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HBS 2+2 Program Class of 2016 MBA Essays and Recommendations

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 […]


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So you want to get into Stanford GSB?

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 […]


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HBS Recommender Questions for the Class of 2013

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, […]


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AGE at HBS

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 […]


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When you join the HBS Class of 2013, how will you introduce yourself to your new classmates?

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 […]


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HBS: Tell us about a time in your professional experience when you were frustrated or disappointed.

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 […]


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HBS: What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?

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 […]


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HBS: What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience?

Jul, 14, 2010


This post is on the first of four of the “pick two” questions for the Harvard Business School MBA Application for Fall 201 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 […]


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HBS: What have you learned from a mistake?

Jul, 14, 2010


This post is on the second of the two required questions for the Harvard Business School MBA Application for 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 recommendation questions can […]


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HBS: What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such?

Jul, 14, 2010


This post is on the first of two required questions for the Harvard Business School MBA Application for 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 recommendation questions can be […]


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