Navigating the Business School Selection Process + Stanford GSB Tips

The mbaMission Podcast

In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Debbie Choy discuss school selection for MBA programs. Debbie shares her experience of choosing Stanford and emphasizes the importance of being authentic in the application process. They also discuss factors to consider when selecting schools, such as geography and industry connections. Debbie dispels the myth that Stanford is only for entrepreneurs and suggests other schools with strong entrepreneurial programs. They also provide tips for crafting a strong Stanford essay and offer advice for applicants, including staying organized and staying true to oneself.

Takeaways

• Choosing a business school requires careful consideration of factors such as geography and industry connections.
• Stanford is not just for entrepreneurs; other schools like Wharton and Harvard also have strong entrepreneurial programs.
• Crafting a strong Stanford essay involves self-reflection and peeling back the layers to identify what truly matters most to the applicant.
• Applicants should start the MBA application process early and allocate 8 to 12 hours per week for preparation.
• Staying organized and staying true to oneself are key to navigating the application process successfully.

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Chapter

1. MBA school selection (00:00:00)

2. Authenticity in MBA applications (00:01:48)

3. Key factors in school selection: geography (00:04:15)

4. Key factors in school selection: post-MBA industry (00:06:29)

5. Key factors in school selection: pedagogy (00:07:36)

6. Is the Stanford GSB only for entrepreneurs? (00:09:03)

7. Other MBA programs for entrepreneurs (00:10:50)

8. Tackling the Stanford GSB application essays (00:13:14)

9. MBA application timeline (00:15:43)

10. Tips for business school application (00:20:27)