How to get into HBS after undergrad? (if it is actually possible)

pete_gre
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:54:12 +0000

“Pete, your reasons for wanting to go straight to B school will not be seen as a good one by the schools. Frankly, unless you have done remarkably at a very top college and your new business flies fast, you have little chance of seeing a classroom at a top 10 program without working a few years. And it’s no longer just 2 years for most so you really need to decide if this works for you or redirect.”

What are good reasons then? So far all I have is that I think it’s the best way to supplement the experience that I am hoping to have (which if things go well will be very good experience) without having to start a FT career then take a break. Please give examples of reasons that they would see as better ones than mine…

“OK, Pete , I give up, when you get into HBS after your undergrad, let us know. Good luck.”

cbreeze, what do you mean you give up? I haven’t disagreed with you. I was simply asking why those people got in.

I don’t know what your problem is but not once have I implied that I am going to get in. I was purely asking advice on how to maximise my chances. Now the examples you have given in your last post I can understand. They do seem very good.

On another issue, is Wharton equally difficult for people to get into straight from undergrad? or would you say more difficult? I read somewhere on here that they are less welcoming of people joining straight after undergrad than HBS, but have seen nothing to back that up. Anyknow know?

thanks