Stanford Graduate School of Business — Local services in Palo Alto

The best part about Stanford is the culture and the people. The admissions process tries to weed out anybody that is arrogant or inwardly focused. The result is a culture that is non competitive and extremely supportive. For example, your classmates can bet the best source of career leads and information on new opportunities you are exploring. I have been blown away by how much people contribute to the community (planning events, etc.).

The opportunities within tech and entrepreneurship are also incredible. With close access to VCs in the area, a number of students are involved with part-time internships or entrepreneur in residence programs. The on-campus resources for start-ups are also expansive.

The school is very tech focused. While there is something for everyone here, it has been more tech centric...

Our deepest regrets are rarely from what we did, but from what we left undone. If you hold onto one dying wish, let it be this. Here lies true alchemy, the kind where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. No place rivals this formula: a mix of mental rigor and challenge, inspiration fused with real life practice, intellectual humility, and a network of extraordinary people who have left the world better than they found it. It is no accident that when I count the figures I most admire, an overwhelming share trace back to Stanford. Show me your heroes, and I will show you the person you are...

If I was applying for an MBA, I would love to apply here. The campus is gorgeous. I took a continuing studies course here (Com 19), which is offered to their GSB students and loved it. The team who facilitated the course was wonderful and was focused on community building. I would encourage GSB students to take this in their first semester/quarter (whichever system that...