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 901, while 7,424 people applied for admission. There are 36% women scholars while 33% are international students. The average post-college experience is 4 years.

Deadlines
The following are the deadlines for the MBA Class of 2012 entering in the fall of 2010:

Application Periods	Application submitted online by 5 p.m. EST	Notification of the MBA Admissions Board's decision
Round 1	October 1, 2009	December 15, 2009
Round 2	January 19, 2010	April 6, 2010
Round 3	April 8, 2010	May 13, 2010

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 5 p.m. on October 1. 2009 will be considered in Round
Applications received after 5 p.m. on January 19, 2010 will be considered in Round
Applications received after 5 p.m. on April 8, 2010 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?
• Discuss how you have engaged with a community or organization.
• Tell us about a time when you made a difficult decision. d.Write a cover letter to your application introducing yourself to the Admissions Board.
• What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?

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/