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HBS grad here. Be personable. Be able to hold a conversation. Know your resume back to front and be able to talk to any line on it. You've got a 50% shot now that you have an interview so it's yours to lose. Good luck!

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Suck dick and know finance

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D3 is right. To get into HBS, you have to be a money grubber masquerading as a social do-gooder.

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Haha K is bitter he didn't get the interview

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Went to NW. U right lol

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Kellogg =/= KPMG

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@d1 thanks! I studied strategy and finance and now work as a manager in deal advisory. @pwc1 you jealous ?

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Thanks all! Please wish me luck! :)

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Thanks D2! How conversational is it? (as opposed to rapid-fire "interrogation" style interview)

OP - disclaimer, I didn't go to HBS and haven't applied yet, but one of my close friends did go to HBS. She mentioned HBS is very focused on how you plan to become a leader and make an impact for an area you're passionate about, rather than just saying you want to go work at Goldman or PE or McKinsey. You need to be able to communicate why HBS is the only school that'll allow you to accomplish your goals and why. Someone from Columbia can go work at Goldman or McKinsey. HBS can give you the edge to become a global leader. Everyone I've met from there is very passionate about social causes and making a global impact

Kpmg-1, NW is a great school!

K1, did you go to Georgetown undergrad?

OP mine was super conversational but I've heard reports that others were more interrogative. Regardless, you should be able to hold a dialog. The 30 minutes go quickly so make sure you keep answers succinct and get through the salient points of what you want HBS to know about you

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