounds for the class of 2018?
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HBS 2+2 - Calling All Applicants (Class of 2017) 14 Mar 2013, 14:21
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Is there a 2+2 thread for the upcoming rounds for the class of 2018?
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Not yet. Next year's threads usually don't start until the current year is finished (during the summer months), but you are more than welcome to start one now if you want!
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HBS 2+2 - Calling All Applicants (Class of 2017) 24 Apr 2013, 14:30
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Hey guys,

I received my offer to HBS 2+2 program, Class of 2017, a few weeks ago (round 2). I look forward to meeting the other accepted applicants and if anyone has any questions, feel free to ask!
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Hey guys,

I received my offer to HBS 2+2 program, Class of 2017, a few weeks ago (round 2). I look forward to meeting the other accepted applicants and if anyone has any questions, feel free to ask!
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can you share your profile?
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It would be great if you wouldn't mind sharing your profile !

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HBS 2+2 - Calling All Applicants (Class of 2017) 20 May 2013, 08:00
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The HBS selected guys kindly mention the X factor that gave you a shot

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Hey guys,

I am just wondering if I would have a shot for HBS 2+2.

My profile:

EDUACTION:
·BEng. Graduated top 1.5% from the best spanish school in my field. Wrote bachelor thesis in partnership with one of the leading companies in the field as well.
·Now pursuing MEng in a top european university (top 10 globally). Received full scolarship from the institution.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
·3 month internships in Spain, West Africa and the Middle East. 50-100 employees companies, no big names. (I am still looking for this summer internship, but it won't be in IB/MC)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
·During Bachelor:
Debating team, president of a student association during 2 years, football team.

·During Master:
MUN team of my university (attended various conferences including worldMUN), co-founder and treasurer of a student association, and Project Manager in another association.

·Social:
Engaged in a social voluntary program the first summer during my bachelor in northern europe rebuilding an old museum.

ADDITIONAL:
Languages: Fluent in English, french, spanish and catalan
Winner of a Deloitte business game, selected as one of the 30 spanish most promising students in '13

GMAT: To be taken

Thanks so much for your opinions!

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