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Re: Calling all Stanford MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026
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03 Oct 2023, 09:18
03 Oct 2023, 09:18
mysterymanrog wrote:
I am not an expert, but I do not think increasing your GMAT would give you significantly better advantages. You have what seems to be a good profile, even if the WE is not as glamarous it is still great. I think you should focus on developing a good essay
Okay. Thank you.
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Re: Calling all Stanford MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026
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Scholar94 wrote:
Good Day everyone, I am Sodiq from Lagos, Nigeria. I am currently writing my application for R2. I really need someone to help me evaluate the strength of my application as I am still contemplating on whether or not to give Stanford a shot. Stat: GMAT 730 ((Q50,V39. IR 8). Work experience: Big 4 accounting (2 yrs), start up(2 years), Teaching (1 yr). Extra curricular: National round finalist, Business case competition (Led the team), I have also led various social projects. Let me also point it out that I am a 1st generational graduate with a compelling personal stories
Sounds very solid, and your GMAT is absolutely fine. Given that you are underrepresented it could be even lower. Definitely apply.
Wholeheartedly agree that you should turn your attention to other elements of the application. Start brainstorming stories to share in your recommendations, the main essay, start researching why Stanford (talking to people - doing informational interviews), think about the background essay and the three impact essays. It’s a lot of work honestly. This plus the application boxes, CV. And you want to give yourself the opportunity to think about things deeply and over time. I would say one of the biggest mistakes people make is to overindex on the GMAT when the incremental improvement is nowhere near what it could be should you invest your wholehearted effort into the application quality.
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Re: Calling all Stanford MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026
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Received the interview invite today!!!! Feel like I’m dreaming!
