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2011/2012 ESSAY QUESTIONS

  1. What matters most to you, and why? (750-word limit suggested)
  2. What do you want to do--REALLY--and why Stanford? (450-word limit suggested)
  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. (300-word limit each suggested):
    • 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 or established.

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