Jul, 03, 2009
This is the first of five posts analyzing the Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions for 2009/2010 Admission. It provides an overall perspective on applying to Stanford GSB. The second post is on Essay 1. The third post is on Essay 2. The forth post is on Essay 3. The fifth post is on additional information, […]
Jun, 05, 2009
7/1/09 NOTE: As indicated in subsequent posts, the information on Wharton below is wrong. At the time I wrote this post, there was an error on the Wharton website. The essays have changed substantially and that will be reflected in my analysis of the Wharton set.PLEASE NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS POST WAS ACCURATE AS […]
May, 24, 2009
My former client, Yukihiro, was kind enough to answer my questions about his first-year experience as a member of the Class of 2010 at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was a government official in Japan and responsible mainly for legal analysis and treaty negotiation. He left the government to obtain an MBA. His […]
Apr, 12, 2009
Sorry for the long delay in my return to regular posting, but clients from around the world have been keeping me busy. In this post, I discuss my clients’ results, some trends I have noticed for Fall 2009 (mostly MBA) admissions, and some suggestions for Fall 2010 admission strategy related to goals, school selection, and […]
Feb, 02, 2009
Stanford interviews, while so hard to get, are not necessarily that hard in any obvious way. This is interview about fit as determined by an alumni “gatekeeper.” Chances are good that this gatekeeper might be in your industry or in some manner have a complementary background for assessing you. While I imagine in some places […]
Nov, 23, 2008
I just wanted to let all Fall 2009 Stanford GSB Applicants (Click here for my full analysis of Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions for 2008/2009), for 2nd and 3rd round, know that the online application question page does a awful job of presenting the Essay C questions. It states the following: “Essay C: Please answer […]
Sep, 27, 2008
In this post, I provide some guidance on whether it is better to apply for Fall 2009 or to wait for the market for MBA admissions to improve. All trends (see below) indicate that Fall 2009 entry will be one of the most difficult for applicants, so it is worth considering whether it is better […]
Sep, 21, 2008
As is usual for Stanford GSB events, the alumni panelists provided great insight into their own experiences. Last year, the admissions presenter was quite dynamic and said more than was contained in his slides. By comparison, I found this year’s admissions presentation mostly a mere recitation of information found on the website. I think the […]
Jul, 08, 2008
This is the fifth of five posts analyzing the Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions for 2008/2009 Admission. The first post provides an overall perspective on applying to Stanford GSB. The second post is on Essay A. The third post is on Essay B. The forth post is on Essay C.THINK ABOUT THE REST OF THE […]
Jul, 08, 2008
This is the forth of five posts analyzing the Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions for 2008/2009 Admission. The first post provides an overall perspective on applying to Stanford GSB. The second post is on Essay A. The third post is on Essay B. The fifth post is on additional information, resume, employment history, and activities. […]
