Stern MBA Essays                                                                  2010 - 2011

The Stern application and deadlines will be available in August.

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)

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:

(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
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 will submit Essay 3 via mail or by providing an online link, please provide a brief description of your submission and its relevance to your MBA application.

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 your current supervisor, you must explain your reason in Essay 4.