{"id":18848,"date":"2013-05-31T08:25:45","date_gmt":"2013-05-31T15:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=18848"},"modified":"2013-05-31T01:26:17","modified_gmt":"2013-05-31T08:26:17","slug":"nyu-stern-mba-interview-with-jenna-lee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/nyu-stern-mba-interview-with-jenna-lee\/","title":{"rendered":"NYU Stern MBA Interview with Jenna Lee"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"jenna-lee\"<\/a>Here\u2019s a talk with Jenna Lee, a soon-to-be graduate of NYU Stern. Jenna talks about her b-school experience, and offers some important advice about planning ahead when applying to b-school. Thank you Jenna for sharing with us!<\/em><\/p>\n

This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students<\/a>, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top MBA programs. We hope to offer you a candid picture of student life, and what you should consider as you prepare your MBA application.<\/em><\/p>\n

Accepted: First, some basics: Where are you from? What and where did you study as an undergraduate? Do you hold any other degrees?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jenna<\/strong>: I am originally from Seoul (Gangnam), S. Korea, but was educated and worked mostly in the U.S. I studied engineering in undergrad. Before returning to b-school, I also studied economics and accounting at Harvard.<\/p>\n

Accepted: What year are you in your MBA studies?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jenna<\/strong>: 2.5 year \u2013 I began my Stern MBA<\/a> as a part-time student under employer sponsorship (weekend commutes between Boston and NYC); eventually, I relocated to New York and took courses on a full-time basis. (Note: you cannot formally join the full-time core but can accelerate progress in special circumstances with permission.)<\/p>\n

Accepted: Why did you choose NYU Stern? Which other programs had you considered?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jenna<\/strong>: It was one of the few part-time programs offered by top business schools<\/a> and within a commute distance from Boston. I also considered Chicago Booth<\/a>, but the commute option was limited (flight only).<\/p>\n

Accepted: Are you currently working? How do you juggle your job with school obligations (not to mention other obligations...)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jenna<\/strong>: I finished my coursework in February and am working full-time for TechStars, a premier seed stage Venture Capital\/Accelerator. I help our portfolios companies in all facets of early stage company building \u2013 strategy, branding, investor pitch, customer acquisition, market research, hiring, and connecting with investors\/domain experts\/business partners.<\/p>\n

Accepted: Can you share some application tips for our NYU Stern applicants (or applicants in general)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jenna<\/strong>: Plan ahead \u2013 Know where you stand against competition and build additional credentials or experience as necessary. Get the GMAT<\/a> out of your way ASAP. Reflect deeply on why you want to pursue an MBA<\/a>, now, and at [Stern]. Your answers should be very specific and personal.<\/p>\n

Accepted: What one piece of advice would you give to incoming NYU Stern students?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jenna<\/strong>: Know what you want to get out of the program beforehand. It will help you focus, prioritize (a.k.a. keep your sanity), and ultimately, reach you post-MBA goal. And make sure to play hard too!<\/p>\n

For one-on-one guidance on your b-school application, please see our MBA Application Packages<\/a>. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you want to be featured in Accepted.com\u2019s blog, Accepted Admissions Blog? If you want to share your MBA\/EMBA journey with the world (or at least with our readers), email us at mbabloggers@accepted.com.<\/strong>
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