Essays for the Class of 2014

As an opportunity to present your distinctive qualities, your essays are an important part of your MBA application. You will be asked to submit your essays online with the rest of your application materials. Essays should be single-spaced. Please limit your response to the length indicated.

Joint program applicants for the Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Kennedy School must provide an additional essay.

Essays (MBA applicants only):

All application questions below are required.

• Tell us about three of your accomplishments. (600 words)
• Tell us three setbacks you have faced. (600 words)
• Why do you want an MBA? (400 words)
• Answer a question you wish we'd asked. (400 words)

Joint degree applicants:

• How do you expect the joint degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and a personal level? (400 words)

Essay Questions for Harvard 2+2 MBA Program Applicants

All application questions below are required.

• Tell us about three of your accomplishments. (600 words)
• Tell us three setbacks you have faced. (600 words)
• Why do you want an MBA? (400 words)
• What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience? (400 words)