How many of the students that graduate at HBS open their own business? You mentioned that recessions are a great time to open businesses, what kind of business do HBS students open or get into?
The Harvard MBA says:
The entrepreneurship bug bites a lot of Harvard MBAs. It is estimated that over the course of their […]
I got a stupid question, I am sure it is, but I would still really appreciate your help.
I am European and have to make a decision this week whether to do my MBA at a rather unknown, small University in California (accredited though) with a full scholarship or at a (lower) TOP100 Financial Times MBA […]
I’m in the process of applying for the Harvard 2+2 MBA program. I will graduate with B.A. from Purdue University next year. While Purdue is a large state school, I can say that I’m a well-rounded and competitive applicant. (I’m only saying this so you understand my perspective- not to garner any type of attention.) […]
What good is an MBA? Aren’t MBAs the turkeys that led us into financial crisis while getting rich themselves? Isn’t a skill where you can build value rather than devise complex money laundering schemes (like CDOs) a better idea?
The Harvard MBA says:
Since I’ve already addressed the role of Harvard MBAs in financial crisis, I’ll focus […]
“I was recently accepted to HBS. Is there anything that you know now that you wish some one had told you before you started?”
The Harvard MBA says:
First of all, congratulations. In tough times, it becomes even harder to get into HBS. It also takes a strong constitution to ignore the (largely undeserved) flogging that our […]
March 18, 2009 – 12:10 am
I have got interview invitation from HBS. I would appreciate any sharing/experience from you on how best to prepare for this interview? Many thanks in advance.
The Harvard MBA says:
First of all, congratulations. The numbers say that if you get an interview, you’ve got nearly a 50% chance of getting accepted.
Second, there are two things you […]
“I am a small business owner who wants to attend HBS. How can I achieve this dream? How do I stand out from all the Wall Street people and what can I do about recommendations?”
The Harvard MBA says:
The good news is that all other things being equal, HBS loves to admit small business owners. You […]
February 7, 2009 – 6:57 pm
“I just applied to business schools this year. While I see this as the perfect opportunity for me to increase my knowledge capital in bad economic times, some folks are questioning whether the economony will really turn around in 2 years If not, then wouldn’t I be in trouble…lots of debt and a tight hiring […]
November 23, 2008 – 6:03 pm
“Is a Harvard MBA doable with a 2-year-old baby? Let’s assume there is someone to help out full-time–the question is, will I be able to spend a decent amount of quality time with the baby?”
The Harvard MBA says:
Yes, you can definitely manage HBS with a 2-year-old baby, but you will have to make tradeoffs.
Every HBS student […]
November 20, 2008 – 3:48 am
“How do you like the gall of your fellow alums who have driven this economy into the ground with their greed? How about Rick Wagoner riding in on his corporate jet while his company goes bankrupt! How about Valleywag’s study that Harvard MBAs are the most toxic investment on Wall Street?
Where are the ethics in […]
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