<p>NewYork94 - Applying to HBS’s 2+2 program doesn’t preclude you from applying to other programs but I don’t know why you would as you’d have your 2+2 decision before you’d apply or know your acceptance status from other MBA programs.
My son had his HBS 2+2 acceptance in hand before he started his senior year of undergrad so all he had to do is finish his senior year, get a job, work for two or three years (which he’s doing now) and then return to Cambridge/Alston for HBS. One of the potential downsides of 2+2 is that if one graduates from undergrad at age 22 and then works for only 2 years (there is an option to work 3 years) then they will “only” be 24 years old when they start their MBA which is young for HBS where the average incoming student is (I think) 26 or 27.</p>
<p>Per the HBS web site…
2+2 PROGRAM APPLICATION STEPS</p>
<p>The 2+2 Program is a deferred admission process for rising and current college seniors. It comprises two years of professional work experience followed by two years in the HBS MBA Program.</p>
<p>Upon graduating from college, admitted 2+2 students spend two years working in a professional, HBS-approved position in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. The 2+2 Program attracts accomplished college seniors from all fields of study. We encourage students from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines to apply.</p>
<p>We’re looking for innovative thinkers who have demonstrated leadership and analytical skills and want to apply their knowledge and passion to make a difference in the world.</p>
<p>Are you eligible?
If you are in your final year of undergraduate study, you are eligible to apply in the current application cycle. This timing applies to candidates from bachelor degree programs as well as joint bachelor/graduate degree programs.
To be considered for admission to the 2+2 Program Class of 2017 (entering Fall 2015), you must be graduating from your college or university between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013.</p>