The Stanford GSB has released its essay questions for this year, and they are identical to last year's prompts. Stanford's admissions essay page is here, and I highly recommend everyone considering applying to review all the information they include here.
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. 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.
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.
The answers for all the essay questions cannot exceed 1,600 words in total. The school offers a guideline as to how to use your space:
Essay 1: 750 words
Essay 2: 450 words
Essay 3: 400 words
Note however that these are only guidelines, not word limits per essay imposed by the school.
There is also an Additional Information section to the application. Please review all information directly at the Stanford GSB admissions website.
John Couke
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