In March 2026, Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) has 17 MBA admissions related events scheduled, comprising 11 virtual events and 6 in-person events. Together, these sessions are designed to give prospective applicants multiple opportunities to explore the Stanford MBA experience, understand the admissions process, and engage directly with the GSB community, both online and on campus.
Virtual Events
The virtual events focus on admissions insight, community engagement, and application guidance. The recurring Meet an MBA Student sessions on 3, 4, and 5 March allow attendees to have informal, small-group conversations with current MBA students to learn about life and academics at Stanford.
Insight into Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs on 4 March provides an overview of deferred enrollment options for early-career professionals.
The MBA + Master's Tour Africa on 4 March connects prospective students with business schools across Africa.
Essay Editing - Consult with Atul Jose (Essay Specialist, F1GMAT)
The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
For any questions about the service, email me, Atul Jose, at editor@f1gmat.com
As F1GMAT’s Lead Consultant and Essay Specialist, I will help you structure the essay by:
1) Incorporating your Personal Brand
I will help you find unique life experiences that would differentiate you from the highly competitive Stanford application pool.
2) Including Storytelling elements
I have developed a keen sense of storytelling from over a decade and a half of editing essays and writing essay examples for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides.
The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
It is easy to comment, but it is tough to structure the essay from the perspective of the applicant and turn the essay into a winning application essay.
3) Aligning with the Culture of the School
A big part of editing and guiding applicants is in educating them about the culture of the school
Some schools have very ‘specific’ traits that they are looking for in an applicant.
If you don’t highlight them and lean towards general leadership or cultural narratives, the essay won’t work.
I will guide you through the writing process.
I will also iteratively edit the essays without losing your original voice.
First Fridays with GSB Admissions: Center for Social Innovation on 6 March highlights Stanford GSB’s approach to social innovation, alongside admissions updates.
The MBA + Master's Tour India and Asia-Pacific on 10 March and Latin America on 12 March offer regional insights into MBA programs.
Meet an MBA Alum on 14 March allows prospective applicants to interact with Stanford GSB alumni and learn from their MBA journeys and application experiences.
Admissions Office Hours: Deferred Enrollment on 26 March provides dedicated time for questions on deferred enrollment.
Your Questions: Just in Time for Round 3 on 31 March offers last-minute advice for Round 3 applicants.
In-Person Events
The in-person events emphasize immersive, on-campus exposure and direct interaction.
MBA/MSx Information Session in Tokyo on 2 March and MBA Application Workshop in Tokyo on 4 March provide opportunities for applicants in Japan to learn about the programs and application process.
MBA Campus Visit Day on 6 March gives candidates the chance to observe a live MBA class, engage in student chats, and tour the GSB campus for a firsthand look at academic and student life.
Download F1GMAT's Stanford MBA Essay Guide
Essay A: What matters most to you, and why? (650 Words)
Essay B: Why Stanford? (350 Words)
Optional Question: Think about times you’ve created a positive impact, whether in professional, extracurricular, academic, or other settings. What was your impact? What made it significant to you or to others? (600 Words) (200 words – each example)
On-campus MBA/MSx Application Workshop on 21 March helps candidates strengthen their applications.
The MBA Tour Los Angeles on 23 March and San Francisco on 24 March allow attendees to meet admissions representatives and network at these off-campus events.
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| Date | Event | Description | Type of Event | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-Mar-26 | MBA/MSx Information Session in Tokyo | Prospective students can attend this in-person information session in Tokyo to learn about Stanford's MBA and MSx programs, hear from alumni, and participate in admissions Q&A. | In-Person | Register |
| 03-Mar-26 | Meet an MBA Student | Prospective students can join this virtual session for informal, small-group conversations with current MBA students to learn about academics and life at Stanford. (Waitlisted) | Virtual | Register |
| 04-Mar-26 | Meet an MBA Student | Prospective students can join this virtual session for informal, small-group conversations with current MBA students to learn about academics and life at Stanford. | Virtual | Register |
| 04-Mar-26 | Insight into Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs | Prospective students can attend this virtual session to gain insights into deferred enrollment MBA programs from leading business schools. (Closed) | Virtual | Register |
| 04-Mar-26 | MBA Application Workshop in Tokyo | Prospective students can participate in this in-person workshop in Tokyo to strengthen their MBA applications with guidance from admissions officers. | In-Person | Register |
| 04-Mar-26 | The MBA + Master's Tour Africa | Prospective students can join this virtual tour to connect with top business schools and explore MBA and Master's programs with a focus on Africa. | Virtual | Register |
| 05-Mar-26 | Meet an MBA Student | Prospective students can join this virtual session for informal, small-group conversations with current MBA students to learn about academics and life at Stanford. | Virtual | Register |
| 06-Mar-26 | First Fridays with GSB Admissions: Center for Social Innovation | Prospective students can join this virtual First Fridays session with Stanford GSB Admissions to learn more about the Center for Social Innovation, student engagement, and admissions updates. | Virtual | Register |
| 06-Mar-26 | MBA Campus Visit Day | Prospective students can attend this in-person Campus Visit Day to experience the Stanford MBA firsthand, including observing a live class, student chats, and campus tour. | In-Person | Register |
| 10-Mar-26 | The MBA + Master's Tour India and Asia-Pacific | Prospective students can join this virtual tour to connect with top business schools and explore MBA and Master's programs with a focus on India and Asia-Pacific. | Virtual | Register |
| 12-Mar-26 | The MBA + Master's Tour Latin America | Prospective students can join this virtual tour to connect with top business schools and explore MBA and Master's programs with a focus on Latin America. | Virtual | Register |
| 14-Mar-26 | Meet an MBA Alum | Prospective applicants can interact with GSB alumni in this virtual event to hear about their MBA journeys and application experiences. | Virtual | Register |
| 21-Mar-26 | On-campus MBA/MSx Application Workshop | Prospective students can attend this on-campus workshop to learn about Stanford GSB and strengthen their MBA or MSx applications. | In-Person | Register |
| 23-Mar-26 | The MBA Tour Los Angeles | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA fair in Los Angeles to meet admissions representatives from top business schools and network. | In-Person | Register |
| 24-Mar-26 | The MBA Tour San Francisco | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA fair in San Francisco to meet admissions representatives from top business schools and network. | In-Person | Register |
| 26-Mar-26 | Admissions Office Hours: Deferred Enrollment | Prospective students can join this virtual office hours session to ask questions about deferred enrollment options at Stanford GSB. | Virtual | Register |
| 31-Mar-26 | Your Questions: Just in Time for Round 3 | Prospective students can attend this virtual Q&A session for last-minute advice ahead of Round 3 applications. | Virtual | Register |