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Or will I have to work for 2 years and then apply?

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Hi pathakaditya256,

you apply on your last year in college. If accepted in the program, you will work for two years, and then you will start your MBA program. In other words, HBS will wait for you and keep your seat during those two years of work experience.

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Thank you very much. That clarifies out a lot of things. Now I guess I have few years to work hard, really hard.

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Yes whether you’re doing an early applicant program or applying directly top MBA programs in the US will expect you to have some work experience. Generally 2 Years is considered the minimum amount of years. Your work experience does not need to be limited to the hotel industry but you will need to have some.


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