May, 25, 2012
This is the first in series of eight posts. My analysis of the HBS Application for the Class of 2015 (and 2+2 Class of 2017) consists of: Changes to the HBS application An overall introduction to HBS Who should apply to HBS? Essays Recommendations Interviews Post Interview Reflection 2+2 Program My comprehensive service […]
Jul, 17, 2011
I wanted to briefly discuss the HBS Class of 2013’s profile and consider what it means for future applicants. For my analysis of the essays and recommendations for the Class of 2015, please see: Changes to the HBS application An overall introduction to HBS Who should apply to HBS? Essays Recommendations Interviews Post Interview Reflection […]
May, 16, 2011
This post is focused on the HBS MBA program. For the 2+2 MBA program essays, see here. For HBS interviews, see here. In this very long post, I will discuss the HBS MBA Program Class of 2014 application essays and recommendation questions. I have had comprehensive service clients admitted to the regular HBS MBA for the Classes […]
Apr, 26, 2011
This post is focused on the HBS 2+2 program. For the regular MBA program essays, see here. For the regular program, recommendations see here. For HBS interviews, see here. In this very long post, I will discuss the HBS 2+2 Program Class of 2016 MBA application essays and recommendations. I have only worked with two […]
Apr, 13, 2011
Note: This post has not been updated because it is a transcript. So you want to get into Stanford GSB? A talk I delivered on March 26, 2011 in Tokyo If you are considering applying to Stanford for fall 2012, I suggest listening to my talk and/or reading the edited transcript below. I had three […]
Nov, 24, 2010
In this post I analyze the HBS Recommender Questions for the Class of 2013. For my analysis of HBS essays, see here. For my analysis of HBS interviews, see here. I like the HBS recommendation form best because it is short and sweet. Other MBA programs torture recommenders with a series of typically 6-10 questions, […]
Aug, 26, 2010
The Military to Business blogger (HBS, Class of 2012) has done an exceptional job analyzing the age of admission situation at HBS. Here is his key takeaway: “For those wondering about the best time to apply, let’s look at percentage of students matriculating by age groups at time of application: Age 23 and younger: 10% Age […]
Jul, 23, 2010
This post is on the forth of four of the “pick two” questions for the Harvard Business School MBA Application for Fall 2011 Admission.All the posts in this series: Overall Strategy, Accomplishments, Mistake, Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, and Option 4. My post on HBS interviews can be found here. My post on HBS […]
Jul, 18, 2010
This post is on the third of four of the “pick two” questions for the Harvard Business School MBA Application for Fall 2011 Admission.All the posts in this series: Overall Strategy, Accomplishments, Mistake, Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, and Option 4. My post on HBS interviews can be found here. 3. Tell us about […]
Jul, 14, 2010
This post is on the second of four of the “pick two” questions for the Harvard Business School MBA Application for Fall 2011 Admission.All the posts in this series: Overall Strategy, Accomplishments, Mistake, Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, and Option 4. My post on HBS interviews can be found here. My post on HBS […]
