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<p>Assuming that I’m wrong, wouldn’t correcting me qualify as providing insight, or providing me with information that could help me restructure my undergraduate plans be regarded as advice? </p>
<p>If I am wrong, I would be more than happy for you to tell me exactly why, but so far your own qualifier has been, “You’re young and know nothing and I’m experienced and right.”</p>
<p>I was asking in advance for the end of my junior year.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses!</p>
<p>I’m just curious… should a financial engineering major apply for the 2+2 program or the regular program? What about electrical engineering majors?</p>
<p>You guys were right, I found out today that Management Science is on the business track.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p>The electrical engineering definitely sounds like a 2+2 major, but the financial engineering one I’m not so sure. It would really depend upon the specifications of your major.</p>
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<p>I am currently a rising sophomore in college and very much interested in this program. I am double majoring in International Relations and Economics. I was wondering whether my Economics major would serve as a detriment as it might appear to admissions officer that I am on the business route (something that is quite unfavorable to 2+2 applicants)? Also, I am currently interning at the Korean National Assembly. I would like to intern in diverse fields but would an internship at a bank or a top consulting firm not be favorable to my application? Furthermore, in addition to two majors, I am currently considering spending a semester abroad in Spain and one in Korea (in order to fully embrace the two cultures and perfect my Spanish and Korean skills). I also want to pursue minor degrees in Spanish and Middle Eastern Studies. However, to do this, I would have to spend an extra year in college, which I don’t mind since I am on full scholarship and pretty certain that my fifth year would be covered as well. However, how would this appear to admissions officers?? Would spending 5 years in college negatively affect the viewpoint of the admissions officer when he/she reads my application? </p>
<p>Thank you in advance and I apologize for the multitude of questions!</p>
<p>I am interested in attending HBS, but not as a 2+2 candidate. If one was to apply doing their senior year in college, and had a chance of being accepted, would he/she being accepted right into HBS or be deferred for two years?</p>
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<p>Either is possible.</p>
<p>And if you get into the 2+2 program, is there any way you can apply normally so that you don’t have to wait the 2 years? I want to try to finish my education as soon as possible. Also, do you have to work for the 2 years or is there any way you can do more schooling. For example, I am an engineering undergrad, so I would be potentially getting a master’s in an engineering discipline.</p>
<p>Well, I think it is very unlikely that you will get admission without any kind of work experience. Graduate school does not count as work.</p>
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<p>I believe someone asked the admissions the same question concerning Economics majors, and the answer was that they consider that major to be apart of the liberal arts field, so you’re fine.</p>
<p>As for interning at a bank/consulting firm, originally I had thought that your internship experience wouldn’t really hurt your chances, but after some research, I can see that the adcoms might see it as a “training experience towards the business field”. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong on this.</p>
<p>I just looked at the HBS 2+2 Class Profile for the class of 2014 on the HBS website. It shows that 6% of the 115 people admitted had a background in Business Administration. I found this somewhat interesting since the HBS FAQ also says the following: </p>
<p>“The 2+2 Program is primarily targeted towards students who are not already on a business track (i.e. students studying the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, etc.). If your current academic training and internship experiences put you on a solid foundation to advance in a business career, 2+2 may not be the right program for you. We encourage candidates with a strong track record of leadership and business exposure to consider applying as college seniors to our regular MBA Program.”</p>
<p>So basically this means 6-7 people were admitted to HBS 2+2 WITH a background in Business Administration. Can someone please give me various reasons why such people may have been accepted? I guess there is an exception to every rule. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>There are exceptions to every rule, yes, and if it someone HBS truly feels they will miss out on (ie, they happened to major in business but have also shattered all sorts of records, have HUGE internships [not just good ones], etc) then they’ll grab you while they can. I have to tell you, those 2+2 admits with business background (which is very vague, BTW) are 100% amazing and it’s probably not hugely worth your time to apply unless you are that amazing. 7/115 is a very low chance, after all, so if you’ve got the credentials, then go for it, but don’t expect much – let HBS publish their data on who APPLIED and I bet you’d find a lot of disappointed business majors.</p>
<p>@2plus2: thanks for the reply. Do you mind expanding on what qualifies as a “HUGE” internship, shattering a record, and 100% amazing? Are we talking absolutely perfect GMAT and GPA, starting your own business, 3 internships with Goldman Sachs…??? Or do you think one can be admitted with a slightly less performance? Do you think being an underrepresented minority would influence HBS’s decision to admit a business major as well? Thanks again.</p>
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<p>What are some examples of leadership for engineering majors?</p>
<p>for engineering you can still do most things, such as fraternities/sororities, job experiences, community service, etc.</p>
<p>DO you think that majoring in International relations and Political science put me in a disadvantaged position when applying to Harvard 2+2 ?</p>