Tiredapplicant
Hi all,
Need some advice from you all.
Am an International student, thinking about applying to R2. Im fairly happy with my application (GMAT: 710 + 2.5 yrs of work experience leading a team of 5 + Decent recommendations). Should I apply now? Stern recommends that Int'l students should apply in R1. Am targeting to finish my app by 15 Dec. Is this too late?
Help pls.
If you're asking if R2 is too late to apply, I would say it depends. One reason to apply R1 is for priority consideration for an off-campus interview. If you can interview in NYC then this isn't such a big deal. Another reason is for visa considerations should you get accepted. Bottom line is R1 is a recommendation, not a requirement, so you at least have a shot in R2.
If you are definitely planning to go somewhere this year, then sure why not apply. If you're on the fence and might wait until next year, then if Stern is a top choice you might want to hold off and wait until next year.
In any event, as Stern doesn't have rolling admissions, submitting Dec 15 won't get your app reviewed any earlier than if you submitted, say, Jan 8th.