Exceptionsl

Experience during the program

Came to HBS the military hoping to transition to investment banking. I found the case method to be extremely frustrating at first, but over time I adjusted and have come to really enjoy class and feel like I have learned a lot. The required curriculum taken during the first year gave me a good business foundation that I feel prepared me well for my summer internship and the elective curriculum taken during the second year.

I suggest that future applicants understand what the case method means. If you want to come to business school to party and relax, realize that everyone must do SOME prep for every class. For some people that means 1-2 hours (me) and for others 30min - 1hour. If you blow off prep I think the 80 minutes of class would be quite boring.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (5.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Student body, diversity
Career opportunities provided by school
Brand/Ranking

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Investment Banking
Tech

Can be improved:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors
Culture & Student Support