Admissions & Financial Aid

HBS 2+2 Program: Application Process

Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission, an applicant must complete the following prerequisites:

  • Junior year of undergraduate academic experience, or equivalent
  • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken 6/15/05, or later
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) taken 6/15/08, or later, if you are an international applicant attending a non-English-speaking undergraduate university
  • Submission of a complete online application for evaluation by June 15, 2010

Application Dates

There are several key application dates for the 2+2 Program in the Summer of 2010:

  • 2+2 Application Available Online: April 12, 2010
  • 2+2 Application Submission: June 15, 2010
  • 2+2 Interviews (on-campus and by invitation only): Mid-Late August 2010
  • 2+2 Admissions Notification: Early September 2010

Please note: An in-person interview on campus during the designated time period is a mandatory part of the admissions process. We will make every effort to accommodate candidate's schedules but if you are unable to comply with this requirement, please do not apply to the 2+2 Program.

If you Introduce Yourself to us and check off the 2+2 Program interest box, we will email you when the application becomes available.

Application Components

The HBS 2+2 Program application for the MBA class entering fall of 2013 consists of the following materials. All materials must be submitted online. Please assemble and prepare them to help us access your qualifications.

  • 4 Application essay responses
  • Current resume
  • 2 Recommendations
  • Uploaded or self-reported transcripts from all undergraduate academic institutions attended (full-or part-time)
  • GMAT or GRE scores from a test taken 6/15/05, or later
  • TOEFL or IELTS score from a test taken 6/15/08, or later (if applicable)
  • Signed HBS Community Values statement
  • Signed Statement of Application Integrity
  • Nonrefundable U.S. $100 application fee (credit card only)

Essays

Required Questions

  • What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)
  • What would you like us to know about your undergraduate academic experience? (400-word limit)
  • What have you learned from a mistake? (400-word limit)

Please also respond to one of the following (400-word limit each):

  1. Discuss how you have engaged with a community or organization.
  2. What area of the world are you most curious about and why?
  3. What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?

Recommender Questions

Required Questions

  • Please comment on the context of your interaction with the applicant. How long have you known the applicant and in what connection? If applicable, briefly describe the applicant's role in your organization.
  • Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
  • Please make additional statements about the applicant's performance, potential, or personal qualities you believe would be helpful to the MBA Admissions Board.
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