REGARDING HBS 2+2

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nikhil007: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 8; Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:54 am

by nikhil007 » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:21 am

hello ,
i will be applying HBS 2+2 this summer. i am yet to give GMAT.
MY EXTRA CIRICULUM is good. ONE YEAR OF WORK EXPERIENCE AS I TOOK
DROP FOR ONE YEAR DURING MY UG. but only one factor that holds me back is low GPA.
DO YOU THINK HBS 2+2 IS WORTH TRYING?
WHAT ARE CHANCES IF I SCORE EXCELLENT IN GMAT?
CAN A GOOD GMAT SCORE HIDE MY BAD GPA ?
PLEASE HELP ME. I AM IN GREAT CONFUSION WHETHER TO APPLY OR NOT?
YOUR HELP WOULD BE IMMENSELY APPRECIATED
WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY

NIKHIL
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Scottie@VeritasPrep: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 500; Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:34 amFollowed by: 6 members; Location: Florida; Thanked: 45 times

by Scottie@VeritasPrep » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:45 pm

The HBS 2+2 program requires students to be able to meet the academic challenges of the HBS MBA. Your GPA and GMAT should demonstrate your academic strength. You did not mention how low your GPA is however if it is significantly lower than the median HBS GPA then you may not be a competitive applicant. That said, it is worth mentioning if there were external circumstances that contributed to your low GPA.

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by nikhil007 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:15 am

thanx for reply
i am from a regional engineering college YCCE India.
my GPA IS 65.87%
AND I QUIET CONFIDENT ABOUT SCORING 730+ IN GMAT
I AM REALLY PREPARING HARD FOR THE TOEFL .
i am certified SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT,and know basic GERMAN LANGUAGE

I HAVE FEW QUESTIONS
1-I KNOW MY GPA IS POOR, BUT WHAT THINGS I SHOULD DO TO STAND OUT FROM OTHERS? )
2- AFTER DOING ALL THIS STUFF WHETHER I SHOULD APPLY OR U FRANKLY TELL ME ?

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by Scottie@VeritasPrep » Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:47 pm

You need to show that you can handle the academic rigor of HBS either through a high GPA or GMAT - preferably both. You should also demonstrate that you are a well rounded student by discussing any extracurricular hobbies/interests you have. Also, be able to clearly articulate why HBS 2+2 is the best option for you.

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Prithvi: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 6; Joined: Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:49 am

HBS 2+2 chances

by Prithvi » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:06 am

evaluation of profile

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by Scottie@VeritasPrep » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:52 am

It sounds like you can clearly articulate your goals and reasons for pursuing an MBA You also need score well on the GMAT (look at HBS class profile to get an idea of the competitive range) and make sure you adhere to pertinent deadlines. There are two key application dates for Summer 2009:

Application Submission: 7/1/09 (5 p.m. EST)
Admissions Notification: 9/15/09

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Prithvi: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 6; Joined: Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:49 am

by Prithvi » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:31 am

thanks

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by gabriel » Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:14 pm

Prithvi please ask your questions about GMAT prep in the GMAT startegy section, this thread is only meant for expert admission related advice

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