The Harbus HBS Essay Guide (2026 Edition)
 
NOTE: Harvard Business School introduced a new essay format for the Class of 2027. This guide features responses to the three-question structure only.
 
The 2026 Essay Guide contains a curated collection of 25 successful application essays submitted by members of the HBS Class of 2027 and incoming Class of 2028. 
 
This edition is the only resource that captures how a wide range of admits tackled the HBS’s unique essay format. Whether you're drafting your first sentence or refining your final story, this guide offers practical inspiration and insight.
 
This guide is published by The Harbus, the independent, non-profit news organization of Harvard Business School