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What are my HBS 2+2 chances?
Currently getting my master's in accounting and plan to sit for CPA. I am working at a great but smallish PE firm next summer and hope to return there full-time. I have internship experiences in IB, Startup accounting, F500 finance, and Big 4 accounting. GPA: 3.7 Semi-target school for banking...
HBS 2+2 Interview
Recently received an invitation for a 2+2 Interview Invitation at HBS. What kind of questions should I expect? I
MBA worth it after top EB?
I'm an incoming SA at a top EB (EVR / CVP) and am considering applying deferred to business school. Coming from a target school (although not H/P/Y/S), would it be worth it to apply to one? Is this even a sought after path any more or one that would substantially help me considering the opportunity...
2+2 MBA Profile Review: 3.8 GPA, 730+ GMAT, Humanities Grad Student
Background Undergrad School: Liberal arts college (top 20 - think Bates, Kenyon, Wesleyan) Undergrad Major: Philosophy GPA: 3.8+ Grad School: One of the top 10 universities in Canada (1st year in a 2-year master's program) Grad GPA: 4.0 Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Indian - international student) GMAT...
Asking MD from internship for MBA Letter of Recommendation
A bit of background: I interned at a BB in S&T last summer and took the return offer. My desk placement isn’t done until the summer. I’m apprehensive as to whether I should ask an MD whose desk I interned on for a letter of recommendation to HBS’s 2+2 deferred admission program. (It’s...
Chances of HBS 2+2 / Stanford Deferred program
First of all, thank you for taking the care to read this little paragraph and for your advice on this. Could you please evaluate my profile for these programs? I have read that is very focused for STEM, but I wanted to apply to maximize the chances of getting to these programs as they do not affect...
What should I do for the next two years before HBS 2+2?
Hey everyone, long time reader, first time poster. Let me start by saying I understand that I am lucky to have the dilemma I currently have. Anyways, on to the question. I was admitted to HBS 2+2 last year around the time I graduated from state school with a chemical engineering degree. For the last...
HBS 2+2 interview advice
Hi guys, I just received an invitation to interview for HBS 2+2. Any advice on how to prepare? thank you!
Should I Bother Applying for HBS/Stanford GSB 2+2?
Hey guys, I'm a long time lurker that would appreciate some individualized advice. I have a 3.8 GPA from a solid US college (think UNC/Emory/Georgetown), summered at a top EB in M&A (think Lazard/Evercore/Centerview/PJT) in their NY office and am going to one of these places full-time. I have held...
HBS 2+2 Admit Q&A
I've had a number of discussions with people on this site asking me about my experience with HBS's 2+2 program and I've decided to create a post to consolidate that discussion. First a little bit of background. I applied during last year's third round of admissions during my senior year of college....
Disciplinary action at school
I went to a party on campus and there was a lot of underage drinking going on, but because I was present I was subject to disciplinary actions by my university. The problem is that I am applying to HBS 2+2. Will that severely effect my changes of getting in? Has anyone successfully fought to get...
HBS 2+2 Chances!
Hi! Can somone tell me my chances of being admitted to HBS 2+2 program and/or how i can strength my profile: -3.95 unweighted -Member of Alpha Phi Kappa and Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honors Society; President -Dartmouth Bridge Program -Initaited and raised funds for my school's first...
Full-time offers for HBS 2+2
Hi all, I have done a search for this and haven't been able to find a thread on this yet. I am currently a senior at a top 10 non-Ivy undergraduate university (e.g. MIT, Stanford, UChicago, Caltech, Duke) and have been considering applying to the HBS 2+2 application for Round 2. (I know, it's late.)...
HBS 2+2 - MBA application?
Hey everyone, I have a questions regarding HBS 2+2, as this randomly came up today talking with a few friends: If one were to apply to the 2+2 program and get rejected, would this be a problem for future, regular MBA applications at Harvard? In my opinion, it shouldn't really matter, but then again,...
HBS Targeting Older Applicants
HBS is famous (infamous?) for preferring younger candidates (2 - 3 years out of undergrad). But according to a new article from PoetsandQuants, that trend may be changing: "New admits in HBS’ incoming fall class who earned their undergraduate degrees just two years ago plunged by 48% to 58 from...
GPA for Harvard 2+2
Like countless others, I'm applying to 2+2. I have a pretty standard background, but a horrible (for hbs) gpa. I have a 3.5 overall, but my gpa has literally improved every semester. Should I apply this summer or wait until I can include grades from my senior fall? Other information: Female rising...
HBS 2+2 profile evaluation!
Hey, this is my profile. I intend to apply for HBS 2+2, Yale SSP anD IESE YTP. can you please tell me, if my profile is competitive enough!!! civil engineering student from Bangalore,India. GPA-9.3/10 ; 10th standard- 95.6%, 12th standard- 90% programming languages-C, C++, JAVA worked with three...
Breaking into Consulting Chances: Gov't to Business
Hello WSO , I'm a long time lurker here, so I know how informative (and honest) the community is, and as a result I was wondering if a few of you would be able to give me some advice on my chances of breaking into consulting and/or recommended another course of action to position me for a career in...
HBS 2+2 Chances?
Hey, everyone, I'm considering applying for HBS 2+2. I'll list my bio below. I have a strong desire to work for or start an NGO to generate social change. During my 2 years of work, I plan to work for a non-profit. University: non-target, but tier 1 Major, Year: Econ, Senior Leadership exp: Varsity...
HBS 2+2 for international student?
Hi guys, I will be applying for hbs 2+2 this coming april. Here is my profile Indian National. Undergrad- finishing 2nd year, BS Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel Average till now= 81% GMAT-will take in this September, expecting above 730 (...
HBS 2+2? Am I eligible for this?
Here’s my info: I did a 2 years stint at a commercial bank right after high school. This was in Japan, my home country, and happened “before” I went to Georgia Tech(I went to college late) After college, I entered another bank, and have been doing FX trade for a year now. Apparently the HBS...
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