riseoverrun wrote:
mbabiden08 wrote:
"Yes, and I am 100% sure that they are exchanging application data on a regular basis."
I hope you're right, Pathfinder! It would increase my chances of getting into one! They do seem to be distinct pools--I managed to get an S interview, but no HBS interview, whereas my couple of friends who got an HBS interview haven't gotten one to S. I always wrote it off to "personality" differences between the two schools, but it would be very interesting if there was actual coordination going on!
I got an H interview, but so far nothing from S. The thing is, based on my background and career goals, I felt I was a much better match for S. A college classmate and former colleague of mine went to Stanford two years ago. He an I had virtually IDENTICAL profiles. Same extracurriculars in college, same honors degree, same work experience at the same company post undergrad, and very similar post-MBA goals. He helped proofread my essays this year and even wrote my peer recommendation. Alas, no invite for me yet.
I guess it just goes to show you how dynamic the admissions process is from year to year.
Or maybe my essays just sucked...
I don't think Stanford is as interested in straight specs as they are in your values. (Though there's a pretty high bar for them to even review your values seriously...)
I was interviewed by Stanford, but no interview at HBS--which was smart on their part because I know it's a bad fit for me now. I do think they have a way of figuring out who are the "good fit" candidates. I'm a musician, so the super structured environment at HBS really probably wouldn't have worked for me. I applaud their admissions committee for figuring that out before I did!
I'd also put money on the DB calls starting on Monday. Looks like the calls usually start two days before the d-day, and that includes other years where that time period has included MLK day (though in Virginia, we call it Lee/Jackson/King Day -- we celebrate Robert E Lee, Civil War hero Stonewall Jackson, and Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day. Just some food for thought.