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The HBS 2+2 program is a deferred admission process for current students in their final year of study, either in college or a full-time master’s degree program. If you are admitted through 2+2, you work for two to four years in a field of your choice before enrolling in the regular HBS MBA Program. We sat down with Carol Wright (MBA 2025) to hear more about how she spent her deferral years. [...]
The HBS African American Student Union (AASU) aims to create a close-knit community for its members from the time they choose to join HBS, through their transition to the second year, and extending beyond graduation. In this feature, we highlight the experiences of two AASU members who entered HBS as joint degree students, sharing insights from their time before and during the MBA program. [...]
It's been quite a year for HBS students, and as 2023 comes to a close we wanted to share some of the highlights from the MBA Voices Blog. [...]
Our first academic year, known as the Required Curriculum (RC) year, laid a robust foundation for our new directions, but it was our summer internships that truly showcased the breadth of the program. From venture investing at Johnson & Johnson's JJDC to AI and Data Strategy at Moderna, and even philanthropic efforts in Alzheimer's research within Bill Gates' private investment office, my classmates and I didn't just scatter across the biotech industry—we purposefully immersed ourselves in its diverse opportunities. One of us even launched a startup, capturing the program's entrepreneurial essence. These weren't random placements but deliberate career paths, each made possible by the program's comprehensive curriculum. [...]
Attending Harvard Business School as an active-duty service member has been an immensely enriching experience, blending my military background with a dynamic academic environment. The school's emphasis on leadership and diverse perspectives has allowed me to leverage my military skills while gaining invaluable insights from classmates with varied professional backgrounds. The collaborative and inclusive nature of the HBS community has been instrumental in expanding my worldview and honing my ability to serve with impact. Harvard Business School has not only equipped me with a robust business education but has also served as an incubator for personal and professional growth, reaffirming the belief that diverse experiences are a cornerstone of effective leadership. [...]
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