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Published: January 18, 2023

2019-2022 MBA Job Placement Trends: The Rise and Fall of Tech and the Return to Consulting and Finance

In our previous article, we highlighted the decline in tech industry jobs accepted and the increase in consulting jobs accepted from the Class of 2021 to the Class of 2022 among leading full-time MBA programs. To place this observation into a larger context, we dug into the… Read More Read more

Published: January 17, 2023

Tech Jobs are in Decline at Top MBA Programs. Is This the Canary in the Coal Mine for MBA Hiring?

MBA Class of 2022 graduates were clearly impacted by the softening in the technology sector in 2022 after the pandemic-fueled growth in tech industry jobs in 2020 and 2021. Compared to the Class of 2021, Class of 2022 graduates were offered fewer jobs in the technology industry,… Read More Read more

Published: January 5, 2023

Interview Report Round-Up: Northwestern Kellogg, NYU Stern, UCLA Anderson, UVA Darden

Welcome to another edition of Interview Report Roundup. This week, we’re catching up on MBA admissions interview reports that applicants have shared to the Clear Admit Interview Archive. A Round 1 applicant to UCLA /Anderson chose a Zoom interview and faced the… Read More Read more

Published: January 4, 2023

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: December 27, 2022

NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

Interview was very conversational and was conducted by a member of the admissions committee. Based on the interview reports I had read, I was expecting to be challenged on my short-term goals and recruiting strategy, but that part of the interview felt tougher than expected. So my number 1 tip… Read More Read more

Published: November 13, 2022

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

The interview experience was amazing. First, an icebreaker comment regarding my pick-six. Then, the questions were: i. My day-to-day at my current role. ii. Describe my leadership style. iii. Why an MBA? iv. What are the key aspects you consider to choose a business school? v. Read More Read more

Published: November 10, 2022

Fridays from the Frontline: Veterans Pivot Career Paths at NYU Stern

In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, NYU Stern Military Veterans Club Co-presidents Thomas Dunn (MBA ‘23) and Constantine Filipos (MBA ‘23) reflect on their transition from the Military to Stern. From the Corps to Consulting Constantine: I served seven years on active… Read More Read more

Published: October 30, 2022

Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2022-2023

To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled all of the Round 2 MBA application deadlines (and some Round 3 ones) all 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? INSEAD (R2 August… Read More Read more

Published: October 17, 2022

NYU Stern MBA Class of 2022 Employment Report: Record-High Compensation

See the NYU Stern employment report for the MBA Class of 2023 here. The NYU Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2022 achieved record-high compensation, including the school’s highest ever median base salary and mean total compensation, according to the… Read More Read more

Published: October 16, 2022

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

The interview was relatively conversational. It began with tell me about yourself? And then the standard: – Why NYU? – What makes this program different than others? – Walk me through some feedback that you received and how you were able to leverage this for your development. Read More Read more

Published: September 19, 2022

Real Humans of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2024

This edition of Real Humans: MBA Students takes us to New York City to meet some of the newest members of the NYU Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2024. 324 students comprise the Stern MBA Class of 2024. Forty-five percent are women… Read More Read more

Published: September 8, 2022

MBA Admissions Interviews 2022-2023: On-Campus, Off-Campus or Virtual?

Due to Covid-19, business schools conducted MBA admissions interviews virtually the past few seasons. Now, some business schools are opening back up to welcome MBA applicants to campus for visits and interviews. See if your target programs offer the options of on-campus, off-campus, and/or… Read More Read more

Published: August 29, 2022

NYU Stern MBA Class of 2024 Sets New Academic Records

See the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2025 profile here. New York University’s Stern School of Business revealed a record-breaking MBA Class of 2024 profile. The new class earned the highest average GMAT in the school’s history: 733. They also showed their academic prowess with a… Read More Read more

Published: August 23, 2022

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. U.S. minorities is defined as enrolled students at business school who are US citizens or permanent residents who self identify as African American,… Read More Read more

Published: July 28, 2022

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Female MBA Students

Over the past decade, the percentage of female 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: July 19, 2022

Early & Round 1 MBA Deadlines 2022-2023

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. Read More Read more

Published: July 12, 2022

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: June 27, 2022

Admissions Director Q&A: Lisa Rios of the NYU Stern School of Business

We are excited to kick off our annual Admissions Director Q&A series, in which MBA admissions directors shed light on their program’s application process, essays and more. To start the 2022-2023 round of exclusive Q&As, Lisa Rios, Assistant Dean for MBA Admissions at the… Read More Read more

Published: June 20, 2022

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: May 26, 2022

Real Humans of McKinsey: Joel Thompson, NYU Stern MBA ’21, Associate

Joel Thompson was a young professional that had acquired a ton of experience in the world of entrepreneurship. But, after running or starting a few companies, he was ready to challenge himself and learn something new. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, he talks about… Read More Read more

Published: May 24, 2022

MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Summer 2022

We’re sure you’ve already heard that the application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process without the use of sample essays? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA… Read More Read more

Published: May 18, 2022

Real Humans of Circle: Kidae Hong, NYU Stern MBA ’21, CEO and Co-Founder

Kidae Hong, NYU Stern MBA ’21, returns to talk about his entrepreneurial venture, Circle, and how Stern empowered his vision in this edition of Real Humans: Alumni. Read on for his insights into entrepreneurship, making the most of business school and more. Read More Read more

Published: April 13, 2022

Real Human of Apple: Najma Yakob, NYU Stern MBA ’21, Environmental Program Manager

As this generation faces a climate crisis, Najma Yakob is on the offensive, helping tech giant Apple in their mission to become carbon neutral by 2030. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Najma, NYU Stern MBA ’21, talks about how the NYU Stern MBA… Read More Read more

Published: March 29, 2022

Admissions Director Q&A: Lisa Rios of NYU Stern School of Business

In this Admissions Director Q&A, Lisa Rios, Assistant Dean of NYU Stern MBA Admissions, joins the Clear Admit podcast to discuss all things admissions-related at the leading b-school. As a member of the Admissions team since 2008, Lisa has evaluated nearly 50,000 Full-time MBA applications… Read More Read more

Published: March 28, 2022

U.S. News 2023 Full-Time MBA Ranking: Wharton & Chicago Booth Share Top Spot

The 2023 U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings rolled out today and we’re taking a closer look at the full-time MBA program list. Chicago Booth and The Wharton School share the top spot, surpassing last year’s #1, Stanford… Read More Read more

NYU Stern

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.