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Application Week 2026 - What Matters Most to You and Why?: Skill-Building Around Essays and Written Responses
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM until 8:50 AM
Pacific Daylight Time UTC -07:00
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What matters most to you and why? Why Stanford for you?
It can feel like one thing to reflect on your journey and something completely different trying to capture those insights in writing. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the connection between reflection and writing in the Stanford GSB application. Come ready to think, write, and repeat – and in doing so discover value in the process beyond just an admissions decision.
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Tell Us About Yourself
We're delighted that you are interested in Stanford GSB. So that we may better inform you, please provide the information below.
What Stanford GSB program are you considering?
What Stanford GSB program are you considering?
MBA (2-year, full-time)
MSx (1-year, full-time, requires 8+ years work experience)
I am considering applying to both
Please tell us where you are currently living.
Please tell us where you are currently living.
Country
City
Region
Postal Code
How would you identify your gender?
Agender
Gender nonconforming
Man
Nonbinary
Two-spirit
Unsure
Woman
Prefer not to say
Other
Which category best describes you?
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
International (non-U.S. Citizen)
Current Employer Industry
Arts/Media/Entertainment
Cleantech/Energy/Environmental
Consulting
Consumer Products & Services
Financial Services (e.g. Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Private Wealth Management)
Government/Education/Non-profit
Healthcare
Investing (e.g. Investment Management, Private Equity, VC, Hedge Funds)
Manufacturing
Military
Technology
Other
Career Interests (Select up to three.)
Arts/Media/Entertainment
Cleantech/Energy/Environmental
Consulting
Consumer Products & Services
Financial Services (e.g. Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Private Wealth Management)
Government/Education/Non-profit
Healthcare
Investing (e.g. Investment Management, Private Equity, VC, Hedge Funds)
Manufacturing
Military
Technology
Other
Communities of Interest
Asian American - Asian Business Student Association (ABSA)
Black/African American - Black Business Student Association (BBSA)
Disability and Caregiving
First Generation and/or Low-Income - GSB FLI
Hispanic/Latino - Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA)
International Students - Bechtel International Center
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer (LGBTQ+) - GSB Pride
Partners and Families
South Asian Business Student Association (SABSA)
Veteran/Active Duty Military - Veterans Club
Women - Women in Management (WIM)
Tell us what you would like to learn more about.
Career Resources
College Seniors/Deferred Enrollment (MBA Only)
Entrepreneurship
Global Opportunities
Joint or Dual Degrees (MBA Only)
Leadership Development
Social Innovation
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