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Published: April 8, 2021

Fridays from the Frontline: The Art of Perseverance and Resilience – Reapplying to HBS

In this week’s Fridays from the Frontline, we bring you a story of hope, perseverance and resilience from a current Harvard Business School student. Omar Aboulezz, HBS MBA ’21, shares his journey of applying to the program three times before finally finding success. The Art of Perseverance and Resilience – Reapplying to HBS By Omar Aboulezz, HBS MBA ’21 My name is Omar Aboulezz, and I’d like to share with you a bit about my journey to HBS and how I persevered through multiple setbacks. Nearly four years elapsed between starting my first HBS Read more

Published: April 5, 2021

MBA Student Interview by Juno: Harvard Business School

The MBA Series is brought to you by Juno, a collective bargaining group for student loans. In this series, we’ll interview MBA students about their paths and decision-making process. The subject of this piece has asked to remain anonymous, so we’ll refer to them as John. Before HBS Before Harvard Business School, John worked at a financial technology firm in New York. His plan had always been to attend business school, so he had been actively saving with that goal in mind. Fortunately, he was earning about $150,000 per year and was able to put about Read more

Published: April 5, 2021

HBS Online’s CORe Business Essentials Program: Confidence and Skills for Every Stage of Your Career

An MBA is a valuable credential, whether you want to advance your career or become an entrepreneur. This degree adds value to your work experience and makes you more attractive to prospective employers by conferring the necessary skills for business success and unparalleled networking opportunities. It requires an investment of your time and energy to succeed in an MBA program. It can also be an expensive path, so you must consider the return on that investment for yourself and your career. How do you know an MBA is the right path for you? How do you know you Read more

Published: March 30, 2021

Real Humans of Ford: Matt Simpson, Harvard ‘17, General Manager, Exports

Working as a General Manager for Ford is a dream come true for any automotive enthusiast. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we hear from Matt Simpson, Harvard MBA ‘17, about how pursuing and obtaining his MBA from Harvard University helped him reach his life-long goal. As a former consultant, Matt Simpson learned that he wanted to own the results and sought to better round out his skill sets to be able to effectively run an organization, rather than just just advising it. Harvard Business School’s focus on preparing Read more

Published: March 29, 2021

U.S. News 2022 Business School Rankings: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2022 Best Business Schools Rankings. Despite a rather tumultuous year in world events, this year’s results in the MBA rankings realm remain largely unchanged. Stanford Graduate School of Business ranked number one this year, no longer sharing the top spot with the Wharton School, which came in second. Stanford boasts the highest reported salary and full-time average undergraduate GPA and GMAT scores combined with the lowest acceptance rate. Chicago Booth remained at number three but is no longer tied with Kellogg, now ranked Read more

Published: February 18, 2021

Fridays from the Frontline: HBS Virtual Treks, How Student Clubs Are Adapting to the New Normal

In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, Harvard Business School MBA student, Rashveena Rajaram, discusses moving career treks and conferences online amidst the pandemic. HBS Virtual Treks, How Student Clubs Are Adapting to the New Normal By Rashveena Rajaram, HBS MBA ’22 Career treks and conferences organized by student clubs remain fundamental elements of the MBA experience at HBS. Like other events, though, clubs had to move these signature treks online. The VCPE Venture Capital Trek was one of these events. The high caliber of past events and students’ Read more

Published: February 7, 2021

Episode 147: Wire Taps—Is It Crazy to Turn Down HBS?

As applicants and candidates alike make their way through Round 2, our admissions experts, Graham Richmond and Alex Brown, continue to share MBA admissions advice in our latest podcast episode of Wire Taps. See which profiles from MBA ApplyWire and MBA DecisionWire they discuss below, then tune in. The first applicant is a veteran looking to progress in consulting: Another applicant likely faces some tough competition: Finally, the third profiled candidate wanted to check on his choices: Happy listening! Be sure to post to MBA ApplyWire or Read more

Published: January 27, 2021

HBS Announces Timing of Round 2 Interview Invitations

If you applied to Harvard Business School in Round 2, get ready for some big application news from the school on Wednesday, February 3rd at noon EST. In a post to the Direct from the Director’s blog, Managing Director of HBS admissions Chad Losee shared the following details: “Next week, on February 3 at noon eastern, you will receive an update via the application status page on the next phase of the process as we extend invitations to interview to a portion of those who applied. As Read more

Published: January 14, 2021

Fridays from the Frontline: Heard on the Street (HOTS) – Bringing the HBS Community Through Harmony

Music can bring people together and that’s just what the a capella group at Harvard Business School aims to do. Justin Kim, HBS MBA ’21, shares the story of Heard on the Street and building community through harmony in this week’s Fridays from the Frontline. Heard on the Street (HOTS) – Bringing the HBS Community Through Harmony By Justin Kim, HBS MBA ’21 Heard on the Street (HOTS) is the one and only a cappella group at HBS. During this period of disconnection due to COVID-19, we have embraced music’s power to Read more

Published: December 27, 2020

Harvard Business School Employment Report: MBA Class of 2020 Finds Success & New Businesses

The Harvard Business School employment report for the MBA Class of 2020 details significant accomplishments and notable entrepreneurial spirit for the graduating class. Ninety percent of the MBAs received an offer after graduation and 83 percent accepted, while another 11 percent defied the pandemic economy and began their own business ventures. Harvard Business School Employment Report: Top Industries Financial Services 34% Consulting 24% Technology 19% Healthcare 7% Manufacturing 4% Non-profit/Government 4% Harvard Business School Employment Report: Regional Placement Northeast 41% West 25% Midwest 8% Southwest 6% South 3% Mid-Atlantic 3% Top Industries Financial services remains Read more

Published: November 19, 2020

Fridays from the Frontline: 4 Things to Know about the MS/MBA Biotech at Harvard Business School

At the crossroads of business and biotech, you may find yourself drawn to the MS/MBA program at Harvard. The program confers an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master of Science from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Harvard Medical School. A member of the first cohort of the program, Nora Rabah, shares her experience in this week’s Fridays from the Frontlines. 4 Things to Know about the MS/MBA Biotech at Harvard Business School By Nora Rabah, Harvard MS/MBA Candidate Since emigrating from Read more

Published: November 18, 2020

Forté Foundation Report Reveals Women Holding Their Ground in MBA Programs

Women, disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic at work, are poised to be at the forefront of the coming recovery. The Forté Foundation has released a report indicating that, despite conditions that have widened the gender gap in the worldwide economy, enrollment of women in its member schools' MBA programs held its ground. Read more

Published: November 15, 2020

HBS Announces Expanded Class Size and Internship Requirements

Harvard Business School announced it is expanding its class size for the next two years and will formalize internship requirements. HBS has traditionally enrolled around 900 students in the MBA program, but the full-time MBA Classes of 2023 and 2024 will each enroll around 1,000 students. Beginning with this year's entering Class of 2022, a summer internship program will be a requirement of the MBA. Read more

Published: October 5, 2020

Real Humans of Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2022

The Harvard MBA Class of 2022 may be smaller than usual, but the 732 students still pack a punch when it comes to their experience, aspirations and more. We are excited to kick off our Real Humans: MBA Students series this year with insights and advice from the new HBS candidates. HBS received 9,304 applications in the 2019-2020 admissions season. The school usually aims for a class size of around 930, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, accepted applicants were given the option to defer admission. 732 ultimately Read more

Published: September 30, 2020

HBS Announces Timing of Round 1 Interview Invitations and Early Release

Did you apply to Harvard Business School in Round 1? Get ready for some big application news from the school on Tuesday, October 6th at noon EST. In a post to the Direct from the Director’s blog, Managing Director of HBS admissions Chad Losee wrote that Round 1 applicants can expect the following: “In your application status page, you will hear one of three things: Invite to interview – this is good news! Further consideration – Also positive! This is a small group of strong applicants that we Read more

Published: September 9, 2020

HBS Class Profile: A New Way of Looking at Harvard’s MBA Class of 2022

See the HBS MBA Class of 2023 profile here. Harvard Business School released its profile of the Class of 2022, one which is noticeably smaller than previous years. The HBS class profile statistics represent the 732 students that were admitted and also chose to enter in the Fall of 2020 rather than take a deferral, which was offered in May. Read more

Published: July 28, 2020

HBS Announces Virtual Admissions Interviews for 2020-2021 Season

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard Business School announced that all admissions interviews for the 2020-2021 application season will take place virtually. In a message on the Direct from the Director’s blog, Managing Director of MBA Admissions Chad Losee shared the following: “I have said it before—the interview is a highlight of the application process for us. After getting to know you first through your written application, we finally get to have a conversation and learn more Read more

Published: July 13, 2020

Business Schools Begin to Announce Fall 2020 Plans

With ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, evolving government mandates, and public health concerns, many business schools are heading into the fall semester with contingency plans for the fluid situation they expect to face. Some MBA programs remain mum about what the fall semester might look like, but others have begun to let incoming students know what to expect. We’ve rounded up the latest communications from seven leading programs below. Flexibility and In-Person Options The Wharton School of Business has joined Harvard Business School and Chicago Booth in implementing a hybrid class model for the fall term Read more

Published: June 24, 2020

Admissions Director Q&A: Chad Losee of Harvard Business School

When it comes to community, Harvard Business School’s Chad Losee, current Managing Director of MBA Admissions and HBS MBA ’13, can attest: Business school classmates transcend campus relations and become lifelong friends. As we all continue to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, Losee cites the support of his HBS sectionmates in these trying times—and he wants applicants to understand that they, too, can find a strong community at Harvard. Of course, applicants face thorough scrutiny to gain entrance into the HBS community, as Losee recounts the reads and re-reads (and likely more re-reads) of application materials Read more

Published: June 2, 2020

HBS Reduces Class Size for Fall 2020

Harvard Business School is expecting 720 MBA students to enroll this fall, which is roughly 20 percent smaller than its typical class size of around 930. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, students accepted for the Class of 2022 had until June 1st to submit a request to defer for one or two years. About 700 accepted students confirmed they would be joining HBS this year, and Director of Admissions, Chad Losee, expects to draw a limited number of additional members from the waitlist. Losee announced Read more

Published: May 13, 2020

MBA Students Host Virtual Game Show to Raise Funds for Doctors Without Borders

Let’s get ready to… fundraaaaaaaise! The MBA Battle Royale, a virtual game show featuring students from leading business schools, will raise funds for Doctors Without Borders this Saturday, May 16th at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets are on sale now for $12, $25, $50 or however much more you’d like to donate—100 percent of proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders. If you purchase a ticket, expect a link and password to the Zoom event shortly before it begins this weekend. Support Your School and Watch the Fun MBA Battle Royale Participation Tracker by LeverEdge Read more

Published: May 11, 2020

Celebrate our 100th Podcast Episode!

Tens of thousands of MBA hopefuls have tuned into Clear Admit’s various podcast episodes since our debut with the format in March of 2018. We proudly released our 100th podcast episode this week—another advice-packed edition of the series, Wire Taps. Having reached this milestone, we’re taking a look at our top 10 most popular episodes and more. All-time Top 10 Podcast Episodes From admissions tips to adcom director interviews, the Clear Admit podcast covers a hefty range of content to support MBA applicants’ journeys to and through business Read more

Published: April 26, 2020

Admitted HBS MBA Students Can Now Defer Due to COVID-19

The crisp campus air, the collegiate atmosphere, a new city and surroundings, study groups, house parties, club meetings, new networks—the list of exciting and educational business school experiences goes on and on. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to hamper plans for on-campus matriculation in the fall of 2020 due to related social distancing guidelines and business restrictions. Accordingly, Harvard Business School has offered some flexibility to recent admits. Based on the current and potential impact of COVID-19, HBS students accepted for the Class of 2022 now have the option to defer their matriculation. They may submit Read more

Published: April 23, 2020

Fridays from the Frontline: HBS Students Launching Non-Profit in Response to COVID-19

A batch of Harvard Business School students have teamed up to help the vulnerable members of their community during the COVID-19 crisis. Together, they are launching LivelyHood, a "safe and simple platform that connects healthy, young volunteers with elderly and immunocompromised individuals who need help running errands." In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, hear from Justin Crist Lee, HBS MBA '21, about the inspiration for LivelyHood, the impact they're having in Boston, and how they hope to scale up their reach. Read more

Published: April 19, 2020

Episode 97: Wire Taps—Special Guests Discuss Choosing Harvard, Stanford or Wharton

We have an exciting podcast episode of Wire Taps for you this week, featuring a pair of special guests who have been sharing their interesting admissions journeys this season on MBA ApplyWire and MBA DecisionWire. Tune in for their discussion with Clear Admit’s admissions experts, Graham Richmond and Alex Brown, about their backgrounds and options for business school. They have a tough choice to make between Stanford GSB, Wharton and HBS, so listen for more about the pair’s decision-making process as well. Happy listening! Be sure to post Read more

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CLASS SIZE: 930

Women: 45%

MEDIAN GMAT: 740

MEAN GPA: 3.69

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March 11, 2025 9:10am ET

Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Consulting

Post-MBA Target Industry: Entrepreneurship

GRE: 332

GPA: 3.78

Years of Work Experience: 2.5

Location: India

Post MBA Location: India

March 10, 2025 6:35pm ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, Georgetown / McDonough, Northwestern / Kellogg, UPenn / Wharton, USC / Marshall, UT Austin / McCombs, Vanderbilt / Owen

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Politics, Military

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Media, Non Profit/SI Companies: AT Kearney , Bain , Booz Allen Hamilton , BCG , McKinsey

GRE: 319

GPA: 2.4

Years of Work Experience: 12

Location: El Paso

Post MBA Location: East Coast

March 5, 2025 12:08pm ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Emory / Goizueta, Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, IESE, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Strategy Consulting & Business Analytics

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Asset Management, inc. HF, Commercial Banking, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Goods Companies: Bain , BCG , Deloitte , Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , JP Morgan Chase , Amazon , Apple , Google , Goldman Sachs , Vanguard , Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , Johnson & Johnson , Nestle , Nike , PepsiCo , Proctor & Gamble , Unilever

GRE: 327

GPA: 3.58

Years of Work Experience: 1

Location: Arizona

Notes:

I am a deferred MBA applicant with a strong international background, having studied and worked across India, the UK, and the USA. Currently, I am completing a full-time Co-op at Master Electronics, where I focus on business analytics, strategy, and supply chain optimization. Additionally, I have completed three internships in strategy consulting, supply chain, and business intelligence, which have helped me develop a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, global supply chains, and strategic problem-solving.

Academically, I hold a 3.60 GPA and a 327 GRE score (164V, 163Q, 5.0 AWA). Beyond academics, I have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through winning 11 intramural soccer trophies at Arizona State University. A defining moment of resilience in my journey was recovering from a trimalleolar ankle fracture, during which I successfully managed my internship, academics, and physiotherapy without falling behind.

My global business interests are reflected in projects such as the Nestlé class project, where I explored strategic solutions for market expansion, and the Vibrant Smile Joint Venture project, a simulated strategy project in my MGT 459 class, where my team and I developed a market entry strategy for an electric toothbrush company. These experiences have further fueled my passion for strategy, consulting, and business transformation.

Post-MBA, I am looking to work in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or analytics-driven leadership roles, ideally in the USA, Europe (France/Spain), or UAE. I am drawn to an MBA for its ability to sharpen my strategic thinking, leadership skills, and global career opportunities. Given my background, I would love feedback on how to best position my profile for top Deferred MBA programs like Kellogg, Wharton, Darden, Haas, and Yale.

March 4, 2025 9:10am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Military Officer

Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Pharmaceutical

GRE: 331

GPA: 3.39

Years of Work Experience: 4

Location: California

Post MBA Location: NYC

Notes:

- Econ undergrad @ a T20 MBA School
- 4 years military experience @ application
- Three Different roles in the military, ranked top 5% in all three
- Family business is pharma (mid-cap) would like to pursue IB/Consulting or Pharma LDP
- LT goal: Pharma PE family office

March 3, 2025 6:04am ET

Applying: Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, U. Washington / Foster, UCLA Anderson, USC / Marshall, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Military Officer

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Private Equity, MF, Auto, Aerospace, Undecided Companies: Booz Allen Hamilton , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , Apple , Facebook , Microsoft , Boeing , Seimens

GPA: 3.8

Years of Work Experience: 20

Location: Germany

Post MBA Location: Seattle

Notes:

Retiring military officer, coming from operations and strategic planner roles. Previous led teams of 80+ people, and looking to grow into a leadership role in a large company in the Pacific Northwest. Undergraduate in Arabic Language and Culture from lesser known school, and a Masters in Theology from Seminary (3.8 GPA in both programs). Will be a practice GRE and GMAT to see which is a better fit.

Questions I am considering:
Will it be better to go to an M7 program or a local MBA program if I want to find a position in Seattle?
Will the GRE or GMAT be a better fit for my application?
Should I be looking into EMBA programs instead, based on the average age of MBA programs?
Should a maintain a federal job while attending a hybrid MBA or EMBA program?

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March 13, 2025 1:37pm ET

Accepted to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 2

Received via phone March 13, 2025

Standardized Test: Granted Waiver

GPA: 3.8

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Marketing

Application Location: California

Note:

There is still hope!! Hang in there! Received call at 3/13 1:30 pm EST. Based in California. They mentioned they are still calling. Good Luck everybody!

March 13, 2025 1:28pm ET

Accepted to Michigan / Ross

Round: Round 2

Received via phone March 13, 2025

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.44

GMAT: 685

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

March 13, 2025 1:19pm ET

Accepted to Michigan / Ross

Round: Round 2

Received via phone March 13, 2025

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.75

GMAT: 715

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Chicago, USA

Note:

50% Tuition Scholarship

March 13, 2025 1:14pm ET

Accepted to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 2

Received via phone March 13, 2025

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 7/10

GMAT: 665

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: India

Note:

Got the call today at 11 AM EST. Indian based applicant.

March 13, 2025 1:00pm ET

Accepted to Vanderbilt / Owen

Round: Round 2

Received via phone March 13, 2025

Standardized Test: GMAT

GMAT: 715

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Maryland

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