How (Not) to Use AI in Business School Applications (from Former Stanford GSB Admissions Director)

AI Won't Get You Into Business School — But Used Right, It Can Help (Here's How) Everyone applying to top MBA programs this cycle is using AI. The real question isn't whether you should use it — it's whether you're using it to think better, or just to cut corners. After 17 years at the Stanford GSB (the last 10 as a Director of Admissions for Stanford's MSx Program), I've spent the past few years coaching applicants and building AI tools purpose-built for the business school admissions process. In this video, I break down: → Why "AI detection" fears are mostly overblown — and what actually reads as AI slop → 3 rules for using AI in your application: don't write with it, don't edit with it, don't use it to make the process easier — use it to make your application better → How augmented intelligence (not shortcuts) separates strong applications from generic ones → The specific ways I've trained AI to support real admissions work — profile review, academic assessment, career goal analysis, resume critique, recommender prep, and full holistic application review If you want to try the tools yourself: go to mbai.app, sign up, and schedule an intro call for a free month of full access to the premium application toolkit. No credit card, no strings. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:53 AI Fears and Reality 02:24 Can Schools Detect AI? 03:05 Augmented Intelligence Mindset 04:22 Three AI Rules 05:02 Rule One: Don't use AI to write. Use it to help you think. 05:38 Rule Two: Don't use AI to edit. Use it to analyze and critique. 06:22 Rule Three: Don't use AI to make process easier. Use it to make it better. 07:07 What AI Can Do Well 07:56 MBAi Tools Overview 10:05 Skepticism and Hybrid Help 10:45 Free Trial and Closing 🔗 mbai.app — free month, no obligation 💼 1:1 coaching available: https://mbai.app/coachmike Schedule a free call: https://mbai.app/introcall #MBAAdmissions #BusinessSchool #StanfordGSB #MBAApplication #AIinAdmissions