Getting into Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) MBA program is a highly competitive process that requires diligent preparation and a strong application. Stanford GSB is one of the top-ranked business schools in the world and has a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of around 6%. Therefore, getting into Stanford GSB is not easy.
Stanford GSB does not have a checklist for applicants, as they believe there is no typical Stanford MBA candidate. Instead, they emphasize the importance of authenticity and encourage applicants to ensure their application truly reflects their unique candidacy.
However, Stanford GSB evaluates applicants based on three main criteria:
How You Think
The admissions committee looks beyond grades and test scores to assess an applicant’s intellectual capacity. They want applicants to reflect on instances where they expanded their knowledge, tackled challenging problems, and gained new perspectives. Sharing these experiences allows the committee to understand how an applicant’s life experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, can enrich the Stanford GSB learning community.
How You Lead
Stanford GSB believes that past actions are a strong predictor of future actions. Leadership potential is a crucial factor, regardless of one’s position or title. The admissions officers are interested in hearing about instances where applicants took initiative, overcame obstacles, collaborated with others, and made a positive impact within their immediate surroundings. The application forms, resumes, letters of recommendation, and the optional short-answer question provide opportunities to elaborate on these experiences.
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