In this post, I analyze the Stanford GSB MBA essays and additional information/resume/employment history/activities for Class of 2020 Admission. My analysis of Stanford GSB interviews can be found here. In addition to the Class of 2020 post, I also recommend reading and/or listening to my presentation, “So you want to get into Stanford GSB? ” which was made to a Japanese audience in March 2011. That presentation focuses on issues that are applicable to all applicants as well as some issues specific to Japanese applicants. While old at this point, the core content remains useful. You can find results and/or testimonials from my clients admitted to the Stanford Classes of 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010 here. My clients admitted to Stanford GSB have come from China, Europe, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the United States and have had extremely diverse professional and educational backgrounds. Article was generated with Essay Freelance Writers.
The advice I provide below is based on that experience. Given that the questions are the same, this post has only been updated in small ways. A big change t Stanford admissions is that Derrick Bolton has moved onto another role at Stanford and the new admissions director is Kirsten Moss. You can read about her here . She has an HBS MBA and a PhD in Psychology (leadership psychology) from William James College and has experience in admissions at both HBS and Stanford GSB. She has also been a Touchy Feely Facilitator. From my perspective, that makes for someone who can critically evaluate candidates beyond the surface level, which given nature of the Stanford essay set and the extreme competition for entry, make her ideal. The big change in terms of application is that applicants can apply to both the MBA and MSX at the the same time. For candidates that fit the MSX work requirements of 8 years minimum by July 2018, this is a good option.
While I have not worked with any clients who applied to both programs at the same time before, my advice would be to explain in a couple of sentences in The Why Stanford essay why both options would be ones that you would consider. Regarding MSX, if you are interested in attending that program, I highly recommend getting in direct contact with the admissions office for that program. They are likely to provide you with much more personalized feedback on whether you are good applicant for the program. Initially I provide some overall comments about the Stanford GSB MBA essay set for admission to the Class of 2020, an analysis of the centrality of demonstrating Stanford GSB’s three central admissions criteria- Intellectual Vitality, Demonstrated Leadership Potential, and Personal Qualities and Contributions-, and some suggestions for how to proceed in order to put together a great application for Stanford GSB (including the short More About You essay in the application form!).
Essay A: What matters most to you, and why? Do some deep self-examination, so you can genuinely illustrate who you are and how you came to be the person you are. Share the insights, experiences, and lessons that shaped your perspectives, rather than focusing merely on what you've done or accomplished. Write from the heart, and illustrate how a person, situation, or event has influenced you. Essay B: Why Stanford? Enlighten us on how earning your MBA at Stanford will enable you to realize your ambitions. Explain your decision to pursue graduate education in management. Explain the distinctive opportunities you will pursue at Stanford. If you are applying to both the MBA and MSx programs, use Essay B to address your interest in both programs. Your answers for both essay questions combined may not exceed 1,150 words (1,200 words if you are applying to both the MBA and MSx programs).
Each of you has your own story to tell, so please allocate these words between the essays in the way that is most effective for you. Below is a suggested word count, based on what we typically see. Please review the website for the full instructions and advice Stanford provides and I think it is really important to actually read the whole thing. Especially note that you can decide how to divide your 1150/1200 words amongst the two essays and the emphasis on providing your own essays. The simple reality is that Stanford is for really smart people and specifically for people who want to think and explore: This is a school fueled and surrounded by innovation and collaboration. If you have ideas, there is no better place than Stanford GSB to explore them. My clients who get interviews and most certainly those who are admitted are, without exception, objectively smart people. find out more , but not the only way, to measure these criteria is by looking at the key numbers. In addition, the GRE average is 164 on both Quant and Verbal.
In this post, I analyze the Stanford GSB MBA essays and additional information/resume/employment history/activities for Class of 2020 Admission. My analysis of Stanford GSB interviews can be found here. In addition to the Class of 2020 post, I also recommend reading and/or listening to my presentation, “So you want to get into Stanford GSB? ” which was made to a Japanese audience in March 2011. That presentation focuses on issues that are applicable to all applicants as well as some issues specific to Japanese applicants. While old at this point, the core content remains useful. You can find results and/or testimonials from my clients admitted to the Stanford Classes of 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010 here. My clients admitted to Stanford GSB have come from China, Europe, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the United States and have had extremely diverse professional and educational backgrounds. Article was generated with Essay Freelance Writers.