harvard business school phd deadline

How to Apply

We offer admission into the ph.d. degree in the following areas:.

• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Physics
• Computer Science
• ​​​​​ Bioengineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering

​​​ ​​​ *Note we do not offer admission into masters degree programs in these areas.

We offer admission into a terminal masters degree in the following areas:

• Data Science  (S.M.) 
• Computational Science and Engineering  (S.M. or M.E.)
• Master in Design Engineering  (M.D.E.) (joint with  Harvard Graduate School of Design )
• MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences (joint with Harvard Business School)

Application Process and Requirements  

All prospective graduate students to our Ph.D., M.E., S.M., and A.B./S.M. programs apply to the School of Engineering through the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin  Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) .

Students interested in the Master in Design Engineering with the Harvard Graduate School of Design will find information about applying to that program  here .

Students interested in the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences program offered jointly with Harvard Business School will find information about applying to that program  here. Students with bachelor's degrees in the natural or quantitative sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering are invited to apply.

All students begin graduate study in the fall term only. 

What does the application require?

• Completed  application form  submitted by the appropriate application deadline (Dec.1st for masters applicants;  December 15th for Ph.D. applicants)
• Statement of Purpose: describe your future research interests, how they relate to your classroom and/or research experience, and which labs at SEAS you're most excited about.  Your statement should be no longer than 1,000 words.
• Personal Statement:Please share how your experiences or activities will advance our mission and commitment to sustain a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment  (full text of prompt can be found in the application).  No longer than 500 words.
• Three letters of recommendation submitted electronically
• Transcripts; please upload copies of all transcripts to the Academic Background section of the online application; unofficial copies are acceptable. 
• C.V. or Resume
• SEAS does not accept General GRE scores nor Subject Test GRE scores for applicants to our Ph.D. programs.  Applicants to these programs should not submit official or unofficial GRE scores to us nor mention them anywhere in their application materials.  
• SEAS does not accept General GRE scores nor Subject Test GRE scores for applicants to our masters degree programs in Computational Science & Engineering and Data Science.   Applicants to these programs should not submit official or unofficial GRE scores to us nor mention them anywhere in their application materials.  
• Either the GRE or GMAT is required for applicants applying to the Master of Design Engineering or the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences programs.   The applications for these programs are available via the Graduate School of Design or Harvard Business School, respectively. 
• If required, an official  TOEFL  or  IELTS  score report. The school code to use to submit your TOEFL score is 3451.  *TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose native language is other than English and who do not hold a Bachelor degree or its equivalent from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.  The score must be valid at the time of entry into the program.   Note that a masters degree from an English-speaking institution does not meet this requirement.   
• The application fee of $105.00. Should you want to request a fee waiver from Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, you may do so in the fee section of the application.

Please list only SEAS ladder faculty on the application.  "Affiliate faculty" cannot admit PhD students.  There are many SEAS ladder faculty with formal joint appointments in other Harvard Griffin GSAS departments, like Physics and Earth and Planetary Sciences.  These faculty can serve as primary research advisors to SEAS students.   A complete list of the SEAS ladder faculty can be found  here - filter for "primary graduate advisors" once you're on this page. 

We do not require an interview as part of the application process and we cannot offer applicants the opportunity for an in-person interview with the admissions staff.  Attending a Ph.D. or Masters Programs admissions information session is the best way to have your questions answered.   More information about our information sessions that will be held in the Fall can be found  here.

We require electronic submission of the entire application, including letters of recommendation and transcripts.  Please do not send us any hard copy materials.

Admissions Timeline for Ph.D., M.E., S.M., and A.B./S.M. Programs  (Note: The  Master in Design Engineering  and the  MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences  have different deadlines and timetables.) Please note:   The application deadline for applicants to our masters programs (S.M., M.E., and AB-SM) is earlier than the application deadline for applicants to our Ph.D. program.    Applicants to our S.M., M.E., and AB-SM masters programs must apply by December 1, 2024.  Applicants to our Ph.D. program   must apply by December 15, 2024 .   We do not accept late applications to any of our programs.

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Organizational Behavior

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• Program Requirements

Scholars in the doctoral program in Organizational Behavior at Harvard Business School are prepared to pursue an interdisciplinary inquiry into issues that are broadly related to the functioning of individuals within groups, at either the micro or macro level. Graduates of our program go on to become the leading researchers and thinkers in organizational behavior, shaping the field and advancing theoretical understanding in posts at schools of management or in disciplinary departments.

The Organizational Behavior program is jointly administered by the faculty of Harvard Business School and the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and students have the opportunity to work with faculty from both the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Harvard Business School.

Curriculum & Coursework

Our program offers two distinct tracks, with research focused either on the micro or macro level. Students who choose to focus on micro organizational behavior take a psychological approach to the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and groups, and the effects that groups have on individuals. In macro organizational behavior, scholars use sociological methods to examine the organizations, groups, and markets themselves, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives.

Your core disciplinary training will take place in either the psychology or sociology departments, depending on the track that you choose. You will also conduct advanced coursework in organizational behavior at HBS, and complete two MBA elective curriculum courses. Students are required to teach for one full academic term in order to gain valuable teaching experience, and to work as an apprentice to a faculty member to develop research skills. Upon completion of coursework, students prepare and present a dossier that includes a qualifying paper, at least two other research papers, and a statement outlining a plan for their dissertation. Before beginning work on the dissertation, students must pass the Organizational Behavior Exam, which presents an opportunity to synthesize academic coursework and prepare for an in-depth research project.

Research & Dissertation

Examples of doctoral thesis research.

• Cross-group relations, stress, and the subsequent effect on performance
• Internal group dynamics of corporate boards of directors
• Organizational mission and its effect on commitment and effort
• Psychological tendencies and collaboration with dissimilar others

Aurora Turek

Justine Murray

Jaylon Sherrell

“ In HBS’s Organizational Behavior program I receive outstanding, rigorous training in disciplinary methods and also benefit from the myriad resources that HBS has to offer. HBS scholars are looking to apply their research to real-world problems, come up with interventions, and make a real difference. ”

Current Harvard Sociology & Psychology Faculty

• George A. Alvarez
• Mahzarin R. Banaji
• Jason Beckfield
• Lawrence D. Bobo
• Mary C. Brinton
• Joshua W. Buckholtz
• Randy L. Buckner
• Alfonso Caramazza
• Susan E. Carey
• Paul Y. Chang
• Mina Cikara
• Christina Ciocca Eller
• Christina Cross
• Fiery Cushman
• Frank Dobbin
• Samuel J. Gershman
• Daniel Gilbert
• Joshua D. Greene
• Jill M. Hooley
• Rakesh Khurana
• Alexandra Killewald
• Talia Konkle
• Max Krasnow
• Michèle Lamont
• Ellen Langer
• Joscha Legewie
• Ya-Wen Lei
• Patrick Mair
• Peter V. Marsden
• Katie A. McLaughlin
• Richard J. McNally
• Jason P. Mitchell
• Ellis Monk
• Matthew K. Nock
• Orlando Patterson
• Elizabeth A. Phelps
• Steven Pinker
• Robert J. Sampson
• Daniel L. Schacter
• Theda Skocpol
• Mario L. Small
• Jesse Snedeker
• Leah H. Somerville
• Elizabeth S. Spelke
• Tomer D. Ullman
• Adaner Usmani
• Jocelyn Viterna
• Mary C. Waters
• John R. Weisz
• Christopher Winship
• Xiang Zhou

Current HBS Faculty

• Julie Battilana
• Max H. Bazerman
• David E. Bell
• Ethan S. Bernstein
• Alison Wood Brooks
• Edward H. Chang
• Amy C. Edmondson
• Robin J. Ely
• Alexandra C. Feldberg
• Amit Goldenberg
• Boris Groysberg
• Linda A. Hill
• Jon M. Jachimowicz
• Summer R. Jackson
• Leslie K. John
• Jillian J. Jordan
• Rakesh Khurana
• Hyunjin Kim
• Joshua D. Margolis
• Edward McFowland III
• Kathleen L. McGinn
• Tsedal Neeley
• Michael I. Norton
• Leslie A. Perlow
• Jeffrey T. Polzer
• Ryan L. Raffaelli
• Lakshmi Ramarajan
• James W. Riley
• Clayton S. Rose
• Raffaella Sadun
• Emily Truelove
• Michael L. Tushman
• Ashley V. Whillans
• Letian Zhang
• Julian J. Zlatev

Current Organizational Behavior Students

• Jennifer Abel
• Silvan Baier
• Yajun Cao
• Grace Cormier
• Megan Gorges
• Bushra Guenoun
• Elizabeth Johnson
• Akshita Joshi
• Caleb Kealoha
• Kai Krautter
• Justine Murray
• Mandi Nerenberg
• C. Ryann Noe
• Elizabeth Sheprow
• Jaylon Sherrell
• Yoon Jae Shin
• David Shin
• Erin Shirtz
• Samantha N. Smith
• Tiffany Smith
• Channing Spencer
• Yuval Spiegler
• Emily Tedards
• Aurora Turek

Current HBS Faculty & Students by Interest

Recent placement, hanne collins, 2024, evan defilippis, 2023, hayley blunden, 2022, lumumba seegars, 2021, karen huang, 2020, stefan dimitriadis, 2019, elizabeth hansen, 2019, julie yen, 2024, jeff steiner, 2023, ahmmad brown, 2022, yanhua bird, 2020, jeffrey lees, 2020, alexandra feldberg, 2019, martha jeong, 2019, nicole abi-esber, 2023, elliot stoller, 2023, ariella kristal, 2022, leroy gonsalves, 2020, alicia desantola, 2019, catarina fernandes, 2019.

HBS MBA Application Portal

• Round 1: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (Notification: Tuesday, December 10, 2024)
• Round 2: Monday, January 6, 2025 (Notification: Wednesday, March 26, 2025)

Ready to apply? Learn how.

If you have a proven track record of business success and leadership potential, then HBS Executive Education may be right for you.

Understand our offerings

O ur executive development programs enable you to deepen your knowledge, broaden your skill set, and collaborate with a global network of peers. To compare and narrow down your program options, utilize our program finder or consult with our Program Advising team for a personalized recommendation.

Submit an application

Before you submit your application, please be sure you have answered all the questions thoroughly and have printed or saved your application for your records. Your application and all required documents must be received before you will be considered for program admission. While each program has its own distinct application, view this sample version to help you prepare. Some programs require additional supporting materials, so please read the admissions requirements for your selected program thoroughly.

Go through the admissions process

Candidates are admitted on a rolling, space-available basis and typically will receive their admissions decision within four to six weeks. Select programs have application deadlines, as noted on the program page on our website. For all programs, early application is strongly encouraged. To view your application in progress and track your admissions status, log in to your account home page .

Submit your payment

Upon acceptance into a program, you'll receive an electronic invoice from our Finance department that is payable within 30 days of receipt, or upon receipt of the invoice if the program start date is fewer than 30 days from the invoice date. Please review the payment policies and the steps for cancelling or deferring participation under Admissions Quick Facts below.

Make the most of your experience

Our Program Delivery team will be your primary point of contact before and during the program. About three weeks before your program starts, you will receive a link to the Learning Community, which gives you access to relevant case studies and a detailed program schedule.

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Admissions Quick Facts

Applicant qualifications, language proficiency, community values, letter of reference or nominating statement, payment, cancellation, and deferral, visa guidance for international applicants, team attendance, application submission confirmation.

All applications will be acknowledged via email. All application information is strictly confidential. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an email acknowledgment, please contact the Admissions Committee:

[email protected]

+1.617.495.6226

In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.

Graduate Program Admissions

Earn-your-way-in admissions.

You enroll in courses toward the completion of your degree before you apply for admission. Why? Because we know that standardized test scores and previous transcripts don’t always accurately reflect our adult learners’ current academic capabilities and drive to succeed.

Admissions Process

On this page we’ll guide you through the admissions steps, including:

• Requirements you must meet to be eligible for enrolling in courses toward the degree
• Courses you must take in order to apply for admission
• Materials you should have ready for when your application window opens
• How and when to submit your application
• The Application and Academic Standing and Conduct Review process

1. Check Your Eligibility to Enroll in Courses Toward the Degree

To pursue a graduate degree at Harvard Extension, you must meet the following criteria:

You hold a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent. View More

The undergraduate degree must be awarded by a college or university that was regionally accredited at the time of your attendance, with a degree conferral date that precedes enrollment in graduate-level courses taken at Harvard Extension School.

Students who earned bachelor’s degrees outside the U.S. should visit Verifying International Credentials to find out more information before enrolling in any Harvard Extension courses.

Students who were once admitted degree candidates should refer to  Enrollment Policies for Graduate Students .

The Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions makes all final determinations about program eligibility.

Additional Eligibility Requirements For:

Alternative Admission Pathway Applicants View More

To use the Harvard Business School Online CORe (Credential of Readiness) certificate , Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential (PLC) , or MITx MicroMasters Program credential as an alternative pathway to admission at Harvard Extension School, you must first submit a separate application through these schools’ websites to be accepted into their programs in order to earn the credential. Not all students are accepted.

Before enrolling in any of these schools’ programs with the intent of pursuing a degree at Harvard Extension School using the credential, confirm your Harvard Extension School degree program eligibility. Then carefully read the degree program pathway related to the credential and be sure you understand the program requirements, if and how credit transfers, the degree courses and grades you’ll need to complete for your Harvard Extension application for admission, and the expiration date of your credential toward admission.

Prior to your enrollment in any Harvard Extension School courses, the school awarding the credential must confirm with the student that the credential has been earned.

International Applicants View More

Verify international credits and degrees.

This requirement should be completed before enrolling in courses at Harvard Extension School. For more information, visit our Admission Details for International Students page.

2. Complete Degree Courses for Admission

At Harvard Extension School, your admission journey begins in the classroom. Here’s how to qualify for admission.

Register for the 4-credit prerequisite graduate-level course(s) that your field of study requires for admission. View More

See the Degree Requirements page for your field of study to find the stipulated degree course(s) required for admission.

Meet the grade requirements for admission. View More

B or higher Earn at least a grade of B in each of the degree courses required for admission.

Two-attempt limit on the proseminar You are ineligible to apply if you fail to earn the minimum grade of B or higher in two registration attempts of the proseminar, if one is required for your field of study. If you repeat the proseminar, both grades will apply to your cumulative GPA unless the course has expired, as outlined below. A withdrawal (WD) is considered a registration attempt. See  Enrollment Policies for Graduate Students  for information about how repeat courses affect your GPA.

3.0 GPA Earn the required cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 (equivalent to a grade of B) or higher from all Harvard courses. If you haven’t earned at least a B in all of your Harvard courses, use our  GPA Estimator  tool to determine your GPA. See  Academic Standing  for information on grade-point average calculation for the graduate degree program.

Be timely! Apply when you are completing your last required course for admission and within two years of earning your proseminar grade (if required). View More

Submitting an application promptly near the conclusion of your course(s) stipulated for admission is essential not only for your successful admission but also for degree program completion.

Moreover, degree requirements, including admission courses, can change from year to year and courses expire (as explained below), which may result in your losing degree credit if you postpone submitting your application.

As a result, students who do not apply for admission to the program in a timely manner are assessed an additional $300 delayed application fee.

Also, apply within two years of earning your proseminar grade. If the proseminar grade is older than two years at the time of application, you must retake the course and register for a section with a different instructor, if possible.

Refer to  When to Apply  for the dates between which you are able to begin an application. You cannot start an application outside these dates.

Course Expiration Policy for Admission

Courses over five years old at the point of admission will not count toward the degree. Potential degree candidates must plan accordingly and submit their applications to comply with this five-year course expiration policy, or they risk losing degree credit for completed course work. Additionally, admission eligibility will be jeopardized if, at the point of application to the program, the five-year degree completion policy cannot be satisfied .

3. Gather Your Supplementary Materials

Although you may apply only during certain times of the year, you can—and should—prepare your supplementary materials early so that you don’t miss a deadline.

Prepare for your online application. View More

Before the application opens, you can get a head start on it by following these preparatory steps:

• Collect the names of the colleges and/or universities you have attended and the dates of your attendance.
• Update your résumé to reflect your current work experience, education, skills, organizational memberships, and achievements.
• Applicants can refer to the OPA&A page in MyDCE for helpful resume and essay information. Open the navigation menu in MyDCE by clicking the three black lines next to the Harvard shield at the top of the screen. Choose “Predegree Advising & Admissions” from the menu and then scroll to the Application for Admission section. Choose the “Application Tips” tab.
• Review tips and tutorials.  Review our  Tips to Avoid Plagiarism and complete the free online tutorials: Using Sources, Five Scenarios and Using Sources, Five Examples . Complete these before beginning the application, where you will be asked if you completed the tests but will not need to submit your scores.

Request transcripts from previous schools. View More

We require a current official transcript (i.e., a transcript issued directly from the school to our office) from each college or university from which you have earned a degree.

Electronic transcripts may be sent by your school to [email protected] .

Note : If your college or university issues transcripts using a third-party service, you must specify “Harvard Extension School” and/or our email address in the document recipient field. Transcripts sent to a general “Harvard University” account are not delivered to Harvard Extension School.

See the Submit Your Application section for instructions on how to submit paper transcripts.

Students with international credits and degrees must have them evaluated for equivalency as part of the admissions process. For more information, visit  Admission Requirements for International Students .

Additional Materials Needed for Certain Programs

Finance Applicants Using HBS Online CORe View More

Order your official CORe transcript.

Apply to the degree program only after you have been notified of your passing grade in CORe, as it may take several weeks for your transcript to be produced by Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.

You must request that HBS Online send an electronic copy of your transcript to Extension School’s Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions at [email protected] .

You must demonstrate proficiency in critical reading and writing skills by:

• Passing the test of critical reading and writing skills.
• Or completing the required expository writing course for your program before submitting an application.

View CRWS Test Information

Government Applicants Using the Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential (PLC) View More

Request a letter of completion confirmation.

PLC learners must contact the Harvard Kennedy School PLC Program to have this letter sent to the Harvard Extension School Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions at [email protected] .

Management Applicants Using HBS Online CORe View More

Applicants Using the MITX Micromasters Program Credential View More

Order your official MITx MicroMasters Program credential certificate.

To send your MicroMasters Program credential certificate to Extension School’s Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions, log in to your edX dashboard and share your student record with us. A secure link will be sent by edX directly to Extension School.

All application materials submitted to Harvard Extension School become the property of Harvard Extension School. Due to mandated record-keeping and archival policies, they cannot be returned under any circumstances. 

4. Submit Your Application

There are three opportunities each year to submit an application. Your window corresponds with the semester during which you are enrolled in your final course(s) for admission. Details can be found on When to Apply .

Start your online application. View More

Refer to  When to Apply for the dates between which you are able to begin an application. You cannot start an application outside these dates.

Log in to MyDCE to apply. Open the navigation menu by clicking the three black lines next to the Harvard shield at the top of the screen. Choose “Predegree Advising & Admissions” from the menu and then scroll to the Application for Admission section to begin.

If you don’t have the option to choose “Predegree Advising & Admissions” as part of your MyDCE menu, email us with a request to add it.

Pay the application fee. View More

A nonrefundable $100 fee is required to begin the application. You will be assessed an additional $300 delayed application fee if you have earned grades in more than four courses toward the graduate degree before applying.

Mail your transcripts (if applicable). View More

If transcripts must be mailed via post because your college or university does not offer electronic delivery, documents should be sent to:

Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions Harvard Extension School 51 Brattle Street Cambridge MA 02138

Here are some things to keep in mind:

• Do not open envelopes addressed to you that contain official copies of documents. Instead, mail them unopened in a larger envelope to the Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions.
• All materials must be received in the Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions no later than the application deadline date for your application to be considered complete.

Materials are accepted and processed by the Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

How We Review Applications

After grades become available for the term, advisors conduct a final application review and consider the following.

Academic Standing and Student Conduct View More

You must be in good academic standing with Harvard University, with no disciplinary or administrative procedures pending, stemming from violations of our  Academic Integrity  and/or  Student Conduct policies. The Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions will consider your academic disciplinary and student conduct records at Harvard University and other academic institutions in making admissions decisions.

You should be aware of our  application expectations  as well as our  Right to Refuse Registration  due to infractions that include criminal records, which will also be considered.

Harvard Extension School emphasizes that no student has a “right” to admission into an Extension School degree program. Satisfaction of the applicable academic requirements and maintaining good academic standing are necessary, but not sufficient, conditions for admission. For example, Extension School may deny any student admission to its degree program if it determines, in its discretion, that a grant of admission would conflict with applicable policy; or that the student’s prior personal conduct, including outside the School, demonstrates that the student is not an appropriate candidate for a Harvard degree.

Financial Standing View More

You must be in good financial standing at Harvard as well as previous schools.

English Proficiency View More

English is the language of instruction at Harvard Extension School. If your native language is not English, you must have provided designated proof of English proficiency to register in the courses that qualify you for admission. And you must be able to register in future courses according to Extension School’s current English proficiency requirements.

As part of your application review, advisors will confirm you have met these requirements and will ask you to provide a letter of explanation if you do not. Students who have misrepresented themselves will be found in violation of Extension School’s Student Conduct policy . Their applications will be removed from admission consideration, they will be prevented from applying again in the future to a degree program at Extension School, and their case will be reviewed by the Administrative Board to consider grounds for disciplinary action.

Your Complete Application and Admission Decision View More

The School’s receipt of a finished online application, which includes a current resume and satisfactorily written essays, ordinarily constitutes a complete application. However, the Office of Predegree Advising & Admissions may ask you to submit other supporting documentation before your application is considered complete and will contact you directly in that case.

Additionally,  you must meet specific grade and GPA requirements in stipulated Harvard degree courses, as well as certain academic standing, student conduct, and English proficiency requirements as outlined above and on program-specific pages of this website.

Admission decisions are made according to the  When to Apply schedule and appear in the Extension application portal. For details, log in to MyDCE , choose “Predegree Advising & Admissions” from the navigational menu at the top, scroll to the Application for Admission section, and select the Application Status & Decision tab.

If you did not earn the required GPA and/or grades by the end of the semester, you will be notified that you may reapply to the program after you have met those admission criteria.

You may register in courses for the upcoming term while you await an admission decision.

Harvard Extension School does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry or any other protected classification.

Harvard Division of Continuing Education

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.

All Harvard Admission Deadlines for 2024-25 Academic Year

From Harvard Business School to Havard College, here’s your one-stop shop for all Harvard admission deadlines and decision dates for academic year 2024-25 .  Plus all application links!

Harvard Business School: HBS MBA

Submit your online application by 12 noon boston time:.

• Round 1 : Sep 6, 2023
• Round 2: Jan 3, 2024

The MBA Admissions Board Will Notify You About Its Decision by:

• Round 1 : Dec 6, 2023
• Round 2: Mar 27, 2024

Source for Harvard admission deadlines: HBS application page

Harvard Kennedy School: HKS Master’s Program

Application deadline: December 1, 2023 at 12 p.m. ET

Financial Aid deadline: Early January 2024 Decision letters are typically mailed by March, 2024

HKS application page

Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: SEAS

Please find the Harvard admission deadlines for SEAS below:

SEAS Undergraduate Program

• Early Action Application Deadline: November 1, 2023
• Regular Action Application Deadline: January 1, 2024
• Decision letters mailed by: Late March, 2024

SEAS under-graduate admission page

SEAS Graduate Program

• Application deadline for Ph.D Programs : December 15, 2023 by 5 pm ET
• Application deadline for Masters Programs for S.M., M.E., and AB-SM : December 1, 2023 by 5 pm ET
• Decision notifications are made by GSAS and SEAS: Mid February, 2024

SEAS graduate admission page

Harvard College

• Early Action applicants application deadline: November 1, 2023
• Regular Action application deadline: January 1, 2024
• Regular Decision financial aid application deadline: February 1, 2024

Harvard College admission page

Notifications for admission decisions are sent by

• Regular action applicants: mid-December, 2024
• Regular action applicants: late March, 2024

Harvard Divinity School

• Application Deadline for Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Theology, and Special Student programs: January 4, 2024 by 11:59 pm ET

All applicants: Mid-March, 2024

HDS application page

Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences: GSAS

Gsas harvard admission deadlines for different subject areas (tbd).

Applications are due on: December 1, December 15, or January 2 by 5 pm, depending on your program of study, as follows:

• African and African American Studies (PhD):  Dec 15, 2023
• American Studies (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
• Anthropology Master of Arts (AM), (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Applied Mathematics SEAS (PhD): Dec 15, 2023
• Applied Physics SEAS (PhD): Dec 15, 2023
• Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
• Astronomy (PhD): Dec 15, 2023
• Bioengineering SEAS (PhD): Dec 15, 2023
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences DMS HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Biomedical Informatics HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Biological Sciences in Public Health HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Biophysics HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Biostatistics (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Business Administration (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Business Economics (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Celtic Languages and Literatures (AM), (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
• Chemical Biology HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Chemical Physics (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Chemistry and Chemical Biology HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• The Classics (PhD): Dec 15, 2024
• Comparative Literature (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
• Computational Science and Engineering SEAS Master of Science (SM), Master of Engineering (ME): Dec 1, 2023
• Computer Science SEAS (PhD): Dec 15, 2023
• Data Science SEAS Master of Science (SM): Dec 1, 2023
• Earth and Planetary Sciences (PhD): Dec 15, 2024
• East Asian Languages and Civilizations (PhD): Dec 15, 2024
• Economics (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Education (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Electrical Engineering (PhD): Dec 15, 2023
• Engineering and Applied Sciences Master of Science (SM), Master of Engineering (ME): Dec 1, 2023
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• Germanic Languages and Literatures (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
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• Health Policy (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• History (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
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• History of Science (AM), (PhD): Dec 1, 2024
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• Immunology DMS HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Inner Asian and Altaic Studies (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
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• Middle Eastern Studies (AM), (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
• Molecular and Cellular Biology HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
• Music (AM), (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
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• Neuroscience DMS HILS (PhD): Dec 1, 2024
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• Population Health Sciences (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
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• Regional Studies–East Asia Master of Arts (AM): Dec 1, 2023
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• Romance Languages and Literatures (PhD): Dec 15, 2023
• Slavic Languages and Literatures (PhD): Jan 5, 2024
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• Sociology (PhD): Dec 1, 2023
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Prospective students may apply after the priority deadline on a space available basis with prior permission from the program. The final, space available application deadline is February 15, 2024 .

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• Occupational and Environmental Residency Program (OEMR): October 15, 2023
• MHCM priority deadline, MPH, MPH-Epidemiology (online/on-campus), SM, DrPH, PhD in Biological Sciences, PhD in Biostatistics, PhD in Population Health Sciences: December 01, 2023
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• Joint JD/MPH Program with Harvard Law School: January 15, 2024
• Global Health Delivery Intensive, Program in Clinical Effectiveness non-degree deadline: February 1, 2024
• MHCM final deadline: February 15, 2024  (Priority application deadline : December 1, 2023)
• Global Infectious Diseases Summer Program and Summer Session for Public Health Studies non-degree deadline: March 1, 2024

Tip from HSPH admissions office: Try to submit application for admission and all supporting documents by mid-November for your application to be processed by SOPHAS in time to meet the Dec 1 deadline.

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I went to Harvard Business School and the admissions process was intense. Here are 6 things I did that helped me get in.

• Shaifali Aggarwal is a Harvard Business School graduate and CEO of an MBA admissions consulting company.
• She recommends starting on your applications 9 months in advance.
• Aggarwal also says mock interviews and practicing aloud with family members is key to nailing the interview.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shaifali Aggarwal, a Harvard Business School graduate, and founder and CEO of the boutique MBA admissions consulting company Ivy Groupe.

I took an economics class in high school and loved it. It led me to majoring in economics in college. Going to a top business school was a dream of mine, which was solidified while working in investment banking after college.

I was both anxious and excited as I was going through the MBA application process — but I also knew that if I didn't get in, I could always reapply the following year, so that definitely helped ease the anxiety.  With that thought in mind, I actually started to enjoy the process.

Drawing on my personal experience and strategies to get into Harvard Business School, I work with candidates to help them maximize their chances of gaining admission to the top and most prestigious MBA programs. 

I've also helped clients get into all of the other top MBA programs, including the other M7 schools — Stanford, Wharton, MIT, Columbia, Kellogg, and Booth — as well as the top European programs, including London Business School and INSEAD.

Here are six things I would tell anyone who wants to get into HBS or another top MBA program:

1. Craft an authentic narrative and ask yourself "why" 

The most important factor with respect to being accepted to HBS, which is true for other top MBA programs as well, is being authentic. HBS and other top business schools want to assemble a diverse class of students who can deeply reflect on and share their experiences. Admissions committees want to understand the living person beyond the two-dimensional application.

To differentiate yourself, think about your experiences across multiple facets — personal, extracurricular, academic, and professional — and gain an understanding of what has shaped you, as well as your unique strengths and attributes. Then highlight those qualities through specific examples in your application. 

It helps to provide color and "connect the dots" in your story so that the admissions committee can understand the "why." For example, in my own story when applying to HBS, I had a solid foundation in finance from having majored in economics in college and having worked in investment banking. So I drew upon that foundation to talk about my desire to make the move from the sell-side (investment banking) to the buy-side (investment management) post-MBA, first as an equity analyst and then ultimately as a portfolio manager.

When I applied to HBS, there was an essay question that asked about my post-MBA goals. That's where I provided context on how my love of an economics class in high school had brought me to where I am today, and how it would get me to where I wanted to go in the future.

2. Have clear post-MBA goals 

Post-MBA goals that are vague or too broad can hurt your chances of admission. An example of a post-MBA goal that's both too vague and too broad is: "I would like to start my own company after business school."

In your application, you should be able to clearly state your short-term post-MBA goals, or what you see yourself doing for a few years after graduating from business school. You should also be able to explain your long-term post-MBA goals, or what you see yourself ultimately doing in your career.

These post-MBA goals should be specific and achievable. They should also be credible and build upon what you have done in the past.

For example, my post-MBA goal was to transition to the investment management industry from investment banking. I was part of the financial institutions group (FIG) in investment banking and supported coverage of investment managers, working on M&A transactions with a specific focus on investment management companies.

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So my goal of transitioning to the investment management space post-MBA was specific, achievable, and credible. Not only did I have exposure to finance, but I also understood the investment management space well. 

Another example could be transitioning from being a software engineer at a technology company — the technical side — to working in a strategy role at a technology company post-MBA and eventually becoming chief strategy officer at that company — the business side. 

3. Make sure your recommenders have supervised you

I've seen an applicant in an oversubscribed demographic with weaker stats get accepted to HBS because of the extremely strong impact he'd demonstrated in the workplace, which he captured in not only his essays, but also his recommendation letters.

When considering who to ask for recommendations, it's extremely important that your recommenders have supervised you in some capacity, have worked directly with you, and can comment on your work and qualities through the interaction they've had with you. In other words, they should know you well. 

The biggest mistake I see is candidates asking someone who is very senior, like the CEO of their company, to write a recommendation letter on their behalf even if that CEO hasn't worked with them directly in any capacity. I've seen this strategy actually backfire. 

I also advise my clients to choose recommenders who'll complement one another, so when viewed together, they provide a holistic picture of their qualities. 

4. Start the MBA application process early 

The MBA application process is a marathon and not a sprint. As a result, it's very difficult to put together quality applications in a very short timeframe. 

HBS attracts so many highly qualified candidates each year that you really can't take the application process lightly. As soon as I knew I wanted to apply to HBS, I took the initiative both in the workplace and in my extracurriculars to go the extra mile. I also took the GMAT as early as possible so that I could 100% focus on my application materials.  

I started working on my HBS application nine months before it was due so I'd have ample time to think through my narrative and how I wanted to present it through the essays. This gave me the opportunity to go through more than one draft of my materials so that when I hit the submit button, I knew I'd put my best foot forward — no regrets. 

Since there's a lot of introspection required to craft your story, I've found that nine months is a great time frame without feeling stressed or rushed. I have clients who started working with me in January for the September deadlines. 

With respect to the application process, you should have a clear idea of what you've done and where you want to go. Think about your past experiences and your post-MBA goals — this will make the application process so much easier. Only after doing this would I then suggest actually delving into each of the application elements: working on your resume, essays, and the short answers for each application as well as guiding your recommenders.

5. During the interview phase, practice and practice and practice 

Don't assume you can "wing it" during your interview. Every single day leading up to my interview, I practiced out loud either by myself or with a family member/friend to make sure that I was comfortable relaying my thoughts.

Go through your resume and application to determine where your interviewer may likely dig further. You should be speaking to students and alums to frame your response as to why an MBA from HBS is imperative for you.

Some areas where an interviewer could dig further include professional gaps in your employment history, understanding short employment stints if you've worked at a company for only a few months, how you've stepped up in your professional roles especially if you are a younger candidate, why you may have worked in different industries, learning more about an extracurricular activity if they're not familiar with it, asking more about the company you're working at if it isn't as well-known such as a start-up, and your thoughts about major industry news or headlines.

HBS interviews are 30 minutes and are conducted by a member of the HBS admissions board. They're typically 1:1 although sometimes there's an observer in addition to the interviewer. Whether there's an observer depends on capacity and logistics, so candidates shouldn't read into the presence of an observer at their interview.

Keep in mind that the HBS interview is not "blind" — in other words, the admissions committee member interviewing you will have read your entire application and will have very pointed questions prepared to ask you.

Recently, my clients have been asked around 15 to 20 questions during their HBS interview. These questions can be about  anything  in your application. They can be behavioral questions, questions related to your industry and post-MBA goals, and even random questions to test your ability to think on your feet — to make sure that you'll be comfortable with the case method at HBS, since one element of that teaching style is being cold called! I've had clients get asked questions like "Walk me through how you would explain a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to someone who doesn't have a finance background" or "What about HBS gives you pause?"

Don't try to control the interview agenda — that won't come across well. Don't come across as being perfectly rehearsed, as having self-awareness and being thoughtful can go a long way in the interview.

This interview is truly different from every other MBA interview because of the level of preparation that goes into each one on the part of the interviewer. They will thoroughly know your application. Most other MBA interviews are only based on a candidate's resume and are often conducted by alums. 

6. Nail the post-interview reflection

HBS now also has a post-interview reflection due within 24 hours of the interview where candidates are given the opportunity to do just that — reflect upon the interview. So being able to impactfully convey your thoughts throughout the HBS interview process is critical.

After the interview, it's helpful to write down the questions that you were asked during your interview as you prepare to answer the HBS post-interview prompt.

Last year, the question was "What was the highlight of your interview and why did this resonate with you? Is there anything else you would like to share now that you've had time to reflect on your interview?" Word guidance for the post-interview prompt is 300 to 450 words. 

Through this exercise, HBS is giving you the opportunity to end strong, so you shouldn't take this step lightly. Think of it as a memo after a business meeting. You shouldn't prepare your response prior to the interview, and your response shouldn't be over-polished. 

Some questions to think about to nail your response are "What did you enjoy most about the interview and why?" "Could you have clarified any answers?" and "Are there any aspects of your candidacy that you'd like to share that weren't discussed?" 

As you wrap up, be enthusiastic and leave HBS with a positive feeling about you.

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2023–2024 by the Numbers

As we fully dive into recruitment season this month, the J.D. Admissions team is reflecting on our previous admissions cycle. We ramped up our recruitment travel last year, visiting almost 90 university and college campuses across the United States and the United Kingdom. We also expanded our virtual outreach, hosting over 50 online events for prospective students and over 80 virtual events for admitted students from January to April. During our on-campus Admitted Students Days, we were delighted to welcome nearly 490 admitted students to the HLS campus.

We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2027 into the Harvard Law School community and are looking forward to connecting with future members of the Class of 2028. For a comprehensive look at last year’s recruitment efforts, check out our 2023 Wrapped: J.D. Admissions Prospective Student Outreach blog post. To compare these numbers to the previous year, you can also refer to our 2022 –2023 by the Numbers blog.

• 7,235 applications
• 1,128 interviews
• 793 offers of Admission
• 89 college and university campuses visited
• 85 virtual events for admitted students
• 52 virtual events for prospective students
• 10 admissions team members
• 6  podcast episodes
• 5 on-campus Admitted Students Days
• 4 on-campus information sessions

… and 560 entering 1L students!

Looking for ways to connect with us this year? The Connecting with the J.D. Admissions Office in Fall 2024 blog post highlights our virtual and in-person recruitment efforts. Whether through our on-campus information sessions, campus recruitment events, or virtual Q&A sessions and student-led webinars, we look forward to seeing you soon!

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Harvard Business School Announces 2024-2025 Institute for Business in Global Society Fellows

Mariana Castaneda mcastaneda+hbs.edu Barbara DeLollis bdelollis+hbs.edu

ABOUT HARVARD INSTITUTE FOR BUSINESS IN GLOBAL SOCIETY

HBS founded the Institute for Business in Global Society (BiGS) in 2022 to help business leaders understand and respond to new demands to address societal issues. Building on the strong foundation of work on issues like climate change and inequality that has been underway at HBS for decades, BiGS focuses on integrating and expanding this research while building communities and platforms such as the weekly publication The BiGS Fix to educate leaders and catalyze action on this complex and expanding set of issues.

ABOUT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. Its faculty of more than 200 offers full-time programs leading to the MBA and doctoral degrees, as well as more than 70 open enrollment Executive Education programs and 55 custom programs, and Harvard Business School Online, the School’s digital learning platform. For more than a century, HBS faculty have drawn on their research, their experience in working with organizations worldwide, and their passion for teaching to educate leaders who make a difference in the world, shaping the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.

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