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What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? How do successful applicants stand out from the crowd? At a school as competitive as Stanford, it\u2019s a fact that many smart, accomplished applicants won\u2019t get in\u2014so how can you demonstrate that you have that \u201cit\u201d factor? Let us walk you through Stanford\u2019s evaluation criteria<\/a> and give you some advice.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Of course, Stanford GSB seeks demonstrated leadership potential \u2013 don\u2019t all b-schools? And naturally you\u2019ve got leadership, or you wouldn\u2019t be applying to Stanford<\/a>.<\/p>\n But. There are some unique nuances to Stanford\u2019s conception of leadership that are essential to understand in order to portray it effectively in\u00a0your application<\/a>. Let\u2019s break the phrase down word by word, starting with the core principle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Leadership starts with your personal character in Stanford\u2019s eyes ---your own \u201cvalues and ideals.\u201d Whatever change you\u2019re guiding the client to achieve, or whatever vision you\u2019re advocating, or whatever project you\u2019re driving the team through Hades to complete on time \u2013 your character informs it in some way, shape, or form. Even if the project in question is not of deep importance to you \u2013 still, <\/span>how <\/span><\/i>you lead the group will reflect your character. \u00a0To provide appropriate and meaningful leadership<\/a>, you must have core values or ideals and be guided by them \u2013 including as you lead. GSB\u2019s preferred leadership is essentially value- and ideal-driven, what it calls \"directed idealism.\"<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Even if you are already a leader per the above definition, you\u2019re not satisfied. You know that improving<\/strong> will only enable you to achieve more<\/a> of what you value \u2013 therefore you actively seek to grow as a leader. You are open to critique and feedback, you are resourceful, you are humble, and you are hungry to learn.<\/p>\n Concrete evidence that convinces\u00a0the adcom to conclude that you will grow as a leader and provide leadership in the future. You must demonstrate\u00a0both<\/em>\u00a0leadership and<\/em> potential to grow as a leader. For the former, provide this evidence by portraying experiences in your application boxes, essays, resume, and (if you provide some inputs for your recommenders)\u00a0recommendations<\/a>\u00a0that reflect your leadership to date. For the latter, in these same application components frankly reflect on where you are in your leadership development \u2013 you understand what parts are innate to you, and where you need to improve.<\/p>\n So \u201cdemonstrated leadership potential\u201d is actually rather complex. Spend some time and effort on a strategy to integrate these points into your entire application.<\/p>\n Check out the first post in this series, <\/em>Understanding Stanford GSB\u2019s Core Value Of Intellectual Vitality<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Applying to Stanford? Check out our MBA Admissions Services and work\u00a0one-on-one with an expert advisor who will help you create a stand-out\u00a0application for Stanford GSB. Click here\u00a0to learn more about how we can help you get accepted.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Leadership in Admissions<\/a>, a free guide This article<\/a> originally appeared on blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\n\nDemonstrated Leadership Potential<\/h2>\n
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