Stanford 2
What are your short-term and long-term career aspirations?  How will an MBA education further your development?  Why does the academic experience offered at the Stanford GSB appeal to you?
 

Comments from Stanford

"Our goal is to gain insight into the person behind the resume. We encourage you to share with us your influences, motivations, passions, values, interests, and aspirations. Although there are no “right answers” here, the most effective essays emphasize the “who” and “why” as well as the “what”.

"We believe each applicant has a set of unique experiences and perspectives to bring to the Business School community. This is your opportunity to share what you consider to be most important: treat your essays as “conversations on paper”. Tell us your story, and tell it in a natural and honest way.

"If you are applying for either of the joint degree programs, Essay B should support your rationale for pursuing this direction.

"Double-space your essays and make sure they are easy to read (we suggest at least a 10-point font). The length of your responses is up to you. You should feel free to take the space you need to answer the questions fully; most applicants find that three to seven pages per essay is appropriate. If your essays are longer than 10 pages, you may upload the remainder into the Additional Information section."