WE ARE HBS CLASS OF 2010 CDERS!

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Dear fellow CDers, 

We
are HBS admits this year, class of 2010. We have benefited tremendously
from CD and we are now here to relay the torch to help you pursue your
dream!

We will, on the one hand, update you with the most recent
information, and on the other hand, try our best to provide uncodified
tips and sweep off your confusions regarding application to HBS in a
timely way.

However, we also hope you understand that we also
have a life outside of CD, balancing between school, job hunting,
social activities, etc.  Hence please respect our volunteers who are
generously offering their experience and insight and make the best use
of their time.

1. Do your own research and utilize the various resources available on CD and the internet.
     
2. Read the application instructions carefully.  Requirements vary from year to year.  Do NOT rely on hearsay.
     
3. Before
   you ask a question, please first look through the comments and
   questions others have already made and our replies, see if your concern
   has already been addressed.
     
4. Please
   do not expect us to assess your chance of gaining admissions or
   succeeding in your career.  We can only tell you that everyone has a
   chance and it's up to you to make it happen.
     
5. Respect each other, please refrain from making personal remarks.

Please
also bear in mind that we do NOT work at admissions.  We were all
applicants earlier this year and have just gone through the
entire application process.  Our replies are not OFFICIAL statements,
but PERSONAL opinions. Take everything you hear with a grain of salt
and use your BEST JUDGEMENT.

Wish you all best of luck!!!

HBS Class of 2010 CDers

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Application related information

Main MBA program site	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/
Outreach admissions events	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/events.html
Application deadlines	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/applicationdates.html Note: Deadline is set at 5 pm EST of the day.
Admission criteria	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/admissioncriteria.html

Miscellaneous HBS Information 

Class profile	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/profiles/classprofile.html
Employment statistics	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/recruiting/data/industry-career.html
Initiatives	Entrepreneurship	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/academics/entrepreneurship.html
	Social enterprise	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/academics/socialenterprise.html
	Healthcare	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/academics/healthcare.html
Financial aid	http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/financialaid.html

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What you can do while in school:
 

• Choose your own path (classes, majors).
• Although there are no prerequisites, analytical and quantitative courses will help you.
• Seek out leadership opportunities of all kinds.
• Take the GMAT.
• Look for internships that will broaden your experiences.

What you can do while at your first job:

• Choose your own path (no preferred companies or industries).
• Seek opportunities to lead and differentiate yourself at your firm.
• Stay connected with your community (professors, managers, mentors, peers).
• Take the GMAT.
• Begin thinking about your essays.

Link:  http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/collegestudents.html

How to Prepare for the Business School Application Process (from HBS2U Newsletter)

We recognize that many of you are considering applying to business school in the coming year, for the class entering in fall 2008. Below are a few tips to keep in mind as you consider what business schools you might apply to:

    * Do your research (visit campus, explore Web sites, read articles, speak with alumni, meet with current students).
    * Determine for yourself what you want to get out of an MBA and prioritize program specifics (i.e., geographic location, class size, program length, learning model, faculty involvement), then pick schools that fit with your criteria.
    * Give yourself sufficient time to submit a thorough and thoughtful application, completing all sections: transcripts, recommendations, GMAT, work experience, community experience, and leadership experience.
    * Attend an admissions event! HBS will hold admissions events in cities around the world beginning in late summer of 2007 and continuing throughout the fall.

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Application

GMAT & Toefl

Transcripts

Financial Aid

HBS Learning Model

Student Life

Events & Networking Opportunities

check the official answers to all related questions in the above categories in the following link.

Link:  http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/faq.html

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Essays

Q:  How closely do I need to adhere to the word limit?
  
A: Please respect the word limit specified for each essay question.

Link:  http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/faq.html

2008 Essay Questions

1. What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)
2. What have you learned from a mistake? (400-word limit)
3. Please respond to two of the following (400-word limit each):
   1. What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience?
   2. Discuss how you have engaged with a community or organization.
   3. What area of the world are you most curious about and why?
   4. What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?

Joint degree applicants:

1. How do you expect the joint degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and a personal level? (400-word limit)

Recommendation Letters

Recommendations must be completed online. The form includes essay questions along with other types of questions.

1. 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. (250-word limit)
2. Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response. (250-word limit)
3. Please make additional statements about the applicant's performance, potential, or personal qualities you believe would be helpful to the MBA Admissions Board. (250-word limit)

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After your application has been submitted and reviewed, you may be invited to an interview. The interview is an indicator of interest, but is not a guarantor of admission; it serves as one element among many that are considered as we review your application. All interviews are conducted by invitation only, at the discretion of the Admissions Board. If invited, however, you must participate in order to complete the application process.

Interviews are conducted by the MBA Admissions Board or a member of our small alumni interviewing network. Interviews may be scheduled on campus, on the telephone, or in domestic or international hub cities.

Neither the timing of your interview nor its format - in-person or by phone — implies anything about the status of your application or affects your candidacy. Invitations to interview may be extended up until the notification date of a round and are a positive indicator no matter when you receive them.

Q: When should I expect an invitation for an interview?
A: Interview invitations are extended on a rolling basis throughout the course of each application round. The timing of your interview does not imply anything about the status of your application nor does it impact your candidacy. Invitations to interview may be extended up until the notification date and are a positive indicator no matter when you receive them.

Q: What should I expect for my interview?
A: Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted by a member of the MBA Admissions Board or one of our Alumni Interviewers.  Interviews may take place in-person or over the phone.

Q: How can I best prepare?
A: The purpose of the interview is to better understand you as an MBA candidate for our program.  We encourage candidates to relax and be ready to talk about themselves.

Link:
        http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/faq.html

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Cost Summary

To help you understand the costs associated with your education, the student budget for the class entering in 2008 for Terms I and II is outlined below. While living expenses vary from student to student, the Financial Aid and Fellowship Board uses the standard student budget in determining financial aid awards. This budget assumes a moderate student lifestyle. While the standard budget does not include the cost of a personal computer required for the MBA Program, you may finance your computer purchase with a loan.

Your tuition and Program Support Fee will remain constant during your time at HBS. Other fees may increase.

2008-2009 (9 Month Academic Year) MBA Student Budgets for Class of 2010
	Single	Married/DP	Married/DP and One Child
Tuition	$43,800	$43,800	$43,800
University Health Services Fee	$1,426	$3,218	$4,010
Blue Cross /Blue Shield (12 months)	$1,404	$3,166	$4,222
Program Support Fee	$4,200	$4,200	$4,200
Room & Utilities (9 months)	$14,040	$16,515	$20,700
Board, Personal, Other (9 months)	$12,280	$15,951	$20,318
TOTAL	$77,150	$86,850	$97,250

Please note that eligibility for federal student aid is based on the single student budget.

Most Common Sources of Financial Aid

1) HBS Fellowship(need-based)
    Link: http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/hbsfellowship.html

2) Loan

    Link: http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/loanprograms.html

3) Tao Shing Pee Scholarship(for Mainland China students)

    Link: http://www.sptao-foundation.org/tspef_scholarship.htm

 

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ishousi

沙发搬来，坐着看～ 谢谢诸位啦！

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ishousi

先用最俗的问题给大家抛砖引玉～

请问诸位，今年HBS录取的大陆同学都是什么profile？ 谢谢！

 

Primeval

I AM HBS CLASS OF 2010 CDERS'观摩者！

路过，打酱油的。。。

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以下是引用ishousi在2008-6-30 16:47:00的发言：

先用最俗的问题给大家抛砖引玉～

请问诸位，今年HBS录取的大陆同学都是什么profile？ 谢谢！

 

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