How do deferred MBA admissions differ from the regular process?

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Deferred puts a lot more emphasis on GPA/Academics and extra curricular due to the lack of WE.
In my opinion - much harder, especially if you are an international.

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You need to be well-rounded and have both community volunteer and campus. In this case, really involved on campus with a lot of clubs and SGA (in meaningful positions and not just a participant).

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H/S are SPECIFICALLY looking for applicants who are pursuing non-traditional paths or come from under-represented backgrounds - URMs, LGBTQ+, FGLI.

Candidates with strong stats and leadership can find seats at other top schools - Wharton, CBS, MIT, Booth but may strike out NOW if they are heading to consulting or IB. Adcom wants to see how these folks stack up in a few years.

That’s true for Harvard, not Stanford.

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