If you're planning to apply to Stanford, one of the most helpful things you can do early in the process is start talking to people connected to the school.
Many applicants spend months perfecting their essays and test scores but forget that conversations with current students and alumni can give you insights you simply won’t find online. You get a better sense of the culture, the type of people the program attracts, and how students actually experience the MBA journey there.
For schools like Stanford, where the application is deeply personal, these conversations can also help you clarify your own story and goals before you start writing your essays.
A few things I’ve noticed from applicants who network effectively:
• They approach conversations with genuine curiosity, not just to “tick a box.”
• They ask thoughtful questions about the Stanford experience.
• They use those insights to better articulate why the program fits their goals.
Because networking can feel intimidating at first, we’re hosting a Live Coffee Session on MBA Networking Strategy with Jenifer Turtschanow on 27 March.
The idea is simply to share practical tips on how applicants can approach conversations with MBA students and alumni in a natural and meaningful way, especially for competitive programs like Stanford.
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