Calling Stanford Fall 2008 Applicants

generally 2 weeks before deadline.

Just wanted to post my impressions of Admit Weekend. I've been to Stanford before, but never the GSB, so these are really my first impressions.

1. Wow. The weekend was a ton of fun, and I met a bunch of amazing (and really cool) people. I undoubtedly fell for the message they were trying to pitch, but I came away with the feeling that anything's possible at the GSB. It's this tremendous energy, an almost inspired feeling. Yeah, I know... I fell hook, line, and sinker
2. The GSB classrooms and building are nothing to write home about. In fact, they're pretty lame. But you can step right out of the classrooms and onto the lovely Stanford campus And Schwab (the first-year dorm) is really nice.
3. I know weather isn't supposed to play a role in admit/matriculation decisions... but jeez, after four years in New England and three days of California sunshine, I'm hooked.
4. No info on application volume or other stats, unfortunately. Derrick said he'd tell us about that stuff at matriculation.

Happy to answer any questions, of course. And good luck to everyone waiting on interviews and decisions!

terry, I read somewhere else that you chose to go with Stanford (as if you could say no to the awesome awesome Stan ). Congratulations once again!

WONDERFUL Terry! It was great to meet you in person and I'm glad Stanford kept up with your high expectations. I look forward to hanging out with you more and forming this "West Coast Posse" this fall!

Now if we can only get kwam admitted!!!

terry12, congrats. Bay Area rocks... Stan is amazing.

poochandi

just got invited to interview at stanford! had give up hope.....very confused right now

WOW! CONGRATS ghgirl!!!! Good luck! You could be our 2nd GMATClub admit!!! (along with kwam, of course )

thanks kryzak...i am still in some sort of daze...very surreal and very scary because now it seems possible. previously it felt more like playing the lottery....now, i may actually have a shot

Congratulations! You definitely have a shot... best of luck!

And don't stress too much. I suppose there are always exceptions, but Stanford interviews are known for being pretty laid back.

congrats ghgirl!!!!

Think it`s over for me.. no interview invite and only 2 weeks to go.

ghgirl go get 'em

Same thing here no more hope, I'm heading the oldest GSB

ghgirl.. amazing. Go for it. Congrats.

poochandi

thanks for the support and encouragement

i am trying to stay calm...

this note was included in the invitation letter as part of the frequently asked questions section:

"Our intention is to interview each applicant ultimately offered admission to the Stanford MBA Program. Candidates invited to interview have been reviewed by the Admissions Committee and are considered competitive for admission. Given the overall strength of the applicant pool, however, we expect that the majority of candidates interviewed will not be offered admission. We say this not to be discouraging or mean-spirited, but to highlight the reality of a highly selective admission process."

hmmnn

by the way, does anyone know when the round 2 admit weekend is????

I think Stanford is just trying to be realistic and not lead the candidates on. But I think you have a great chance, ghgirl!

did I get this right?

Stanford Applicants R2: Total - 19
bherronp - R2 - Submitted 12/30
togafoot - R2 - Submitted Dec 18th
elhajoui - R2 - Invited to Interview
hbs.aspirant - R2 - Submitting 1/7
dox - R2 - Submitted
uphillclimb - R2 - Submitted
kwam - R2 - Submitted
BCC145 - R2 - Submitted 1/7
trojan812 - R2 - Submitted 1/7
futuredukemba - R2 - Submitted 1/7
poochandi - R2 - Submitted 1/7
ryguy904 - R2 - Submitted 1/7
UTdub - R2 - Invited to Interview
JJGooden - R2 - Submitted
malumier - R2 - Submitted
JingChan - R2 - Submitted?
iamjoesargeant - R2 - Submitted?
senseshnal - R2 - Submitted?
ghgirl - R2 - Invited to Interview

Kry, I think UTdub and elhajoui were invited for interviews as well.

Ghgirl, I did a perfunctory search of the admit website and couldn't find anything about R2 Admit Weekend...

cool, thanks for reminding me terry. Updated.