If you are applying to Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, or any M7 MBA programs, you must assume that your competitors have unique life and career journeys.

The Why Stanford MBA Essay offers the opportunity to expand on your career. The What Matters Essay becomes the primary narrative to evaluate your values, commitments, and outlook on how the world should be.

In an attempt to capture one’s identity, applicants include 3-5 values and then offer examples for each value.