Should I apply for HBS ?

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Liu Xin: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:59 pm

by Liu Xin » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:05 am

Dear MS

Nice to talk to you:)

I got a moderate TOEFL score on 100, but minimum T score HBS required is 109.

I am a reporter and TV anchor now and used to be a banker for years.

My major in college is English and I am a licensed translator with license authorized by National Ministry of Personnel.

So my question is that do I have any chance to be admitted with 100 TOEFL scores, given that my anchor+banker background is unique and can I show my capability in English by explaining appropriately?

any suggestion is appreciated

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Stacey Oyler: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 900; Joined: Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:49 amFollowed by: 81 members; Location: San Francisco, CA; Thanked: 106 times

by Stacey Oyler » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:23 pm

Hi,

Applying to HBS with a TOEFL below their suggested minimum score is risky. I strongly suggest you reach out to their admissions office and speak to someone about your particular situation.

Best,

Stacey

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Liu Xin: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:59 pm

by Liu Xin » Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:50 am

Thanks Stacy, I think I'd better retake TOEFL...
btw.would you please give me some advises on my candidacy? I have posted another topic addressing this question. thanks so much

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Stacey Oyler: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 900; Joined: Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:49 amFollowed by: 81 members; Location: San Francisco, CA; Thanked: 106 times

by Stacey Oyler » Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:37 pm

Glad to help. I'll respond to your other post later today.

Stacey

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