There is no official requirement but you need at least 110 to apply. It should not preclude you from applying however, if you have a 110 with one section lopsided. It should not be a ding. Note that the sectional scores ARE reported on the application and your speaking score may be a consideration since the whole program is case-method based and speaking part is important but Your language skills will show themselves in the interview, which is required for the admits.
So you get a 20 on the speaking section but then your interview is great, it won't be a concern. However, if your speaking score is 20 there is a good chance you will bomb the interview as well since delivery will impact the impression you make on the interviewer.
From what I have seen so far, most AdCom's don't try to ding people for just a single data point because no applicant is perfect. However, if multiple data points start to converge, it does increase odds against you.
Zhou3yue3
Hi guys,
anyone knows if HBS has specific minimum score requirement for the 4 individual areas at Toefl (reading, speaking, writing, listening)? I know they have a total score requirement, but do they have specific requirements on the 4 individual areas?
Thanks!!
Cheers
Yzz