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Rankings (2012 GMAT Club Rankings Table) US News 2012 #11 Accounting #8 Executive MBA #7 Finance #3 Information Systems #10 International #6 Part-time MBA #4 Bloomberg Businessweek #18 Financial Times #15 The Economist #12 Historical GMAT Club Applicant Threads Fall 2012 - Calling All NYU Stern Applicants Fall 2011 - Calling All NYU Stern Applicants Fall 2010 - Calling All NYU Stern Applicants Fall 2009 - Calling All NYU Stern Applicants Fall 2008 - Calling All NYU Stern Applicants Fall 2007 - Calling All NYU Stern Applicants Popular Links Programs Offered at NYU Stern NYU Stern Employment Reports Notable Alumni Class Profile Academic Year 2011- 2012 Applications received - 4,416 Total class size - 391 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fall 2011 Class Profile Average undergraduate GPA - 3.42 Undergraduate GPA 80% range - 3.0-3.8 Average GMAT score - 719 GMAT score 80% range - 680-760 Average years of work experience - 4.7 Minority students - 34% International students and dual citizens - 33% Female students - 33% Underrepresented minority students - 16% Undergraduate Majors Business and Commerce - 27% Engineering, Math, Science - 21% Humanities, Arts, Other - 18% Economics - 17% Social Sciences - 17% Previous Industry Financial Services - 26% Entertainment, Media, Technology - 13% Consulting - 12% Nonprofit, Arts, Education - 9% Banking - 8% Engineering - 5% Consumer Products, Retail - 4% Military, Government - 4% Advertising, Public Relations - 3% Energy - 3% Law - 2% Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare - 2% Other - 9% Deadlines Round 1 Deadline: November 15, 2012 Initial Notification: February 15, 2013 Round 2 Deadline: January 15, 2013 Initial Notification: April 1, 2013 Round 3 Deadline: March 15, 2013 Initial Notification: June 1, 2013 Essays Our Stern essay questions give you the opportunity to more fully present yourself to the Admissions Committee and to provide insight into your experiences, goals and thought processes. Please note the following details when completing your essays: Essays 1, 2 and 4 must be typed and submitted using the standard U.S. 8 1/2” x 11” format, double-spaced, in 12-point font. Please adhere to the essay word limits provided for each question. Word limits apply to the total question. For example, your response to Essay 1 should answer part (a), part (b) and part (c) with a total maximum of 750 words. Label the top of each essay with the following: Name, Date of Birth (month, day, year), Essay Number and Page Number (e.g.: Joe Applicant, January 1, 1983, Essay 1, Page 1). Your essays should be written entirely by you. An offer of admission will be revoked if you did not write your essays. Essay 1. Professional Aspirations (750 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) (a) Why pursue an MBA (or dual degree) at this point in your life? (b) What actions have you taken to determine that Stern is the best fit for your MBA experience? (c) What do you see yourself doing professionally upon graduation? Essay 2. Your Two Paths (500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) The mission of the Stern School of Business is to develop people and ideas that transform the challenges of the 21st century into opportunities to create value for business and society. Given today’s ever-changing global landscape, Stern seeks and develops leaders who thrive in ambiguity, embrace a broad perspective and think creatively about the range of ways they can have impact. (a) Describe two different and distinct paths you could see your career taking long term. How do you see your two paths unfolding? (b) How do your paths tie to the mission of NYU Stern? (c) What factors will most determine which path you will take? Essay 3. Personal Expression Please describe yourself to your MBA classmates. You may use almost any method to convey your message (e.g. words, illustrations). Feel free to be creative. 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Please do not submit an internet link to any websites or to a video hosting service such as YouTube. -The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an alternate Essay 3 if we are unable to view your submission. -Do not submit anything perishable (e.g. food), or any item that has been worn (e.g. clothing). -Mailed materials must be postmarked by the application deadline date. Please follow our mail and labeling instructions. -Please note that mailed Essay 3 packages are subject to size restrictions. Submissions that exceed the stated size restrictions will not be accepted for review by the Admissions Committee. Please see the table below for the maximum package size guidelines: Packaging Type Dimensions: Metric Dimensions: Non-metric Box 36cm x 31cm x 8cm 14” x 12” x 3” Cylindrical tube 8cm x 91cm 3” x 36” Triangular tube 97cm x 16cm x 16 cm x 16 cm 38” x 6” x 6” x 6” Essay 4. Additional Information (optional) Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE and/or TOEFL or any other relevant information. If you are unable to submit a recommendation from your current supervisor, you must explain your reason in Essay 4. If you are a re-applicant from last year, please explain how your candidacy has improved since your last application. Uploading Formats You may upload documents into the online application in the following formats: word, excel, PDF, .txt, .rft and .wpd. https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admi ... /index.htm Other Helpful Links Great interview with the Isser Gallogly, assistant dean of MBA admissions at New York University’s Stern School of Business https://blog.clearadmit.com/2012/07/adm ... usiness-2/

Yup, I second that. Drop names of people you have spoken to. I spoke to two current students and one alumnus and wrote down their names in my essays. Importantly, confirm with these people if it is alright that you mention their names.

Did someone of Latam have been invited?

Folks, the application is in as of 31st Dec 2012. The Video essay DVD shall go out tomorrow. Now begins the loong wait. I hope it works out this time. Happy New Year!

Got accepted! Email came in today at 8:11am. Has anyone received info on scholarships?

Congratulations!! What's your profile and when did you submit?

Thanks! I submitted on Nov 14. I have a science background (MS in Bio), currently in tech, female, GPA 3.9, GMAT 730.

Congrats again! when did you interview?

Thanks! I interviewed on Dec 17th.

Congrats!! wow, that is an impressive applicant profile ~ Looks like you have a tough but great decision to make between Stern and Anderson! (saw you got the UCLA scholarship, nice )