Calling All Stanford GSB Fall 2011 Applicants! https://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/08/0811_stanford_school_tour/image/serra_portal_stanford_business_school_campus.jpg Detailed Program Information: GMAT Club's Stanford GSB School Guide Fall 2011 Application Instructions Round 1 Deadline: 10/6/2010 | Decision Date: 12/15/2010 Round 2 Deadline: 1/6/2010 | Decision Date: 3/30/2011 Round 3 Deadline: 4/6/2011 | Decision Date: 5/18/2011 Essays Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why? Essay 2: What are your career aspirations? What do you need to learn at Stanford to achieve them? Essay 3: Answer two of the four questions below. Tell us not only what you did but also how you did it. What was the outcome? How did people respond? Only describe experiences that have occurred during the last three years. Option A: Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations. Option B: Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization. Option C: Tell us about a time when you generated support from others for an idea or initiative. Option D: Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined, established, or expected. Recommendation Questions (3 recommenders) 2 Professional/Workplace References Please briefly describe your relationship to the candidate, and describe the circumstances under which you have known her or him. How does the candidate’s performance compare to other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? What (if any) legacy has this candidate left on your organization? Describe the most constructive feedback you have given the candidate. Please also detail the circumstances that caused you to give the feedback. Is there anything else (positive or negative) we should know about the candidate? 1 Peer/Team Reference Please briefly describe your relationship to the candidate, and describe the circumstances under which you have known her or him. Describe how the candidate has generated support from others for an idea or initiative. What (if any) lasting impact has this candidate left on your organization? Describe the most constructive feedback you have given the candidate. Please also detail the circumstances that caused you to give the feedback. Is there anything else (positive or negative) we should know about the candidate? Essay Analysis Clear Admit 2010-11 Essay Analysis mbaMission 2010-11 Essay Analysis Veritas Prep 2010-11 Essay Analysis APPLICANT LIST: GSB Applicant List Google Doc 0ArAuKBeoP3UWdDdYMHRuRmgtLUtHaWx1OXpqY1hFQ0E Round 1 (101 applicants) Matriculating: N/A Admitted: 11 (11%) Waitlisted: 5 (5%) Denied: 85 APPLICANTS: Please fill out your stats in the Google Doc attached and keep updating your information whenever you see fit!We will keep this thread updated as well Current students: Terry12 , Mikus , quantjock All quoted sections in this post are from the Application Requirements page of the Stanford GSB Website College Students : OTHER RESOURCES: Screenshot: HBS 2011 Applicant List.png

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shr30

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06 Jan 2011, 17:19

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In for R2 - by gosh, the most edit's reviews i've done for an app in my life.
So happy their optional essay has no real limits - just be judicious!

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06 Jan 2011, 17:37

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Just submitted...wow I hope I'm never stupid enough to cut anything that close again, I think I just aged myself 10 years from the stress

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06 Jan 2011, 17:37

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what do people write in the optional essay?

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06 Jan 2011, 18:14

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Submitted a few hours ago.
I actually flipped the lengths of the first 2 essays...400 words for first, 750 for second. Did anyone else significantly alter the "suggested" word limits?

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06 Jan 2011, 18:21

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Hey guys I just submitted my app at 5:01 PST... No excuses... just stupid...

Do you know if adcoms are too strict about one minute delays??

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06 Jan 2011, 18:43

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Submitted a few hours ago.
I actually flipped the lengths of the first 2 essays...400 words for first, 750 for second. Did anyone else significantly alter the "suggested" word limits?

I was around 700 words for essay 1 and 500 words for essay 2, so not a huge deviation. My previous drafts had essay 2 at almost 600 words though, so i did struggle with brevity.

Finally submitted about 90 minutes prior to deadline today for R2 - soo glad to be done.

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06 Jan 2011, 19:17

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oneofmany

Submitted (FINALLY)! Now onto writing the HBS essays in 4 days...

I've been back and forth on this... am just wondering if 4 days is enough to put in a strong HBS application.. I'd really want to apply, but don't want to put in a half hearted application. Are you starting from scratch on this one?

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06 Jan 2011, 19:25

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negroide

Hey guys I just submitted my app at 5:01 PST... No excuses... just stupid...

Do you know if adcoms are too strict about one minute delays??

I doubt that they would defer you for missing the deadline by one minute. But if I were you I would wait until tomorrow morning and just call the admissions office. Are your recommendations submitted?

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06 Jan 2011, 19:34

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negroide

Hey guys I just submitted my app at 5:01 PST... No excuses... just stupid...

Do you know if adcoms are too strict about one minute delays??

All my recommendations were submitted before the deadline... my one-minute-late app is the problem...

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07 Jan 2011, 05:42

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I'm in for R2 as well. Stanford is my best application so far.

On to HBS.

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07 Jan 2011, 06:18

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My last recommendation went in earlier today..! pheww! in for R2 finally.

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07 Jan 2011, 11:31

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oneofmany

Submitted (FINALLY)! Now onto writing the HBS essays in 4 days...

I'm practically starting from scratch, but obviously using some of the same stories from previous applications. I've actually gotten a lot of advice from HBS co-workers to maybe not apply this year (same argument: can't put together a good app in 4 days). I've decided to push ahead with it and get their thoughts Monday morning.

I'm really leaning toward applying because my thought is what's the worst that can happen? I get dinged and if I really want to do HBS I can reapply next year. Their point is that reapplicants have a tougher case to make for admission when they reapply.

I'm going full steam ahead the next 4 days (what's 4 more days on top o 3 months?) and then going to assess my application on Monday night.

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oneofmany:

I'd go for it. With HBS, you'll be one year older next year too (HBS AdCom: **gasp!*).

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07 Jan 2011, 11:48

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oneofmany:

I'd go for it. With HBS, you'll be one year older next year too (HBS AdCom: **gasp!*).

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Agreed. That's part of my calculations as well (but good point).

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07 Jan 2011, 13:29

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Hello Everybody,
I am in for R2 as well.
All the best to everyone here.

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negroide

Hey guys I just submitted my app at 5:01 PST... No excuses... just stupid...

Do you know if adcoms are too strict about one minute delays??

All my recommendations were submitted before the deadline... my one-minute-late app is the problem...

So did you call?

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negroide

Hey guys I just submitted my app at 5:01 PST... No excuses... just stupid...

Do you know if adcoms are too strict about one minute delays??

All my recommendations were submitted before the deadline... my one-minute-late app is the problem...

Ok guys I just talk with someone from the admissions office and he told me my app will be considered for round 2... it seems that a one minute delay ain't an issue... but don't try to do it for HBS!! thank God I have that one 90% done... I might see you guys next September!!