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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 26 MIN

Overthinking The Essay? Stanford’s New Tool

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We take a look at Stanford’s new MBA application tool and the reasons why candidates overthink certain essay questions.  

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We take a look at Stanford’s new MBA application tool and the reasons why candidates overthink certain essay questions.

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We take a look at Stanford’s new MBA application tool and the reasons why candidates overthink certain essay questions.  

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