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What is the timeline for applying?
How will my application be evaluated?
In which part of the application may I enter additional information, including special circumstances?
How do I add new information if I have already submitted my application?
Does the reputation/history of my undergraduate institution or company affect my chances of being accepted?
When I print the application in PDF format, parts of the application appear truncated, unclear and/or do not appear at all. Are these parts seen by the Admissions Board?
Is there an application fee and can it be waived?
Should I hire a paid admissions consultant to get into HBS?
What is the desired length of work experience you wish to see in candidates
What constitutes work experience?
Are there specific types of work experience that will make me a more attractive candidate?
Why do I need work experience before applying?
Do internships count as work experience?
Who should recommendations come from?
What is the process for recommenders?
Is the recommendation deadline the same as the application deadline?
When is the latest I can take the GRE or GMAT?
What is the HBS GMAT code?
What is the HBS GRE code?
Is there a minimum GMAT or GRE score required to apply?
What is the range of GMAT/GRE scores for accepted students?
Does HBS accept the new GMAT Focus exam?
Does HBS accept the new (shorter) GRE exam?
Do I need to complete the AWA section of the GRE or GMAT 10th Edition?
Do I need to submit a separate writing assessment if I took the GMAT Focus?
What is the format of the GMAC Business Writing Assessment?
Will the new GMAT Focus now be favored over the GRE?
Is there an advantage to taking the Business Writing Assessment before it is requested?
How will the new GMAC Business Writing Assessment be evaluated, especially now that it will be submitted after the initial application?
Is there an advantage to submitting a previous official writing assessment and the new GMAC Business Writing Assessment?
Why did HBS decide to require the additional writing assessment for those who take the GMAC Focus?
Can we take the writing assessment more than once?
Will there be a minimum score requirement for the Business Writing Assessment?
I have a GMAT 10th Edition writing assessment score, but I would like to improve that score by taking the GMAC Business Writing Assessment. Can I do this?
During COVID, I took the online GMAT 10th Edition which did not include a writing assessment. Do I need to take the new Business Writing Assessment?
I studied at a university where English is not the sole language of instruction. Will my submission of an English Language test (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo) satisfy the writing assessment requirement?
I studied at a university where the sole language of instruction was English. May I submit an English Language test (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo) to satisfy the writing assessment requirement?
Who is required to take an English Language test?
What if I have lived and worked in an English speaking country for many years?
What if part of my bachelor's degree was part in English and part not in English?
What if my undergraduate degree was not in English, but I received a graduate degree (Master's or PhD degree) from a university program where English was the sole language of instruction?
What is the latest date English test scores will be accepted?
What is the HBS TOEFL code?
Is there a minimum TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo test score HBS will consider?
Is there a preference for one English proficiency test over another?
How can I submit my transcript?
Is there a minimum GPA requirement to apply?
What is the average GPA of accepted students?
Do you accept transfer credits from another college or university?
When should I expect an invitation for an interview?
What should I expect for my interview?
How can I best prepare?
How can I learn more about the Post-Interview Reflection?
Who should I contact if I have a question regarding my application status?
When and how can I expect to hear back from HBS?
Will HBS provide feedback for applicants who have been rejected?
How long can I defer my acceptance?
What is the application fee?
Am I eligible to apply to the 2+2 Program?
What Round should I apply in for 2+2?
I am in the process of getting a master’s degree. Am I eligible for the 2+2 program?
Are international students eligible to apply to the 2+2 Program?
Is an interview required for admission to the 2+2 Program? If so, what should I expect from the interview process?
How many seats are available in the 2+2 program?
Which standardized tests does the 2+2 Program accept?
When is the latest I can take the GMAT or GRE?
Is it possible to apply to a joint degree program via the 2+2 application process?
How many letters of recommendation are required?
Who should my recommendations come from?
If I apply to the 2+2 Program and I'm not admitted, will it negatively affect my chances of acceptance to Harvard Business School in the future?
If admitted, am I expected to pay a tuition deposit?
If admitted, can I accept other MBA program deferral offers and the HBS 2+2 offer?
Will the 2+2 program guarantee me a job after graduation?
Is there a list of approved or recommended companies to work for during the required pre-MBA work experience?
My bachelor's degree program did not follow a traditional four year timeline (i.e. it was shorter or longer), am I still eligible to apply to HBS through the 2+2 process?
Will HBS sponsor a work permit or visa in the United States during the two years of pre-MBA work experience?
If admitted, am I limited to two years of deferral?
When I come to HBS, will I (and the other 2+2 admitted students) be part of a separate program?
Why did you change your essay questions?
Do I have to write the whole 300 words, or can I write less?
What is the estimated cost for one year at HBS?
What are some options for financing my HBS education?
Case Method: What makes the HBS case method successful?
Sections: How is the curriculum structured?
Academic Environment: Is it possible to cross register with other universities?
Program Offerings: Does HBS offer an online MBA?
Program Offerings: Does HBS offer a part-time or executive MBA program?
What assistance is available at HBS for students with disabilities?
What are the extracurricular activities available?
What percentage of students live on campus?
What are my transportation options?
What social opportunities do Harvard Square and Cambridge/Boston offer?
How can I sign up for a campus tour?
How can I sign up for a classroom visit and is there a limit to how many I can attend?
What events are held for accepted students?
As a student, will I have the opportunity to network with alumni through organized events?