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Master of Business Administration

Stanford University
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Overview
Stanford GSB MBA uses a holistic U.S.-style review: it emphasizes essays and the full application, requires GMAT or GRE, reviews academic readiness through transcripts/GPA context, and does not use a portfolio component.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

No portfolio is requested or reviewed as a standard MBA admission dimension; Stanford says not to send supplemental items like photos or videos.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeHigh

The essays are a major way Stanford learns your values, aspirations, motivations, and fit; they want your genuine voice and reflection.

Bar to clear: Two essays: up to 650 words and 350 words, written authentically

Academics & GPAMedium

Stanford reviews transcripts and academic readiness, looking beyond any single number to your quantitative preparation, curiosity, and growth.

Bar to clear: No minimum GPA; strong, rigorous transcript with quantitative readiness

Test scoresMedium

A valid GMAT or GRE is required, and English proficiency is required when applicable; scores are considered in context, with no minimum GMAT/GRE cutoff.

Bar to clear: Valid GMAT or GRE required; IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL/PTE equivalent if applicable

Application components

EssaysTranscript / GPAGMAT or GRE score reportEnglish proficiency test report (if applicable)
How to stand out
→Write both essays around Stanford’s prompts with specific examples, not a resume restatement.
→Show quantitative readiness through transcript context and any relevant coursework.
→Submit a competitive GMAT or GRE, but prioritize the stronger test for you since Stanford has no preference.
→Only include an English test if required by your prior instruction language background, and hit the stated minimum exactly or better.
Source confidence
97%Well sourced
Sources
Evaluation Criteria | Stanford Graduate School of Business
www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/evaluation-criteria
States no single component determines admission and that academic performance, essays, and test scores are reviewed in context.
Essays | Stanford Graduate School of Business
www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/application/essays
Explains the two essay prompts and that essays reveal the person behind achievements.
Education Information for MBA Program Application | Stanford Graduate School of Business
www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/application/education
States no minimum GPA, reviews transcripts and readiness, and notes English proficiency requirements when applicable.
Test Scores | Stanford Graduate School of Business
www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/application/test-scores
Requires GMAT or GRE and explains contextual use of scores and English test options.
Applying to the MBA Program | Stanford Graduate School of Business
www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/application
Lists MBA application sections and does not include any portfolio requirement; supplemental materials like videos are not reviewed.
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