Admissions & Financial Aid

Who Are We Looking For?

We encourage candidates who can benefit from—and contribute to—a transformative education in which students challenge and learn from each other as they test their growing leadership abilities.

To create a dynamic environment that mirrors the breadth and depth of our world economy, we seek diversity. Each fall, we welcome 900 students representing more than seventy countries and a wide range of interests and backgrounds. While our students' lives and experiences vary greatly, they all share a demonstrated capacity for leadership and a desire to effect positive change.

For the right person, now is the right time to apply

The emergence of an individual's leadership talent does not follow a pre-determined schedule. Though some applicants choose to apply after four or five years of work experience, many promising candidates are optimally prepared for the HBS MBA after two or three years of experience—or even, in some cases, directly from college. Ultimately, you are in the best position to determine whether you are ready to apply.

If you have thoroughly explored our Web site and think that HBS may be right for you, we encourage you to carefully review the Admissions and Financial Aid section. Begin with our Admission Criteria page and be sure to complete the Introduce Yourself form so that we can send you additional information relevant to your interests, including invitations to MBA Admissions Events in your area.

Our MBA selection process is thoughtful, thorough and need-blind. Once students are admitted, they may apply for financial aid; HBS is committed to making the MBA Program accessible to students with a demonstrated financial need.

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