As promised, the HBS deadlines and essay questions have been released today for the 2008-2009 admissions cycle. Though much remains the same, there are two notable differences over last year’s deadlines and essay topics. First, the Round 1 deadline is almost two weeks later this year, taking place in mid-October instead of early October, and the 2008-2009 application will require just four essays – down from five in 2007-2008 and six in earlier years. This should be good news for applicants, who will have more time to work on fewer essays.
Application Deadlines
Round 1: October 15, 2008
Round 2: January 6, 2009
Round 3: March 11, 2009
Note: All deadlines are 5 p.m. EST.
Notification Dates
Round 1: January 21, 2009
Round 2: April 2, 2009
Round 3: May 13, 2009
Essay Questions
1. What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)
2. What have you learned from a mistake? (400-word limit)
Please respond to two of the following (400-word limit each):
1. What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience?
2. Discuss how you have engaged with a community or organization.
3. What area of the world are you most curious about and why?
4. What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?
