For Round 2 Applicants

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Happy New Year and welcome to Round 2! Here's a hodge-podge of answers to frequently (I should say CONSTANTLY ?) asked questions that may be helpful:



  1. This truly is the winner of Most Frequently Asked Questions:

    TOEFL/IELTS/Pearson Test of English
    • A TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson Test of English (PTE) is required if you did not attend an undergraduate institution where the sole language of instruction is English.
    • If you completed a graduate degree which was taught in English, it is recommended you submit one of these tests, but it is not required.
    • Scores from ALL of these tests are valid for two years. These tests must be dated January 1, 2011 or more recently to be valid.
    • HBS only accepts the Internet-based (IBT) version of the TOEFL.
    • HBS does not have a minimum test score to apply, however, the MBA Admissions Board discourages any candidate with a TOEFL score lower than 109 on the IBT, an IELTS score lower than 7.5, or a PTE score lower than 75 from applying.
  2. We cannot add material to your file which we receive after the submission deadline of January 7. That means test scores, too. You can't submit a GMAT score on January 7 and then hope/expect that we can add the score you receive when you re-take the test on January 24, for example. Why? Because your file could be in any number of places. We begin to read on January 8. We can't have some of the admissions board looking at one set of credentials while another is looking at something different.
  3. I'm a college senior graduating on X date. Am I eligible for 2+2? Here are the date guidelines for 2+2 eligibility: To be considered for admission to the 2+2 Program Class of 2017 (entering Fall 2015), you must be graduating from your college or university between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013.
  4. Already graduated from college/university? Then you're NOT eligible for 2+2 - we encourage you to apply using the regular application process.
  5. Application fee waivers? No, we don't do any. We have (very) generous need-based financial aid for admitted students. That's where we choose to put our resources.
  6. AWA. Yes, we know that you won't have this until you get an official score report. Just enter 0.0 on your application if your official score is not available before January 7.
  7. Transcripts. An unofficial or official transcript must be scanned and uploaded to your application. If the application does not accept your upload, make a black and white copy of your transcript first, and then try the upload again. Or, break the original into two or more documents before uploading it. Also, our online application works best when you use it in Internet Explorer.

Onward. I'll add more to this list if necessary.




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