In January 2026, Harvard Business School (HBS) is hosting five MBA admissions events, comprising three virtual events and two in-person events. Together, these sessions offer prospective applicants multiple touchpoints to understand the MBA program, the deferred 2+2 pathway, and the broader HBS learning experience.
In-Person Events
The in-person events include Peek 2026 on 21 January, a flagship, immersive experience that provides prospective students with an inside look at Harvard Business School through faculty-led sessions, student and alumni panels, exposure to the case method, and application guidance.
The final on-campus event is the MBA Program Open House on 30 January, where attendees can visit campus, participate in an admissions presentation, and gain firsthand insight into the HBS MBA community and academic environment.
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Virtual Events
The virtual events begin on 14 January with the 2+2 Program Information Session, where a member of the HBS admissions team outlines the MBA admissions process, financial aid, and the structure of the deferred 2+2 pathway. This is followed on 27 January by Top Business Schools Discuss: Application Advice for Deferred MBA Programs, a joint virtual panel featuring admissions officers from leading business schools who share strategic guidance on approaching deferred MBA applications. The month concludes online on 29 January with the 2+2 Program Application Q&A, designed for final-year students seeking targeted clarification on the 2+2 application and evaluation process directly from admissions.
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• Leadership-Focused Essay: What experiences have shaped how you invest in others and how you lead? (up to 250 words)
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| Date | Event | Description | Type of Event | Register |
14-Jan-25 | 2+2 Program Information Session | This virtual session will be hosted by a member of the HBS admission team who will outline the HBS MBA admission process and financial aid. Students can also learn about the HBS deferred pathway in this session. | Virtual |
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21-Jan-25 | Peek 2026 | Prospective students can join Peek 2026, a multi-day virtual experience offering an inside look at Harvard Business School. The event features faculty-led sessions, alumni and student panels, a case method experience, and guidance on applying to the MBA program. | In-Person |
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27-Jan-25 | Top Business Schools Discuss: Application Advice for Deferred MBA Programs | Prospective students can join this virtual panel to hear admissions officers from leading business schools discuss deferred MBA programs and share guidance on approaching the application. | Virtual |
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29-Jan-25 | 2+2 Program Application Q&A | Prospective final-year students can join this virtual Q&A session to ask questions about Harvard Business School’s 2+2 Program and hear brief application guidance from admissions. | Virtual |
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30-Jan-25 | MBA Program Open House | This on-campus event will be hosted by the admission team and will include a campus tour and discussion on the Harvard MBA program | In-Person |
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