Stanford: minor revisions for 2023

Stanford What matters most, and why? (650 words) (Don’t forget the “why”). They add: For this essay, we would like you to reflect deeply and write from the heart. Once you’ve identified what matters most to you, help us understand why. You might consider, for example, what makes this so important to you? What people, insights, or experiences have shaped your perspectives? This question has been around since prehistoric times, or close to it. I’m a Stanford alum and I worked in MBA admissions, so I’m a little biased, but it’s the perfect prompt and that’s why it’s endured so long.  When I was considering whether to apply to business schools, I met the then-admissions director at an info session, and of course I asked him the same question everyone now asks me. “What should I write about?” To which he responded: “what matters most to you?” I answered without even...