Blog: Archive for the “Harvard University (Harvard Business School)” Category

Harvard Business School (HBS) receives nearly 10,000 applications each year and typically accepts around 1,000 individuals, making it one of the most selective business schools in the world. The odds of admission are admittedly tough but far from impossible.

Now is the time to get ready for the HBS admissions interview, which is crucial step in your application process. mbaMission’s Devi Vallabhaneni, a Harvard Business School graduate and former HBS MBA interviewer, has more than 20 years of experience in MBA admissions and readiness. She has conducted thousands of real and mock HBS interviews … Read More  

Harvard Business School (HBS) offers applicants to its 2+2 program almost 1,000 words with which to take control of their narrative and share their character and values. Yes, you can find ways to present those aspects of yourself in your resume or short answers, but those avenues are inherently limiting. In your essays, you have … Read More  

This year, Harvard Business School (HBS) has retained its three concise and closely defined essay prompts, requiring applicants to submit a Business-Minded Essay, a Leadership-Focused Essay, and a Growth-Oriented Essay. With Round 2 application deadlines just around the corner, candidates are asking us what has been working for HBS applicants so far—as well as for … Read More  

  For the 2025–2026 application season, Harvard Business School (HBS) requires three application essays that each focus on a different element of the MBA program’s admissions criteria. For the school’s first required essay, you will need to reflect on your past and explain how certain choices have influenced your professional aspirations. Leadership is the central … Read More