Stanford University GSB MBA School
MBA Application Schedule
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Applicants are encouraged to apply in the earliest round possible as each later round is more competitive. MBA Applications received after 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on each deadline date will be considered in the following round.
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: 3 (Two Professional/Workplace and One Peer)
# of Essays: 4
Evaluative Interview: Invitation only
Application Fee: $265
MBA Essay Questions
Fall 2012 Essay Questions
Use 12-point font, double spaced lines and do not exceed 1800 words for all four essays in total.
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What matters most to you, and why? (750-word guideline)
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What do you want to do—REALLY—and why Stanford? (450-word guideline)
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Please answer two of the four questions below (300-word guideline per question):
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Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations.
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Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization.
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Tell us about a time when you generated support from others for an idea or initiative.
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Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined or established. |
MBA Recommendation Letters
Recommenders are strongly encouraged to submit online recommendations at least one day prior to the application deadline.
Professional / Workplace Recommendation
One of these two recommendations must be from a current direct supervisor. If you are unable to provide a letter from your current direct supervisor, include a brief note of explanation in the Additional Information section of the online application. College seniors may use a direct supervisor from a summer/part-time/internship experience or alternatively, from a extracurricular/volunteer/charitable activity.
Peer Recommendation
This recommendation should be from an individual of equal position with whom you have worked on a project or on a team from any of your extracurricular, professional, chartiable, or other activities.
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