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Published: November 12, 2023
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
I interviewed with Adcom, and he was very relaxed and conversational. These are the questions: 1. An icebreaker about my interest in a specific sport. 2. Tell me about yourself. 3. Tell me about a project you worked on in your current job and how you played a huge role in the process. 4. Tell me about a project you worked on in the past that went well. What would you do differently? 5. Why MBA? 6. What is your recruiting plan at Stern? 7. How would you contribute at Stern? 8. Any Read more
Published: November 12, 2023
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Very much conversational. There were NO “traditional” questions (e.g., why MBA, why now, Why Stern, short-term/long-term goals). Main questions: Questions about experience with last 2 employers. Who is a leader you admire? How will you create your network at Stern? What are your plans for the summer internship? Tell me about this international experience you had. Read more
Published: November 9, 2023
Embracing Change from the Military to NYU Stern’s Fertitta Veterans MBA Program
As we mark Veterans Day on November 11th, current NYU Stern MBA students and veterans, Tommy Jaeger and Mike Goodman, shed some light on the school’s Fertitta Veterans MBA program. Read about their personal histories and what they found post-military at the leading business school. Mike Goodman and Tommy Jaeger, NYU Stern MBAs ’24 Tommy Jaeger: I served six and a half years as a US Army Armor Officer after graduating from the United States Military Academy in 2015. My time in service can be broken up into three parts: a platoon leader, an executive officer, and a Read more
Published: November 1, 2023
Real Humans of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2025
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, new members of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2025 talk about applicant & student life. 327 students comprise the Stern MBA Class of 2025. Forty-three percent are women and 48 percent have international citizenship. Forty-seven percent of the class are U.S. minority students, and 17 percent are historically underrepresented minorities. Twenty-seven percent of students in the Stern MBA Class of 2025 hold undergraduate degrees in business, while another 27 percent majored in a STEM discipline. Nineteen percent had studied the social sciences and another 17 percent had Read more
Published: October 31, 2023
MBA & Sustainability Spotlight: NYU Stern
As we continue our series that gives MBA programs the stage to talk about sustainability–how it’s incorporated into their curriculum, related resources for students, and more–we now hear from the NYU Stern School of Business. Clinical Professor Tensie Whelan, Founding Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, sheds light on how the leading business school is supporting sustainability. Clear Admit: How does the curriculum for full-time MBA students support leadership in sustainability, or how is it evolving to do so? Tensie Whelan: The NYU Stern Read more
Published: October 26, 2023
Episode 319: Pivot Your Career with an NYU Stern MBA
Sponsored Content In this edition of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions podcast, two special guests join host Graham Richmond to discuss how an MBA–especially one from the NYU Stern School of Business–can help candidates pivot or switch careers. Lauren Calio From the admissions side of the program, we welcome Lauren Calio, Senior Director for MBA Admissions at NYU Stern. Now in her sixth year at the school, she oversees enrollment management for Stern’s two-year Full-Time MBA Program, as well as its two 13-month Focused MBA programs: the Andre Koo Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA and the Fashion & Luxury MBA Read more
Published: October 19, 2023
NYU Stern MBA Class of 2023 Employment Report: Record-High Compensation–Again
The NYU Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2023 continued the upward trend of compensation for Sternies, achieving the highest ever mean total compensation and median base salary, according to the new employment report. The median base salary increased $5,000 over last year’s class to an all-time record of $175,000. Average total compensation for the Class of 2023 climbed from $196,143 to $201,727, another record. Of the 315 graduates (89 percent of the 353-member class) seeking employment, 94 percent accepted jobs within three months of graduation. Associate Dean for Careers Read more
Published: October 15, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, October 16-20, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 1 rolls on. Deadlines continue as some decisions roll out. Monday, October 16, UNC / Kenan-Flagler has its Round 1 application deadline. Wednesday, October 18, NYU / Stern has its Round 2 application deadline. UVA / Darden is scheduled to release its Early Action round decisions. Thursday, October 19, Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to release its Early Action round decisions. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, Read more
Published: October 5, 2023
NYU Stern MBA Class of 2025 Profile: Maintaining Excellence & Diversity
New York University’s Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2025 profile nearly mirrors the record-breaking Class of 2024. The new class earned an average GMAT score of 732, just shy of last year’s record of 733. They also showed their academic strengths with an average undergraduate GPA of 3.61–again, nearly identical to last year’s 3.62. Stern also maintained the diversity of the newest MBA class, as percentages of women, international students and U.S. minorities remained virtually unchanged compared to last year. Last year, out of 3,553 applicants, Stern admitted 962, setting their Read more
Published: September 18, 2023
NYU Stern Launches One-Year Full-time MBA Program with NYU Abu Dhabi
The NYU Stern School of Business has announced its new Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi One-Year Full-time MBA Program. The program, a partnership between Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), is the first full-time MBA offering from a top U.S. business school in the Middle East. It is designed for early-career professionals interested in building a career in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.  In the school’s press release, Dean of NYU Stern School of Business Raghu Sundaram stated, “The introduction of this full-time MBA to the MENA region Read more
Published: September 17, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invites, September 18-22, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! First Round deadlines are upon us. The new application season is now underway. Monday, September 18, NYU / Stern has its Round 1 application deadline. Tuesday, September 19, IESE has its Round 1 application deadline. Wednesday, September 20, Cornell / Johnson has its Round 1 application deadline. Thursday, September 21, Chicago / Booth has its Round 1 application deadline. Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to release its Early Action round interview invites. How “The Wires” Can Read more
Published: August 10, 2023
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Deadlines & Rec Forms
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. In this edition, we round up the essays, recommendation questions and deadlines from the week of August 7, 2023. We Need Your Input! Take the Clear Admit Summer Media Survey and share your opinions. This anonymous survey will take just a few minutes to complete. Responses to the survey will be used to help leading business schools find new ways to reach outstanding talent. Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Esade You can also Read more
Published: July 16, 2023
MBA Wire Taps 300—300 Episodes! Military candidate, low GRE. Looking ahead, career switch. Chemical engineer, clean tech
Before pressing play on our 300th podcast episode, take a look back at the Clear Admit podcast recording journey with us as we celebrate this milestone. The first Clear Admit podcast episode aired March 7, 2018, and since then we’ve had 302,000 listeners! The 10 episodes with the most listens thus far are: 7 Hardest MBA Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Admissions Director Q&A with Harvard Business School’s Chad Losee Keith Bevans of Bain & Company Discusses Consulting, Recruiting and More Clear Admit’s 12-Step Program for Read more
Published: July 4, 2023
Admissions Director Q&A: Lindsay Loyd of NYU Stern
Take a deep dive into MBA admissions at the NYU Stern School of Business with Lindsay Loyd, Executive Director of MBA Admissions, in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Lindsay leads the recruiting and admissions efforts for Stern’s Full-time MBA Programs, including the two-year Full-time MBA, and focused one-year MBAs: the Andre Koo Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA and Fashion & Luxury MBA. She joined NYU Stern in January 2023 after a 20-year career in financial services. Lindsay is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in acquisition, engagement, Read more
Published: June 22, 2023
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. In this edition, we round up the essays and deadlines from the week of June 19th, 2023. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for our advice: Berkeley / Haas NYU Stern The Ohio State / Fisher UT Austin / McCombs Wharton Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that Read more
Published: May 28, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions & Deadlines, May 29-June 1, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Late Round Decisions Keep Rolling Final rounds continue as we get closer to the end of the cycle. Wednesday, May 31, Georgetown / McDonough is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Thursday, June 1,  NYU / Stern has its Initial Notification deadline for Round 4. Cornell / Johnson has its Final Notification for its April round. CMU / Tepper has its decision deadline for its Future Leaders Deferred MBA Admissions Program. How “The Wires” Can Read more
Published: May 23, 2023
Real Humans of Google: Sebastian Hooker, NYU Stern Tech MBA ’19, Senior Customer Engineer
In this edition of Real Humans Alumni, we hear from a graduate of the one-year Tech MBA program at NYU Stern, Sebastian Hooker. Read on to see how Stern Solutions and other aspects of the MBA program prepared him to work at Google. Sebastian Hooker, NYU Stern Tech MBA ’19, Senior Customer Engineer at Google Age: 30 Hometown: Park City, Utah Undergraduate Institution and Major: Westminster College, Marketing  Graduate Business School, Graduation Year and Concentration (if applicable): NYU Stern Andre Koo Technology and Entrepreneurship Read more
Published: April 27, 2023
Upcoming Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview
You’ve got your grades and (maybe) your test scores. You’ve put in the time and effort at work, and have accomplishments and skills to show for it. You’re also active and involved in your community. You have the raw materials. So how do you put them together into a compelling MBA application? Join us for our MBA Application Overview Event Series to get answers to just that question! We’re hosting four events – on consecutive Wednesdays in May – May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th & May 24th, all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five Read more
Published: April 24, 2023
Real Humans of Accenture: Whitney Jordan, NYU Stern Fashion & Luxury MBA ’22, Senior Strategy Consultant
In this edition of our ongoing series, Real Humans: Alumni, we explore the intersection of fashion and business as experienced by Whitney Jordan, a recent graduate of NYU Stern‘s Fashion & Luxury MBA program. Read on to discover how Stern prepared her to move from being a merchant in retail to consulting for the industry out of Accenture. Whitney Jordan, NYU Stern Fashion & Luxury MBA ’22, Senior Strategy Consultant at Accenture Age: 35 Hometown: Dayton, Ohio, but I have lived in NYC for 12 years Undergraduate Institution Read more
Published: March 21, 2023
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview was held on a weekday afternoon via Zoom. Woman interviewing me was not an alum, but rather a part-time employee on adcom, from what I understood. We had a friendly chat to start things out about New York. Then she wanted to make sure we had plenty of time, so she got to the questions. I felt very prepared for the questions, and I got the sense she appreciated my answers and the research I had done on the program. Then I asked her a few questions at the end. Her questions were not simply one sentence questions; rather, Read more
Published: March 14, 2023
‘Big Tech’ Jobs & Careers Remain Popular with MBA Graduates
Take a closer look at MBA graduates’ tech industry jobs placement overall and at Big Tech firms for the full-time MBA Classes of 2018 to 2022. Despite a recent decline in tech industry hiring, the technology sector continues to be a popular choice for MBA graduates because it provides them with the chance to impact a domain with a big influence on everyday life. For example, a project manager role in tech offers MBA graduates an opportunity to manage and launch the latest consumer tech brands. In addition, the top MBA programs have a strong track record Read more
Published: March 14, 2023
Real Humans of Carlyle: Lucie Holliday, NYU Stern MBA ’22, ESG Associate
As companies seek sustainability in the face of international challenges like war, hunger, and climate change, many aspiring business leaders are leveraging their background in social impact to help companies secure their future, and ours. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Lucie Holliday describes her journey to her MBA and how NYU Stern prepared her for the challenging and important work of sustainability. Lucie Holliday, NYU Stern MBA ’22, ESG Associate at The Carlyle Group Age: 30 Hometown: Palisades, New York Undergraduate Institution and Major: University Read more
Published: March 12, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, March 13-17, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 final decisions are coming. Round 2 decisions are starting to roll out, Round 3 & 4 application deadlines are also beginning. Monday, March 13, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Tuesday, March 14, Washington / Foster and IESE have their Round 3 application deadlines. Wednesday, March 15, UVA / Darden and Emory / Goizueta are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. NYU / Stern has its Round 4 Read more
Published: March 7, 2023
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Applied 10/15 Waitlisted 12/26 Interview invite 3/1 Question about my pick six. What are your current responsibilities? Tell me about your journey and how you got to where you are. Tell me about working with a difficult team member. How will you contribute as a leader at NYU? What courses are you interested in? What’s your post_MBA goal? What’s your back-up plan? Plan C? (Including company names and titles) What attracted you to NYU when picking school options? What surprised you while you were learning about NYU? How will Read more
Published: February 23, 2023
Interview Report Round-Up: Georgia Tech Scheller, IESE, NYU Stern
We’re rounding up some of the latest interview reports and shining the spotlight on recent accounts from MBA applicants to Georgia Tech / Scheller, IESE and NYU Stern as shared in our Interview Archive. The first report comes from a Round 2 applicant to Georgia Tech / Scheller. Their virtual interview with a Career Center rep included the following questions: Another Round 2 applicant shared their interview with an IESE alum: Out of the NYU Stern applicant pool, a Round Read more
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Women: 47%
MEAN GMAT: 733
MEAN GPA: 3.64
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November 20, 2024 9:42pm ET
Applying: Babson / Olin, , Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Emory / Goizueta, Rice / Jones, Rochester / Simon, SMU Cox, UCI Merage, Washington U. / Olin
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Technology - Entrepreneurship
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Entrepreneurship
GRE: 333
GPA: 2.56
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Lagos
Notes:

I just got rejected for WashU Olin and I have an interview invitation with Questrom. GPA continues to bother me but I addressed it in my supporting essays.
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November 19, 2024 12:51pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, INSEAD, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Tech in government
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , McKinsey
GRE: 319
GPA: 2.9
Years of Work Experience: 7
Notes:

I got cancer when I was undergrad that's why my undergrad GPA is low. After MBA I want to work in consulting then make a social impact in Africa through entrepreneurship
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November 19, 2024 12:06pm ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, U. Washington / Foster, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden
Pre-MBA Career: Wealth Management and Military
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Asset Management, inc. HF, Other Companies: Bain , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , State Street , Vanguard
GPA: 3.80
Years of Work Experience: 7
Location: San Diego
Post MBA Location: Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis, Charlotte
Notes:

UG Degree: BBA Financial Markets at an Accredited Institution.

Civilian Work History: 3 years as Wealth Advisor under an RIA in Minneapolis and Denver. Total AUM of ~$350-400M, served as a salaried advisor in a primary and secondary capacity. Holistic services to include investment management, estate planning, retirement planning, insurance planning, tax planning, etc.

Military History: 4 years as a supply/logistics officer heading efforts for air/ground mobility, defense contracting, supply and procurement, and fiscal budget management while located at various bases within CONUS and multiple forward deployed locations.

Professional Certifications: Obtained Certified Financial Planner designation (2022) and Series 65 (2019).
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November 18, 2024 12:50am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, NYU Stern, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Bank of America , Barclays , Citibank , Credit Suisse , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Chase
GRE: 323
GPA: 3.32
Years of Work Experience: 7
Notes:

Education:
- Combined Major in Economics and Statistics
- CFA Charterholder (passed all three levels on the first attempt)

Professional Experience:
- Manager at a Big 4 firm Specializing in capital projects and infrastructure, with a role similar to investment banking
- Seven years of experience, mainly in financial services in Ghana

Extracurricular Activities:
- Pro bono capital-raising services for SMEs
- Aspiring to run a full advisory firm for SMEs in the future
- CFA exam coaching and tutorial classes for candidates
- Founder of a travel and tour club offering affordable trips to explore beautiful and historic scenes in Ghana

Will being 32 years old affect the attractiveness of my candidacy?
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November 17, 2024 9:24am ET
Applying: Columbia, , Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, NYU Stern, Oxford / Saïd, Stanford GSB, UCLA Anderson, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: Higher Education
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Media, Undecided Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , JP Morgan , Morgan Stanley , JP Morgan Chase , Apple , Google , Microsoft , Andressen Horowitz , Charles River , Sequoia Capital , Blackstone , KKR , 21st Century Fox , Comcast , Walt Disney
GPA: 3.97
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Denver, Colorado
Post MBA Location: New York City
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November 23, 2024 12:41am ET
Accepted to SMU Cox
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 22, 2024
GPA: 3.6
GRE: 331
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Application Location: Delta, Nigeria
November 22, 2024 11:09pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via portal November 22, 2024
GPA: 3.65
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: NY
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Submitted on 9/1, interview invite on 10/8, interviewed on 10/30. No phone call but portal updated on 11/22 around 1pm est. No scholarship..
November 22, 2024 8:42pm ET
Accepted to SMU Cox
Round: Round 1
Received via phone November 22, 2024
GPA: 3.9
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Mississippi
November 22, 2024 8:34pm ET
Rejected at SMU Cox
Round: Round 1
Received via portal on November 21, 2024
GPA: 3.89/4
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Asia
November 22, 2024 8:33pm ET
Accepted to Georgia Tech / Scheller
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 22, 2024
GPA: 3.76
GRE: 329
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Pakistan
Note:

Accepted with Full GRA
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