I applied and was accepted to both Wharton and Stanford GSB. I only applied after my parents practically begged me to do so after my last business (real estate) failed.
Although I fully understand their concerns, I still remain upbeat about the future and undaunted by my failures. I believe my parents got a bit spooked […]
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 […]
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