1. What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience? (400-word limit)





2. What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)





3. Discuss a defining experience in your development as a leader. (400-word limit)





4. In your career, you will have to deal with many ethical issues. What are likely to be the most challenging and what is your plan for developing the competencies you will need to handle these issues effectively? (400-word limit)





5. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a leader? (400-word limit)





6. What are your career aspirations and how can an MBA help you to reach them? Why now? (400-word limit)





7. What do you wish the MBA Admissions Board had asked you? (400-word limit)

1. What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your undergraduate academic experience? (400-word limit)





2. What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)





3. Discuss a defining experience in your leadership development. How did this experience highlight your strengths and weaknesses as a leader? (400-word limit)





4. In your career, you will have to deal with many ethical issues. What are likely to be the most challenging and what is your plan for developing the competencies you will need to handle these issues effectively? (400-word limit)





5. What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you? (400-word limit)





6. What other information do you believe would be helpful to the Board in understanding you better and in considering your application? (400-word limit)



Dual and concurrent degree candidates:



7. How do you expect the joint or concurrent degree program to benefit you both academically and professionally? (400-word limit)

Recommendations must be completed online. The form includes essay questions along with other types of questions.

The essay questions for recommenders of applicants to the MBA class entering in the fall of 2006 were:

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what connection? If applicable, briefly describe the applicant's role in your organization. Please comment on the frequency and context of your interaction. (250-word limit)





2. In what ways has the candidate distinguished himself or herself among peers? (250-word limit)





3. Comment on the candidate's opportunities for professional and personal growth. (250-word limit)





4. (Only for applicants required taking the TOEFL or IELTS): In what context have you been able to assess the candidate's written and spoken English? (250-word limit)





5. The Harvard Business School is committed to developing outstanding leaders who can inspire trust and confidence in others. Please comment on the applicant's behavior (e.g., respect for others, honesty, integrity, accountability for personal behavior) within your organization and in the community. (250-word limit)

An evaluative interview is conducted by invitation only, at the discretion of the Admissions Board, after an application has been submitted and reviewed.