What Life is Like at Harvard Business School (HBS)!

In this video, I interview Charles and ask him about his experience at Harvard Business School (HBS).

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⏱Timestamps⏱
0:00 - Introduction
0:49 - Charles Background
1:36 - What made you want to pursue an MBA?
3:01 - How do you form relationships during the MBA program?
5:21 - How did you manage your time?
7:49 - How strict is HBS's participation policy and how would you describe the culture?
13:01 - How would you describe out of the classroom learning opportunities?
15:03 - What surprised you about your MBA experience?
16:25 - How would you describe your fondest memories from HBS?
18:27 - Do you have any tips for managing everything your first semester?
20:21 - What tangible ways has your network helped you?
21:52 - Are alumni responsive?
23:12 - Any HBS essay tips?
26:53 - Any overall MBA application tips?
30:00 - Should you emphasize leadership in the HBS application?
32:29 - Do you have anything else to add about the program?
34:21 - Did you see drastic career pivots?
36:40 - What advice would you give to your former self?
38:02 - Conclusion

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[Sam-beyy]

As a prospective b-school student, I really appreciate you putting this together. Great work!

[polinochka_oops]

I currently study online at HBS for a certificate program and should admit that I many things Charles mentioned are applicable to online program as well.

1. Case studies: in the program I have been enrolled at we analyze data of particular countries and also do some math (my weak point 😀). Companies choice is great as well, I really feel knowledge and analytical skills upgrade. Quite engaging and definitely not boring.

2. People studying with me are also open-minded and ready to help or share some useful information.

3. Experience exchange is awesome: we share different point of views, compare each other working and entrepreneurial experience.

Charles is really interesting person to hear from 😊

[saarthshah]

This video taught me a lot if I should consider B school or not. Thanks a lot!

[EJ]

Hi Ben, could you talk a little more about your GMAT experience?

[minTestPrep]

thanks Ben and Charles, very helpful content

[kirksidwell]

Great content! Wish Charles showed a little more enthusiasm…

[polinochka_oops]

Thank you for sharing this useful and engaging interview 🙏

[kevina]

Networking with some current students tomorrow

[barryaherne]

I'm curious - you asked him what tangible ways his networking helped him, and they all seemed logical.

In terms of yourself (and I hope I've got this right), you applied with two possible results: you go into banking or a hedge fund again, or RL takes off and you stay down that path. The latter has come to fruition, so my question is: has your networking "plan"* (?) changed going into your MBA now that it's more focused on the entrepreneurial side; and what tangible networking are you hoping to "get out of it"*? 😃

*For lack of a better word/expression

Loved it! A year or so ago when you started banking videos, I had little to no knowledge/interest, but it's a topic I've slowly been exposed to and enjoyed.

[lucafrascino]

Medical student here, I'm really thinking about getting an MBA to change to Finance,
Is there any kind of experience I can have on my Resume (besides online courses) like internships, etc before applying to an MBA ?

I feel like I'm already starting behind when it comes to applying for an

[bulgingbattery]

Do they teach you about Maoism at HBS?

[markozivanovic]

Get rid of filler words brother. Good luck