Comments on: Ivy Walls: America’s Best Colleges

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:34:15 +0000

years 1-3 and your progress throughout those yrs

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:12:56 +0000

Would being on something like the swim team help as an extracurricular activity? Also, what year of high school do colleges look at the most? Thank you!

By: John

John — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 05:50:51 +0000

Several comments:

1) The best college in America as ranked by Forbes is not one of the Ivies nor is it any of the “big” schools on your list. It’s Williams College—a small college that most ppl have never heard of and that most first-generation college students frown upon. Other lib arts colleges include Amherst, Ponoma, Claremont Mckenna, etc.

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/94/best-colleges-10_Americas-Best-Colleges_Rank.html

2) The college with alumni earning the most money (as ranked by Forbes) is also Williams College.

3) Working at a nail salon ain’t bad if you don’t have a reason to go to college. There are so many ppl who go to Berkeley who have no idea what they want to do with their lives, get into really bad habits–then drop out–with debt. Thus, the situation is different for everyone.

4) Going to any accredited, “non-annoying” school that makes you happy is fine–as long as you’re learning as much as you can and are happy doing it–because seriously, over the long term, that’s what counts the most.

By: Tino

Tino — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:15:46 +0000

One thing I would add is that many overachieving Asians often overlook the 3 service academies: US Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO), US Military Academy (West Point, NY), US Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD) and to a lesser extend the US Coast Guard Academy (New London, CT), and the US Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY). The 3 academies are often ranked amongst the top undergraduate educational institutions in the US are known for producing more presidents, senators, astronauts, CEOs, and generals per capita than many Ivy League schools. In exchange for receiving a full-ride $250K scholarship + living stipend and a guaranteed job, you must serve your country for five years as a US military officer (10yrs for pilots)—a unique leadership opportunity unmatched anywhere else. To a lesser extent, you can also gain the same experiences by having an ROTC scholarship pay for your way through a normal civilian university (including the Ivys). I’m glad our community produces so many doctors, engineers, scientists, and lawyers. However, it would be better if we can produce LEADERS of character and competence who will leave a mark on history. Are you up for the challenge?

By: Danilo

Danilo — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:22:23 +0000

I have minor work experience, My recommendation letters were made by my university's Dean and Secretary General (both were my teachers in two classes). and the third one Im thinking on one Harvard Lecturer who was minister of culture in my country or my former boss on my internship at Walt Disney World. does my GPA count? are my extra curricular activities significant? (GPA and extracurricular activities are shown up in this page on my first comment)

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:51:13 +0000

Diversity is big deal at HBS. Therefore, your “minority” background will be an asset for you. Play with that concept and make it your X-factor. Just do it in a logical and meaningful. GMAT average for HBS is around 700, but the range is quite wide – dipping even below 600. What this means is you should aim for the highest score you can possibly get (given your time constraint) and work really hard on those essays and rec letters. Diversify those rec letters and make sure they (the writers and organizations they represent) cover your resume and personal statement in a meaningful way.

Hope this helps.

By: danilosierrac

danilosierrac — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:05:39 +0000

Yes! I'm applying for the round 3 for this year. I heard the GMAT is not that important if the group you represent is not that big. I'm doing the GMAT on monday and I need to make at least 700 to be calmed about it. How do they take the “minorities” topic regarding admissions? (at least what you know, experienced or heard)

By: isabellangalai

isabellangalai — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:26:48 +0000

Hi Oscar,

My focus is more on undergraduate and medical school admissions. We have a “Graduate School” series coming out. One of our core team members (Brian Luong) at OneVietnam Network will be enterring HBS this fall. He's very intelligent, and he'll shed light on the admissions process at HBS and business schools around the US. Look out for that article in the next couple months!

Are you applying this fall?

Best of luck!

By: danilosierrac

danilosierrac — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:56:47 +0000

Hi! my name is Oscar Sierra and I'm from Honduras. I majored in Marketing and International Business here in my country with a 4.0 GPA and Summa cum Laude distinction (top one in my major and in the top 5 of the whole university class 2010), since I'm from a minority (3% Central and South America in the class profile) do I have a chance in getting into HBS MBA? I'm doing the best I can but I really need to have a clue…

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