Stanford GSB has released their essay topics for the 2014-2015 admissions season.  They are as follows:

Essay A: What matters most to you, and why? (Suggested Word Count: 750 words)

For this essay, we would like you to:

• Focus on the “why” rather than the “what.”
• Do some deep self-examination, so you can genuinely illustrate who you are and how you came to be the person you are.
• Share the insights, experiences, and lessons that shaped your perspectives, rather than focusing merely on what you’ve done or accomplished.
• Write from the heart, and illustrate how a person, situation, or event has influenced you.

Essay B: Why Stanford? (Suggested Word Count: 400 words)

Enlighten us on how earning your MBA at Stanford will enable you to realize your ambitions.

• Explain your decision to pursue graduate education in management.
• Explain the distinctive opportunities you will pursue at Stanford.

Stanford has set the word limit for both essays combined at 1,150 words.

For more information on length, formatting, etc., visit the school’s admissions website.