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

Published: April 4, 2026
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It started on a soft note, tell me more about your hobby of cycling. Then:

  • Why MBA?
  • Why now?
  • Short-term goal and plan B if it doesn’t work?
  • TMAT you did something you are proud of at work?
  • Any recent accomplishments?
  • What do you do outside work?
Schools: NYU Stern

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