Stanford university is ranked as the topmost university in the US. In this presentation, I've stated the latest MBA essay topics and guidelines of the Stanford university for the year 2013-14.

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MBA essay topic analysis for the year 2013-14
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Another essay that involves quite a lot of work from the applicant. But the best part (seen by many as the scariest part) is “REALLY”. This word actually gives the applicants a lot of flexibility to work with.
Even if the goals do not logically flow from your background, this word is put in the essay prompt to give you the strength to go for it. Be honest and open.
If you have worked on the shop-floor throughout your life but want to move to a technology company, be true.
Tell them exactly why want to go there. What were some experiences and interactions that you have had with you peers in such firms.
Once you have answered what you want to do, the next step is to put things into perspective. Exactly how would Stanford help you get there? Be specific, talk about your talks with alumni and current students… Talk about the various clubs that you intend to participate.....

2. Essay 1:
What matters most to you, and why?
(Suggested 750 words)
This seemingly simple seven-word question is likely the most challenging essay
applicants face in all applications combined. Clearly, there are no right or wrong
answers here and things that make you tick can be completely different from
the rest of the application pool.

3. The key is to introspect and
spend time in understanding
yourself and then, sharing
the same with the
admissions committee. Do
not worry about what
anybody would think. Be
true to yourself and your
application.
In case you do not find
anything meaningful to
share just yet, a suggested
way is to go through your
life (on paper!). Write about
the various highs and lows
that you faced. What were
your feelings through those
times.

4. Try to find a common theme and that could help lead you to the answer for…
What matters most to you, and why?
The winning essay would be one that gives the admissions committee a clear
insight into your process of introspection. You must establish a strong
connection with your reader and to do so, the essay must be passionate and
written straight from the heart… After all, they are talking about what matters
most… so if the thing you shared does matter most to you, then you ought to
be passionate about it!

5. Essay 2:
What do you want to do—REALLY—and
why Stanford?
(Suggested 450 words)
 Another essay that involves quite a lot of work from the applicant. But the best part (seen by many as the scariest part) is “REALLY”. This word actually gives the applicants a lot of flexibility to work with.
 Even if the goals do not logically flow from your background, this word is put in the essay prompt to give you the strength to go for it. Be honest and open.
 If you have worked on the shop-floor throughoutyour life but want to move to a technology company, be true.
 Tell them exactly why want to go there. What were some experiences and interactions that you have had with you peers in such firms.
 Once you have answered what you want to do, the next step is to put things into perspective. Exactly how would Stanford help you get there? Be specific, talk about your talks with alumni and current students… Talk about the
various clubs that you intend to participate.....

 Talk about the special conferences held at Stanford… Avoid generalizing and saying “A Stanford MBA is a door-opener”… “I will learn about business” etc. etc. Show the admissions committee that you have indeed thought it through
and you are not just some applicant chancing his/her luck.
 This essay is similar to the standard career goals essay, despite not actually asking for short-term and long-term goals. THINK BIG! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND THE PATH YOU HAVE CHOSEN!
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6.  Another essay that involves quite a lot of work from the applicant. But the
best part (seen by many as the scariest part) is “REALLY”. This word
actually gives the applicants a lot of flexibility to work with.
 Even if the goals do not logically flow from your background, this word is
put in the essay prompt to give you the strength to go for it. Be honest and
open.
 If you have worked on the shop-floor throughout your life but want to
move to a technology company, be true.
 Tell them exactly why want to go there. What were some experiences and
interactions that you have had with you peers in such firms.
 Once you have answered what you want to do, the next step is to put
things into perspective. Exactly how would Stanford help you get there? Be
specific, talk about your talks with alumni and current students… Talk
about the various clubs that you intend to participate.....

7. Talk about the special conferences
held at Stanford… Avoid generalizing
and saying “A Stanford MBA is a door-
opener”… “I will learn about business”
etc. etc. Show the admissions
committee that you have indeed
thought it through and you are not
just some applicant chancing his/her
luck.
This essay is similar to the standard
career goals essay, despite not actually
asking for short-term and long-term
goals.
THINK BIG! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND THE
PATH YOU HAVE CHOSEN!

8. Essay 3:
Answer one of the three 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.
(Recommended 400 words)
Option A:
Tell us about a time in the last three years when you built or developed a
team whose performance exceeded expectations.
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9.  This prompt is an excellent opportunity provided by the school to you, the applicant,
to showcase your leadership and management skills. Think (within the last three
years) when you were responsible for building or nurturing the team.
 Did you create a team and launch a new product/service in the market? Did you lead a
simplification effort at work? These might be valid questions for people with more
experience… but in case you do not have that… Think back to your Senior year at college.
 Did you lead a team to host the college fest? Once you have identified the experience, make
sure that you talk about the impact that the team had. And then talk about your strengths.
 Also, if the space permits, you can talk about some lessons as well (might help you
come across as humble and humane and someone willing to learn from mistakes and
successes).

10. Option B:
Tell us about a time in the last three years when you identified
and pursued an opportunity to improve an organization.
Show the school that
you can take
initiative. Was there an
opportunity you
spotted and convinced
the Senior
Management to go
for? Can you challenge
the status quo? Here
again, once the
experience is finalized,
the important part is
to demonstrate how
you pursued the
opportunity.
Another essay that involves quite a lot of work from the applicant. But the best part (seen by many as the scariest part) is “REALLY”. This
word actually gives the applicants a lot of flexibility to work with.
Even if the goals do not logically flow from your background, this word is put in the essay prompt to give you the strength to go for it. Be
honest and open.
If you have worked on the shop-floor throughoutyour life but want to move to a technology company, be true.
Tell them exactly why want to go there. What were some experiences and interactions that you have had with you peers in such firms.
Once you have answered what you want to do, the next step is to put things into perspective. Exactly how would Stanford help you get
there? Be specific, talk about your talks with alumni and current students… Talk about the various clubs that you intend to
participate.....

11. Talk about the problems you
faced. Were others opposed
to the idea of change? Where
did the resistance come from?
How did you convince people.
Once you got the clearance, what
happened next? Give an insight into
the result of the opportunity.
Increase in sales? Decrease in base
cost? Boosted employee morale?
How did the organization improve?

12. Option C:
Tell us about a time in the last three years when you
went beyond what was defined or established.
Time and again, we all are faced with this situation. We all
have a piece of paper that defines or tries to define our roles
and responsibilities. When did you do something between the
lines, where the task was not defined. Did you take any risks in
doing so, and if yes, what was the return?

13. The perfect story would be one that shows you growing through
the experience and making your organization a better place.
Remember also, that Stanford word count is only suggested.
You have a total of 1600 words to play around with so do not be
overly concerned if the first essay is 700 words instead of 750
and the other two essay are 25 words over the suggested
count.

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