HBS vs. Stanford GSB: Two Dream Schools, One Big Decision
June 11, 12pm ET
Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB are in a category of their own. Getting into either can be a career-defining achievement. But here’s the thing: they are not interchangeable.
The culture at HBS is very different from the culture at Stanford GSB. The admissions philosophy differs. The academic experience differs. Even the kind of leader each school is trying to develop differs.
And yet many candidates apply to both with essentially the same pitch. That can be a costly mistake.
So which school is the right fit for you, and how should your application make that case? That’s exactly what we’ll be unpacking in this free live masterclass.
What You’ll Take Away:
✔ The real cultural and academic differences between HBS and Stanford GSB
✔ What each admissions committee prioritizes, and where candidates most often fall short
✔ How to tell your story differently for each school without losing authenticity
✔ Career outcomes, network strengths, and what each program sets you up for
✔ Whether you actually need both on your list – and how to decide

SAVE YOUR SEAT
Meet Our Speakers

Maren Savage Senior Expert Coach, Fortuna & Former Admissions Reader, Stanford GSB
Maren is a Stanford GSB alumna and former admissions reader at Stanford GSB, UC Berkeley Haas, and Carnegie Mellon. Having reviewed thousands of applications from the inside, she knows exactly what top admissions committees are looking for – and how to help candidates deliver it.

Rebecca Fogg Expert Coach, Fortuna & HBS Alum
Rebecca is an HBS graduate and Yale admissions interviewer. She is a published author known for her work on storytelling and personal narrative, which she brings to helping candidates craft compelling MBA applications.

Matt Symonds
Co-Founder, Fortuna Admissions
Matt is one of the most influential voices in global MBA admissions, with more than 28 years of experience advising applicants and working closely with leading business schools worldwide. Founder of the QS World MBA Tour and author of Getting the MBA Admissions Edge, he has helped thousands of candidates navigate the MBA admissions process.


