HBS Question- Undergrad Seeking Advice

Hi All,

Current college sophomore at target (Ivy) interning in IB this summer at BB (GS/MS/JPM).

I really want to go to HBS and am starting to prepare now; however, I have a couple questions. Please see below.

1. I understand that HBS wants to see unique experiences. What would be an example of these? Travel? Another degree?

2. Should I apply to 2 + 2? I know that a lot of finance guys do 2 years in IB, 2 years in PE and then attempt to go to business school. Do you think this is a better route then doing 2 years of IB then Business School? If so, why?

Apologies for the long post, but the help is greatly appreciated!

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