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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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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
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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.

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class profile for mba class of 2010*

Total Applications
New Students

Women
International (includes Permanent Residents)
U.S. Minority
6,575
370

36%
34%
24%
Years of Work Experience
Range
Median
0-11
3.9
Previous Industry Experience (Top 5 Sectors)
Investment Management**
Consumer Products (Manufacturing & Services)
Consulting
Non-Profit/Government
High Tech (Manufacturing & Services)
30%
24%
17%
11%
9%
GMAT Scores
Range
Median
530-790
730
TOEFL Scores
Range
Median
253-287
280
Education
Undergraduate Majors 
Humanities/Social Sciences
Engineering/Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Business

Advanced Degree Holders

46%
35%
19%

15%
Schools & Countries
U.S. Institutions
Non-U.S. Institutions
Countries (including U.S.)
77
71
53
* As of 1 October 2008
** Includes investment banking, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital

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