Here are the key steps and requirements for the Harvard MBA application:  
1. Academic and Standardized Tests  

   Undergraduate Degree: You need a bachelor's degree.  

   GMAT or GRE: Take either the GMAT or the GRE, whichever you think best shows your skills.  
   English Proficiency Test: If English isn't your native language, you must submit scores from tests like TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.  

2. Application Materials  

   Transcripts: Provide your college or university transcripts. Upload your academic transcripts and pay the $250 application fee

   Resume: Create a resume that highlights your work and leadership experience.  
   Essays: Write essays that share your personal journey, themes that inspire you, or significant accomplishments.  
   Recommendations: Submit letters of recommendation from people who can speak about your skills and potential.  
   Application Fee: Pay the application fee or get a fee waiver if you qualify.  

3. Demonstrating Readiness for the Program  

   Work Experience: Most applicants have several years of professional work experience that shows leadership.  

   Analytical Aptitude: Show your quantitative and analytical skills through your GMAT or GRE scores, your GPA, or by highlighting analytical projects on your resume.  
   Harvard 2+2 Program: If you’re an undergraduate, you can apply to the Harvard 2+2 Program, which defers your admission for two years after graduation.  

4. The Interview  

   Application Review: The admissions committee carefully reviews your application materials before the interview.  
   HBS Interview: Be ready for a 30-minute interview where you'll discuss your application with a member of the admissions committee. This is where HBS gets personal. The interview is conversational but probing they want to see how you think, decide, and lead. Within 24 hours, you’ll also send a short reflection email, kind of like “what I wish I had said” or “here’s what I learned from the chat