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Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016!

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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 11:09
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Did anyone who received an invite to interview also apply for the P4D Fellowship? Because I applied but haven't heard back. I'm thinking they saved us for last though, and my invite will be coming later this week or next.

Or maybe they haven't found anyone in MN to interview me yet..



I am applying for P4D as well and I received my invite on the second day of the whole invite period. I wouldn't worry about it - I dont think the invite order is by program.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 11:10
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All hope isn't lost... yet. The stats don't quite line up with last year's "Stanford GSB 2013 - Calling all Applicants" thread...

In R1, it looks like 42 (15%) of GMATclub applicants got interviews. This year, it's sitting at 15 (4%). This means a few things:

1) GMATClub R1 applicants are of less quality this year
2) People have not been updating their profiles
3) They're going to send out a huge wave of invites tomorrow

Fingers crossed for the third option!


As much as I hope for a Stanford wave, someone a few pages back mentioned a logical flaw in these types of arguments. People always derive hope from seeing a larger % of people get invites from prior years, and conclude that another wave must be coming. But it doesn't take into account the following two factors:
- Historically, a lot of people join gmatclub AFTER they interview or get admitted (so not part of the big pool of R1 applicants you see now), pushing up the # interviewed after the decision release date
- After people get rejected, they opt to remove the school rather than post the "Ding", thereby shrinking the # of applicants after the decision release date

Both of those push up the % invited / interviewed, which is why we always see that in prior years 1) fewer people "apply", and 2) more people interview.



The simplest way to get by these would be for someone to go through last years forum and see the frequency and timing of the interview invite posts. Or similarly, look at the same thing on beatthegmat. However, given the fact that the wait is almost over (for better or worse) that seems like an excessive amount of work.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 11:35
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I agree with the less optimistic view. I cannot help but feel that Stanford is about to cause me some emotional pain, but this is how I'm coping (this is a venting post).

I thought I had a solid profile, particularly fitted for GSB, and would be able to have a choice between HBS (further consideration) & Stanford (nothing yet). This has not only been humbling, but also enlightening and will probably be a positive experience afterwards. As rejection piles up, stress and expectation lowers. Each time it becomes clearer to me, that partially I was just trying to get a star on my forehead that said "well done chap, you got in, you are part of the club".
Each failure is a remainder that I have to keep fighting and that no matter where I get in or what I do, it is still all about me. It is still about my choices in life, my capabilities, and my determination to achieve anything I want, that have led me to where I am right now... so I am less worried about some admissions committee finding me fit or not for their program.

And I will not deny that there is a certain childish anger along with the disappointment, but anger is positive if you know how to canalize it. For me it is particularly useful as motivation, and I am driven to prove them wrong, and I will do it for me. It is getting easier for me to get detached from these "big names" and focus on the goal rather than the means.

This might not have been very coherent or helpful, but at least I feel better now!

Regards everyone and the best of luck! If they don't choose us, then let's prove them why they should have!
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 11:59
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I agree with the less optimistic view. I cannot help but feel that Stanford is about to cause me some emotional pain, but this is how I'm coping (this is a venting post).

I thought I had a solid profile, particularly fitted for GSB, and would be able to have a choice between HBS (further consideration) & Stanford (nothing yet). This has not only been humbling, but also enlightening and will probably be a positive experience afterwards. As rejection piles up, stress and expectation lowers. Each time it becomes clearer to me, that partially I was just trying to get a star on my forehead that said "well done chap, you got in, you are part of the club".
Each failure is a remainder that I have to keep fighting and that no matter where I get in or what I do, it is still all about me. It is still about my choices in life, my capabilities, and my determination to achieve anything I want, that have led me to where I am right now... so I am less worried about some admissions committee finding me fit or not for their program.

And I will not deny that there is a certain childish anger along with the disappointment, but anger is positive if you know how to canalize it. For me it is particularly useful as motivation, and I am driven to prove them wrong, and I will do it for me. It is getting easier for me to get detached from these "big names" and focus on the goal rather than the means.

This might not have been very coherent or helpful, but at least I feel better now!

Regards everyone and the best of luck! If they don't choose us, then let's prove them why they should have!



This is exactly how you should look at this. Right on. Too many people in these forums are dying to get brand names, stars, or wtv you call on their resumes. Reality is this does not mean much. It helps but it is definitely not the reason of success. Look at video interviews from GSB alums who have started their companies and you will see how they mention that the MBA helped but was not needed to reach their goals.

I got rejected from HBS and took it very lightly. I have an interview at MIT Sloan and am quite excited about it, but I do realize that it may not work out, there are no guarantees in life. Expectations are low for GSB, we'll see. Anyhow, point is - you choose some schools, you apply (I specifically chose these 3 and no other), and you see what happens.

A lot of people on this forum worry about very minute details/trends/etc that only increase stress levels and worry. Everyone here needs to eliminate noise and focus on what is right for them.

Good luck.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 12:17
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I agree with the less optimistic view. I cannot help but feel that Stanford is about to cause me some emotional pain, but this is how I'm coping (this is a venting post).

I thought I had a solid profile, particularly fitted for GSB, and would be able to have a choice between HBS (further consideration) & Stanford (nothing yet). This has not only been humbling, but also enlightening and will probably be a positive experience afterwards. As rejection piles up, stress and expectation lowers. Each time it becomes clearer to me, that partially I was just trying to get a star on my forehead that said "well done chap, you got in, you are part of the club".
Each failure is a remainder that I have to keep fighting and that no matter where I get in or what I do, it is still all about me. It is still about my choices in life, my capabilities, and my determination to achieve anything I want, that have led me to where I am right now... so I am less worried about some admissions committee finding me fit or not for their program.

And I will not deny that there is a certain childish anger along with the disappointment, but anger is positive if you know how to canalize it. For me it is particularly useful as motivation, and I am driven to prove them wrong, and I will do it for me. It is getting easier for me to get detached from these "big names" and focus on the goal rather than the means.

This might not have been very coherent or helpful, but at least I feel better now!

Regards everyone and the best of luck! If they don't choose us, then let's prove them why they should have!


Same here, thought I was a great fit for Stanford. Also same here, I'm going to do great things whether or not I go to business school. In many ways the whole business school process corrupted the purity of my conviction that I can and will achieve huge, positive, impactful things. I spent 5-6 months doing GMAT/application stuff, which derailed a lot of the momentum I had in major projects I was working on in my free time - a startup, non-profit work, writing, music. Then I tied a lot of my self-worth to acceptances/denials. I have never wanted to let authority or brand define me, but that's what I've been doing. That's not truly who I am.

So yes, I'm pretty resigned to not going to business school, but overall it has been a positive experience. I really did clarify what I want to do with my life through the application process. Stanford's core essay, in particular, helped me clarify my life's strongest conviction. I'll live it whether or not I go to the GSB.

At the same time, it would be nice :)
But there are pros and cons to every situation.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 12:20
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Just got an interview invite! 10:30am PST, investment banking/corporate strategy in the Pacific NW.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 12:25
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Just got an interview invite! 10:30am PST, investment banking/corporate strategy in the Pacific NW.


Way to go! Also, it's nice to see they are still trickling out.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 12:30
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Just got an interview invite! 10:30am PST, investment banking/corporate strategy in the Pacific NW.


Congrats!
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 13:30
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Hi everyone - I received in interview invite today around 10:00 am PST. I had pretty much given up hope, so I was pleasantly surprised. I'm in PE and located in the Western U.S. I've been following this thread closely and have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. Thank you to everyone and good luck with whatever life has in store for you.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 13:32
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Is it a bad idea to call the admissions office and suggest they forgot to send my invitation?

8-)
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 13:34
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Is it a bad idea to call the admissions office and suggest they forgot to send my invitation?

8-)


While you're at it can you remind them they forgot mine, too?
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 15:00
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D4VE wrote:
Is it a bad idea to call the admissions office and suggest they forgot to send my invitation?

8-)


While you're at it can you remind them they forgot mine, too?


mine as well, thanks :)

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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 15:14
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Just got an interview invite! 10:30am PST, investment banking/corporate strategy in the Pacific NW.


Awesome! Thanks for giving the rest of us some hope. We're all rooting for you now!
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 17:37
Surprisingly quite. :) Good luck to all those invited. Looks like I just have to do some more waiting till mid December for admission results for my other programs of interest. Take care!
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 17:51
Guys, does that mean there is nothing left for stanford? Shall we give up or shall we hold on until 26th?

Also, anyone from APAC got an interview?
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 25 Nov 2013, 00:34
It's now 5pm PST...

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Originally posted by seamlessftw on 19 Nov 2013, 17:55.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   19 Nov 2013, 18:35
Stanford, here I leave!
It was not a pleasant journey, but definitely a journey to remember.
Good luck to those who got an invite.
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   20 Nov 2013, 05:25
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Did anyone from Eastern Europe get an invite? A few pages back no one said they did, but maybe someone got one in the mean time?


Hi

Did not get an invite unfortunatley :( I know few people from EE who applied but no one got an interview... I lost hope and start my applications to other schools :)


Nope, nothing here as well. Hope they keep us for dessert :)


So did anyone from Eastern Europe get an invite before yesterday?
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   20 Nov 2013, 06:16
As anybody from france, spain, portugal, italy or england received an invitation?
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Re: Stanford GSB Calling all applicants for Class of 2016! [#permalink] New post   20 Nov 2013, 07:48
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So did anyone from Eastern Europe get an invite before yesterday?


Not me. Also - no one from the people I know got an invite.
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