Stanford University - Graduate School of Business – Class of 2015 (Matriculating 2013)
INFORMATION - APPLICATION FOR CLASS OF 2015Application Deadlines for Class of 2015 Round 1 Apply by: 3 Oct 2012 Decision by: 12 Dec 2012
Round 2 Apply by: 9 Jan 2013 Decision by: 27 Mar 2013
Round 3 Apply by: 3 Apr 2013 Decision by: 15 May 2013
Applications and Letters of Reference are due by 5:00 PM, Pacific Time on the deadline date
Application Fee: $265
No decisions will be released in person or via telephone - all of them will be uploaded to your account on the day of decisionsEssay QuestionsEssays required for all applicants:Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why?
Essay 2: What do you want to do—REALLY—and why Stanford?
Essay 3: Answer
one of the three questions below. Only describe experiences that have occurred during the
last three years.Option A: Tell us about a time in the last three years when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations.
Option B: Tell us about a time in the last three years when you identified and pursued an opportunity to improve an organization.
Option C: Tell us about a time in the last three years when you went beyond what was defined or established.
Your answers for all of the essay questions cannot exceed 1,600 words.Formatting GuidelinesUse a 12-point font, double spaced
Recommended fonts are Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman
Indicate which essay question you are answering at the beginning of each essay (this does not count towards the 1,600 word limit).
Number all pages; Upload all three essays as one document
RecommendationsTotal of Three Recommendations
- Two Professional/Workplace References: You must obtain at least one recommendation from your current direct supervisor.
- One Peer Reference: An individual
with whom you have worked on a team or on a project, in a position equal to your own, should complete this recommendation.
Recommendation QuestionsProfessional/Workplace recommendersPlease comment on the context of your interaction with the applicant. If applicable, briefly describe the applicant's role in your organization.
Please describe a time when the applicant changed your thinking or actions.
Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
Please make additional statements about the applicant's performance, potential, or personal qualities you believe would be helpful to the MBA Admissions Office.
For Your Peer recommenderPlease comment on the context of your interaction with the applicant. If applicable, briefly describe the applicant's role in your organization.
Please describe a time when the applicant changed your thinking or actions.
Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
Please make additional statements about the applicant's performance, potential, or personal qualities you believe would be helpful to the MBA Admissions Office.
More Information:
https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admissionClass of 2013 - Class Profile
Total MBA Enrollment 397
Applications 6,618
% Admitted 6.8%
Yield 80% (Estimated) Link:
https://poetsandquants.com/2011/05/02/st ... ase-yield/GMAT Range 530-790
GMAT Average 730Average Years of Work Experience: 4
Previous Industry Experience
Biotech/Health Care 4%
Cleantech/Energy/Environmental 6%
Consulting 17%
Consumer Products & Services 7%
Entertainment/Media 5%
Financial Services 12%
Government/Military/Non-Profit 13%
High Tech 10%
Manufacturing 4%
Other 6%
Private Equity/Venture Capital 17%
Employment Reports
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