Calling all NYU-Stern Applicants (2015 Intake) Class of 2017

I gave my transcripts about 10 days after my interview. Do you think the delay in decision is solely due to that?

And thanks a lot for the tip. I appreciate it.

Yes it's due to that. I gave them my transcripts 10 days after interviewing too, and the decision was released exactly 3 weeks from the date the transcripts arrived

Thank you! You have put my mind at ease

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Just got the acceptance from Stern. Didn't think it would be more nerve-racking to open the email than it was to wait for a phone call, but it was. My hands were shaking as I was typing my password. Just for a matter of reference for others waiting for a decision, I interviewed last Monday (3/23) and had my transcript with me.

CONGRATS to post above!

Also, do all acceptances (in the same "wave") come out on the same time of the day?
ie: if I interviewed on monday as well, is it necessarily a bad thing that I haven't gotten an acceptance yet?

I can't say for certain, but based on much of what I've read on this thread the answer is no. Some people heard back in as little as a week, others up to 3 or 4. I think the common denominator for those that waited it out for a longer period of time was that they didn't have their transcripts with them. That said, I believe I read that there were others that brought transcripts with them and heard back a little later. When my interview was over, I was told that it would take 1 to 3 weeks.

No, I do not think this is the case. In addition, there were a number of people who interviewed after me (sometimes 1-2 weeks after me) that heard before I did (3 weeks after I interviewed). I brought my transcript to the interview as well so I was all complete following my interview.

Congrats on the acceptance! I also interviewed last Monday, and knowing that you got an acceptance this soon has gotten me really excited to hear back from admissions. I had no idea that Stern does not call its admitted applicants but instead sends out emails. I guess I will be constantly checking my email account at work for the next few days!

Since you didn't know that they sent out emails, I should warn you that you'll receive a very generic email from "NYU Stern MBA Admissions." The email basically states that your status has been updated, with no indication of good or bad news. Then you have to log in and navigate to the status update. I'm hoping that when you finally get to that page, you see good news! Best of luck.

Got my admit an hour ago and goes without saying that I am ecstatic! It was really a rollercoaster ride. Hope to see you all during LAUNCH!

Indian applicant
Interviewed: 6/3
Admit: 1/4
Transcripts given on: 17/3

Congrats...did they mention any scholarship?
If you may know, how is their genorisity in terms of scholarship?

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Thank you! No mention of scholarship. I just got a status update. Info about scholarship will come in my official acceptance letter though I am not holding my breath. On talking to a couple of people before applying to Stern, I found that Stern are not very generous with financial aid. But, I'll research it further and will keep you posted. Have you gotten in too?

My interview is in less than 6 days... I really hope to get a positive response soon and share the good news with you guys. Honestly speaking, have not slept since the day I recieved my invitation. Any personal interview experiences anyone would like to share, any do's and dont's?

Don't be nervous! The interviews are very straightforward. Just understand your goals: what companies you want to work for, why New York, what activities will you be engaged with, why Stern. Also, they can pull anything from your resume or application - just be able to speak to any of the things you mentioned. For example, I didn't expect for my interviewer to ask about some activities I did in college since it was so far back, but that was something on my resume that stood out to her.

Good luck! And get some rest!

You have nothing to worry about! If you have been invited to an interview, then that means that the admissions committee likes your profile and they will be glad to hear you talk about all the experiences and stories that you wrote about in your application. My Stern interview was easily the most casual and smoothest MBA interview that I had, and all the applicants that I spoke to pretty much agreed that their interviews were super casual. My interviewer was very warm and seemed genuinely interested in my background (or at least she did a great job pretending to be interested ).

Some tips for the interview:
- As mentioned in the posts above, it is very important to know your story. You need to know the answers to all the standard questions: Tell me about yourself. Why MBA? Why Stern? etc
- You should expect some light follow up questions. For example if you talk about your undergrad college, the interviewer may ask you why you chose your degree and school.
- Do your research and know the industry you want to work in post MBA. You must be able to name the top companies you want to work for and what attracts you to those companies.
- It's normal to be a little nervous. Everyone will feel some amount of nervous energy before their interview, and most people will feel better as the interview progresses.
- If you are still worried about being nervous, I suggest you warm up by chatting with the other applicants and with the Stern students at the student lunch before your interview.
- If you attend the student lunch or a class visit before your interview, your interviewer might ask you about it. My interviewer asked me if I learned anything new about Stern or my chosen industry from the student lunch.
- If you are not a morning person, I suggest you schedule your interview in the afternoon. Be sure to sleep well the night before the interview.
- Bring your transcripts.