Stanford: Graduate School of Business - 2012 - Calling All Applicants Stanford Business School Guide Stanford Applicant Summary (Real Time) Quick Glance: GMAT Club vs. Latest Intake (Class of 2013) Application Tracker Feed Detailed Applicant List: Add Yourself to This List (add Stanford to your profile) GMAT Club's Real-time Admissions Statistics Add Your Profile to This List Essays You have 1800 words that you can allocate in any way you feel appropriate across the four essays. Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why? The best examples of Essay 1 reflect the process of self-examination that you have undertaken to write them. They give us a vivid and genuine image of who you are—and they also convey how you became the person you are. They do not focus merely on what you've done or accomplished. Instead, they share with us the values, experiences, and lessons that have shaped your perspectives. They are written from the heart and address not only a person, situation, or event, but also how that person, situation, or event has influenced your life. Essay 2: What do you want to do—REALLY—and why Stanford? Use this essay to explain your view of your future, not to repeat accomplishments from your past. You should address three distinct topics: your career aspirations the role of an MBA education in achieving those aspirations and your rationale for earning that MBA at Stanford, in particular. The best examples of Essay 2 express your passions or focused interests; explain why you have decided to pursue graduate education in management; and demonstrate your desire to take advantage of the opportunities that are distinctive to the Stanford MBA Program. Essay 3: Answer two of the four questions below. Tell us not only what you did but also how you did it. What was the outcome? How did people respond? Only describe experiences that have occurred during the last three years. Option A: Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations. Option B: Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization. Option C: Tell us about a time when you generated support from others for an idea or initiative. Option D: Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined or established. Deadlines ROUND 1: Submit by: 12 Oct 2011 Notified by: 14 Dec 2011 Deposit due: 01 Mar 2012 ROUND 2: (Ongoing) Submit by: 11 Jan 2012 Notified by: 28 Mar 2012 Deposit due: 03 May 2012 ROUND 3: Submit by: 04 Apr 2012 Notified by: 16 May 2012 Deposit due: 31 May 2012

sloan... and buy yourself a nice coat with the $500 you save.

Exactly, I wouldn't need a coat in Palo Alto!

another vote for sloan, awesome school in my opinion

When I am in these situations I ask myself, which would add more value. Taking a year off to improve an application to Stanford or attending Sloan now. No doubt the year that you take off to improve the app will add value, is that value greater that what you can achieve by attending Sloan today? I actually don't know much about Sloan, so I cannot comment on how good or bad the school is compared to Stanford, but the fact that you even applied there tells me that you considered it a good option (unless ofcourse you were just killing time )

I would take the Sloan admit. It is a great school. If this thread is any indication of the acceptance rate at Stanford then you could be setting yourself up for failure if you wait.

Do what *you* want to do. If you think Sloan is a good fit, do it. If you hate the school but applied because it's well-regarded, then there's no point. At the end of the day, you'll probably get what you want from any of the top programs. It's a matter of what school suits who you are best for 2 years.

got an interview around 4pm today. London based, tech/entrepreneurship background

wow congrats!!! how did you get the notification? was it from the alum directly?

Did anyone else receive this email that applied to Stanford's MBA program? I received this earlier today. Dear xxxxx, You are receiving this message because you have expressed an interest in studying at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. We wanted to bring to your attention another degree program at the Stanford GSB called the Stanford Sloan Program. This 12-month program offers a Master of Science in Management, and attracts a diverse and experienced group of executives from around the world: www.gsb.stanford.edu/sloan/ If you are interested in learning more about the Stanford Sloan Master's Program, please let us know and we will have the Sloan Program staff contact you. Best wishes, Stanford MBA Program Stanford Graduate School of Business

GZR4DR - No, haven't seen that yet. When did they start reviewing your application? How old are you & how many years experience? I've actually been thinking about going that route...