senapati SaysGuys, logged into PG and finding hosts of interview threads for different b-schools. Any GSB interview invites for anyone?
A desi classmate based here (i.e. Silicon valley) did mention that a couple of acquaintances has got invites. A friend of mine in Africa got invite as well but his situation is different.
(We in fact helped each other on apping last year, but due to personal problem he did not apply last year. Of course since he has an admit at IMD-January starting as well, he wanted a quick decision and I being here sort of conveyed his request to the admissions office.
Apart from the above I have not heard of any invites.
Needless to say all the above people applied in R1.
World MBA tour@Orlando
A few weeks back yours truly was in Orlando,FL for the World MBA tour. Since only people with invites can attend, there's less crowd and more networking opportunities. It's really helpful for those looking for non-US jobs.
It was a great experience and my interview there went quite well. Also the networking was unbelievable, you make friendships to so many people and then you keep in touch with them, could be really helpful later on, you never know.
PS: I have been dubbed the "serial conferencer" by a witty classmate (since I've been attending conferences, grades are sorta OK to get by, not great). Me thinks I need to head to library.
Senapati,
Thanks for the wishes 
Sorry for diverting yor traffic away but those of you'll interested in applying to Stanford do take a look here as well.
http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/interview-the-directoradmissions-of-25018951
Senapati,
I have been invited to interview with Stanford. I'm excited but guarded about celebrating too early. Stanford is my dream school and I'm still praying that I make it through. Any tips for the interview?
Dude, c'mon..some more insights about life @ the gsb are in order
Senapati,
I have been invited to interview with Stanford. I'm excited but guarded about celebrating too early. Stanford is my dream school and I'm still praying that I make it through. Any tips for the interview?
Background:
27 year old, 3 years as Project Manager in Silicon Valley Technology firm, 3 years family business, Solid international experience in several countries, leadership experience at local and international non-profits. Published Editor, Writer and Photographer.
The numbers: GMAT: 770, GPA: 3.95 (Bachelors in Industrial Engineering/Masters in Computer Science).
I did my bachelor's degree in India. (Graduated at the top of my class). My Master's degree was at a small public school in the US.
The invite came in on November 20th.
I thought Stanford only interviews people it doesn't consider as "Dead Meat."
Are you saying that certain people are considered unfit for admission even before the interview feedback from the Alumnus?
Congratulations!!!! Best of luck for your interview!!!
Where are you located? In it a HUB or Alumni interview?
Background:
27 year old, 3 years as Project Manager in Silicon Valley Technology firm, 3 years family business, Solid international experience in several countries, leadership experience at local and international non-profits. Published Editor, Writer and Photographer.
The numbers: GMAT: 770, GPA: 3.95 (Bachelors in Industrial Engineering/Masters in Computer Science).
I did my bachelor's degree in India. (Graduated at the top of my class). My Master's degree was at a small public school in the US.
The invite came in on November 20th.
Stanford doesn't do hub interviews. It is with an alumnus in the Bay Area. I'm located in the Bay Area, California.
BW forums were right on this then. West Coast started getting invites b4 halloween. Senapati, any inputs when INTL invites start rolling out, so that I can stop hitting F5 on my keyboard and get rest till then!!! :)
saturnring11 SaysStanford doesn't do hub interviews. It is with an alumnus in the Bay Area. I'm located in the Bay Area, California.
cryonerve SaysBW forums were right on this then. West Coast started getting invites b4 halloween. Senapati, any inputs when INTL invites start rolling out, so that I can stop hitting F5 on my keyboard and get rest till then!!! :)
Hey,
would you have the time to reply to specific questions bout GSB to individuals
me
Good day Everyone,
As many of you would know I am a class of 2008 MBA student at The Stanford Graduate School of Business (I'll refer as GSB from now on).
I have been requested by a few PGites to start a thread about my day to day life and varied experiences at GSB.
I have never done such a thing online before. Nevertheless, I do keep a personal diary and pen down my thoughts/experiences, a few of which I'll put down here.
If any of you like me to change this format just post back on thread.
PS: I realize that I'm two days late already, but better late than never.:)
senapati SaysShould get them before 3rd week of December. If not got invite even then then it might indicate a ding. Know it hard but you must be patient. Do remember GSB starts later than other schools so....
Senapati,
I'm writing to you seeking your opinion and advice. I've been waitlisted after R1 decisions at Stanford GSB and am looking for advice on how to move from being Waitlisted to being Admitted.
I live in the local area (Sunnyvale) and my wife works here too. The choice I have is either get into Stanford or give up my Mba dream. I'd be obliged if you could give me some information about people in your class who have made it off the waitlist. Any information on strategies they used would be helpful.
Your help would be much appreciated. You can PM me a reply since your inbox is full...
Senapati,
It has been a really long time since you posted here. I am sure you must be really busy but do update us as and when u get time. 😃
Hello,
GMAT : 660 (48 Quant and 34 Verbal) and 5.5 on AWA
I am now thinking about the options where I can take up my MBA
Some bullet points about my profile:
Best outgoing student of Nirmala Convent High School, Nasik.
14th in Merit list in H.S.C (standard 12th) and First in community all over India
BE Computers.
Overall First Class in all years of engineering from a reputed college in India.
MENSA India member
4 years of IT exp (2 yrs in India and 2 years in Zurich with a well known MNC. Will be 5 yrs if I join the Bschool for Fall'08.
Of these I have been working as team lead and later onsite coordinator for almost 2.5 yrs.
Two awards at work for performance and various client appreciations.
Am actively involved in Charity activity in Zurich and in India.
I am interested in doing a general MBA, which helps me leverage my current experience.
My aim is to get into business consulting and investment management.
My long term goal is to establish a firm of my own in India.
Will it be possible for you to evaluate my profile and suggest whether i do hold some chance at Stanford, considering my background ?
i am also planning to retake the GMAT around End of September or 1st week of October
Hi Senapati,
I want to apply to Stanford GSB but not very sure about my chances of getting into it. Please share with us the general profile of PRs of India getting admitted to Stanford GSB.
Please evaluate my profile and suggest me if it matches the general MBA batch in GSB.
Degree: BTech in CS from Sikkim Manipal, with 80%(top 5% of the batch)
Class 12: La Martiener For Boys(80% in ISC)
Class 10: Don Bosco(88% in ICSE)
GMAT 710(Quant 50, Verbal 38 ) AWA 4.0
Experience:
1yr in Infosys,
3+ yrs in IBM(Till 2008 )
4 yrs part time experience as an assistant to my father in his pharmaceutical shop during my school days
Internship: 1 month in Kraan System, 1 month in Alstom and 5 months in Orchid Chemicals
Extra Curricular Activities:
Part of Social Activities like Night Schooling, Jesu Ashram, Old Age home and vaccination camps.
President of Mathematics and Quiz Club in school,
Organized inter college and intra college events,
Founder and member of Educational Sponsorship Program in IBM
Awards:
Awarded twice for excellence in math Olympiad,
Awarded as best trainee in Infosys
Awarded 'Bravo!' twice for my committment, initiative and contribution to the project in IBM
Awarded as one of the best programmer in IBM
Can get good recommendation
One from my onsite architect(Alumni of NYU)
One from my current Manager(Alumni of Madras University)
An early response will be highly appreciated
Saurabh