NYU’s Stern School of Business has posted the Due Dates and Admissions Essay topics for the 2011-2012 MBA Admissions Application season.
Round 1
Due Date: November 15, 2011
Notification: February 15, 2012
Round 2
Due Date: January 15, 2012
Notification: April 1, 2012
Round 3
Due Date: March 15, 2012
Notification: June 1, 2012
International applicants are encouraged, though not required, to apply by the November 15 Round 1 Due Date to facilitate visa arrangements and to have priority consideration for off-site interviews, if desired.
Admissions Essay 1. Professional Aspirations
(750 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
Think about the decisions you have made in your life. Answer the following:
(a) What choices have you made that led you to your current position?
(b) Why pursue an MBA at this point in your life?
(c) What is your career goal upon graduation from NYU Stern? What is your long-term career goal?
Admissions Essay 2. Your Stern Experience
(500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
We take great care to shape the Stern community with individuals who possess both intellectual and interpersonal strengths. We seek individuals who are highly intelligent, collaborative and committed to flourishing as Stern leaders. Please answer the following questions:
(a) What is your personal experience with the Stern community? Tell us what actions you have taken to learn about us.
(b) Describe what most excites you about Stern from both an academic and extracurricular perspective.
(c) How do you anticipate making your mark on the Stern community? Be specific about the roles you will take on and the impact you hope to achieve.
Admissions 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.
If you submit a non-written piece for Admissions Essay 3 (i.e., artwork or multimedia) or if you submit Admissions Essay 3 via mail, please upload a brief description of your submission with your online application.
Please note the following guidelines and restrictions:
- Your submission becomes the property of NYU Stern and cannot be returned for any reason.
- If you submit a written Admissions Essay, it should be 500 words maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font. If you submit a video or audio file, it should be five minutes maximum.
- If you prepare a multimedia submission, you may mail a CD, DVD or USB flash drive to the Admissions Office. These are the only acceptable methods of submission. 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 Admissions 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 Due Date date. To submit Admissions Essay 3 by mail, please follow the mail and labeling instructions.
For more information, visit the admissions website at NYU Stern.
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