In September 2025, Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) will host a total of 8 MBA events, including 3 virtual sessions and 5 in-person events across different U.S. cities.
Virtual Events
The virtual events begin on September 11 with an MBA Information Session, led by a Stanford MBA admissions officer, covering the program, admissions process, and financial aid.
On September 20, the Meet an MBA Alum session will give prospective students the chance to hear directly from Stanford GSB alumni about their MBA journeys and application advice.
Finally, on September 24, the 2025 Virtual Forté Forum will bring together top business schools, alumni, and admissions representatives to discuss the value of an MBA and provide networking opportunities.
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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.
In-Person Events
The in-person events include two Access MBA events on September 10 in San Jose and September 11 in San Francisco, where attendees can meet admissions directors through one-to-one and small group sessions and hear from alumni panels featuring Stanford and UC San Diego (Rady) graduates.
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)
Stanford will also participate in The Consortium’s MBA Application Preparation Seminars (MAPS), which provide guidance on admissions and fellowship opportunities while connecting applicants with alumni and current students. These will be hosted on September 13 in Los Angeles (USC Marshall), September 17 in Raleigh/Durham (Duke Fuqua), and September 18 in Washington, D.C. (Georgetown University).
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10-Sep-25 | Access MBA San Jose | Prospective students can join Access MBA San Jose to meet admissions directors from top business schools through one-to-one and small group sessions. The event includes an alumni panel featuring Stanford and UC San Diego (Rady) graduates, offering insights into how an MBA shapes leadership. | In-Person |
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11-Sep-25 | MBA Information Session | The Stanford MBA Admission officer hosts this virtual event. The officer will discuss the MBA program at Stanford, the admission process, and financial aid and answer the questions from participants. | Virtual |
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11-Sep-25 | Access MBA San Francisco | Prospective students can join Access MBA San Francisco to meet admissions directors from top business schools through one-to-one and small group sessions. The event includes an alumni panel featuring Stanford and UC San Diego (Rady) graduates, offering insights into how an MBA shapes leadership. | In-Person |
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13-Sep-25 | The Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) - Los Angeles | Prospective students can attend the MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) in Los Angeles, hosted at USC Marshall, to gain insights into the MBA admissions process, learn about The Consortium’s fellowship opportunities, and connect with admissions representatives, alumni, and current students. | In-Person |
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17-Sep-25 | The Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) – Raleigh/Durham | Prospective students can attend the MBA Application Preparation Raleigh/Durham, hosted at Duke Fuqua, to gain insights into the MBA admissions process, learn about The Consortium’s fellowship opportunities, and connect with admissions representatives, alumni, and current students. | In-Person |
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18-Sep-25 | The Consortium MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) - Washington, D.C. | Prospective students can attend the MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) in Washington DC, hosted at Georgetown University, to gain insights into the MBA admissions process, learn about The Consortium’s fellowship opportunities, and connect with admissions representatives, alumni, and current students. | In-Person |
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20-Sep-25 | Meet an MBA Alum | Prospective applicants will have an opportunity to interact with the GSB alumni in this virtual event and hear from them about their MBA journey and application process | Virtual |
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24-Sep-25 | 2025 Virtual Forte Forum | Prospective students can join the virtual Forté MBA Forum to explore the value of an MBA, connect with admissions representatives from top business schools, hear from alumni, and build their professional network. | Virtual |
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