<p>I want to get into Harvard Business School, but I'm not quite sure if I should work as an Analyst for a year or two and then apply, or just apply before the deadline. </p>
<p>I have a Bachelors Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Economics (3 B.A.'s), two from Elon University and the Engineering Degree from Columbia University.</p>
<p>I've done business internships at Goldman Sachs, MSD Capital, the whole nine yards. Should I take the opportunity to work as an analyst for a year two or just go straight to Business School? (Preferably top 10)</p>
<p>My eventual goal is to become a Hedgefund analyst or manager, or get a top executive position at a F500. What should I do?</p>
<p>^^ What should I do? How old are you? You’ve graduated college with three BA’s and you don’t know what to do? Didn’t they teach you how to think for yourself at Elon and Columbia?</p>
<p>Do you have a good job? Are you making money? Are you happy? Are you finding it difficult to get ahead without the MBA? Then go for it – what more can be said!</p>
<p>I’m unemployed, I just graduated from Columbia. A job opening at Goldman Sachs is waiting for me until July 16th 2012, for I have interviewed prior. I just don’t know if I should actually get some job experience before I go ahead and get my MBA, or work as an analyst and and apply to HBS after-the-fact. </p>
<p>Yes the programs at both schools have consolidated my decision making skills, however, receiving an assortment of forewarning has caused me to prognosticate my ratiocination and accentuate my indecisiveness.</p>
<p>A Habit of Leadership
“We recognize — and welcome — leadership that may be expressed in many forms, from college extracurricular activities to academic or business achievements, from personal accomplishments to community commitments. We appreciate leadership on any scale as well, from organizing a classroom to directing a combat squad, from running an independent business to spearheading initiatives at work. In essence, we are looking for evidence of your potential - a portfolio of experiences, initiatives, and accomplishments that reflect a habit of leadership.”</p>
<p>Tell us about something you did well. (400 words)
Tell us about something you wish you had done better. (400 words)</p>
<p>And a recommendation from your boss at Goldman Sachs who has intimately known you, and your work habits, for several years might put your application on the top of the pile.</p>
<p>Recommendations must be completed online. The recommendation form includes the following four essay questions, along with other types of questions.</p>
<p>Please comment on the context of your interaction with the applicant. If applicable, briefly describe the applicant’s role in your organization. (250 words)
How does the candidate’s performance compare to other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? (250 words)
Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (250 words)
Please make additional statements about the applicant’s performance, potential, or personal qualities you believe would be helpful to the MBA Admissions Board. (250 words)</p>
<p>If you have an open position waiting for you at Goldman Sachs, you would be a fool not to avail yourself of the opportunity. Most top business schools will not even want to look at you without at least 2 years of work experience. As a graduate of a top business school myself (Columbia), I can tell you this from expereince. Much of what you will learn at a top school will launch off your experience base. Take my advise and go to work for a while. And the spending cash won’t hurt either.</p>