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Harvard Business School | The mbaMission Podcast Ep 8

In this episode of the mbaMission podcast, Harold Simansky, Jessica Shklar, and Devi Vallabhaneni discuss their experiences at Harvard Business School and delve into the recent changes in the Harvard Business School application process. They provide insights into how to approach the new HBS essays, explain why you should view your application as a portfolio, and highlight the importance of showcasing leadership and personal growth. The conversation concludes with practical tips on brainstorming and outlining your essays and building your application holistically. Takeaways: ✔️ HBS introduced new essay questions and admissions criteria for the 2024-2025 application season. ✔️ The new essay questions focus on business-mindedness, leadership, and growth orientation, and require applicants to demonstrate these mindsets rather than just skills and activities. ✔️ The HBS application should be viewed as a portfolio, with the essays complementing other components such as the resume and recommendations. ✔️ Showcase your initiative, problem-solving skills, and impact in your essays. ✔️ Brainstorm and plan your essays carefully, ensuring that each essay presents a unique aspect of your profile. ✔️ Approach your application holistically. 00:00 Welcome to the mbaMission podcast 00:38 Jessica Shklar, mbaMission Executive Director 02:07 Devi Vallabhaneni, mbaMission Executive Director 04:30 How has the HBS application changed for the 2024-2025 season? 05:06 Skills & activities vs. mindsets 10:26 HBS admissions criteria 1: Business-Minded 16:32 Viewing your application as a portfolio 18:18 HBS admissions criteria 2: Leadership-focused 22:31 HBS admissions criteria 3: Growth-oriented 28:37 What is the admissions committee looking for? 30:54 Successful HBS candidates: Maxing out your life & creating opportunities 34:00 Preparing your essays strategically: Think, Plan, Write 38:53 Approaching your application holistically Book your FREE 30-minute MBA admissions consultation with Harold, Jessica, Devi, or another one of our experienced MBA admissions consultants by filling out this form: https://www.mbamission.com/consult/mb... Learn more about onTrack by mbaMission, our innovative, on-demand MBA application platform, and take our five-minute questionnaire to receive your customized learning path: https://ontrack.mbamission.com/?utm_s... Free MBA Application Resources: 1. The Complete Start-to-Finish MBA Admissions Guide: https://shop.mbamission.com/products/... 2. Insider's Guides: https://shop.mbamission.com/collectio... 3. International Program Guides: https://shop.mbamission.com/collectio... 4. Interview Guides: https://shop.mbamission.com/collectio... 5. Career Guides: https://shop.mbamission.com/collectio... 6. mbaMission Blog: https://www.mbamission.com/blog?utm_s... About mbaMission: 1. mbaMission's 5-Star MBA Admissions Consultant Reviews on GMAT Club: https://gmatclub.com/reviews/mbamissi... 2. Who We Are: The World's Leading MBA Admissions Consulting Firm: https://www.mbamission.com/who-we-are... 3. Meet Our Full-Time MBA Admissions Consulting Team: https://www.mbamission.com/who-we-are... 4. More mbaMission Reviews: https://www.mbamission.com/who-we-are... Connect with Us: LinkedIn:   / mbamission   Facebook:   / mbamission   Instagram:   / mbamission   Thank you for watching. And if you enjoy this video, don’t forget to like it and subscribe to our channel for more MBA application tips and resources! ---------------- #mba #businessschool #mbapodcast #harvardbusinessschool