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The Stanford MBA Program is a full-time, two-year residential program. We do not offer executive, online, one-year, or part-time MBAs.
Although we are unable to review applicants’ profiles or evaluate chances of admission, we are more than happy to answer general questions about the Stanford MBA Program and the admission process.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Before submitting your query, here are answers to some of the most common questions we are asked.

Are test scores (GMAT/GRE and/or TOEFL/IELTS) required for the 2021–2022 admission cycle?

Yes, the GMAT or GRE is required for admission to the MBA program, as is TOEFL or IELTS if applicable. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are accepting the official online versions of the exams. Tests must be taken before the deadline date of the application round in which you plan to apply. Scores from GMAT/GRE and/or TOEFL/IELTS tests taken after the deadline date will not be considered. Please review the Test Score page for more detail.

I recently took the GMAT/GRE/TOEFL/IELTS but haven’t received my scores. How do I complete the Test Scores section of my application?

If you have taken a test but do not have your unofficial scores, you will need to enter temporary scores in the required fields in the “Test Scores” section. If you will be taking the GMAT exam, please enter zeroes (“0”) in all required fields. If you will be taking the GRE exam, please enter 130 in the required score fields and zeroes (“0”) in all required percentage fields. If you are required to take an English proficiency exam, please select the option, “I have just taken an exam…”. You should also explain your testing circumstances in the “Additional Information” section of your MBA application. If you have valid test scores from a previous exam, you may also share those scores in the meantime, including them in “Additional Information.” After the deadline, once you have received your unofficial scores, please log in to your application and click on the “Provide New Information” link to submit them to us.

If I am able to take my test online, should I?

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are accepting test scores for the official online versions of the GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL until further notice. You should not feel compelled to take an in-person exam if it poses any risk to your health and safety. We recognize that online exams are not offered currently in every region or to every population. We will accept your score until its expiration date: online GMAT and GRE test scores are valid for five years from the date you take the test and online TOEFL scores are valid for two years.

Some or all of my university classes will be graded Pass/Fail. How will that impact my evaluation?

We recognize that these are unusual times, and many universities have modified their instructional formats and/or grading systems to accommodate COVID-19 circumstances. We know our applicants are active learners, and trust that you are learning both from your classes and from this experience. If you need to explain your new learning situation, please use the “Additional Information” section of your MBA application.

How will student visas be affected during COVID?

Can I visit the campus to sit in on a class, take a tour, or attend an information session?

Unfortunately, all on-campus information sessions, class visits, Stanford GSB tours, and in-person chats with students have been canceled until further notice since our campus is now closed to visitors. We have online alternatives for information sessions, campus tours, and student chats, and new online offerings will continue to be added. Stay in touch with us to get the latest news about future events, including virtual opportunities. You can also visit MBA admission events for up-to-date information about events.

When will campus visits resume?

Does visiting Stanford or attending a Stanford MBA Admissions event affect my chances of admission?

Will you still be holding worldwide information sessions in a city near me in the coming months?

Due to the rapidly changing nature of this unprecedented situation, we do not know when off-campus events will resume. However, we will be hosting a series of virtual events including regional panels in addition to information sessions, industry panels, diversity and women’s events, application workshops, and small-group chats with admissions officers, students, and alumni.

How can I learn more about the MBA Program or MBA Admissions and Financial Aid online or virtually?

In addition to online alternatives for Information Sessions and Campus Tours, new online offerings will continue to be added — including regional and industry panels, diversity and women’s events, and small-group chats with admissions officers, students, and alumni. Check out videos on our YouTube channel to learn more about the Stanford MBA Program and MBA Admissions. You can also follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, all @StanfordGSB.

Who can I call or email with questions about MBA admissions?

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