Stanford GSB’s Application for the class of 2012 is live now.
Essays
- Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why? (750 words)
- Essay 2: What are your career aspirations? How will your education at Stanford help you achieve them? (450 words)
- Essay 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 words)
- 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 motivated others to support your vision or initiative.
- Option D: Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined, established, or expected.
Deadlines
| Application Deadlines for Class of 2012 | ||
| (Entering Fall 2010) | ||
| Application Round | Submit your application by | We will notify you on |
| Round 1 | 07 Oct 2009* | 16-Dec-09 |
| Round 2 | 06 Jan 2010* | 31-Mar-10 |
| Round 3 | 07 Apr 2010* | 19-May-10 |
| * Applications are due by 5:00 PM, Pacific Time | ||
Class profile for MBA class of 2010- A quick view
| class profile for mba class of 2010* | |
| Total Applications | 6,575 |
| New Students | 370 |
| Women | 36% |
| International (includes Permanent Residents) | 34% |
| U.S. Minority | 24% |
| Years of Work Experience | |
| Range | 0-11 |
| Median | 3.9 |
| Previous Industry Experience (Top 5 Sectors) | |
| Investment Management** | 30% |
| Consumer Products (Manufacturing & Services) | 24% |
| Consulting | 17% |
| Non-Profit/Government | 11% |
| High Tech (Manufacturing & Services) | 9% |
| GMAT Scores | |
| Range | 530-790 |
| Median | 730 |
| TOEFL Scores | |
| Range | 253-287 |
| Median | 280 |
| Education | |
| Undergraduate Majors | |
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 46% |
| Engineering/Mathematics/Natural Sciences | 35% |
| Business | 19% |
| Advanced Degree Holders | 15% |
| Schools & Countries | |
| U.S. Institutions | 77 |
| Non-U.S. Institutions | 71 |
| Countries (including U.S.) | 53 |
| * As of 1 October 2008 | |
| ** Includes investment banking, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital | |
All Stanford applicants must read the excellent Essay writing tips and analysis given by Director of MBA Admissions and Assistant Dean, Derrick Bolton.
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