Successfully Entering Harvard Business School: Reviews of 65 Application Essays

Author: Harvard Business School HBS Press Editorial Department
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Many overseas universities require applicants to submit three to five hundred-word application essays. These short essays are meant to showcase personality that cannot be reflected in your resume and transcript, and are considered one of the most challenging types of writing during your student years. Every year, tens of thousands of Chinese students pursue further studies abroad. Facing this application tradition of foreign universities, Chinese students often misunderstand its intent and struggle to adopt effective strategies, often resulting in failure. This book selects 65 successful application essays that gained admission to Harvard Business School, all written and guided by Harvard Business School experts. Each essay is analyzed and reviewed. Regardless of which university or program you apply to, you will benefit greatly! To help Chinese readers fully experience the essence of the sample essays, each translation is followed by the original English version for comparison and learning. Even if you don’t plan to study abroad, these sample essays will help improve your English short essay writing skills. How to summarize your life in 300 words, and how to complete your application in 300 words—this book’s outstanding samples provide guidance, Harvard’s insightful reviews help you generalize, and the authentic original English versions offer practical references. Studying abroad can effectively enhance your English short essay writing skills. Application essays to foreign universities are considered one of the most challenging types of writing during your student years, requiring not only solid English proficiency but also outstanding writing skills. This book selects 65 successful application essays that gained admission to Harvard Business School, categorized into nine themes. Under each theme, there is writing guidance, and after each essay, there is an analysis and review, all written by Harvard Business School experts. These sample essays cover a wide range of topics, exhibit diverse styles, and demonstrate rich insights. Regardless of which university or program you apply to, you will benefit greatly!