i actually posted a long post here but it got deleted because someone PM'ed me
i got requests for my background so here it is (re-typing it all)
i submitted right before deadline
3.8+ at tier 3 undergrad, liberal arts
gmat way below median
6+ years w/e almost all entrepreneurship (failed)
non profit extra
recs were average every day people you meet on the street
essays were good. i spent a lot of time "introspecting" and thinking about my life in an honest way rather than thinking about the marketing spin on it. talked about how i have dealt with failure.
i truly feel fortunate and blessed and wish everyone waiting for an interview good luck, it is truly nerve-wracking!!!
i hope stanford isn't just interviewing me for their amusement... LOL...
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Hello xxx,
The Stanford MBA Admissions Office has reviewed your application to the Stanford MBA Program. We would like to invite you to meet with one of our alumni for a 45-minute interview. The purpose of this meeting is both evaluative and informational, with an emphasis on creating an enjoyable experience.
Your alumni interviewer is:
xxx
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To move forward, it is imperative that you follow the instructions below:
1. We ask that you contact your alumni interviewer - contact information is provided above - to schedule a mutually convenient time and location to meet. We suggest business attire, but ask that you contact your alumni interviewer to confirm specifics of the meeting.
2. Please send your alumni interviewer a copy of your resume via email or fax. Please do NOT send other information (your essays, transcripts, etc.).
3. If at all possible, please schedule and complete the interview within one week. If it is not feasible to complete the interview in that time period, please contact xxx.
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We hope you will find the meeting stimulating and informative. Thank you again for your continued interest in the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Warm regards,
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