*WA@wdw3219 writes:*
> Hello, got an Interview invitation from Stern! Any insight on interview?
Hey, congrats on the Stern interview - that's exciting! 🎉
Here's a quick breakdown of what to expect so you're not going in blind.
*A few things upfront:*
Unlike most schools, Stern has already read your full application before the interview. So expect it to be pretty specific to *you*. Most interviews happen with adcom, so keep that in mind.
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*The interview broadly covers three areas:*
*1. Your post-MBA plan (this is the big one)*
Stern cares a lot about placement, so they'll dig into your goals in detail:
→ What's your recruitment plan? Walk them through the full journey - clubs, networking, timelines, target firms
→ What's your Plan B? If your primary path doesn't pan out, what companies and roles are you targeting as alternatives?
→ What's your summer internship strategy? Have a clear answer ready
*2. NYU-specific fit*
They want to know you've done your research:
→ Which clubs are you joining and *why* (be specific, not generic)
→ How will you contribute to the Stern community?
→ If you mentioned a hobby or interest in your app - say music - they may ask which club you'd join for it, how you'd engage with it on campus, etc.
*3. Behavioral / leadership questions*
Standard but important - have 2-3 strong stories ready:
→ Tell me about a time you faced a crisis
→ Tell me about a time you received difficult feedback
→ These are classic STAR-format questions, so structure your answers well
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Overall, the vibe is conversational but specific. Knowledge of NYU clubs, recruitment resources would help.
DM me if you want to discuss further. Happy to help! 🙌