Coming round the home stretch here and I imagine some of youare still trying to decide whether to apply to HBS in Round 3 or not.
Before I begin my on the one hand, on the otherhand lecture, let me be clear:
If you are a college senior who has the bandwidth tocomplete an application, I think that you should.**
Why?
I can't think of the downside risk. Well, actually I canthink of a couple:* it would be sad tomiss out on the last few weeks of college life in order to be prepping for theGMAT or GRE.*It would be even sadder ifyou jeopardize your performance academically (senior thesis anyone?) in orderto get an application in under the deadline.*****
Otherwise, I think that applying to 2+2 is a very smartmove. It's even economical (reduced application fee)!* The worst that can happen is that you getturned down to the very small 2+2 Program.*Many current students at HBS found themselves in that situation, wentout and joined the work world, and reapplied successfully.*Here's the info on 2+2.
For the work experienced candidate it's a bit morecomplicated. Many seats in the Class of 2018 are already taken. Getting a visamay be tough. That said, here are some reasons to step up to the plate now:
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How does this impact your International MBA decision?
I'd be glad to learn your thoughts on this story : Round 3 - Should you or shouldn’t you?
Whats your opinion?
Before I begin my on the one hand, on the otherhand lecture, let me be clear:
If you are a college senior who has the bandwidth tocomplete an application, I think that you should.**
Why?
I can't think of the downside risk. Well, actually I canthink of a couple:* it would be sad tomiss out on the last few weeks of college life in order to be prepping for theGMAT or GRE.*It would be even sadder ifyou jeopardize your performance academically (senior thesis anyone?) in orderto get an application in under the deadline.*****
Otherwise, I think that applying to 2+2 is a very smartmove. It's even economical (reduced application fee)!* The worst that can happen is that you getturned down to the very small 2+2 Program.*Many current students at HBS found themselves in that situation, wentout and joined the work world, and reapplied successfully.*Here's the info on 2+2.
For the work experienced candidate it's a bit morecomplicated. Many seats in the Class of 2018 are already taken. Getting a visamay be tough. That said, here are some reasons to step up to the plate now:
- Financial aid doesn't run out: we have the same need-based funds available to Round 3 admits as we did for Rounds 1 and 2.
- There's absolutely no stigma in being turned down - no negative implications for a future application.
- Not too long a wait to get a decision - we'll get interview invitations out by Wednesday, April 20th at noon (12 PM EST) and final decisions will come out on Wednesday, May 11th at noon (12 PM EST).
- Options for where you interview - interviews will be offered on campus and there will be limited number available in Menlo Park, NYC and London. Skype will also be available for some applicants.
- History: we ALWAYS admit people from Round 3 and they are always very wonderful.
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How does this impact your International MBA decision?
I'd be glad to learn your thoughts on this story : Round 3 - Should you or shouldn’t you?
Whats your opinion?