Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business sit at the very top of the MBA world—but the experience at each school can be dramatically different.

In this episode of the mbaMission Podcast, Harold Simansky and Jeremy Shinewald welcome MBA Admissions Executive Director Katy Lewis, a Harvard JD-MBA and former Stanford GSB admissions evaluator, to compare these two powerhouse programs.

The conversation explores how Harvard and Stanford evaluate candidates, what kinds of applicants succeed in the admissions process, and how the programs differ in culture, curriculum, and career outcomes.

Whether you’re deciding where to apply or simply curious about how these schools differ, this episode offers practical guidance for anyone considering an elite MBA program.

00:00 Introducing the HBS vs Stanford GSB Debate

02:35 What HBS and Stanford GSB Look for in Applicants

10:57 Harvard’s Case Method vs Stanford’s Teaching Style

17:56 Culture, Location, and Career Paths

28:32 Why Admissions Can Feel Like a Lottery

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