Admission to the Stanford MBA Program
Learn about the admissions process for the Stanford MBA Program, including evaluation criteria, deadlines, and materials required.
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Stanford Graduate School of Business
Your story starts here. But before the late-night study sessions, before your global experience, before you can get your MBA, you need to apply.

Take a look at our entering MBA class. At Stanford GSB, you’ll find yourself surrounded by smart, driven people from all over the world aspiring to make a difference. Your colleagues will push you in ways you could never do on your own. Stanford’s culture of collaboration creates an environment unlike any other in which students learn, lead, and grow with each other. In that collaborative spirit, hear what a few students have to say about applying:

The big question on every applicant’s mind is: What is Stanford GSB looking for?

We won’t give you a checklist to mark off, because there isn’t one. There is no typical Stanford MBA student, no ideal for applicants to chase. Our advice is to just focus on you and ensure that your application is a true reflection of yourself.

That being said, we do look at some general evaluation criteria: how you think, how you lead, and how you see the world. The way you express those qualities should be authentically your own.

As you work through your application, our admissions office is more than happy to answer any questions after you read through this information.