The case study based learning methodology has found a powerful proponent in this globally renowned B School. The famous Harvard name is synonymous with excellent faculty, enriched curriculum and unparalleled peer group. The sheer size of the Harvard MBA class makes it one of the most robust, interactive and comprehensive choices, where each student is exposed to a number of choices for development of both a professional and personal nature.

Total MBA Enrollment in HBS this year was 1,837 at an acceptance rate of 12.20%. The women scholars comprises of 37.2% of total strength of students. The average post-college experience is 4 years.

Deadlines
The following are the deadlines for the MBA Class of 2013 entering in the fall of 2011:

Application Periods	Application submitted online by 12 Noon Boston time	Notification of the MBA Admissions Board's decision
Round 1	October 1, 2010	December 14, 2010
Round 2	January 19, 2010	March 29, 2011
Round 3	March 31, 2011	May 5, 2011

Please note that each"round"represents a distinct period in which you may apply, not a succession of steps for your application. You may apply in one round only, one time in an application year.

Given past experience, we anticipate that many candidates will submit their online application materials very close to 5 p.m. on submission deadline dates. To avoid heavy server traffic and potential delays, we encourage candidates to submit application materials as early as possible.

Applications received after 12 noon on October 1, 2010 will be considered in Round 2.
Applications received after 12 noon on January 11, 2011 will be considered in Round 3.
Applications received after 12 noon on March 31, 2011 will not be considered.

Regretfully, requests for decisions earlier than the notification dates listed above cannot be accommodated under any circumstances.

Essay Topics
Essay 1: : What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)

Essay 2: What have you learned from a mistake? (400-word limit)

Essay 3: Please respond to two of the following (400-word limit each):

• What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience?
• What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?
• Tell us about a time in your professional experience where you were frustrated or disappointed.
• When you join the HBS Class of 2013, how will you introduce yourself to your new classmates?

Essay 4:How do you expect the joint degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and a personal level? (400-word limit)

Website: http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/