Harvard Business School has just announced their deadlines and essay topics for the coming admissions cycle. This is great news for applicants looking to get started on their quest for admission to HBS. Without further ado, here are the deadlines and questions:
Deadlines
Round 1: October 11, 2006 (decision: Jan. 17th, 2007)
Round 2: January 3, 2007 (decision: Mar. 28, 2007)
Round 3: March 7, 2007 (decision: May 9, 2007)
Note: all applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST
Essay Questions for the Class entering 2007
1. What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience? (400-word limit)
2. What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)
3. Discuss a defining experience in your leadership development. How did this experience highlight your strengths and weaknesses as a leader? (400-word limit) (slightly new question for this year)
4. In your career, you will have to deal with many ethical issues. What are likely to be the most challenging and what is your plan for developing the competencies you will need to handle these issues effectively? (400-word limit)
5. What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you? (400-word limit) (slightly new question for this year)
6. What other information do you believe would be helpful to the Board in understanding you better and in considering your application? (400-word limit) (slightly new question for this year)
Dual and concurrent degree candidates: How do you expect the joint or concurrent degree program to benefit you both academically and professionally? (400-word limit)
Please stay tuned to this blog for a full analysis of the essay topics to help you navigate the HBS admissions process. In the meantime, we’d like to point out a few obvious changes from last year’s application:
-Applicants will be pleased to note that there is one fewer essay this year. The committee has done this by combining last year’s essays #5 and #3.
-While there aren’t any wholesale changes, the committee has slightly altered the wording of three out of the six essay questions. These changes will have an impact on one’s approach.
