This is the third post in our series, What HBS is Looking For. This is not about “community service” — it’s not about doing halo-worthy things in your free time. (Though neither Harvard Business School nor I will discourage that, and “engaged community citizenship” and “community service” certainly can overlap.) Community service is an activity …
Medical school admissions have always been competitive. But this cycle, with a nearly 20% increase in applications, adcoms will be looking even more closely at what differentiates one applicant from another. If your stats aren’t the best, you could easily be overlooked completely. What can you do to ensure that the adcom gives your application …
[powerpress] Words of advice for premeds and medical school applicants [Show summary] Dr. Sunny Nakae discusses CUSM’s approach to training the next generation of great physicians and shares wisdom from her book, Premed Prep: Advice from a Medical School Admissions Dean. Are you curious about CUSM? Read on for info about this new program and …
Our free one-hour masterclass, Get Accepted to Harvard Business School, is coming up soon, but it’s not too late to register and join us! In this session, our founder and CEO Linda Abraham will break down the HBS application elements, sharing vital insights and guidance on how best to approach each of them. Worried about …
This is the second post in our series, What HBS is Looking For. So, HBS wants “analytical aptitude and appetite.” Hardly a surprise. You might be tempted to simply skim that section of the website message without giving it much thought. Maybe it’s not as obvious as it sounds. Let’s break it down. Understanding the …
Nobody likes taking tests, right? Well, perhaps a few of you out there get psyched at the chance of showing how well you have boned up for your exams. But most people facing a timed test can’t wait to get it out of the way. Even those who are fairly confident of their abilities will …
Harvard. The very name commands attention and respect. If you’ve always dreamed of earning your MBA from this iconic Ivy League school, you know that you need a foolproof application strategy. You will be competing against some of the best and brightest minds in business. How can you ensure that you shine brightest of all? …
[powerpress] How can an MBA degree help an entrepreneur? [Show summary] Entrepreneur and Harvard Business School grad Ben Faw reflects on the value of his MBA and the role it played in his successful career. Why this serial entrepreneur feels his time at HBS was invaluable [Show notes] What happens to Harvard Business School MBAs …
Thank you, Harvard Business School. That’s what applicants should think when they visit the program’s website and find “habit of leadership” on its “Who are we looking for?” admissions page. It’s common knowledge that HBS values leadership, but with this phrase, the adcom succinctly expresses how they view leadership – dynamic, deep, intrinsic, long-term. It’s …
If you have experienced any form of social, economic or educational disadvantage—at any time in your life—you can apply to medical school as a disadvantaged applicant. To receive this designation means that you will need to complete an additional essay on the AMCAS application. The character limit for this short essay is 1,325. Examples of …
Many MBA programs have chosen to make the GMAT and GRE optional for applicants this year. If you’re worried about how that might affect applicant numbers—and therefore, your chances of acceptance—you need to check out our recent live Q&A, Applying to Business School in a Test-Optional Application Surge. It’s available free of charge for on-demand …
[powerpress] Achieving balance: A resident’s advice for succeeding in medical school without sacrificing your personal life [Show summary] Dr. Wendell Cole, a Morehouse graduate and orthopedic surgical resident at Tulane, shares the personal experiences and med school survival strategies that led him to write The Med School Survival Kit. How planning and time management pave …
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