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Stanford Deferred Profile Evaluation Updated on: 22 Jun 2024, 23:40
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Stanford Deferred Profile Evaluation 04 Apr 2024, 13:52
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bready_iam:

Despite good credentials, you will have a tough time with admission to the Stanford Deferred MBA program given your profile. Mentioning ISB won't help. It's just too run of the mill and GSB, in particular, is tiny.

You should continue to build on the foundation of a strong profile and apply via regular admission in a few years. I suspect you'll be an even stronger candidate then!

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Stanford Deferred Profile Evaluation 05 Apr 2024, 01:03
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bready_iam:

Despite good credentials, you will have a tough time with admission to the Stanford Deferred MBA program given your profile. Mentioning ISB won't help. It's just too run of the mill and GSB, in particular, is tiny.

You should continue to build on the foundation of a strong profile and apply via regular admission in a few years. I suspect you'll be an even stronger candidate then!

Good luck,
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­What reservations do you have regarding my profile? I know I can't change them rn, but they will definitely help in my application. 
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Stanford Deferred Profile Evaluation 08 Apr 2024, 08:29
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­Hey guys, I am genuinely confused whether my profile is even worth it for Stanford Deferred MBA. Here's my profile, pl be as frank as possible. I have a deferred MBA from ISB, India's no. 1 MBA college. Only applying to Stanford as I feel it is the only college that I would like to attend and would take me.

Background:

21 Indian Male

UG: Bachelors of Arts in Management (No. 1 in country apparantly)

Acads:

10th: 94%

12th: 95%

UG: 84% (Top 20%)

GMAT: 750/800

Completed: CFA Level 1

Work Ex:



  1. Impact Finance Intern at oldest Social Incubator in Country - performed fin anal of past companies
  2. Investment and Consulting Intern at Women focusses VC - Wrote Whitepaper on Global Insurance and AI
  3. Research Intern at a Consulting Start-up -> Industry business Models, value chains etc.
Extracurriculars:



  1. Vice President of E-Cell: Liasioned with College to set up a Seed Investment fund for student start-ups. Created the incubation program from start to end from scratched. Created an innovation hub - for increasing entrepreneurship culture and student bonding in college. (also did a bunch of events and speaker sessions)
  2. Event Head of annual Leadership Event at college fest: Handled a team of 10+ for 3+ rounds with 50+ offline participants
  3. Control Center Coordinator: Handled a team of 40+ for participation registration, queries, hospitality etc on ground in annual sports fest of college
Research:



  1. Extending from Impact Finance Internship, did a small project on an interesting financial instrument they used to maximize funds available at their disposal.
  2. Writing a research paper with prof on Indian Impact Investment Landscape - did data analysis and 20+ interviews, used theory etc. If all goes well, to be published in Stanford Social Innovation Review (A magazine)
  3. Policy research on Indian business legal structures and recommendations for hybrid model structure
Others:

Avid swimmer and runner, participated in Marathons, conducted a marathon for social cause in school as well.

Love trekking, hiking and being in nature.

Can read write and speak 4 Languages (English + Indian Languages), understand 2 other.

Volunteered to teach multiple government school students around college as part of initiative in college.

 

I feel that my essays would be quite strong, but worried about coming from a non-Tech, over represented background. Also, should I mention ISB on my profile or not?

Would love to know your thoughts and any inputs. Thanks <3.
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Hi! I think you have a stellar record and you will definitely have a chance at Stanford deferred MBA. We have worked with a few candidates from non-tech background for GSB deferred, and let me tell you ­have an amazing experience with amazing acads. It will all boil down to how well you will be able to articulate your story in your essays and how well structured your answers are in the interviews. You will have to work on extra-curriculars or make these look incredible (depending on your involvment in the ones you have mentioned). Another important thing that can help you stand out will be how you are designing your career path and what you will be doing for next couple of years (this should include your work as well as some social initiatives - since you have taught at govt. schools so maybe a Teach For India campaign can help you with extracurriculars). These days the admissions committees also want to know how you will continue with volunteering initiatives and what impact you will make.

Your finance background and your plan for next 2 years (in finance) will be one of the key aspects.

In case you want to discuss about the specifics, we can get on a quick generic call.

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Hello bready_iam,

I hope you are doing well. Your profile for the Stanford Deferred MBA program is certainly competitive. You have a strong academic background with a good GPA and an impressive GMAT score (750).

Your work experience in impact finance, investment consulting, and research demonstrates a well-rounded skillset and a focus on social impact, which aligns well with Stanford's mission. Additionally, your extracurricular involvement, particularly your leadership roles in the E-Cell and event management, showcases initiative and strong communication skills.

However, the admissions process at Stanford is highly competitive, and there are a few points to consider:

1. Overrepresented Background: You're right to be concerned about coming from a non-tech, potentially overrepresented background (Indian male with a business degree). Stanford seeks a diverse class, so highlighting unique experiences or achievements outside of academics and traditional business will be crucial.

2. ISB Deferral: While not mandatory to disclose, mentioning your ISB deferral could be strategic. If you can frame it as a stepping stone that allowed you to gain valuable work experience before pursuing your MBA at Stanford, it might strengthen your application.

Stanford's Deferred MBA program is highly selective, and crafting a compelling application that stands out is key. To maximize your chances, consider scheduling a free 1:1 profile evaluation call with our admissions experts. These experts are often Stanford alumni or current students who can provide invaluable school-specific insights.  They can help you tailor your application to highlight your unique strengths, address potential weaknesses, and craft essays that resonate with the admissions committee. Don't hesitate to leverage this valuable resource to increase your odds of success.

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­Hey guys, I am genuinely confused whether my profile is even worth it for Stanford Deferred MBA. Here's my profile, pl be as frank as possible. I have a deferred MBA from ISB, India's no. 1 MBA college. Only applying to Stanford as I feel it is the only college that I would like to attend and would take me.

Background:

21 Indian Male

UG: Bachelors of Arts in Management (No. 1 in country apparantly)

Acads:

10th: 94%

12th: 95%

UG: 84% (Top 20%)

GMAT: 750/800

Completed: CFA Level 1

Work Ex:



  1. Impact Finance Intern at oldest Social Incubator in Country - performed fin anal of past companies
  2. Investment and Consulting Intern at Women focusses VC - Wrote Whitepaper on Global Insurance and AI
  3. Research Intern at a Consulting Start-up -> Industry business Models, value chains etc.
Extracurriculars:



  1. Vice President of E-Cell: Liasioned with College to set up a Seed Investment fund for student start-ups. Created the incubation program from start to end from scratched. Created an innovation hub - for increasing entrepreneurship culture and student bonding in college. (also did a bunch of events and speaker sessions)
  2. Event Head of annual Leadership Event at college fest: Handled a team of 10+ for 3+ rounds with 50+ offline participants
  3. Control Center Coordinator: Handled a team of 40+ for participation registration, queries, hospitality etc on ground in annual sports fest of college
Research:



  1. Extending from Impact Finance Internship, did a small project on an interesting financial instrument they used to maximize funds available at their disposal.
  2. Writing a research paper with prof on Indian Impact Investment Landscape - did data analysis and 20+ interviews, used theory etc. If all goes well, to be published in Stanford Social Innovation Review (A magazine)
  3. Policy research on Indian business legal structures and recommendations for hybrid model structure
Others:

Avid swimmer and runner, participated in Marathons, conducted a marathon for social cause in school as well.

Love trekking, hiking and being in nature.

Can read write and speak 4 Languages (English + Indian Languages), understand 2 other.

Volunteered to teach multiple government school students around college as part of initiative in college.

 

I feel that my essays would be quite strong, but worried about coming from a non-Tech, over represented background. Also, should I mention ISB on my profile or not?

Would love to know your thoughts and any inputs. Thanks <3.
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