EssaySnark's Strategies for the 2018-'19 MBA Application for the Stanford Graduate School of Business
For the 2018 Stanford MBA essays, we did a full refresh on our GSB application guide, as we always do — yes, we do it even when the school’s questions don’t change. Why? Because we learn more and more each and every year, based on working with yet another crop of Brave Supplicants who are successful in their apps to Stanford. And, there have been some changes and shifts that we’ve observed at Stanford (particularly with a new admissions director at the helm), even if the school does not broadcast news of them loudly. We are tuned in, and we are able to share what we learn with you in this updated and revised GSB essay strategy guide for 2018.
This year’s version is streamlined to make it easier for you to focus on the essentials with your application while still supporting you through an intensive process of introspection, as is needed for essays on “what matters most and why”. This 2018 edition offers 77 pages of core content and actionable advice on how to think about, and construct, your Stanford essays, and we posted a small update in mid-October to version 8.1, to capture a few points that we found meaningful as we supported Round 1 applicants to the Class of 2021.
Stanford is looking for similar qualities, year in and year out, and they don’t need to revamp their essays all the time in order to find the best candidates. They’re in the “if it works, don’t fix it” camp. The consistency of the Stanford application shows that their essays – “What matters most, and why?” and “Why Stanford?” – are reliably delivering information about candidates that the adcom values in their assessment processes.
This guide will show you:
- How to identify the information that the adcom will value
- An ideal structure for these two essays
- How much career goals matter (if at all)
- How to show the adcom who you really are
EssaySnark’s 2018 MBA Application Strategy Guide for Stanford gives you a specific process with detailed exercises to complete that will generate the raw material you need to authentically answer the questions. We do this while operating within the guidelines that Stanford has around seeking outside help. When you use this guide, you can be confident in your application, and confident in yourself, knowing that your work is your own.
EssaySnark's Strategies for the 2018-'19 MBA Application for the Stanford Graduate School of Business
First published in: 2011
Current version published on: 06/18/2018
Specific to: 2018 MBA admissions season
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Must-read for Stanford Applicants
Snark's School Guide series are generally full of solid information and Stanford is no different. The majority of the good stuff is at the second half where Snark talk about the essays. This is the thing, Stanford's essays are awesome, they truly help you to reflect on your life, even if you don't get in (chances are high), you still learn a lot if you devote your time write their essays. The other thing is that this guide can help you to find out if you are someone who has a legitimate shot at Stanford by comparing what you've done vs. what they ask for. On a last note I felt Snark's school series give your more bang for your buck than the admission requirements series.
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@ES: Loving the first exercise from your Stanford guide. Will be working on that for a few days! ?
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