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Hi BeaconCommunity

What is the source of data used to conduct this statistical analysis of successful HBS MBA essays?


You can find the full methodology here: https://www.beacon.community/2020/what- ... ays-about/

The data was sourced from HBS MBA Classes of 2020 and 2021
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What do people write about when they explain why HBS?

We're planning a series of follow-up posts. One of them will examine this question. In the meantime feel free to reach out if you have some specific questions.
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