[分享]Stanford的拒絕信

由 **piyo** » 2006-03-31 21:37

不虧是Stanford的拒絕信
寫得和viewbook一樣文情並茂，還把FAQ一併附上
給大家做個參考 :)

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3/30/2006

[name]
[address]

Dear xxxx:

Thank you for applying to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. We have completed the review of applicants to the Master of Business Administration Program, and I am sorry that we cannot offer you admission to the MBA Class of 2008.

We evaluated your application along three dimensions: (1) intellectual vitality; (2) demonstrated leadership potential; and (3) personal qualities and contributions. We assessed the overall quality of your written application, including the essays and letters of reference.

As we explain in our literature, the evaluation process is not one in which we merely separate out those candidates with weaknesses and admit all the rest. Were we to do that, we would have a class several times its intended size. We carefully evaluate each individual file, and then review it in the context of the entire applicant pool. In an effort to create an engaging student community, we select those applicants who, collectively, represent a breadth of background, talent, and experience.

Please know that we make admission decisions carefully, sincerely, and humanely. Our deliberations are neither quick nor effortless, and many involve difficult choices. We typically receive approximately 5,000 applications for our class of 370 students. Because there are many more qualified and deserving candidates than places available in the class, there is necessarily a subjective element to the evaluation process. This is why there are rarely precise reasons for an applicant's denial. The final results simply reflect our best efforts.

I am sorry that I could not bring you better news, especially since we know that you have invested considerable time and effort in your application. We appreciate your interest in the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and thank you for the privilege of reading your application.

Sincerely,

Derrick Bolton
Derrick Bolton
Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions
Stanford MBA '98

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MBA Application Process, 2005-2006
Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. We hope that this supplemental information will provide you with context for better understanding the selection process. We truly appreciate your interest in the Stanford MBA Program, and we wish you the very best in your academic and professional pursuits.

Can I receive feedback on my application?

As we mention in our application materials, we do not offer individualized feedback opportunities on the written application. Frequently, candidates who are not offered admission assume that there must be specific deficiencies or faults in their applications. The reality of highly selective admissions is that there are many more qualified and deserving applicants than spaces available. It is precisely because most of our applicants are well-qualified to handle the rigors of the Stanford MBA Program that there is rarely one, clear-cut, “fixable” reason for a candidate’s denial. By the same token, the reasons why some applicants stand out more than others are not easily categorized, since we recognize that excellence itself does not come in uniform dimensions.

We hope you understand that participation in a selection process with a very low admission rate means that there are factors affecting the ultimate decision on your candidacy over which you have no control (e.g., the nature of all other applications). Please do not feel responsible for factors you cannot impact.

Can you explain how you reached your decisions?

We realize that, from your perspective, the admission process may seem arbitrary: many qualified candidates with impressive achievements and professional contributions are not admitted. Please remember that each file is evaluated in the context of the entire applicant pool. The only way to understand why we make the decisions we do would be to read the thousands of other applications we receive; this alone would provide you with the perspective required to understand fully the rationale behind each of our admission decisions.

We understand the limitations of our application process. We acknowledge that it may not always capture, to the fullest extent, the personality and potential of each candidate. However, we work hard to do the best job possible given these limitations. We are guided in our actions by the knowledge that there is a person behind each application, and we recognize the duty of care that we owe to each applicant. Please understand that our decisions are neither capricious nor random, and truly reflect our best efforts.

How close was I? Is there an appeals process?

We do not rank order candidates for admission. Since our decisions are based both on the strength of an individual application and on its merits relative to the rest of the applicant pool, each decision is final.

May I be added to the waitlist?

We have already selected a limited group of candidates for the waitlist, and we will not add names to it. Each admission decision is final.

I was not invited to interview. Did that impact your evaluation of my application?

We do not use the interviews as a “first screen” for applications. After a thorough review of the application by the Committee on Admissions, some candidates are selected for the final step in the admissions process ~ the interview.

If I improve my GMAT score and/or get more work experience, will this compensate for my undergraduate academic performance?

Although strength in one area can sometimes compensate for weaknesses in others, we tend to favor candidates with strengths in as many areas as possible. For every candidate with an uneven profile, there are many others with a balanced profile of excellence in all areas that we consider in evaluating the application.

Do you have any advice for my re-application?

If you wish to submit another application to the Stanford Graduate School of Business, we recommend that you visit the Admission section on our web site for more information on our admission criteria (www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba). These criteria act as the lens through which we evaluate all applications, and when thoughtfully considered, they may offer you some insight on how to improve your re-application.

At the same time, it is important to understand that you cannot fully control the outcome of your application. While we would welcome your re-application to the Stanford Graduate School of Business, you may wish to accept an offer of admission at another school, since there is no guarantee of admission as a re-applicant. Enrolling in another program would allow you to begin working immediately towards your life and career goals.