The 2011-2012 Stanford GSB essay topics have been released, following up on the program’s earlier release of its 2011-2012 deadlines.
The essay topics are below:
Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why?
Essay 2: What do you want to do—REALLY—and why Stanford?
Essay 3: Answer two of the four questions below. Tell us not only what you did but also how you did it. What was the outcome? How did people respond? Only describe experiences that have occurred during the last three years.
Option A: Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations.
Option B: Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization.
Option C: Tell us about a time when you generated support from others for an idea or initiative.
Option D: Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined or established.
Applicants should note that, in total, the three essays cannot exceed 1,800 words. The Stanford admissions committee recommends 750 words for Essay 1, 450 words for Essay 2 and 300 words for each response to Essay 3. For more information on the Stanford GSB essay topics, including the content the Stanford admissions committee hopes to see in these essays, make sure to visit the program’s website.
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