November 4, 2012 – 5:01 pm
“How did a Harvard MBA help you to become a tech entrepreneur? What do you make of arguments that an MBA is not necessary, even distracting to spend 2 years in school (and in debt) rather than focusing entirely on a business? What suggestions could you make to someone who wants to become a tech […]
September 15, 2012 – 2:57 pm
“Can one be successful at starting and running a business (in the area of his/her expertise) without having an MBA? Have you seen it happen? What advice would you give to someone like that?”
–Oksana
The Harvard MBA says:
As much as I’d like to claim magical powers for Harvard MBAs, the fact is that most entrepreneurs and […]
I am a female from Nepal, almost 30 yrs old. I have a undergrad in Computer Science from a small liberal arts school. Post undergrad, I worked at a not-for-profit organization and a higher ed organization. I was exploring MBA programs and went to visit HBS, and totally fell in love with the energy in […]
September 8, 2010 – 5:18 am
I am 29-year-old successful telecommunications professional currently working as manager in a multinational telecom concern.
I am planning to apply to HBS through the Fulbright Scholarship Program. If inducted, I would be able to study anywhere within the US (provided I get the admission).
This plan would mean an admission into HBS (if i ever get close […]
August 15, 2010 – 8:01 pm
I’m in the process of applying to HBS. I grew up in Russia, emigrated to Toronto, Canada when I was 15.
I graduated from Purdue business school with 3.6 (while being a student-athlete); had internships as a research analyst in Washington and in sales and trading in New York. And currently working part-time with a Sports […]
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“I have been admitted to both the HBS MBA and the MIT M.Fin. I know I want a career in finance. Which one should I chose?”
–Edward
The Harvard MBA says:
Edward, congratulations on your achievement. The good news is, there is no wrong answer. You have two wonderful options.
I am not a finance expert (except for when […]
December 27, 2009 – 7:22 pm
I am a 25 year old who was recently accepted by HBS and I am trying to organize my finances appropriately. I will work until July of next year so I can save some cash, but should I also lower my 401k contribution? Additionally, did any of the students trade financial securities for their personal […]
December 26, 2009 – 4:29 pm
I’m the polar opposite of the typical HBS applicant. My undergrad GPA wasn’t great and my degree is from the Harvard of contemporary music - Berklee. I’m 39, a woman and have vast entertainment industry experience working on records & films that people have actually heard of. I know HBS wants diversity throughout the student […]
December 26, 2009 – 3:49 pm
I’m 31, and filling in my HBS MBA application forms - which means if I get accepted, I’ll be starting when I’m 32. I’m in the process of a career switch, from medicine to management - so the HBS Healthcare Initiative is perfect. But I’m slightly concerned at being in the older age group of […]
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