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Published: January 29, 2026

NYU Stern Announces New AI Specialization

Full-time and part-time MBA students at NYU Stern will be able to specialize in AI starting in the fall 2026 semester. The new AI specialization requires one core data science and AI class, at least one course focused on AI concepts and skills, and the choice of nine AI electives. In the press release, Ilan Lobel, Fauvelais Family Professor of Data-Driven Operations, Academic Director of the Andre Koo Technology and Entrepreneurship MBA, AI specialization advisor, and leading figure in AI education says, “At Stern we have developed an AI in business curriculum that aims for both Read more

Published: January 11, 2026

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, January 12-16, 2026

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 in full swing! A few more leading MBA programs have their Round 2 application deadlines this week. Tuesday, January 13, MIT / Sloan and Imperial Business School have their Round 2 application deadlines. Thursday, January 15, NYU / Stern has its Round 3 application deadline. Texas / McCombs, USC / Marshall, UCI / Merage, Florida / Warrington and BYU / Marriott have their Round 2 application deadlines. Maryland / Smith has its Round 4 Read more

Published: December 11, 2025

GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation Analysis for MBA Applicants and Recommenders

Applying to business school entails a great deal of work for prospective students – and almost as much effort for the people writing their letters of recommendation. An effective MBA recommendation provides rich information about the candidate’s strengths, key accomplishments, and leadership abilities. It’s also important that a recommendation fully address every question that is asked by the admissions committee. So, when an applicant is targeting six schools that ask different questions across their recommendation forms, this can translate to a great deal of time and effort for already-busy recommenders. To alleviate some of this pressure, Read more

Published: December 8, 2025

NYU Stern Employment Report: MBA Class of 2025 & Record Compensation

The employment report for the NYU Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2025 is live. Of the 326 graduates, 271 reported seeking employment. At graduation, just over 76 percent of those seeking employment had received job offers. By three months past graduation, 86.3 percent had received offers and 86 percent had accepted an offer. The average base salary for the class is $168,970, while median compensation keeps the school’s record high of $175,000 running. Signing bonuses averaged $40,007 and landed at Read more

Published: November 30, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in December 2025

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. As second-round deadlines approach, the semester comes to an end, and schools are preparing to close for a long break, there are fewer opportunities this month for in-person networking and information sessions both on and off-campus. So get yourself scheduled while you can! Here’s Read more

Published: November 30, 2025

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, Decisions & INSEAD Interviews, December 1-5, 2025

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 1 Decisions Begin! Monday, December 1, NYU / Stern has its Round 1 initial notification deadline. Ohio State / Fisher and Brigham Young / Marriott have their Round 1 application deadlines. Michigan State / Broad, Arizona / Carey and Minnesota / Carlson have their Round 2 application deadlines. Wednesday, December 3, Emory / Goizueta, CMU / Tepper and Boston College / Carroll are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Thursday, December 4, Chicago / Read more

Published: November 24, 2025

‘Big Tech’ Hiring Declined for Class of 2024 MBA Graduates

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. A career in the technology industry is one of the top three career paths that many business school graduates pursue (along with consulting and finance). In this analysis, we take a closer look at which leading MBA programs managed to place their graduates into tech industry jobs in 2024 despite the overall decline in tech industry hiring. We also review recent trends in MBA graduate Read more

Published: November 19, 2025

M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Fields

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. Despite a slowdown in finance industry hiring, MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs continue to have a strong track record of finance Read more

Published: November 17, 2025

Consulting Placement Trends at Leading MBA Programs

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. Because management consulting remains a highly popular goal for MBA students, we’re taking a closer look at consulting careers placement for Class of 2024 graduates and other recent trends. Jobs at the best strategy consulting firms including McKinsey, Bain and BCG (together known as the MBB) are particularly coveted by business school students because these firms often provide a fast track to senior positions in large corporations. In addition, M7 Read more

Published: November 13, 2025

Fridays from the Frontline: From the Military to NYU Stern

As we honor and celebrate veterans this month, current NYU Stern MBA ’26 students Christopher Lynas and Shea Sara, Co-Presidents of Stern’s Military Veterans Club, share how they navigated the shift from the military to the MBA, and what they’ve learned along the way. From Naval Flight Officer to Stern MBA: Owning Change and Paying It Forward By Christopher Lynas, NYU Stern MBA ’26 Christopher is pursuing a career in entrepreneurship and early stage ventures I served as a naval flight officer for eight years after commissioning from the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps unit at Fordham Read more

Published: November 10, 2025

Supporting Veterans’ MBA Enrollment with Scholarships, Clubs, and Dedicated Programs

For military members seeking to transition back to civilian life or to hone their leadership skills and advance their careers, the MBA provides a sound pathway. While the gap between military service and graduate business management education may seem wide, there are actually several threads between the two. Leadership is the most obvious example of this. Valerie Rivera of Stanford GSB explained that, alongside faultless timekeeping, her military service taught her to “motivate people when big salaries, perks, and stock options aren’t available” – a golden Read more

Published: October 30, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in November 2025

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. As second-round deadlines are approaching, schools are hosting events both on and off-campus for prospective applicants to find the right fit. Here’s what’s on deck for November. Why attend MBA events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where you can assess Read more

Published: October 21, 2025

Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2025-2026

To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled all of the Round 2 MBA application deadlines (and other Rounds taking place between November 1st, 2025, and February 1st, 2026) in one place. You’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay Analysis” column. School Deadline Decision Essay Analysis Application Live? WashU Olin 11/1/2025 12/12/2025 Yes Yes Maryland Smith 11/1/2025 12/15/2025 Yes Yes Oxford / Saïd (R3) 11/3/2025 12/12/2025 Read more

Published: October 15, 2025

NYU Stern MBA Class of 2027 Profile: Higher App Volume, Increased International Rep

It’s time to meet the new MBA Class of 2027 at New York University’s Stern School of Business (NYU Stern) with a look at the class profile. Last year, out of 4,550 applicants, Stern admitted 1,141 and arrived at a class size of 352. This year, Stern saw a four percent increase in application volume. Out of 4,933 applicants, Stern admitted 1,161 (a 24% acceptance rate) and 336 enrolled this fall. Read on for some highlights of the NYU MBA Class of 2027. Diversity and Representation Women make up 45 percent Read more

Published: October 12, 2025

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, Interview Invites & Decisions, October 13-17, 2025

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Deadlines, Interview Invites & Decisions The new season of full-time MBA admissions is underway with application deadlines, interview invites and final decisions forthcoming. Monday, October 13, Ohio State / Fisher has its Early Round application deadline. Tuesday, October 14, Notre Dame / Mendoza and Boston College / Carroll have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, October 15, NYU / Stern has its Round 2 application deadline. Texas / McCombs, USC / Marshall, Indiana / Kelley, Arizona Read more

Published: September 29, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in October 2025

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. As first-round deadlines are passing us by and the second round begins, schools are hosting events for prospective applicants to find the right fit. Here’s what’s on deck for October Why attend MBA events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where Read more

Published: September 22, 2025

Real Humans of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2027

In this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series, we head to New York City to meet some new members of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2027. From a yogi founder to a veteran pivoting from service to C-suite skills, NYU Stern’s Class of 2027 brings serious range—and a shared pull toward New York City, EQ-driven leadership, and impact. Entrepreneur-investor Adam Shlomi scaled and sold SoFlo Tutors, launched an investment fund, and now heads to consulting with an eye back to building and buying businesses. Beril Dayanikli arrives Read more

Published: September 14, 2025

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 15-19, 2025

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 1 Application Deadlines Continue! The new season of full-time MBA admissions is underway. Monday, September 15, NYU / Stern has its Round 1 application deadline. Tuesday, September 16, Chicago / Booth and INSEAD have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, September 17, Cornell / Johnson has its Round 1 application deadline. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications. There are 5 Read more

Published: July 30, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in August 2025

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. With the application season in full swing, schools are ramping up their event calendars for prospective students. Here’s what’s coming for the month of August. Why Attend MBA Events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where you can assess for yourself Read more

Published: July 29, 2025

Early & Round 1 MBA Deadlines 2025-2026

To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled a chart of the earliest deadlines, including Early Action and Round 1, of the top business schools in one place. For schools that have announced their essay topic(s), you’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay(s) Released” column. We will continue to update this table as more Round 1 MBA deadlines and essay topics are announced. Deadlines are for Round 1 (unless otherwise noted). Last updated: August 27, 2025 School Deadline Decision Essay(s) Released? Application Live? Cambridge / Judge 8/26/2025 Yes Read more

Published: July 24, 2025

Address Real-Time Business Challenges Through the Andre Koo Tech 1-Year MBA

Sponsored Content A major differentiator of the Tech MBA at NYU Stern is Stern Solutions, hands-on projects with partner companies and faculty leadership. Students are embedded directly into the curriculum through three foundational experiential learning courses. During the one-year Tech MBA Program, real-world business challenges are central to the Stern experience through NYC Immersion, Tech Solutions, and the Read more

Published: July 10, 2025

Fridays from the Frontline: Learning by Doing–Lessons from NYU’s Student-led Impact Fund

With a background in portfolio management and a growing interest in impact finance, Lawrence Luo viewed business school not just as a path to new opportunities, but as a way to gain the tools necessary to seize them effectively. Among the many experiential learning opportunities that drew him to NYU Stern, the NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) stood out as a unique space to bridge theory and practice. What began as a vision shared in Luo’s application essay became a defining part of his MBA experience—allowing him to engage deeply with the impact investing process, collaborate across Read more

Published: July 8, 2025

MBA Myth Busters: Tailor Your Essays to What the Adcom Wants to Hear

Welcome back to MBA Myth Busters: the series in which we review and disprove the popular myths surrounding graduate business education. Myth: Candidates should tailor their essays to fit what admissions committees want to hear. This is a myth of two parts: the first being that a “what they want to hear” exists when it comes to admissions committees (adcoms), and the second being that applicants should pander to it in their essays. Busting this myth comes down to what adcoms are actually looking for. A huge part of this is Read more

Published: June 30, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in July 2025

An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. With the application season upon us, schools are ramping up their event calendars for prospective students. Here’s what’s on deck for July. Why Attend MBA Events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where you can assess for yourself whether a school Read more

Published: June 19, 2025

Admissions Director Q&A: Lindsay Loyd of NYU Stern

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we catch up with Lindsay Loyd, Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions at NYU Stern, as the school celebrates its 125th anniversary. Lindsay leads the recruiting and admissions efforts for Stern’s Full-time MBA Programs, including the two-year Full-time MBA and focused one-year MBAs: the Andre Koo Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA and Luxury & Retail MBA. She joined NYU Stern in 2023 after a 20-year career in financial services, serving in roles of progressive responsibility in analytics, marketing, and strategy at Capital One and American Read more

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NYU Stern

CLASS SIZE: 336

Women: 45%

MEAN GMAT: 737

MEAN GPA: 3.64

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MBA Applywire

February 6, 2026 7:00am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Student

Post MBA Career: Healthcare, Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Venture Capital, KKR, Blackstone, Bain Capital, Private Equity, Finance, Oliver Wyman, McKinsey, Kearney, BCG, Bain, Consulting, Undecided, Agribusiness

GMAT: 705

GPA: 3.0

Location: India

Post MBA Location: USA

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Short-term: Short-Term (Post-Graduation, Pre-MBA):
After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to work full-time in management consulting or a strategy/finance-oriented role within India. In the short term, my goal is to gain rigorous exposure to problem-solving, business fundamentals, and decision-making across industries by working closely with organizations that are navigating growth, transformation, or operational challenges. I aim to build a strong foundation in analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and execution while developing a practical understanding of how businesses operate on the ground in an emerging market context. These early professional experiences will help me identify real-world gaps where scalable, responsible business solutions can create meaningful impact.

Long-term: Long-Term (Post-MBA):
In the long run, I aspire to leverage an MBA from a top global institution to transition into leadership roles where I can build or scale impact-driven ventures at the intersection of business, finance, and social development. Drawing from my background in grassroots social work and exposure to entrepreneurship and consulting, I aim to work in impact investing, social entrepreneurship, or leadership roles within mission-driven organizations, with a focus on education, financial inclusion, and livelihood creation. My ultimate goal is to create sustainable business models that deliver measurable social impact while remaining financially viable, particularly in developing economies like India.

I am planning to apply for Deferred MBA this year. I am currently in the final year of my college at IIM Jammu

February 5, 2026 7:05am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Chicago Booth, Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Healthcare Consulting

Post MBA Career: Health Care, Insurers/Payors, Pharmaceutical

GRE: 325

GPA: 3.66

Years of Work Experience: 2

Location: NYC

February 5, 2026 5:48am ET

Applying: Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Penn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2027

Pre-MBA Career: Consulting

Post MBA Career: Consulting

GRE: 326

GPA: 3.7

Years of Work Experience: 5

Location: Miami

February 4, 2026 1:03am ET

Applying: Chicago Booth, Emory / Goizueta, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, Penn / Wharton, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Accounting/Consulting

Post MBA Career: Finance, Investment Banking

GMAT: 645

GPA: 3.43

Years of Work Experience: 3

Location: Charleston SC

February 3, 2026 8:08am ET

Applying: Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Penn / Wharton, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Consulting

Post MBA Career: Investment Banking, Finance

GRE: 326

GPA: 3.66

Years of Work Experience: 6

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MBA LiveWire

February 6, 2026 1:14pm ET

Interview Invite to Chicago Booth

Round: Round 2

Received via portal February 6, 2026

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 4.0

GRE: 322

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Other Industries

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Mexico

February 6, 2026 1:12pm ET

Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 2

Received via email on February 04, 2026

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 9.0/10

GMAT: 705

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Consulting

Application Location: East Coast, US

February 6, 2026 12:58pm ET

Interview Invite to Chicago Booth

Round: Round 2

Received via email February 6, 2026

Standardized Test: GMAT

GMAT: 625

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

February 6, 2026 12:28pm ET

Interview Invite to Chicago Booth

Round: Round 2

Received via portal February 6, 2026

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.20

GRE: 335

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Finance

Application Location: Vienna

February 6, 2026 12:17pm ET

Interview Invite to Chicago Booth

Round: Round 2

Received via email February 6, 2026

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.4

GMAT: 695

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Consulting

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

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