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Published: February 27, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores at Top U.S. MBA Programs

See where your GMAT score lands among the top U.S. MBA programs, as we report the average GMAT scores in the chart below. If you have yet to take the GMAT, you can also get a sense of what score you need to target. Business school admissions use the GMAT… Read More Read more

Published: February 22, 2024

Upcoming: Ask Us Anything! Live Chat with NYU Stern Admissions Officers

Have questions for NYU Stern Admissions Directors about their MBA program? This Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Chat is for YOU! Are you considering applying for NYU Stern’s final deadline on April 18 or are you thinking about a future cycle? No matter where you are in the… Read More Read more

Published: February 22, 2024

Fridays from the Frontline: NYU’s Student-led Impact Investment Fund

In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, Brian Ward, a third-year MBA/MPA dual-degree candidate at the NYU Stern School of Business and Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, shares how NYU’s student-led impact fund helped him chart a course to make an impact. Read More Read more

Published: February 21, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GRE Scores by Top U.S. Business Schools

Average GRE scores by business school can provide applicants with a sense of the rigor of the MBA program, expectations of the adcom and general competitiveness of the applicant pool. While the GMAT used to be the only accepted admissions exam at leading MBA programs, many have opened up to… Read More Read more

Published: February 19, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of U.S. Minorities at Top U.S. Business Schools

The percentage of U.S. minorities at top U.S. business schools can provide a sense of the diversity you will find in your MBA program. Business school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and self-identify as African American or Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian… Read More Read more

Published: February 14, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: International Student Statistics

International students statistics can showcase an element of diversity at leading business schools. In the chart below, see the percentage of international students at U.S. business schools. U.S. Business School % International Arizona State University W.P. School of Business 39% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business… Read More Read more

Published: February 12, 2024

The Financial Times 2024 Global MBA Ranking: Wharton Returns & Lands at the Top

The Financial Times (FT) released its rankings of the 100 best Global MBA programs for 2024. The Wharton School, which failed to make an appearance in the ranking last year, takes the top spot. Top Ten Overall Here are the top 10 MBA programs of… Read More Read more

Published: February 12, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Women MBA Students

Over the past decade, the percentage of women MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté… Read More Read more

Published: February 5, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S.

In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the total cost of a full-time MBA per year at U.S. schools. Tuition comprises most of the cost of each program. Other factors, including room and board, program fees, books and supplies, health insurance, transportation and other… Read More Read more

Published: January 31, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Class Size of Top U.S. MBA Programs

Business schools come in all shapes and sizes and the class size of top MBA programs can be a factor in considering fit. From networking to a tight-knit culture to campus opportunities, class size can reveal much about an MBA program. No matter which program you choose,… Read More Read more

Published: January 30, 2024

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Virtual

Really conversational and fun! We started off talking about my Pick 6 and then went from there. Questions asked: 1) Why Stern? Why MBA? 2) How will you use resources at Stern to help with recruiting? 3) Long term goals 3-5 years out? 4) Why NYC?… Read More Read more

Published: January 15, 2024

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

Interviewed with an adcom member. She was super nice and made me really comfortable throughout the meeting. You should be ready for very specific questions from your application materials. I think Stern puts a lot weight on candidate’s recruitment strategy, so be prepared. Other than that, just go out and… Read More Read more

Published: January 14, 2024

The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Deadlines, January 15-19, 2024

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 Deadlines Continue. We are now coming to the end of the Round 2 application deadline cycle. Tuesday, January 16, INSEAD has its Round 3… Read More Read more

Published: January 10, 2024

Admissions Director Q&A: Arnold Longboy of Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we take a look inside admissions for the Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi One-year Full-time MBA with Arnold “Arnie” Longboy. Arnie recently joined Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) as Executive Director, Admissions. In… Read More Read more

Published: December 12, 2023

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

The interview was pretty laid back. They’ve read through the application (Resumes, Essays, Pick 6, etc.) It was about 22 minutes long, then I received about 8 minutes for questions. Here are the questions: Explain your roles. What was a project where you’ve encountered a failure? What was the most… Read More Read more

Published: December 12, 2023

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

Interview was with Adcom. Very relaxed and conversational. He viewed my entire application and asked questions based on my application. 1) Question from my pick 6. More of an ice breaker. 2) Proudest accomplishment and why? 3) What is one leadership trait/strength that came naturally to you and… Read More Read more

Published: November 26, 2023

The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, November 27-December 1, 2023

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Decision Time Thursday, November 30, Chicago / Booth and London Business School are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Friday, December 1, NYU / Stern… Read More Read more

Published: November 16, 2023

Webinar: Admissions Tips from Leading MBA Programs

Join us for a special event devoted to crafting competitive applications for some of the world’s leading MBA programs. You’ll hear from admissions officers at Berkeley Haas, Cornell Johnson, Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross, NYU Stern, UVA Darden and Yale SOM. Following the… Read More Read more

Published: November 12, 2023

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

I interviewed with Adcom, and he was very relaxed and conversational. These are the questions: 1. An icebreaker about my interest in a specific sport. 2. Tell me about yourself. 3. Tell me about a project you worked on in your current job and how you played a… Read More Read more

Published: November 12, 2023

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom

Very much conversational. There were NO “traditional” questions (e.g., why MBA, why now, Why Stern, short-term/long-term goals). Main questions: Questions about experience with last 2 employers. Who is a leader you admire? How will you create your network at Stern? What are your plans for the summer internship? Tell me… Read More Read more

Published: November 9, 2023

Embracing Change from the Military to NYU Stern’s Fertitta Veterans MBA Program

As we mark Veterans Day on November 11th, current NYU Stern MBA students and veterans, Tommy Jaeger and Mike Goodman, shed some light on the school’s Fertitta Veterans MBA program. Read about their personal histories and what they found post-military at the leading business school. Mike Goodman and… Read More Read more

Published: November 1, 2023

Real Humans of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2025

In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, new members of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2025 talk about applicant & student life. 327 students comprise the Stern MBA Class of 2025. Forty-three percent are women and 48 percent have international citizenship. Forty-seven percent of… Read More Read more

Published: October 31, 2023

MBA & Sustainability Spotlight: NYU Stern

As we continue our series that gives MBA programs the stage to talk about sustainability–how it’s incorporated into their curriculum, related resources for students, and more–we now hear from the NYU Stern School of Business. Clinical Professor Tensie Whelan, Founding Director of… Read More Read more

Published: October 26, 2023

Episode 319: Pivot Your Career with an NYU Stern MBA

Sponsored Content In this edition of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions podcast, two special guests join host Graham Richmond to discuss how an MBA–especially one from the NYU Stern School of Business–can help candidates pivot or switch careers. Lauren Calio From the admissions side of the program, we welcome… Read More Read more

Published: October 19, 2023

NYU Stern MBA Class of 2023 Employment Report: Record-High Compensation–Again

The NYU Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2023 continued the upward trend of compensation for Sternies, achieving the highest ever mean total compensation and median base salary, according to the new employment report. The median base salary increased $5,000… Read More Read more

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CLASS SIZE: 327

FEMALE: 43%

MEAN GMAT: 732

MEAN GPA: 3.61

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September 17, 2024 8:33am ET

Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Military

Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology Companies: Amazon , Facebook , Google , Microsoft

GRE: 333

GPA: 3.46

Years of Work Experience: 4

Location: Sacramento

September 16, 2024 4:27pm ET

Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Ai strategy

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Bain , BCG , Deloitte , Ernst & Young , McKinsey , PWC , Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , Hewlett Packard , IBM , LinkedIn , Microsoft , Oracle , Tesla , Uber

GRE: 331

GPA: 3.7

Location: New York

Post MBA Location: Tech strategy

Notes:

Applying deferred MBA

September 16, 2024 1:15pm ET

Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Cloud Engineer

Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity

GRE: 340

GPA: 3.96

Years of Work Experience: 3

Location: Chicago

September 16, 2024 11:37am ET

Applying: Columbia, MIT Sloan, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden, Yale SOM

Pre-MBA Career: Student

Post-MBA Target Industry: Pharmaceutical Companies: Amgen , Astra Zeneca , Johnson & Johnson , Merck , Novartis , Pfizer , Roche , Other

GPA: 3.50

Location: New Jersey

Notes:

I plan on applying to a deferred enrollment program at Columbia, Darden, etc.
I have not taken GMAT yet, but target score is 705
Held 2 internships at large pharma companies (Novartis, Novo Nordisk). Led group of interns to solve a real world problem Novo Nordisk faced in marketing, the team won second place.
I come from a stem background, degree in cell biology.
At university, I won a competition for best business development pitch. Currently in the process of developing/starting this company, but don't expect it to be officially started anytime soon.