Calling all Stanford MSx (Sloan Fellows) Applicants: 2017 Intake!!

We request all applicants to add Stanford MSx program to your MBA timeline so that the applicant stats displayed in the first post reflect true picture of admissions. While adding the program, MAKE SURE you are setting it for graduation year i.e. 'Class of 2018'.

Essays

Essays help us get to know you as a person and learn what motivates you.

Questions to Answer
Essay 1
What matters most to you, and why?

Essay 2
Why this program now? What are your personal and professional objectives, and how will the Stanford MSx Program help you achieve them?

Important Points to Note:

• Our two essay questions are meant to be straightforward, not trick questions.
• We hope that thinking about and writing your essays will prompt self-reflection and that your essays will go beyond relating the “what” of your experiences, to the “so what” and the “why.”
• Other parts of the application give insight into your academic and professional accomplishments; the essays reveal the character behind those achievements.
• When writing your essays, resist the urge to position yourself as what you think Stanford wants you to be; it will only prevent us from understanding who you really are and what you can accomplish. The most impressive essays are the most authentic.

Length/Word Limit
We do not limit the length of your essays in the Stanford MSx Program application, as we want you to use as many words as you feel necessary to convey your message.

Having said that, these are business school essays, and good business writing is succinct and to the point. If you are using the combined Stanford MSx and MBA programs application, your responses to the essays are limited to a total of 1,200 words.

Formatting

• 12-pt. font size
• Double-spaced
• Arial, Courier, or Times New Roman font (recommended)
• Indicate the question you are answering at the beginning of each essay
• Number all pages
• Be sure to save a copy of your essays and preview the uploaded document to ensure that the formatting is preserved.

Optional Essay
Additional Information
If there is any information that is critical for us to know and is not captured elsewhere, include it in the “Additional Information” section of the application. Pertinent examples include:

• Extenuating circumstances affecting academic or work performance
• An explanation of why you do not have a letter of reference from your current direct supervisor
• An explanation of any academic suspension or expulsion
• Work experience that did not fit into the space provided
• Academic experience (e.g., independent research) not noted elsewhere

Editing Your Essays
*Begin work on the essays early to give yourself time to reflect, write, and edit.
*It is improper and violations of the terms of this application process to have someone else write or translate your essays. Such behaviour will result in denial of your application or withdrawal of your offer of admission.

Hello, really quiet in here. Just 17 days left for the September 21st deadline. Who all are applying in Round 1?

I'm applying R2. I'm going through GMAT prep with Veritas and wanted to focus on getting a good score first since my undergrad GPA was below 3.0. Already started the MSx app. I'll be transitioning out of the US Navy as a Naval Flight Officer with just over 11 years WE and 5 combat deployments.

Has anyone attended an Informational Session? Beneficial or regurgitating of the website?

applied for R1. submitted a couple of days ago!

Sent the package a while back. Best of luck!


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I attend their online session (both the MBA and MSx). Lots of information that isn't available on the website. For example, there's one session with current students where they talk about which nursery school to enroll your kids to, or where the current students with family clustered.

It's mostly "soft" data but great to give nuance to your application package


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Sorry, as it might be obvious to most of you, but does anyone know who conducts the interview (AdCom or Alumni like for the MBA) ? Thanks a lot!


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I think for Stanford, it's mostly alumni if you can't get an on-campus interview


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Thanks


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MSx Online information session happening today: webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 12:00 PM Pacific Time

To register https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/msx/admission/events

Unfortunately, could not attend. Does anyone know whether there is any stats or info out there regarding debt amout/breakdown and fellowships for self-funded candidates ? Thanks a lot

I got an interview call and it is with the Adcom Associate Director

Got an interview call yesterday! 18 yrs WE; GMAT 720; Located in the Bay Area.

I'm brand new to this site, but I just completed my interview for the 2017 intake MSx! 9 yrs WE; GMAT 740; Located in Alabama.

Can you help share what kind of questions were asked in the interview. I have mine next Friday. Thanks a lot in advance

Waiting for interview call. India , female , 12 years work ex..any idea on how many invites issued so far?

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