As the Stern site puts it forward itself, living and learning in the heart of Manhattan is an opportunity few would get and even fewer would pass up on. The Stern advantages hinge on it being placed in the middle of the New York's financial, cultural and artistic scene. It is well renowned for its cutting edge research and the icing on the cake is the indisputable repute, which Stern NYU has built up, and its top ranked position amongst the top 10 of the world. The application essay questions are straight and want to gauge the extent of your motivation not just for an MBA but also for studying at Stern.

Deadlines

1st Deadline	2nd Deadline	3rd Deadline
Application Due	November 15, 2009	January 15, 2010	March 15, 2010
Initial Notification* By	February 15, 2010	April 1, 2010	June 1, 2010
Benefit	Priority consideration for merit scholarships and/or off-site interviews	Provides best opportunity to attend Stern's admitted student event (Pre-View) in April

*You will receive one of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer or denial of admission

Note to international applicants: You are encouraged to apply by the November 15 deadline to facilitate visa arrangements and to have priority consideration for off-site interviews, if desired. You may also apply for the January 15 and March 15 deadlines.

Essays:
Essay 1- Professional Aspirations: (750 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) Think about the decisions you have made in your life. Answer the following:
(a) What choices have you made that led you to your current position?
(b) Why pursue an MBA at this point in your life?
(c) What is your career goal upon graduation from NYU Stern? What is your long-term career goal?

Essay 2- Your Stern Experience:(500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
(a) What is your personal experience with the Stern community? Tell us what actions you have taken to learn about us.
(b) Describe what most excites you about Stern from both an academic and extracurricular perspective.
(c) How do you anticipate making your mark on the Stern community? Be specific about the roles you will take on and the impact you hope to achieve.

Essay 3- Personal Expression: (500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) Please describe yourself to your MBA classmates. You may use almost any method to convey your message (e.g. words, illustrations). Feel free to be creative.

Essay 4- Additional Information (optional): 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 and/or TOEFL or any other relevant information.

• • If you are unable to submit a recommendation from a current supervisor, you must explain your reason in Essay 4.
  • If you are a re-applicant from last year, please explain how your candidacy has improved since your last application.
  • If you are applying to a dual degree program, please explain your decision to pursue a dual degree.

• If you are not submitting Essay 3 online, you are required to upload a brief description of your submission in your online application. Please note that on the online application checklist, you must select "Submitted Online" for Essay 3 even if you are mailing it.

• To submit Essay 3 by mail, please follow the mail and labeling instructions and ensure it is postmarked by the deadline.

• The supplemental Essay 3 packages are subject to size restrictions. Essays that exceed the stated size restrictions will not be accepted for review by the Admissions Committee. Please see the table below for the maximum package size guidelines:

Package type	Metric dimensions	Non-metric dim.
Box	36cm x 31cm x 8cm	14” x 12” x 3”
Cylindrical tube	8cm x 91cm	3” x 36”
Triangular tube	97cm x 16cm x 16 cm	38” x 6” x 6” x 6”

Website: http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/admissions/fulltime/
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