On March 2, it was discovered that 119 applicants to HBS had inappropriately accessed a web site containing confidential admissions decision information. The students gained access by following a detailed set of hacking instructions made available in a Business Week Online chat room. Dean Kim B. Clark pledged to reject theses applicants, calling the prospective… Continue reading HBS Administration Rejects Nosy Applicants
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Business Plan Competition Winners Announced at 21st Annual E-Club Conference
On March 3rd, the 21st Annual Entrepreneurship Conference was held at HBS. With keynote speakers Mike Lazaridis, Founder of Research in Motion, and Paul Orfalea, Founder of Kinko’s, and over 40 distinguished panelists, the conference addressed issues from financing a venture to building the right team. The highlight of the conference, however, was the Nokia… Continue reading Business Plan Competition Winners Announced at 21st Annual E-Club Conference
NYC Trek 2005: Alums Follow Path from MBA to NBA
Seventy trekkers, 22 companies, 2 days. HBS took Manhattan by storm last week when students looking for those ever-so-elusive “non-traditional” jobs made the annual trip to the Big Apple in search of their dream job. The companies participating in this year’s trek included those from retail, luxury and consumer goods, private equity, venture capital, media… Continue reading NYC Trek 2005: Alums Follow Path from MBA to NBA
HBS Rugby Outshines San Diego Opponents in Pre-Season Warm-up
Looking to build upon a successful fall season that included the domination of the Wharton MBA tournament, the HBS Rugby team traveled to sunny San Diego for four days in early March to prepare for the upcoming spring season. While the pristine beaches, lively nightlife, and sociable local population presented players with ample opportunities to… Continue reading HBS Rugby Outshines San Diego Opponents in Pre-Season Warm-up
Rejected HBS Applicant Responds to Administrative Move
The following is a response from one of the 199 applicants who was denied further consideration for admission due to involvement in the hacking incident: I am one of the unfortunate “hackers”. Luckily I got the “dinged” letter otherwise I would be really furious. Instead, I am remorseful. As you might imagine, I have been… Continue reading Rejected HBS Applicant Responds to Administrative Move
B-School Applicants Hack into Decision Site
RCs, think back to where you were exactly one year ago today, and ECs, if you can remember, think back two. If you were a second round applicant, you’d just finished the seemingly endless HBS application. You’d had your interview. There was nothing to do but wait. Perhaps you spent a minute or two thinking… Continue reading B-School Applicants Hack into Decision Site
The Long Tail: Wired Editor-in-Chief Visits HBS, Introduces New Theory Disputing 80/20 Rule
The oft cited “80/20 Rule” of business dictates that 80% of a firm’s revenue can usually be attributed to only its top 20% of products. This rule has been demonstrated to hold true in a wide variety of contexts ranging from CD sales at Wal-Mart to box office receipts of Hollywood studios. In fact, some… Continue reading The Long Tail: Wired Editor-in-Chief Visits HBS, Introduces New Theory Disputing 80/20 Rule
KSG-HBS Debate: A Bare Knuckle Showdown
It was with great fan fair and anticipation that these two heralded debate teams met in the historic Kennedy School Forum last Tuesday, March 1st. Festivities began with an air of debauchery as the audience imbibed on free beer and fish crackers. This was the first meeting of what should be an annual tradition on… Continue reading KSG-HBS Debate: A Bare Knuckle Showdown
Social Enterprise Perpectives: Corporate Social Responsibility
I spent my summer working to promote corporate social responsibility in the profit-driven construction marketplace with a non-profit organization called Advanced Energy. About Advanced EnergyAdvanced Energy is committed to creating environmental and economic benefits through innovative approaches to energy. Though based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the organization maintains strong connections to Harvard Business School. COO… Continue reading Social Enterprise Perpectives: Corporate Social Responsibility
HBS Ski Team Competes at Tuck Winter Carnival
Over 30 members of the HBS Ski and Snowboard Club traveled to Hanover, NH last weekend to compete in Tuck’s 20th Annual Winter Carnival, an event that drew 13 other business schools, 30 ski teams, and over 250 individual participants. The festivities began on Friday afternoon, where the students at Tuck welcomed skiers and fans… Continue reading HBS Ski Team Competes at Tuck Winter Carnival
Being Depressed at HBS
This article first appeared in the Harbus a few years ago. Due to the sensitive nature of this article, the Harbus has allowed the author to remain anonymous. Pat Light replica watches uk, Director of MBA Support Services, has vouched for the authenticity of this article. Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder are common problems seen… Continue reading Being Depressed at HBS
