Stanford GSB has released its essay topics for the Class of 2013. The three required essay questions for the 2010-2011 admissions season are below:
Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why?
Essay 2: What are your career aspirations? What do you need to learn at Stanford to achieve them?
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, established, or expected.
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.
