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Stern Business School, NYU-New York University

Checklist- Stern (MBA)

Living and learning in the heart of Manhattan, The Stern advantages hinge on it being placed in the middle of the New York's financial, cultural and artistic scene. 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.

Link for Online Application :
https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=nyu-stern

Rounds & Deadlines for Fall 2011:

	1st Deadline	2nd Deadline	3rd Deadline
Application Due:	November 15, 2011	January 15, 2012	March 15, 2012
*Initial Notification By:**	February 15, 2012	April 1, 2012	June 1, 2012
Benefit:	Priority consideration for merit scholarships and off-site interviews	Provides best opportunity to attend Stern's admitted student event (Pre-View) in April	Final deadline
*You will receive one of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer or denial of admission.

Special Notes for 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.

Application Fees:

A non- refundable fee of $225.
The application fee must be paid online by credit card when you submit your application.

Eligibility Criteria:

A four-year bachelor’s degree from accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from foreign countries.
A GMAT or GRE score.
All applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received a university degree in an English-speaking country must take the TOEFL
TOEFL scores more than two years old are not accepted. The TOEFL ETS reporting code for Stern is 2582

Academic: -

You must submit your transcript(s) through the standard online application, using one of two options:
1. a scanned copy of an official transcript, or
2. a completed Self-Reported Transcript Form
All transcripts must be accompanied by proof of degree conferral, and degree conferrals must show the type of degree conferred, month and year the degree was conferred and the institution and location from which you received the official degree.
If an original transcript is not in English, the applicant is required to submit both the official transcript and its English translation. Both the official transcript and the translation should be submitted in one sealed envelope.
If you cannot obtain transcripts directly from the institution but you possess an original transcript, you may submit verified copies from the embassy or consulate of the institution's country.
GMAT:
- The GMAT or GRE must be taken within five years of the deadline by which you are applying.
- Stern's GMAT reporting code for the Full-time program is 5TF-HW-35. Stern's GRE reporting code for the Full-time program is 4455.
A current Professional Resume: Please provide us with your most up-to-date resume, which should include educational and professional information.
Work History: Provide your work history separately from your resume. Your work history should follow the format provided below and list all positions you have held, including employer, starting and ending dates, salary/bonus and reason for leaving, with most recent employment at the top of the page.
Any gaps in employment, including current unemployment, should be explained in Essay 4. If your employment status changes after you have applied, you must send an updated work history document to admchair@stern.nyu.edu.

Name of Employer, Business Address, City, State, Postal Code, Country

Position/Title

Dates of Employment (month/year - month/year)

Starting Salary/Ending Salary/Bonus(in U.S. Dollars)

Reason for leaving

Interview:

Interviews are available by invitation only.
For priority consideration for off-site interviews, apply by November 15.

Stern office of admissions :

NYU Stern MBA Admissions
Henry Kaufman Management Center
44 West Fourth Street, Suite 6-70
New York, New York 10012-1106

Online Essays Required:

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:
1. What choices have you made that led you to your current position?
2. Why pursue an MBA at this point in your life?
3. 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)
We take great care to shape the Stern community with individuals who possess both intellectual and interpersonal strengths. We seek individuals who are highly intelligent, collaborative and committed to flourishing as Stern leaders. Please answer the following questions:
1. What is your personal experience with the Stern community? Tell us what actions you have taken to learn about us.
2. Describe what most excites you about Stern from both an academic and extracurricular perspective.
3. 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
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.

If you submit a written essay, it should be 500 words maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font.
If you have a multimedia submission, you may mail a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive or include an online link in your submission description.

Note that 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:

Packaging Type	Dimensions: Non-metric	Dimensions: Metric
Box	14" x 12" x 3"	36cm x 31cm x 8cm
Cylindrical tube	3" x 36"	8cm x 91cm
Triangular tube	38" x 6" x 6" x 6"	97cm x 16cm x 16cm x 16cm

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 this essay.)
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.

Supporting Documents:

Please send any supplemental materials including sealed recommendations (if not submitting online with prior approval from NYU Stern MBA Admissions) and Essay 3 if applicable (follow Essay 3 size restrictions) in a labeled envelope or package according to the instructions below. Mailed materials must be postmarked by the deadline date.

Recommendations/Evaluations:

You are required to have all of your recommendations submitted online.

If your recommender cannot submit an online recommendation, you must email sternmba@stern.nyu.edu to explain the circumstances and request approval for your recommender to submit a paper recommendation.
Two recommendations are required with your application. Professional recommendations are strongly preferred over academic recommendations.
One recommendation must come from your current supervisor. If a recommendation from your current supervisor cannot be included, you must provide an explanation in Essay 4.
Recommendations should come from individuals who can objectively assess your professional performance and your potential for success in Stern's MBA program and in your future career.
Submitting more than two recommendations is not necessary but allowed.