NYU Stern MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The NYU Stern MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season are presented in the table below. The Leonard N. Stern School of Business is conducting its full-time MBA admissions process across four rounds this admissions season.
Stern notes that all application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day of the deadline.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification* |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 15, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| Round 2 | October 15, 2025 | January 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 | January 15, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Round 4 | April 15, 2026 | Ongoing |
*One of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer, or denial of admission.
In addition to its traditional two-year, full-time MBA. Stern offers two specialized MBA offerings: the Luxury & Retail MBA and the Andre Koo Tech MBA. The deadlines for each of these programs are as follows.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification* |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 5, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| Round 2 | November 5, 2025 | February 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 | January 5, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Round 4 | February 5, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
*One of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer, or denial of admission.
Required Materials
Applicants are required to hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from a foreign country. Unofficial transcripts are accepted with the application, however official transcripts are required for enrollment. Applicants must submit a resume or CV, responses to essay questions, and an EQ (Emotional Intelligence) endorsements from a current supervisor (providing a second EQ endorsement is optional), and the $250 application fee. U.S. military members or U.S. veterans who have served active duty, Teach for America and Teach for India program alumni, and Forté MBALaunch alumnae are eligible for application fee waivers. Applicants experiencing economic hardship may also request an application fee waiver.
NYU Stern accepts GMAT, GRE, EA, LSAT, MCAT or DAT scores. They also offer test waivers. Scores are valid for five years from the test date. Official score reports must be received before a final decision can be made. Non-native English speakers whose undergraduate degree was not received from an institution where English is the language of instruction must provide TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores to demonstrate English proficiency.
International applicants to the Full-time MBA program are encouraged to apply in the early rounds, due to visa arrangements. International applicants to the Fashion & Luxury or Tech MBA programs should apply by January 6.
When Does NYU Stern Issue Invitations to Interview?
Interviews are by invitation only and can be scheduled by the candidate through the online application portal. Candidates are notified no later than the decision notification deadline for that round. Candidates receive either an invitation to interview, a waitlist offer, or a denial of admission.
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I'm a GCC national at MBB in the region. Mostly worked on large-scale government projects, and hoping to continue in government after graduation (also a woman, not sure if that makes a difference but I see fewer women from my country applying to MBAs).
322 GRE (162V 160Q)
3.0 GPA from US T30 school (this one is painful but I had a strong upward trend after switching majors)
5 years experience (boutique + currently MBB)
Hey everyone,
I’d really appreciate an honest profile review and advice on how to best position myself over the next 4–5 years before applying to MBA programs (targeting M7 / T15, ideally with strong scholarship outcomes).
Background:
• 23M, URM (Latino, immigrant background)
• Graduated December 2025 from a non-target state school (Honors College)
• Major: Finance
• GPA: \~3.7–3.8
Work Experience:
Incoming: Management Rotation Program (Audit track) at a large U.S. financial institution (starting mid-2026)
• Rotational program with exposure to risk, capital markets, and enterprise functions
Current: Financial Analyst (Controls / Risk) at a large global tech company (co-op + full-time transition before MRP) not FAANG but similar
Prior internships:
A) 6 months internship Internal Audit – Housing Finance / Mortgage-related institution (Fannie/freddie)
B) 1 year internship and 1 year contract Risk & Compliance – Fixed Income / Debt Issuance organization (~$800B issuance exposure)
Exposure to MBS, capital markets, and financial risk frameworks
C) Summer experience for a regulatory agency (Pcaob, SEC, GAO)
Leadership & Extracurriculars:
• Director of Data Analytics – professional Latino association (2-5K members)
• Committee Member – State CPA Society (content + events)
Certifications / Plans:
Sitting for CFA Level I (May) → plan to complete CFA within ~3–4 years
Planning to complete CPA (150 credits + exams) within ~4–5 years
Short-Term Goal (pre-MBA):
Move from audit → capital markets / risk / transaction-related roles internally
Potentially pivot into roles closer to banking, valuation, or strategy
Long-Term Goal (post-MBA):
Investment Banking (M&A / Capital Markets) or potentially strategy consulting as backup
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Questions:
1. How competitive is this profile today for M7 / T15 (assuming a strong GMAT, targeting 740+)?
2. What matters more in my case over the next few years:
• Internal mobility into capital markets–related roles?
• External jump (e.g., consulting, transaction advisory)?
3. Will CPA + CFA actually help for MBA admissions + IB recruiting, or is that overkill?
4. How can I best differentiate coming from a non-target + audit background?
5. What would you prioritize if you were me for the next 4–5 years?
I am a European 28-years-old engineer (automotive and oil&gas background) preparing my MBA applications. GMAT Focus 695 (97th percentile), IELTS 8/9, ~3 years of work experience.
4.1 GPA from a T10 university in STEM planning on doing entrepreneurship post college during the deferred years.
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No scholarship, though got $-$$$ from other M7 and T10
Entrepreneurship. Applied test optional