{"id":46318,"date":"2019-07-09T06:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=46318"},"modified":"2019-07-07T08:25:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-07T15:25:24","slug":"understanding-stanford-gsbs-core-value-of-intellectual-vitality-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/understanding-stanford-gsbs-core-value-of-intellectual-vitality-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Stanford GSB\u2019s Core Value of Intellectual Vitality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/What-is-Stanford-looking-for-intellectual-vitality-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/What-is-Stanford-looking-for-intellectual-vitality-1024x512.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/What-is-Stanford-looking-for-intellectual-vitality-1024x512-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you have the smarts that Stanford GSB is looking for? 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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsb.stanford.edu\/programs\/mba\/admission\/evaluation-criteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evaluation criteria<\/a>and give you some advice.<br><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intellectual Vitality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re smart. But this isn\u2019t about smart. Most of the people&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/mba\/stanford_graduate_school_of_business_webinar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stanford GSB<\/a>&nbsp;rejects are smart&nbsp;(usually very smart). A person of average IQ may have enormous intellectual vitality, while a person with a stratospheric IQ may have scant intellectual vitality. Pretty much everyone uses their raw intellect, whatever its degree, in practical application \u2013 to get things done. People with intellectual vitality do that&nbsp;<em>and more:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>They nurture and refine their raw intellect<\/em>&nbsp;to make it a powerful force that draws them to explore new and challenging territory; to question and probe. They turn it into&nbsp;<em>energy&nbsp;<\/em>(something vital, as in \u2013 yes \u2013 vitality). &nbsp;Now that\u2019s attitude! (Attitude being part of intellectual vitality, per the website.) No wonder Stanford wants it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s parse it further. Here are 5 key components (separated for discussion purposes only, as they\u2019re interconnected).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Zest for ideas.<\/strong>When you encounter a new or challenging idea, you\u2019re tantalized. You have to find out more. What does it really&nbsp;<em>mean<\/em>? Where did it come from? And how, and why? You relish ideas for their inherent meaning and for their potential implications; they\u2019re alive to you. You value them as a new lens to see through.<\/li><li><strong>Dynamic, engaged mind.<\/strong>You\u2019re always mentally comparing and contrasting, probing limits and boundaries, seeing overlaps between disparate points and differences between similar ones. To you, an event is not static, but rather part of a continuum, with a history to explore and future ramifications to consider. You never take things at face value!<\/li><li><strong>But&nbsp;<em>why<\/em>\u2026?<\/strong>When you were a child, you probably were told you\u2019re too curious. But curiosity underpins intellectual vitality. It drives you to learn more and&nbsp;<em>more<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><em>more<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;about something, to set off on thrilling learning journeys. (And you sometimes snag other people along for the ride!)<\/li><li><strong>The reasons behind what you believe and what you do.<\/strong>Back to ideas \u2013 they animate you. Whether you\u2019re politically conservative, moderate, or liberal, you\u2019re not that way because your family or friends are, but because you\u2019re interested in and think about the issues \u2013 from multiple angles \u2013 and come to certain conclusions. Your thought process informs your decisions, beliefs, actions.<\/li><li><strong>Open, as in unafraid.<\/strong>So, you have your beliefs, your ideas. But you don\u2019t hide behind them. You welcome them being challenged \u2013 it\u2019s actually\u2026 fun. Intellectual fun. And you challenge back, thoughtfully. You\u2019re a skillful devil\u2019s advocate, able to argue from multiple perspectives, even ones you personally disagree with. You relish discerning&nbsp;what drives and underlies opposing ideas and beliefs (there\u2019s that curiosity again).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully the above points make clear that intellectual vitality is not something ponderous \u2013 it\u2019s a thrill! Yes, it engages matters of seriousness and gravity. But it\u2019s fundamentally invigorating. It fuels you. And it scintillates others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, how do you&nbsp;let Stanford know you have it?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/stanford-gsb-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/\">The&nbsp;application essays<\/a>&nbsp;are the perfect venue for showcasing this quality \u2013 integrate it into anecdotes, details, and reflections. If you are invited to&nbsp;interview, that\u2019s an ideal place to demonstrate intellectual vitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>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.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\" target=\"_blank\">Click here\u00a0to learn more about how we can help you get accepted.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/mba\/stanford_graduate_school_of_business_webinar?hsCtaTracking=69354270-0979-45a7-930d-70630c157725%7Cf8008e5b-b92b-4ced-a0a7-a47ec2b13708\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/58291\/hub_generated\/resized\/ed8b6193-a5a2-47bc-84da-06ca56cfb036.jpeg\" alt=\"Register for the webinar!\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/cindy-tokumitsu-accepted-consultant\/\" alt=\"Cindy Tokumitsu, admissions expert\" class=\"wp-image-64552\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/service-request-cindy?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;utm_medium=blog_bio_cindy&amp;utm_source=blog\"><strong>Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/mba\/how-to-create-a-competitive-mba-profile\" target=\"_blank\">The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Competitive MBA Applicant<\/a>, a free guide<br>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/stanford-gsb-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/\">Stanford GSB MBA Application Essay Tips &amp; Deadlines [2019 \u2013 2020]<\/a><br>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/stanford-mba-class-profile\/\">Stanford MBA Class of 2020 Profile<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/understanding-stanford-graduate-school-business-core-value-intellectual-vitality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>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\n\n\n<p><em>Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help you get accepted<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have the smarts that Stanford GSB is looking for? What are the qualities that Stanford GSB is looking for as they build their class? 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