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Updated on: 22 Dec 2008, 10:20

Originally posted by mikenyc on 19 Dec 2008, 22:28.
Last edited by mikenyc on 22 Dec 2008, 10:20, edited 1 time in total.

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Come on guys, your responses are making it seem as if you would like to ignore the fact that other people still have a shot.

Best of luck to everyone!

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19 Dec 2008, 22:41

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Come on guys, your responses are making it seem as if you would like to ignore the fact that other people still have a shot. Just because you guys are lucky to be in the first 66% of the applications reviewed doesn't give you the opportunity to view every other invitation as a knock towards your goal.

Best of luck to everyone!

I don't think we compare the first 66% interviewed to the rest. just making a general comment about the chances of getting in after receiving an interview, which seems to be around 35%. Whether you got an interview first or last. nothing against those who will interview later. We are all in the same boat.

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20 Dec 2008, 06:51

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I agree with falibay after reading previous posts. All interview invites ARE created equal, and honestly a 35% rate of success after interview doesn't offer much encouragement even to those who got interviews. I think that was his main point.

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20 Dec 2008, 07:03

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The bad thing is no one who did not get an interview so far knows if his application is in the 70% that has been already reviewed (and dinged) or in the 30% that is allegedly not been reviewed yet.

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20 Dec 2008, 07:30

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I dont know if others agree, but according to me, the policy of sending out all interviews invites on one day does a lot of justice to applicants' nerves. Uncertainty simply diverts attention and as much as I wish to rather be the last interview invite than a ding, I know for a fact that I will spend some miserable time waiting for the decision.

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20 Dec 2008, 08:14

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I totally agree with that. The best method is to release interviews on one day and release admission decision on one day, without phone calls to admit prior!

Otherwise, it is nerve wracking.

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Yep! HBS does it best i think. Most interview invites on one day... decisions all at the same time, and then phone calls. After seeing how stressful this past week was for so many people, i'm dreading waiting to get a call from derrick bolton on decision week.

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I totally agree with that. The best method is to release interviews on one day and release admission decision on one day, without phone calls to admit prior!

Otherwise, it is nerve wracking.

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imagine if you had to wait for Stanford's decision the same way Kellogg does it (trust me, I was near the end of that call list, and I almost gave up hope!).

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imagine if you had to wait for Stanford's decision the same way Kellogg does it (trust me, I was near the end of that call list, and I almost gave up hope!).

Let's not imagine that... I went through that for Chicago... I got a call around 4 PM. Good times... I don't want that again, but I will take it if that means an admit :roll:

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20 Dec 2008, 13:19

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Does Stanford make calls all at once or over a period of multiple days?

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20 Dec 2008, 13:54

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Does Stanford make calls all at once or over a period of multiple days?

I think over the course of 24-48 hrs before the official release.

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21 Dec 2008, 14:09

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for those working on essay a, this was written for essay a (though not explicitly mentioned) by a stanford gsb grad.

https://www.davidbelden.org/story.cfm

it was back in the day when essays could be twice as long as today, but maybe this will serve as inspiration.

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that is truly inspirational.

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23 Dec 2008, 10:24

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Bought my ticket to the lottery....R2....don't laugh 8-)

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Hi guys, new to this forum.

I am applying to Stanford in R2.

Sorry if this is a stale question, but how do you think R2 will weigh this year in terms of competition in the wake of the financial crisis :?:

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Far more competitive than past years with many more applicants than usual. Have heard anywhere from a 15% to a 30%+ increase in applications. 20% seems most likely. Recent years have seen a 10% increase, so the change is notable. R2 will likely see the bulk of the increase, given that Wall Street didn't fully cave until right before R1 deadlines.

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Alright, the deadline is fast approaching and I'm trying to finish up my application. I have 2 questions regarding the application that I think others may have as well:

1) How strict is the 1800 word limit? Did anyone get an interview invite going over the limit? By how much?
2) What's the best way to remind your recommender(s) about the approaching deadline amongst the holiday traffic?

TIA

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26 Dec 2008, 18:19

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Hello!

I will be out of the country for the next few weeks but am still hopeful that I may get a call for an interview from Stanford (R1).

How's the school contacting applicants? Via e-mail, phone or both?

Thank you.

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1. Mine was 5 words under the limit. So I'm not sure how strict the limit is. I would not recommend going over it.
2. Call them...no better way.

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27 Dec 2008, 06:35

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Thought i would pass on this post about Stanford's executive challenge. It's stuff like this that make me want to go to S... Video is included.

https://www.stanford.edu/group/mba/blog/ ... 008_1.html

I realize this is a bit of an old post, but I've been out of the country and didn't have a chance to respond. Egy, the executive challenge was incredibly cool; the blog post doesn't exaggerate at all. As the blog mentions, each leadership challenge/simulation is judged by a group of alumni that consists largely of C-level executives and partners/MDs at banks and MC, VC, and PE firms. Terrific learning experience and a great networking opportunity as well.

Something else to keep in mind about Stanford (and something that makes it unique in my mind): the multidisciplinary collaboration between the various schools of the university. I've been stunned by how much the sharing of knowledge is really encouraged, both in informal and formal (class/seminar) settings. Here's a nice webpage summarizing some of the collaborations:
https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/about/how_we_integrate.html
The joint degrees (IPER and Public Policy) are quite popular, as are the Biodesign and D-school offerings. Great incubators for entrepreneurial opportunities.

Congrats to everyone who's already interviewed, and good luck to everyone waiting for invites!