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In a recent article in Business Week Admissions Director Derrick Bolton discusses what Stanford is looking for in an applicant—and dispels some myths about the admissions process

Getting admitted to the Stanford Graduate School of Business is not easy.Stanford receives over 4,000 applications annually for a class of 360 to 380 students.Certain myths have been created that it is the most difficult to get in. The school reports the middle 80% of GMAT scores range from 670 to 770. It is a belief among candidates that they should not bother applying to Stanford with less than 720 score. Especially if they’re coming from certain regions or sectors with lots of applicants. Bolton encourages all applicants who feel they could be competitive to apply—regardless of their standardized test scores.

The summary of the article is:

There are three criteria Stanford looks for: Intellectual vitality, demonstrated leadership potential, and personal qualities. Stanford is looking for those three factors in trying to assess what kind of contribution this person will make to the Stanford community and how Stanford can help this person develop as a leader and make an impact on the world after graduation.

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