Blog: Archive for the “Stanford University (Stanford Graduate School of Business)” Category

On the heels of HBS, which released its essay questions earlier this week, Stanford has released its essay questions ahead of the typical June/July schedule that most schools follow….or, at least, used to follow. When he posted the essay questions, GSB Admissions Director Derrick Bolton offered some insight that we believe is applicable not just for Stanford applicants but for applicants … Read More  

In a recent blog post, the Stanford GSB’s Admissions Committee tried to dispel the myth that there is no point in applying in the school’s ultra-competitive final round. While the Admissions Committee conceded that the “final round typically is smaller than the first two,” they nonetheless emphasized, “We do admit outstanding individuals in all three … Read More  

Last month, we posed the question, “Will shrinking endowments affect me?” Admittedly, we were a bit concerned that we would be seen as alarmists, as we speculated that “(endowment losses) could negatively affect the operating revenue generated…thereby resulting in a reduction in scholarships being offered, an inability to hire or retain top professors, potential increases … Read More