NYU Stern Mega Thread:Hello! The Fall 2023 Application is live! Here's a quick summary of what we're up against:
You can start your application here: https://apply.stern.nyu.edu/apply/Deadlines:Round 1: September 15th, 2022
Round 2: October 15th, 2022 (for Full Time MBA) / November 15th, 2022 (For Tech MBA and Fashion & Luxury MBA)
Round 3: January 15th, 2022
Round 4: March 15th, 2023 (for Full Time MBA) / February 15th, 2023 [For Tech MBA and Fashion & Luxury MBA (Only Domestic Applicants)]
Interviews are by invitation only. After the interview, it will typically take up to three weeks to receive a post-interview decision.
(Please note that applicants to the Andre Koo Tech MBA and the Fashion and Luxury MBA program must interview by the following dates due to the earlier program start date in May
International applicants by March 6, 2023
US citizens or Permanent Residents by March 24, 2023)Standardized tests:Stern accepts these standardized tests: GMAT, GRE, EA, MCAT, LSAT and DAT.
Please note:
1) Applicants that would like to submit their application with a GMAT test score that is between five and ten years old may request an exception to submit that score. Exception requests should be sent to admchair@stern.nyu.edu, and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
2) GRE test scores are not able to be verified after the five-year mark.Test reporting codes:GMAT & Executive Assessment: > Full-time 2-year MBA:
5TF-HW-35 > Fashion & Luxury MBA:
5TF-HW-29 > Tech MBA:
5TF-HW-71GRE: > Full-time 2-year MBA:
4455 > Fashion & Luxury MBA:
2245 > Tech MBA:
2246LSAT / MCAT / DAT: > Request the respective authority i.e., LSAC / AAMC / ADA, to send to NYU Stern Admissions.
Standardized test waiver - prerequisites to apply: > Have received a bachelor’s degree prior to submitting a request.
> Be planning to apply to the Full-Time MBA, Tech MBA or Fashion & Luxury MBA program in the 2022-2023 admissions cycle.
> Dual degrees are not eligible to request a standardized test waiver.
> Submit a completed test waiver request by
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 11:59 EST.You can read more about them here: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/mba-programs/admissions/standardized-testsMastery of English is required. It's assessed in the following three ways:
> Your native language is English
> Your undergraduate or graduate degree was taught in English
> Your test results from either the TOEFL (reporting code: 2582), IELTS or Duolingo English Test
Essays topics:Short Answer: Professional Aspirations. (150 words maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
"What are your short-term career goals?"Essay 1: Change: _________ it. (350 words maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
In today’s global business environment, the only constant is change. Using NYU Stern’s brand call to action, we want to know how you view change. Change: _____ it. Fill in the blank with a word of your choice.
Why does this word resonate with you? How will you embrace your own personal tagline while at Stern?Examples:
Change: Dare it.
Change: Dream it.
Change: Drive it.
Change: Empower it.
Change: Manifest it.
Change: [Any word of your choice] it.Essay 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. "Pick Six")Describe yourself to the Admissions Committee and to your future classmates using six images and corresponding captions. Your uploaded
PDF should
contain all of the following elements:
> A brief introduction or overview of your "Pick Six" (no more than 3 sentences).
> Six images that help illustrate who you are.
> A one-sentence caption for each of the six images that helps explain why they were selected and are significant to you.
Note: Your visuals may include photos, infographics, drawings, or any other images that best describe you. Your document must be uploaded as a single PDF. The essay cannot be sent in physical form or be linked to a website.Essay 3: Additional Information (optional). (250 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, IELTS or TOEFL, or any other relevant information.Personal MBA Coach has published an article as well, analysing these essay topics - please read it here:https://www.personalmbacoach.com/nyu-stern-essays/EQ Endorsements:NYU Stern needs
two EQ Endorsements - one from your immediate supervisor (in case you can't get that, you need to give an explanation for the same in the form itself, or you can use the optional essay for this) and one from someone who knows you well professionally and/or personally.
Please note: Immediate family members are NOT supposed to write your letters of recommendation.EQ Endorsement Questions: > Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant's role in your organization.
> How does the applicant's performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles (if applicable)? Please provide specific examples. (E.g. what are the applicant's principal strengths?)
> Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
> IQ+EQ is a core value of NYU Stern, and we seek exceptional individuals who possess both intellectual and interpersonal strengths. Emotional intelligence (EQ) skills such as self-awareness, empathy, communication and self-management are at the core of our community of leaders. Please provide one specific and compelling example to demonstrate the applicant's emotional intelligence.
> (Optional) Is there anything else we should know?Read more about the EQ Endorsements here: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/mba-programs/admissions/eq-endorsementsApplication Fee:US $250 for each of the three programs.
Application fee waiver:U.S. military members or U.S. veterans who have served active duty, Teach for America and Teach for India program alumni, and Forté MBALaunch alumnae are eligible for application fee waivers. Prior to submitting your application, please submit the Application Fee Waiver Request Form (https://apply.stern.nyu.edu/register/?id=57100533-374d-4c19-8bb0-0ed41c87e4c6&_ga=2.119015689.1080699286.1657045440-1688454647.1657045440) for application fee waiver consideration. The Admissions Committee will review these requests within 5 business days. Please plan ahead and allow ample time prior to submitting your application, especially during high-volume times around the application deadlines.
If you are experiencing economic challenges and would like to request an application fee waiver, please submit the Application Fee Waiver Request Form. Requests should include a rationale for the application fee waiver and will be considered by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis.
Once an application fee is paid by an applicant, it is non-refundable. Please be sure to fill out the request form prior to paying your application fee if you wish to be considered for a waiver.Important Links:> Read the Application FAQs here:
https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/mba-programs/admissions/faq> You can reach out to the Stern AdCom here:
sternmba@stern.nyu.edu> You can reach out to the Graduate Ambassadors (GAs) at Stern here:
mbaga@stern.nyu.edu> You can register for a GA's session as well:
https://apply.stern.nyu.edu/portal/virtual_coffee_chats?_ga=2.212988180.1835161627.1607956358-241069889.1564494737> You can register for Stern's virtual events here:
https://apply.stern.nyu.edu/portal/ft_events?_ga=2.152137785.1851129703.1656872741-1431859932.1656872741> You can check your application status here:
https://apply.stern.nyu.edu/account/login?r=https%3a%2f%2fapply.stern.nyu.edu%2fapply%2f> Read about the areas of interest you can pursue at Stern here:
https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/areas-interest> Read about the specializations here:
https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/academics/specializations> Check out the different clubs that function and flourish at Stern:
https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/community/student-clubsPlease don't forget to check out the attachments!
Let's aim for collective success and help each other out. Feel free to add more about Stern that you found interesting. Hope this helped.
All the best!