This is a YouTube video titled "Stanford GSB Optional Essay Tips" created in August 2024, featuring Ellen who shares insider advice on how to approach Stanford's optional MBA application essays. The content is a monologue providing guidance on leveraging these essays to highlight unique achievements and improve admission chances.
Did you know that Stanford has up to five optional essay questions that aren't really optional? I'm Ellen and I share all the best kept secrets you need to get into a top mba. They might look daunting, but these optional impact essays are a great place for you to share additional professional, extracurricular, or academic achievements that you weren't able to mention elsewhere in your application. And we love having you use this essay to share additional information about your background and show what makes you a unique contributor to the class. We have never had a candidate be admitted to Stanford without writing at least one of these optional essays, so make sure you're writing them. More than 30,000 people read my blog every month, so check the caption for in depth essay tips that will actually get you in.