Entrepreneur+IB+PE background, 能进HBS吗

Zoil

能。好好努力吧。可能性这个东西是说不死的。

JonFrank

Hey there!  Jon Frank here, at your service.  I graduated from HBS and work with many HBS candidates every year.  So I am happy to offer up some thoughts here for you, no problem.  It is true, you are a bit older than HBS would like—but you DO have a very strong background.  And HBS has surprised many this year, by accepting some Chinese applicants who are older than their average.  HBS doesn’t care as much about your grades or undergraduate background, provided that you can show some very strong LEADERSHIP experience.  That is what HBS is obsessed with—leadership.  After all, have a look at their mission statement if you haven’t already.  Leadership is critical—if you can show that you DO have some great leadership background, and if you of course do very well on the GMAT, you will have a shot at HBS.  Don’t let age, or your college  background stand in your way.  And of course, let me know if there is anything more I can do to help!

Jon Frank

missjj

楼主不是从创业往IB跳吧，楼主明显是在读硕士期间创办了两家企业，然后硕士毕业时找工作去了IB。

yidiyuehan

It's tough. They like the young ones. But probably no harm trying.

-- by 会员 jelt2359 (2011/3/13 19:45:51)

well, it might not be true and indeed  might be quite misleading as they do have quite a lot of students beyound 28.

cannedpineapple

It's tough. They like the young ones. But probably no harm trying.

-- by 会员 jelt2359 (2011/3/13 19:45:51)

well, it might not be true and indeed  might be quite misleading as they do have quite a lot of students beyound 28.

-- by 会员 yidiyuehan (2011/3/14 23:52:05)

I agree. But then again, I've always said that the biggest factor whether you have a chance is not your background, but your essays and recommendations. If my background had been the main factor I would never have gotten into Wharton. But nobody ever says 'this is what I intend to write about, do I have a chance?' (although maybe they should).