Would like some insight on Harvard 2+2

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>So I finished my first year of college at a well respected flagship university and I'm currently majoring in Chemical Engineering and I'm considering the possibility of a minor in statistics. My grades have been really good so far and I feel like I can keep around a 3.7 without too much of a problem. I already have an offer to work at a very large, and well known oil company this fall as a co-op, which I am planning on taking. As far as the GMAT is concerned I plan on studying in the next few months, but I feel I can get in the 700s. </p>

<p>My major question is how important is leadership for the 2+2 program? While I probably should join clubs such as AiCHE or other clubs related to my major, I feel more compelled to focus of internships and co-ops or doing research compared to clubs. Generally speaking, would Harvard prefer an applicant who has more leadership roles or an applicant who is more focused on work and research?</p>

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<p>Leadership is very important for Harvard (not only their 2+2 program, but also their general MBA program). That’s what you should focus on.</p>

<p>That being said, leadership does not necessarily mean starting clubs and nonprofit organizations, etc. Leadership can also mean making a real difference in your job/work. Harvard has a rather broad definition of “leadership”.</p>