Hi Amy,
Two questions:
1. You mentioned in another thread that this year is exceptionally competitive -- in what sense? In that the sheer number of applicants is larger (I know this is true), or that the quality of applications is higher (how do you measure this)?
2. How does HBS view reapplicants? I heard that HBS is particularly harsh on reapplicants; due to the nature of the ultracompetitive year, and if a candidate has the chance to futher develop his profile in the next year, would it be wise to develop a stronger profile before applying? (I heard that the level of competition is usually cyclical... applications numbers could likely be down in the coming years.) Or would it not hurt to still apply this year, and reapply if dinged?
Thanks!
Two questions:
1. You mentioned in another thread that this year is exceptionally competitive -- in what sense? In that the sheer number of applicants is larger (I know this is true), or that the quality of applications is higher (how do you measure this)?
2. How does HBS view reapplicants? I heard that HBS is particularly harsh on reapplicants; due to the nature of the ultracompetitive year, and if a candidate has the chance to futher develop his profile in the next year, would it be wise to develop a stronger profile before applying? (I heard that the level of competition is usually cyclical... applications numbers could likely be down in the coming years.) Or would it not hurt to still apply this year, and reapply if dinged?
Thanks!
