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Similar to everyone else, I am waiting for the Santa’s email. Wanted their offer so much... I didn't, and am not interested to apply for other schools... I don't know if the passion underneath my application looks too common as compared to other applicants? I thought I wrote it wholeheartedly and it truly represented my tone. * mumble mumble mumble*
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Well it's still early... right?
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I feel like a monkey thrown into the space... Will our sacrifice be appraised? :)
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Similar to everyone else, I am waiting for the Santa’s email. Wanted their offer so much... I didn't, and am not interested to apply for other schools... I don't know if the passion underneath my application looks too common as compared to other applicants? I thought I wrote it wholeheartedly and it truly represented my tone. * mumble mumble mumble*
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dude/dudette,

I applied to only Stanford too. Now I am kicking myself for that. All that passion etc were also part of my app. I am feeling dejected for being 0 for 1 this app season
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Similar to everyone else, I am waiting for the Santa’s email. Wanted their offer so much... I didn't, and am not interested to apply for other schools... I don't know if the passion underneath my application looks too common as compared to other applicants? I thought I wrote it wholeheartedly and it truly represented my tone. * mumble mumble mumble*

dude/dudette,

I applied to only Stanford too. Now I am kicking myself for that. All that passion etc were also part of my app. I am feeling dejected for being 0 for 1 this app season
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You do have the chance to apply else where either this year or next year. There are schools that provide very similar opportunities as stanford and have much great acceptance rates.

When I started looking at schools, one school I had no interest in actually was one of the three I applied to. One of my favorite schools initially I decided not to apply to because I realized the fit was all wrong. I suggest you research and visit other schools, there is going to be one that fits your goals and personality. Yes it may not have the brand name Stanford has, but there is nothing beyond that, that is totally unique to Stanford.
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yeah, dahcrap, you should take a look at some other schools. Schools similar to Stanford, and only missing in brand name (everything else is excellent) include Haas and UCLA if you want to do entrepreneurship, tech management, or general management.

Kellogg and Chicago are also great schools for brand name and education.
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yeah, dahcrap, you should take a look at some other schools. Schools similar to Stanford, and only missing in brand name (everything else is excellent) include Haas and UCLA if you want to do entrepreneurship, tech management, or general management.

Kellogg and Chicago are also great schools for brand name and education.
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Add MIT if you are willing to go to the east coast. Tuck if you are willing to go rural.

Ross also has a great program and name in most parts of the country.
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This sure doesn't make me hopeful about my R2 chance. Not that I ever was.
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That is the attitude to have with respect to a Stanford application. I think there are very very very few sure bets who apply to stanford. There are certain profiles that almost guarantee you a spot at HBS, but the same can't be said for Stanford. Sure if you were employee number 17 at google and worked your way up to management then you are probably going to walk in but everyone else is going to have a hard climb.
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yes, Stanford is a strange creature, and I fully understand why many applicants are turned off (or on) by their "strangeness" in the application and admit criteria.

Unfortunately, those of us on this thread are foolish enough to give it a try, even if the chances are probably lower than winning the state lottery. :cry:

We WILL get one GMATClubber in this year, that's our goal!!! 8-)
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Count me in for R2.
Well, this is the thread with the least number of invites (read "none"). They must have most of the seats still available :-)
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haha, this one and Haas both have zero invites so far. Let's hope there are still a lot more invites to go around!
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haha, this one and Haas both have zero invites so far. Let's hope there are still a lot more invites to go around!
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Kryzak, you live there.

Could it be the recent forest fires or, maybe, demonstrations that have had a certain impact on the mindsets of the admissions? :wink: How is it going in SF?
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nope, both schools are notorious for being "slow" readers and extend invitations all the way up to a few days before decision dates.

Not sure why they can't be more like Kellogg or Chicago...
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I had rested my B school aspirations for good. I had moved on to other things in life - until I lifelessly checked my inbox an hour back.

An invite from the great S!!

One thing Ive learnt from my two dings - things are not over until they are OVER!

Wishing all of those who are waiting and myself the very best going forward.


prayers -
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I had rested my B school aspirations for good. I had moved on to other things in life - until I lifelessly checked my inbox an hour back.

An invite from the great S!!

One thing Ive learnt from my two dings - things are not over until they are OVER!

Wishing all of those who are waiting and myself the very best going forward.


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grad! Outstanding! Best of luck - let us know how it goes...
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Great stuff grad_mba...now go crack it...:)


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An invite from the great S!!

One thing Ive learnt from my two dings - things are not over until they are OVER!

Wishing all of those who are waiting and myself the very best going forward.


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I had rested my B school aspirations for good. I had moved on to other things in life - until I lifelessly checked my inbox an hour back.

An invite from the great S!!

One thing Ive learnt from my two dings - things are not over until they are OVER!

Wishing all of those who are waiting and myself the very best going forward.


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Congrats!!! You have all of us rooting for you!
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I am so HAPPY for you! Your dreams will come true. This is just the first step.

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I had rested my B school aspirations for good. I had moved on to other things in life - until I lifelessly checked my inbox an hour back.

An invite from the great S!!

One thing Ive learnt from my two dings - things are not over until they are OVER!

Wishing all of those who are waiting and myself the very best going forward.


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I had rested my B school aspirations for good. I had moved on to other things in life - until I lifelessly checked my inbox an hour back.

An invite from the great S!!

One thing Ive learnt from my two dings - things are not over until they are OVER!

Wishing all of those who are waiting and myself the very best going forward.


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congrats dude!
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