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I always wanted to work in the health care industry, and Stanford has helped me realize the broad scope of opportunities available--in biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, services delivery, and investing. --Sarah Luxenberg, MBA 2009, California, USA

Application Deadlines for Class of 2012

Round 1 07 October 2009, 5:00 PM PT
Round 2 06 January 2010, 5:00 PM PT
Round 3 07 April 2010, 5:00 PM PT

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Application Tips from the Class of 2008

Did You Know?

Work experience is not required for admission to the Stanford MBA Program
» Application Requirements

There is no minimum GMAT score requirement
» GMAT

Interviews are by invitation only
» Interviews

College seniors and early career professionals are encouraged to apply
» College Seniors

Reapplicants are not disadvantaged
» Reapplicants

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» Essay length and formatting
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» Do you accept college seniors?
» Upload official or unofficial transcript?
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What are we looking for?

At Stanford, we're looking for outstanding individuals and the very qualities that define you make the GSB such a stimulating place to learn.

» Intellectual Vitality
» Demonstrated Leadership Potential
» Personal Qualities & Contributions

College Seniors and
Early Career Professionals

We encourage applicants with a wide range of interests and experiences, including students who enroll directly from an undergraduate program without full-time work experience.

» Preparing for the MBA experience


Class Profile for MBA Class of 2011*

Total Applications
New Students

Women
International (includes Permanent Residents)
U.S. Minority
7,536
385

34%
33%
21%
Years of Work Experience
Range
Median
0-21
4
Previous Industry Experience (Top 5 Sectors)
Investment Management**
Consumer Products (Manufacturing & Services)
Consulting
Non-Profit/Government
High Tech (Manufacturing & Services)
30%
26%
20%
9%
6%
GMAT Scores
Range
Median
540-800
730
TOEFL Scores (Internet-based)
Range
Median
104-120
112
Education
Undergraduate Majors 
Humanities/Social Sciences
Engineering/Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Business

Advanced Degree Holders

47%
36%
17%

15%
Schools & Countries
U.S. Institutions
Non-U.S. Institutions
Countries (including U.S.)
85
66
53
* As of 23 September 2009
** Includes investment banking, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital

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