{"id":13453,"date":"2025-09-02T04:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T22:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=13453"},"modified":"2026-01-25T02:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T21:16:43","slug":"how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get into Harvard Business School (HBS) in 2025 : A 7-step process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<h2 id=\"0-introduction-how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\">Introduction : How to get into Harvard Business School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re an MBA aspirant, you&#8217;ve surely heard of the prestigious Harvard Business School MBA program. Getting into Harvard requires significant effort, so understanding what the admissions committee looks for is crucial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we break down the process into seven steps to help you meet their expectations without feeling overwhelmed by Harvard&#8217;s reputation. Remember, the school&#8217;s strong brand is built on the accomplishments of its alumni. If the admissions officers see your potential, they&#8217;ll eagerly welcome you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"Harvard Business School\" class=\"wp-image-52874\" width=\"768\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-1024x726.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-1536x1088.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-2048x1451.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-953x675.jpg 953w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-400x283.jpg 400w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u00a9Harvard-Business-School-151015-8199-1080x765.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Does Harvard Business School message to those who received Admits? &#8211; \u201cThe answer is YES\u201d<\/p><p>That\u2019s how Dee Leopold, Managing Director &#8211; Admissions and Financial aid, informed applicants that they have been accepted for the MBA program of Harvard Business School.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<!-- e-GMAT CTA Banner - Version 1: Timeline Focus -->\n<!-- WordPress Reusable Block - 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ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\/#1-step-1-%E2%80%93-start-research-early-for-hbs-mba\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step 1 \u2013 Start Research Early for HBS MBA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\/#3-step-2-%E2%80%93-research-external-factors\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step 2 \u2013 Research External factors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\/#8-step-3-research-internal-factors-for-harvard-mba\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step 3 &#8211; Research Internal factors for Harvard MBA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\/#10-step-4-%E2%80%93-think-like-harvard-business-school%E2%80%99s-admission-committee-%E2%80%93-identify-gaps\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step 4 \u2013 Think like Harvard Business School\u2019s Admission committee \u2013 Identify gaps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\/#12-step-5-%E2%80%93-work-on-the-gaps-in-your-hbs-mba-application\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step 5 \u2013 Work on the gaps in your HBS MBA application<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\/#14-step-6-%E2%80%93-prepare-and-ace-the-gmat\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step 6 \u2013 Prepare and ace the GMAT<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school\/#16-step-7-%E2%80%93-apply-to-harvard-business-school%E2%80%99s-hbs-mba-program\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step 7 \u2013 Apply to Harvard Business School\u2019s (HBS) MBA Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1821\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/How-to-get-into-Harvard-Business-school.png\" alt=\"how to get into hbs\" class=\"wp-image-14402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/How-to-get-into-Harvard-Business-school.png 1821w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/How-to-get-into-Harvard-Business-school-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/How-to-get-into-Harvard-Business-school-768x395.png 768w, 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So, how do you increase your chances of getting an admit to Harvard and other top business schools? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-step-1-%E2%80%93-start-research-early-for-hbs-mba\">Step 1 \u2013 Start Research Early for HBS MBA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your research at least 1 year before you plan to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what kinds of research will you need to do? Well, there are 2 types of research that you\u2019ll have to do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>External Research<\/li><li>Internal Research<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-d1ab3fcb-5e6d-4101-b664-3e891181509c\">\n\n\n<h4 id=\"2-the-takeaway-from-step-1\">The takeaway from Step 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The early bird catches the worm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mansi (Harvard 2020 batch)&nbsp;started her MBA journey nearly two years before she had the opportunity to join Harvard\u2019s class of 2020, dedicating nearly a year to GMAT prep and then working for several months on her essays. Watch her journey here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XEQBYwbnoA8?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer rel=0; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-step-2-%E2%80%93-research-external-factors\">Step 2 \u2013 Research External factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Word of Caution<\/strong> \u2013 Before you start researching external factors, be prepared that you might feel overwhelmed and that\u2019s normal. Keep your cool and remember, all those people who eventually got an admit to HBS started just like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><b><i>HBS is one of the most sought after Business School. How about getting into Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg or other top business schools? <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-admission-2019-how-to-get-into-top-business-school\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read this article on how to get into a top business school.<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-hbs-website-research-\"> <p>HBS Website Research<\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In External research, you should first start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Harvard Business School\u2019s website<\/a>. Research on the program you are planning to apply for (2-year MBA, executive program, HBX, Doctoral programs). Look at the facts and figures of their MBA program, Alumni, research, and their campus &amp; culture. HBS boasts about their diverse classrooms. Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/harvard-business-school-class-profile-employment-reports-and-notable-alumni\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harvard Business School (HBS) class profile, and employment reports<\/a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-linkedin-research\">LinkedIn Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Review the profile of people who made it to Harvard Business School. There is a chance that you might feel that you are not as accomplished as those people are. That\u2019s because they have presented their profile better than most individuals. And even if you stumble upon profiles of extraordinary individuals, just aspire to be better than them. It\u2019s never too late to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-contact-people-on-linkedin\">Contact people on LinkedIn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have researched LinkedIn profiles, it\u2019s time to contact them. Remember, they are busy people so they might take some time to respond. The idea is to contact lots of different people from diverse backgrounds and get their advice on your profile. Some people might not respond, so make sure you contact a lot of people. A few of them will surely give you sound advice, and you\u2019ll feel the worth of this exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-f209213d-a765-48fe-aa17-9416f40cb798\">\n\n\n<h4 id=\"7-takeaways-from-step-2\">Takeaways from Step 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Website research<\/strong> will reveal information about HBS\u2019 programs, campus, culture, alumni, and diversity of its batch. Doing so will help you analyze how you can add value to its classroom and also help you identify your USP. It will also tell you which test to take. GMAT or GRE. We\u2019ll personally suggest GMAT, as it holds immense value even after you complete your MBA. <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-the-importance-of-gmat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more on the importance of GMAT.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Website research<\/strong> will also help you identify gaps in your academic profile. You\u2019ll get to know the average GPA of the incoming batch. For the GMAT score, I would recommend you to look at the median score of 740 (translates to 695 on the GMAT Focus edition). There are a few applicants who make it to HBS with a GMAT score of 600, but they are rare and have extraordinary profiles.<\/li><li>The <strong>LinkedIn research<\/strong> will give help you talk with people who were once in the same position as you are today. They will not only be a source of valuable information but also a source of inspiration for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\"><blockquote><p><strong>To get into a top business school like Harvard, you need inspiration while preparing for your GMAT. <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-success-stories-how-to-prepare-for-gmat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here is a list of some amazing success stories of individuals who aced the GMAT and went on to get an admit from their target business schools.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>HBS looks for well-rounded candidates. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-improve-your-mba-profile-how-to-boost-your-mba-application-6-steps\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 tips on making your profile appealing to the HBS adcom.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-step-3-research-internal-factors-for-harvard-mba\">Step 3 &#8211; Research Internal factors for Harvard MBA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By researching internal factors, I mean introspection. Once you have completed external research, you\u2019ll have enough information to compare yourself with. Now, start thinking about your life. What makes you tick? If someone asks you, \u201cHow will you measure your life?\u201d, What will your answer be? <strong>We would suggest reading an <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2010\/07\/how-will-you-measure-your-life\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">HBR article of the same name by an HBS professor Clayton M. Christensen<\/a>. He has also written a book called \u2018How will you measure your life.&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While introspecting, we recommend that you stay away from distractions. Use a pen and paper to jot down your thoughts. These thoughts will be like proverbial breadcrumbs which led you to where you are today. List down the smallest of leadership positions you took and your achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do it every day for a few minutes. In a week or two, you\u2019ll have a list of achievements, and you\u2019ll now see your own story much more clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-cf6c6152-dd73-4955-a24c-f0af7d083c57\">\n\n\n<h4 id=\"9-the-takeaway-from-step-3\">The takeaway from Step 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Steve Jobs in his famous Stanford graduation speech said, \u201cYou can\u2019t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward.\u201d Doing so will help you make sense of your unique story. Therefore, introspect!!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>HBS boasts a very high median GMAT score of 740 for its latest incoming class. Therefore, it&#8217;s really important to score above the median score for a successful HBS MBA application. Here are some free GMAT preparation resources for you. You can also start your GMAT prep with our <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">free trial<\/a>. 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If you want to build your profile to get an admit to Harvard Business School or any other top business school, you should :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Understand the different factors considered in the application<\/li><li>Weight-age of all those factors in the application<\/li><li>Which factors are under your control (unchangeable and changeable factors)<\/li><li>Work on the factors which are still under your control<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A rough weight-age of different admission evaluation factors is as below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/how-to-get-into-hbs-admission-factors.jpg\" alt=\"how to get into hbs admission factors\" class=\"wp-image-17186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/how-to-get-into-hbs-admission-factors.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/how-to-get-into-hbs-admission-factors-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/how-to-get-into-hbs-admission-factors-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/how-to-get-into-hbs-admission-factors-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/how-to-get-into-hbs-admission-factors-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Out of all these factors, few will be out of your control by now, and a few will still be in your control. Read more on this topic in our article on &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-application-process-gmat-score-evaluation-factors-importance\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MBA Application Process &#8211; GMAT Score Weightage and other factors<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-2971200d-a884-4525-ae0f-7e85ae8e2917\">\n\n\n<h4 id=\"11-the-takeaway-from-step-4\">The takeaway from Step 4<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Thinking like an Ad-com is essential to understand the gaps in your application. If Your work experience is exceptional, then adding extracurricular work on top of it can make your resume impeccable. Take up some leadership work that would ultimately positively impact your peers. You feel social work is your calling. Join an NGO and help build weak communities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"12-step-5-%E2%80%93-work-on-the-gaps-in-your-hbs-mba-application\">Step 5 \u2013 Work on the gaps in your HBS MBA application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at changeable vs. unchangeable factors and see how many of them are still under your control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Changeable vs. Unchangeable Evaluation Factors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the MBA application process, several parameters may not be under your control now (GPA\/employer\u2019s brand, etc), but a whopping&nbsp;<strong>56% is still within your immediate control<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 <strong>GMAT, essays, interview, and recommendation letters<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>You should focus on putting your best foot forward <\/strong>as far as these aspects are concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-application-process-gmat-score-evaluation-factors-importance\/#Analyzing%20MBA%20Application\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Read more about changeable and unchangeable factors in your business school application<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/the-importance-of-essays-in-b-school-applications\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Read more to understand the importance of essays in B-School applications<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>HBS boasts a very high median GMAT score of 740 for its latest incoming class. Therefore, it&#8217;s really important to score above the median score for a successful HBS MBA application. Here are some free GMAT preparation resources for you. You can also start your GMAT prep with our <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">free trial<\/a>. 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Those factors have a 56% weight in your application.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Watch this video to conquer Harvard MBA Application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ovIhjHKlEHI?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer rel=0; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"14-step-6-%E2%80%93-prepare-and-ace-the-gmat\">Step 6 \u2013 Prepare and ace the GMAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your&nbsp;<strong>GMAT score accounts for 22% weight-age (16% for total GMAT score + 6% for GMAT quant score) in your application<\/strong>. Most students require 3 months of preparation time to achieve a 695+ score. Make sure to target a score that is 20+ more than the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-the-importance-of-gmat\/#Importance-of-GMAT-MBA-Admissions\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">average GMAT score of your target B-school\u2019s incoming batch<\/a>. For HBS you should target 715+ on the focus edition, which is around 20 points more than 695- the equivalent of the median GMAT score of the latest batch. <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/good-gmat-score-for-harvard-business-school-hbs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here&#8217;s a detailed analysis of a good GMAT score for Harvard Business School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>To achieve the envious GMAT score of 715+, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article_suheb\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">free online resource for GMAT preparation<\/a> which is the <a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">highest reviewed GMAT prep company&nbsp;<\/a>(2900+ reviews) on gmatclub.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Importance of GMAT score<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the chart below. It has been compiled by GmatClub for a sample size of 10029 applicants. It shows the role of the GMAT score in getting interview invites and post-interview acceptances in M7 elite business schools (Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Booth, Columbia, Kellogg, MIT Sloan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"643\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/How-to-get-into-harvard-business-school-HBS-MBA-2.png\" alt=\"how to get into harvard business school hbs mba\" class=\"wp-image-13464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/How-to-get-into-harvard-business-school-HBS-MBA-2.png 643w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/How-to-get-into-harvard-business-school-HBS-MBA-2-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsurprisingly, the acceptance rate and interview invites are directly proportional to your GMAT score.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-116d26f5-5e52-430a-b237-98e1ff207245\">\n\n\n<h4 id=\"15-the-takeaway-from-step-6\">The takeaway from Step 6<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Aim for a GMAT score that is 20+ points more than the average GMAT of the last incoming batch to get a competitive edge. That means, for Harvard Business School, aim for a GMAT score of 715+<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"16-step-7-%E2%80%93-apply-to-harvard-business-school%E2%80%99s-hbs-mba-program\">Step 7 \u2013 Apply to Harvard Business School\u2019s (HBS) MBA Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying you should know the Harvard business school acceptance rate &amp; acceptance criteria. Anyone applying to Harvard must have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A 4-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent<\/li><li>A GMAT or GRE score<\/li><li>TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo test results for those who have attended a non-English undergraduate program<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these instructions while applying to the Harvard Business School Class of 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"17-harvard-business-school-mba-requirements-\">Harvard Business School MBA requirements &#8211; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Written Application<\/li><li>Interview<\/li><li>Post-interview reflection<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"18-written-application\">Written Application:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to prepare the following to successfully apply to Harvard Business School:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>College Transcripts<\/li><li>GMAT\/GRE Score<\/li><li>TOEFL\/ IELTS\/ Pearson Test of English (PTE) &#8211;&nbsp; <em>Make sure you get a TOEFL score higher than 109 on the iBT, an IELTS score higher than 7.5, or a PTE score higher than 75<\/em>.<\/li><li>Resume<\/li><li>Acceptance of policies<\/li><li>Application Fee of US $250<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"19-interview-\">Interview <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After submitting your application, it will be reviewed, and then you may be invited for an interview <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"20-post-%E2%80%93-interview-reflection-\">Post \u2013 Interview reflection <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to submit a written reflection through the online application system of HBS within 24 hours of your interview <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"21-how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school-7-steps\">How to get into Harvard Business School &#8211; 7 Steps:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a brief recollection of the 7 steps to get into Harvard Business School MBA Program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Step 1 \u2013 Start Research Early<\/li><li>Step 2 \u2013 Research External Factors<\/li><li>Step 3 \u2013 Research Internal Factors<\/li><li>Step 4 \u2013 Think like Harvard Business School\u2019s Admission committee \u2013 Identify gaps<\/li><li>Step 5 \u2013 Work on the gaps in your Harvard MBA application<\/li><li>Step 6 \u2013 Prepare and ace the GMAT<\/li><li>Step 7 \u2013 Apply to HBS MBA Program<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, Harvard Business School is just one of the top business schools. The strategy on \u2018How to get into Harvard Business School\u2019 or any other top business school remains the same as mentioned in the article. The only thing that matters is that you add value to the Business School and learn new things to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a few years, you\u2019ll realize that getting into Harvard Business School was just a part of a larger goal of your life. So, let\u2019s start right away with Step 1 of \u2018How to get into Harvard Business School.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>For any strategic advice for GMAT or MBA Admissions, write to us at <a href=\"mailto:acethegmat@e-gmat.com\">acethegmat@e-gmat.com<\/a>.<em>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article_suheb\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Take a free trial<\/a> to get unlimited access to concept files, live sessions and practice questions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-12d652ef-e603-4a6a-9bb4-21f488894e8b\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat-prep\/?channel=blogsin_article&#038;utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=in_article&#038;utm_campaign=free_trial&#038;utm_term=blogs_in_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Get free prep resources<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/sigma-x\/?channel=blogsin_article&#038;utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=in_article&#038;utm_campaign=free_trial&#038;utm_term=blogs_in_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Take a free mock<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"22-faq-harvard-business-school\">FAQ &#8211; Harvard Business School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1628228097231\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the application deadline for Harvard Business School?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Harvard Business School MBA application deadline for Round 1 is Sep 6, 2024 and for Round 2 is Jan 3, 2025. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1628229516632\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a good GMAT score for Harvard Business School?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A GMAT focus score of 695 and above is considered to be a good score for Harvard. Know more in <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/good-gmat-score-for-harvard-business-school-hbs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">detail.<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1628229677199\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many applications does Harvard Business School receive in a year?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Harvard Business School receives around 9,000 to 10,000 applications in a year. 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