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"I came to Stanford because even though I was happy as a consultant in China, I felt there could be things I'd love even more.
I was right.
What really helped me clarify my goals and objectives were the many face-to-face conversations with entrepreneurs in Joel Peterson's Managing Growing Enterprises course, the numerous discussions with business leaders on campus, and the insights offered by senior executives in the "View from the Top" speaker series.
These interactions helped me a great deal, and I became confident about the idea of starting a company.
Together with my business partner—classmate Ming Lei, MBA 2005—we founded our own company, Yeelion, right after school.
Yeelion provides software and online digital music services for internet users in China.
As COO, I'm responsible for everything from business development and marketing to government relations.
As a result of my MBA education, I feel confident about leading, being led, and working with teams.
During my two years at Stanford, I gained a wealth of skills for managing a growing enterprise, including critical challenges like how to hire and fire, manage, and inspire people.
Leading a company is all about people—something I learned at Stanford.
I regularly use my training from Interpersonal Dynamics—an experiential course in which 12 classmates and I discussed and practiced difficult communication issues in a risk-free environment—to understand my employees' demands, give feedback, communicate with my partner, and maintain group morale.
I also keep in mind the most important lesson I learned at Stanford: don't try to please everyone; you can't. This helps me relax on really tough days.
Working with a wonderful group of students from all over the world while at the GSB was the best part of all.
My advice to any new student is: get to know people you wouldn't ordinarily meet."
Chelsea Qi Huai, MBA 2005
Undergraduate: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Bachelor of Engineering
Pre-MBA: Consultant, A.T. Kearney, Shanghai
Post-MBA: Co-founder and COO, Yeelion, Inc., Beijing
Application Deadlines for Class of 2012
It is important that you apply only when you feel your application is as strong as it can be.
- We offer 3 application rounds.
- Within each round, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
- If you are considering applying in either Round 1 or Round 2, we strongly encourage you to consider Round 1. Over the past few years, we've noticed more applicants applying in Round 2 and, as a result, this round has become bigger and a bit more competitive. You should never rush your application. But, on the margin, earlier is better.
- While we admit outstanding individuals in all three rounds, there are some advantages to applying in either the first or second round.
- The ability to receive an aid award from the Financial Aid Office prior to the date by which you must respond to your offer of admission.
- Ample time to complete preliminary quantitative and/or language coursework prior to arrival on campus.
- Access to the on-campus housing lottery and/or Schwab Residential Center housing.
- Sufficient time to complete the visa application process (international students).
Application Deadlines for Class of 2012 (Entering Fall 2010) |
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| Application Round | Submit your application by | We will notify you on | Your reply & deposit are due by |
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| Round 1 | 07 Oct 2009* | 16 Dec 2009** | TBD |
| Round 2 | 06 Jan 2010* | 31 Mar 2010** | TBD |
| Round 3 | 07 Apr 2010* | 19 May 2010** | TBD |
* Applications are due by 5:00 PM, Pacific Time ** On the decision notification date, you will be offered admission, denied admission, or offered a place in the waitpool. |
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Admit Weekend Dates |
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| Round 1 Admit Weekend |
28 Feb - 01 Mar 2010 |
| Round 2 Admit Weekend |
25 - 26 Apr 2010 |
| Round 3 Admit Weekend |
no Admit Weekend is held for Round 3 |
