Lessons Learned From Our Admissions Experts “How can I get into Harvard Business School?” That’s the first question that the majority of our prospective clients ask. Our SBC consultants have guided more HBS admits than any other program, in large part because the demand for the Harvard MBA is so high in our client pool. The 2020-2021 cycle has been the most competitive admissions season in over a decade. MBA demand has surged for a variety of reasons. First, there are the enticing salary reports among recent graduates. Secondly, the economic slowdown has prompted many professionals to think about heading back to school.