brainhurt wrote:
Just as another data point for everyone considering different schools, I reached out to a CBS student from a club in my area of interest and got a reply 6 weeks later, long after I had submitted my app. Today I sent an email to a Stern student whose info I came across in a resume book and he replied to me 15 minutes later. He enthusiastically offered to meet with me and talk about all my questions (we come from a similar background). I'm meeting with him tomorrow afternoon, and since I'm going to be there anyway I signed up for a class visit.
Don't mean this as a bash against CBS, it's a great school that is very highly regarded. This is simply my experience with a member of each student body.
Interesting, as I've had the exact opposite experience. All the CBS students I reached out to responded within a couple of days and offered more than I expected. Stern, not so much; perhaps I picked the wrong students?
I visited Stern yesterday: class visit, tour and information session. It was done well (not as organized or spectacular as Wharton or Booth, but I don't think that's a fair comparison.) The students who met us potential applicants were very friendly and each stressed the collaborative nature of "Sternies". EQ was also something that came up a lot. I attended the Investment Banking class taught by Prof. Murphy; hilarious with a take no prisoners attitude! Definitely the highlight of my visit. I think the location in NYC places restrictions on the facilities. Eg. the happy hours are in the basement. A lot of potential students were interested in luxury brand management; perhaps Stern has a strong program for it.
I think my visit will help most with my essays. Outreach to the Stern community is a key aspect of essay #2.