{"id":16867,"date":"2023-01-04T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T01:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=16867"},"modified":"2023-01-04T18:18:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T12:48:38","slug":"how-to-get-into-stanford-mba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<p>Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA program is the most selective program among the top business schools. For Class of 2024, Stanford MBA&nbsp;program accepted 424 candidates from a pool of 6152 applicants. <strong>This is an acceptance rate of 6.9%.<\/strong> With such a low acceptance rate, you can understand that you\u2019ll have to work extra hard in showcasing your best to the Admissions Committee of Stanford MBA program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss the following to help you in your quest for an admit from Stanford MBA program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#myth-stanford-mba\">A common myth about Stanford MBA admission<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Stanford-mba-adcom-expectations\">Stanford MBA admissions committee&#8217;s expectations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#first-steps-Stanford-MBA\">First steps on how to get into the Stanford MBA program<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Stanford-MBA-application-anatomy\">Anatomy of a Stanford MBA application<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#quantitative\">Quantitative part of the application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#qualitative\">Qualitative part of the application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li><a href=\"#Stanford-MBA\">See you at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that <strong>Indian students account for almost 30%<\/strong> of all the MBA Applicants,<strong> yet only 9% of the class at Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, or other top business schools<\/strong> comprises Indian nationals? So, how do you increase your chances of getting an admit to Stanford or other top business schools?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After analyzing MBA admissions success stories of numerous such students, we have come up with 5 best practices for Indian applicants to get into Stanford:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n0X96-jW_NA?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"myth-stanford-mba\">A common myth about Stanford MBA program | Stanford MBA admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with busting a myth about Stanford MBA admission. A lot of people assume that Stanford prefers Tech Entrepreneurs. Well, that is not true. Stanford University&#8217;s MBA program looks at all the applications holistically because it wants to be considered as an incubator for world leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That makes sense because, with a small class size, Stanford MBA program needs its students to make maximum impact in the industries they\u2019ll work for. Stanford MBA looks to create a diverse class of accomplished people. <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/diversity-and-inclusions-importance-of-mba-diversity\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If you come from a diverse background, then it will be to your advantage<\/a> provided you excel everywhere else in the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2514\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png\" alt=\"How to get into Stanford MBA program\" class=\"wp-image-17381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png 2514w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program-1080x516.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2514px) 100vw, 2514px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Stanford-mba-adcom-expectations\">What does Stanford MBA program expect from its applicants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford expects three things for its MBA program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Intellectual Vitality<\/li><li>Demonstrated Leadership Potential<\/li><li>Personal Qualities and Contributions<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>The purpose is to bridge the gap between your perception and the admissions committee\u2019s perception<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h5>Intellectual Vitality<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Attitude and aptitude towards learning are both important for assessing Intellectual vitality. It signifies the drive and ambition you have and the intent of creating an impact with your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>Demonstrated Leadership Potential<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership potential is something every top business schools looks for. It signifies that you have the ability to take decisions in a complex and unfamiliar environment, be it in professional life or personal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>Personal Qualities and Contributions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand how you will contribute to and benefit from the University community is something which is highlighted from your qualities and contributions you have made and intend to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the question is, how will you provide evidence for all these qualities in your application? To answer this question, let\u2019s take a look at the anatomy of a Stanford MBA application and understand the importance of each component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>Getting into Stanford MBA program requires an envious GMAT score. We can help you with a <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/create-study-plan\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">personalized study plan<\/a> and give you access to quality online content to prepare. <\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>Write to us at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:acethegmat@e-gmat.com\">acethegmat@e-gmat.com<\/a><em>. We are the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on gmatclub<\/a><em> with more than 2500 reviews. Why don\u2019t you <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article_suheb\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">take a free trial<\/a><em>&nbsp;and judge it for yourself?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-7ae66801-5c4d-42e8-b734-8642881aa268\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/create-study-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium ub-button-flex-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 576, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M144.3 32.04C106.9 31.29 63.7 41.44 18.6 61.29c-11.42 5.026-18.6 16.67-18.6 29.15l0 357.6c0 11.55 11.99 19.55 22.45 14.65c126.3-59.14 219.8 11 223.8 14.01C249.1 478.9 252.5 480 256 480c12.4 0 16-11.38 16-15.98V80.04c0-5.203-2.531-10.08-6.781-13.08C263.3 65.58 216.7 33.35 144.3 32.04zM557.4 61.29c-45.11-19.79-88.48-29.61-125.7-29.26c-72.44 1.312-118.1 33.55-120.9 34.92C306.5 69.96 304 74.83 304 80.04v383.1C304 468.4 307.5 480 320 480c3.484 0 6.938-1.125 9.781-3.328c3.925-3.018 97.44-73.16 223.8-14c10.46 4.896 22.45-3.105 22.45-14.65l.0001-357.6C575.1 77.97 568.8 66.31 557.4 61.29z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Create your Personalized Study Plan<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"first-steps-Stanford-MBA\">How to get into Stanford MBA program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get into Stanford\u2019s MBA program, as a starting point, you should refer to the article on <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school-hbs-mba-7-steps-india-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u20187 steps \u2013 How to get into Harvard Business School.\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first steps are essentially the same, which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Research the MBA program as early as possible<\/li><li>Research both the external and the internal factors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-stanford-gsb-mba-program-1.jpg\" alt=\"how to get into stanford gsb mba program 1\" class=\"wp-image-16870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-stanford-gsb-mba-program-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-stanford-gsb-mba-program-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-stanford-gsb-mba-program-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey becomes different for Stanford MBA program after the research part. The next step would be to understand what impresses the MBA admissions committee of Stanford. You\u2019ve already read their expectations. The next part will deal with how to fulfill those expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unlike Harvard Business School, Stanford MBA is very specific to its requirements in the application. Therefore, follow their guidelines strictly and you may eventually receive an interview invite.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with understanding each part of the MBA application of Stanford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Stanford-MBA-application-anatomy\">Anatomy of a Stanford MBA Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"463\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-application.jpg\" alt=\"stanford gsb mba application\" class=\"wp-image-16871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-application.jpg 463w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-application-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An MBA application is just a collection of evidence to prove that you are someone who is accomplished and will add value to the MBA program. There are 2 types of evidence you provide to prove your competence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Statistical Evidence<\/li><li>Anecdotal Evidence<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Stanford MBA on its applications page states that <strong><em>\u201cPast actions usually are the best predictor of future behavior.\u201d<\/em> <\/strong>That\u2019s the reason why we have categorized the application into two parts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part gives evidence of your past and current achievements. The second part gives evidence of your future behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Quantitative part<\/strong> \u2013 Supported by statistical evidence<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The quantitative part helps provide evidence for your \u2018drive\u2019 and \u2018ambition\u2019. It assures the Admissions committee that you can \u2018get through\u2019 the rigorous MBA program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Qualitative part<\/strong> \u2013 Supported by anecdotal evidence<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The Qualitative part signifies what you want to do and how Stanford MBA program will help you reach there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"quantitative\">Quantitative part of Stanford MBA Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>GMAT score<\/li><li>Undergraduate GPA<\/li><li>TOEFL\/ IELTS score<\/li><li>Resume<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5>Purpose of each component<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Academic Readiness is the first thing that they signify.<\/li><li>A high GMAT score is essential in this process. Stanford boasts a very high average GMAT score of 737 for its last incoming class. Therefore, it\u2019s important to score a <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-good-gmat-score-5-step-process\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good GMAT score for admission to Stanford MBA program<\/a>.<\/li><li>Average GPA of its latest incoming class is 3.76 (on a scale of 4). A high GPA would definitely help your application.<\/li><li><strong>Resume<\/strong> \u2013 Stanford MBA admissions committee agrees with Laszlo Bock of Google when he\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/20140917045901-24454816-the-5-biggest-mistakes-i-see-on-resumes-and-how-to-correct-them\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">suggests<\/a>, <em>\u201cA good rule of thumb is one page for every ten years of work experience \u2026 A crisp, focused resume demonstrates an ability to synthesize, prioritize, and convey the most important information about you.\u201d<\/em> Therefore, attach a one-page resume and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsb.stanford.edu\/programs\/mba\/admission\/application-materials\/professional-experience\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">adhere with the school\u2019s guidelines.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>Getting into Stanford MBA program requires an envious GMAT score. We can help you with a personalized study plan and give you access to quality online content to prepare. Write to us at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:acethegmat@e-gmat.com\">acethegmat@e-gmat.com<\/a><em>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>We are the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on gmatclub<\/a><em> with more than 2500 reviews. Why don\u2019t you <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article_suheb\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">take a free trial<\/a><em>&nbsp;and judge it for yourself?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-impress-mba-admissions-committee-dos-and-donts\/#dos-of-essay\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn the Dos and Don\u2019ts of a resume to impress an admissions committee<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"qualitative\">Qualitative part of Stanford MBA Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford MBA program puts a lot of emphasis on this part of the application. This part includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Essays<\/li><li>Letters of Reference<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5>Essays | Stanford MBA application<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"233\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-x-factor.jpg\" alt=\"stanford gsb mba x factor for admission\" class=\"wp-image-16876\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford&#8217;s admissions committee looks for the \u2018MBA X-factor\u2019 in the essays. What is the Stanford X-factor? It is \u2018authenticity\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While uniqueness might not be completely in your control as another candidate\u2019s profile might be similar to you, authenticity is something which you can control by telling your true story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cDon\u2019t sweat too much on trying to find things about yourself that no one before has done. Instead, focus on telling the MBA admissions committee who you are and differentiation will occur naturally\u201d, as advised by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.stanford.edu\/lisa-giannangeli\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Lisa Giannangeli<\/a><\/strong><strong>, Stanford MBA admissions director.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h5>What to do before you start writing the essays?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"718\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-jayce.jpg\" alt=\"stanford gsb mba jayce hafner\" class=\"wp-image-16873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-jayce.jpg 718w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-jayce-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/poetsandquants.com\/2018\/04\/08\/meet-stanford-gsbs-mba-class-of-2019\/6\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Jayce Hafner<\/a>, who got an admit to the Stanford MBA class of 2019, \u201cBefore you sit down to write your personal statement, spend some good time thinking about the moments in your life that have been meaningful and transformative. Write down these scenes individually and consider them in the larger trajectory of your past and your intended future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She goes on to say, \u201cOwn up to your sense of self: your quirks, your decisions, your beliefs. In this way, you are not only creating an authentic essay but you\u2019re also giving yourself permission to show up completely in the later stages of your application process: during your interview, your school visits, and your chats with students, faculty and alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>Which essays do you need to write?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"372\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-program-admission-essay.jpg\" alt=\"stanford gsb mba program essay \" class=\"wp-image-16875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-program-admission-essay.jpg 372w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-program-admission-essay-300x130.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For admission to the Stanford MBA program you have to write 2 essays on the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>What matters most to you, and why?<\/li><li>Why Stanford?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/stanford-mba-essays-analysis-tips\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take a look at this article where we have explained &#8216;how to write the Stanford MBA essays&#8217; in detail.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essay 1 &#8211; What matters most to you, and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Word limit \u2013 650 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford&#8217;s MBA admissions committee wants to understand how you think and react in different situations. They want to know your life\u2019s experiences and lessons that have shaped you. What\u2019s your purpose of life and why you want to achieve it. In short, what makes you tick and why it makes you tick. Remember, you have to focus on \u2018why\u2019 more than the \u2018what.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Focus on the \u201cwhy\u201d rather than the \u201cwhat.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essay 2 \u2013 Why Stanford?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Word Limit \u2013 400 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This essay focuses on how can Stanford MBA program helps you make an impact. Start with your goals and what you need to achieve those goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Explain the distinctive opportunities you will pursue at Stanford MBA program.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on this information, convey to the admissions committee how Stanford admissions committee will help you achieve those goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, be authentic in your essays. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsb.stanford.edu\/programs\/mba\/admission\/application-process\/essays\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Stanford explicitly states that there is a difference between \u2018feedback\u2019 and \u2018coaching.\u2019<\/a> They expect that the essays should be exclusively yours in either thought or word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>Letters of Reference | Stanford MBA Admission<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-letter-of-reference.jpg\" alt=\"stanford gsb mba letter of reference\" class=\"wp-image-16874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-letter-of-reference.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-letter-of-reference-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-letter-of-reference-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford asks for two letters of reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>One from the current direct supervisor at work<\/li><li>Other from someone else who has supervised your work<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a student or self-employed or haven\u2019t notified your supervisor that you are applying to Stanford MBA, then you can find the next best alternative for a good letter of reference. But it should be from someone who has supervised your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>Things to keep in mind while asking for a letter of reference<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Inform your recommender in advance so that he\/ she could take sufficient time in writing a great letter of reference<\/li><li>Before he\/ she starts writing the letter, make sure you talk about your achievements so far and your future plans.<\/li><li>Stanford asks the recommenders to answer 3 questions. Make sure that you convey the questions to be answered and the word limit to be adhered to.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5>What are the questions recommenders answer?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford MBA admissions committee asks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsb.stanford.edu\/programs\/mba\/admission\/application-process\/letters-reference\/information-recommenders#recquestions\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">three questions<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>How does the applicant\u2019s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (E.g. what are the applicant\u2019s principal strengths?)&nbsp;<em>Up to 500 words<\/em><\/li><li>Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant\u2019s response.&nbsp;<em>Up to 500 words<\/em><\/li><li>(Optional) Is there anything else we should know? Please be concise.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Stanford-MBA\">See you at Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every applicant wants to hear these words from the admissions committee of Stanford MBA program. Well, if you are one of them, all you need is to apply what you learned in this article. Here are the takeaways from this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"244\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"see you at stanford gsb mba\" class=\"wp-image-16872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-guidelines.jpg 244w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stanford-gsb-mba-guidelines-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>Stanford MBA program is looking for?<\/strong><ul><li>Intellectual Vitality<\/li><li>Demonstrated Leadership Potential<\/li><li>Personal Qualities and Contributions<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>What does Stanford MBA Admissions Committee believe in?<\/strong><ul><li>Past actions usually are the best predictor of future behavior<\/li><li>How you\u2019ve developed your talents is as important as what you have accomplished.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>How to exceed Stanford MBA Admissions Committee\u2019s expectations?<\/strong><ul><li>Be authentic a.k.a Stanford X factor<\/li><li>Bridge the gap between your perception and the admissions committee\u2019s perception<\/li><li>Explain how Stanford\u00a0MBA program will play a role in your goals<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA program is the most selective program among the top business schools. For Class of 2024, Stanford MBA&nbsp;program accepted 424 candidates from a pool of 6152 applicants. This is an acceptance rate of 6.9%. With such a low acceptance rate, you can understand that you\u2019ll have to work extra hard [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79663,"featured_media":17381,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","ub_ctt_via":""},"categories":[115,113,114],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Juhi Gupta","author_link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/author\/juhie-gmat-com\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v17.1.1 (Yoast SEO v17.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to get into Stanford MBA program? You must focus on two aspects: essays &amp; letters of reference. Learn more about the Stanford MBA X-Factor\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"How to get into Stanford MBA program? You must focus on two aspects: essays &amp; letters of reference. Learn more about the Stanford MBA X-Factor\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"e-GMAT Blog | Best GMAT blog on the planet\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/E-Gmat-499275643430980\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-01-04T01:49:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-01-04T12:48:38+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2514\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@e_GMAT\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@e_GMAT\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Juhi Gupta\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"11 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#organization\",\"name\":\"e-GMAT\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/E-Gmat-499275643430980\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rajat-sadana-ba459a\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/eGMATconcepts\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/e_GMAT\"],\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#logo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-full.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-full.png\",\"width\":908,\"height\":802,\"caption\":\"e-GMAT\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#logo\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/\",\"name\":\"e-GMAT Blog | Best GMAT blog on the planet\",\"description\":\"Prepare for your GMAT and MBA journey\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png\",\"width\":2514,\"height\":1200},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/\",\"name\":\"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-01-04T01:49:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-01-04T12:48:38+00:00\",\"description\":\"How to get into Stanford MBA program? You must focus on two aspects: essays & letters of reference. Learn more about the Stanford MBA X-Factor\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Homepage\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"MBA Admissions\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/news\/mba-admissions\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor\"}]},{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#webpage\"},\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/6575479511bebbf5403b0008b03dcb80\"},\"headline\":\"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-01-04T01:49:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-01-04T12:48:38+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#webpage\"},\"wordCount\":1953,\"commentCount\":1,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Business Schools\",\"MBA Admissions\",\"MBA Application Process\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/6575479511bebbf5403b0008b03dcb80\",\"name\":\"Juhi Gupta\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#personlogo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b553efd914fc4229f3d551d7238c382d?s=96&d=blank&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b553efd914fc4229f3d551d7238c382d?s=96&d=blank&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Juhi Gupta\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/author\/juhie-gmat-com\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor","description":"How to get into Stanford MBA program? You must focus on two aspects: essays & letters of reference. Learn more about the Stanford MBA X-Factor","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor","og_description":"How to get into Stanford MBA program? You must focus on two aspects: essays & letters of reference. Learn more about the Stanford MBA X-Factor","og_url":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/","og_site_name":"e-GMAT Blog | Best GMAT blog on the planet","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/E-Gmat-499275643430980","article_published_time":"2023-01-04T01:49:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-01-04T12:48:38+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2514,"height":1200,"url":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png","path":"\/100gDisk\/blogs60\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png","size":"full","id":17381,"alt":"","pixels":3016800,"type":"image\/png"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@e_GMAT","twitter_site":"@e_GMAT","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Juhi Gupta","Est. reading time":"11 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#organization","name":"e-GMAT","url":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/E-Gmat-499275643430980","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rajat-sadana-ba459a\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/eGMATconcepts","https:\/\/twitter.com\/e_GMAT"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#logo","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-full.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/logo-full.png","width":908,"height":802,"caption":"e-GMAT"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#logo"}},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#website","url":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/","name":"e-GMAT Blog | Best GMAT blog on the planet","description":"Prepare for your GMAT and MBA journey","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#primaryimage","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png","width":2514,"height":1200},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/","name":"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#primaryimage"},"datePublished":"2023-01-04T01:49:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-01-04T12:48:38+00:00","description":"How to get into Stanford MBA program? You must focus on two aspects: essays & letters of reference. Learn more about the Stanford MBA X-Factor","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Homepage","item":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"MBA Admissions","item":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/news\/mba-admissions\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor"}]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#webpage"},"author":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/6575479511bebbf5403b0008b03dcb80"},"headline":"How to get into Stanford MBA program | The Stanford MBA X-Factor","datePublished":"2023-01-04T01:49:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-01-04T12:48:38+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#webpage"},"wordCount":1953,"commentCount":1,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/how-to-get-into-Stanford-GSB-MBA-program.png","articleSection":["Business Schools","MBA Admissions","MBA Application Process"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-stanford-mba\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#\/schema\/person\/6575479511bebbf5403b0008b03dcb80","name":"Juhi Gupta","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/#personlogo","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b553efd914fc4229f3d551d7238c382d?s=96&d=blank&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b553efd914fc4229f3d551d7238c382d?s=96&d=blank&r=g","caption":"Juhi Gupta"},"url":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/author\/juhie-gmat-com\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16867"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/79663"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16867"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16867\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16867"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16867"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}