The NYU Stern MBA recommendation questions for the 2020-2021 admissions season are below. Two EQ (emotional intelligence) Endorsements are required. One endorsement must come from a current supervisor, and one from another individual who knows the applicant professionally and/or personally. The EQ Endorsements should come from individuals who can objectively assess the applicant’s potential for success in NYU Stern’s MBA program and future career. Submitting more than two endorsements is not encouraged but is allowed.
2020-2021 NYU Stern MBA Recommendation Questions
Is the applicant currently employed by your organization? (Yes/No)
Are you an alumna/alumnus of the NYU Stern School of Business? (Yes/No)
Professional Recommendation
EQ Endorsement
Please rate the applicant in relation to his or her peers.
Analytical/Quantitative Ability:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Oral Communication Skills:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Written Communication Skills:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Initiative:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Integrity:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Leadership:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Maturity:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Teamwork:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Professionalism:
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Emotional Intelligence (EQ):
- Outstanding (Top 5%)
- Excellent (Top 15%)
- Good (Top 1/3)
- Average (Middle 1/3)
- Below Average (Bottom 1/3)
- Unable to judge
Please mark your overall recommendation regarding this applicant’s admission to NYU Stern:
- I strongly recommend this applicant for admission
- I recommend this applicant for admission
- I recommend this applicant for admission with reservations
- I do not recommend this applicant be admitted
Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization.
How does the applicant’s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (E.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?)
Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response.
IQ+EQ is a core value of NYU Stern, and we seek exceptional individuals who possess both intellectual and interpersonal strengths. Emotional intelligence (EQ) skills such as self-awareness, empathy, communication and self-management are at the core of our community of leaders.
