MIT Sloan | Ms. Engineering + Extracurriculars
GMAT 695, GPA 3.45
Harvard | Ms. Impact Consultant
GRE 304 ( diagnostic test from ets) , GPA 7.41/10
Kellogg SOM | Mr. Fertilizer Financier
GMAT 735 GMAT Focus, GPA 3.85
Harvard | Ms. Indian Engineer
GMAT 760, GPA 3.5
Wharton | Mr. Private Equity
GMAT 730, GPA 3.2
HEC Paris | Ms. M&A Lawyer
GMAT 700, GPA 3.5
Stanford GSB | Ms. UK In the USA
GMAT 720, GPA 1st class (UK scoring)
Kenan-Flagler | Mr. Do I Have A Shot?
GMAT EA: 151, GPA 3.1
Chicago Booth | Ms. Tech4Good
GMAT 760, GPA 3.76
Columbia | Mr. Underdog
GMAT 695 GMAT Focus (750 Legacy GMAT equivalent), GPA 2.85
McCombs School of Business | Mr. Big Pharma
GRE N/A, GPA 3.1
Kenan-Flagler | Mr. Non-Traditional Undergrad
GMAT 660, GPA 2.9
Kellogg SOM | Ms. Talent Acquisition
GRE 316, GPA 3.6
Ross | Mr. Tax Accountant
GMAT N/A, GPA 3.3
Tuck | Mr. Nothing Is Perma
GMAT 760, GPA 7/10

HBS vs. Stanford: How A Dual Admit Candidate Weighed The Pros & Cons

by: John A. Byrne on February 11, 2014 | 12,041 Views

Stanford Graduate School of BusinessSteven Pearson’s SmackDown:Harvard Shield

HBS vs Stanford

 

Criteria Importance Stanford Harvard Weighted Score Weighted Score
ACADEMICS STANFORD HARVARD
Teaching Style 8 8 6 64 48
Cross-Discinplinary Opportunity 8 9 6 72 48
Grading 7 9 4 63 28
Curriculum Flexibility 9 8 5 72 45
Broadness — Go In Any Direction 8 6 8 48 64
Education Strength 7 8 6 56 42
PROFESSIONAL
Recruiting Strength 9 7 9 63 81
Alumni Network 7 7 9 49 63
International Opportunities 7 7 9 49 63
LIFESTYLE
Student/Professor Culture 9 8 6 72 54
Weather 5 9 5 45 25
Outdoors/Fun Activities Nearby 5 9 4 45 20
Newness of Location 5 2 9 10 45
Dating Opportunities 9 6 8 54 72
Nearness to Family 6 8 4 48 24
COMMUNITY
LDS Community 9 4 9 36 81
Student Community 6 4 6 24 36
BRAND
Overall Brand 9 8 10 72 90
International Brand 8 5 9 40 72
Snob Factor 4 6 3 24 12
FINANCIAL
Total Cost 4 7 8 28 32
TOTAL 1,034 1,045

Source: Courtesy of Steven Pearson’s HBS vs. Stanford evaluation

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