NYU Stern MBA Recommendation Questions

The NYU Stern MBA recommendation questions for the 2025-2026 admissions season are below. One EQ (emotional intelligence) Endorsement is required, but applicants may submit a second if they choose. The required endorsement must come from a current supervisor, and if that is not possible, an explanation as to why must be provided in the application. Your EQ Endorsements should come from individuals who know you professionally and/or personally, who can objectively assess your potential for success in NYU Stern’s MBA program and in your future career, and who can act as a persuasive advocate of your EQ strengths.
2025-2026 NYU Stern MBA Recommendation Questions
Section 1: Applicant and Recommender Information
Is the applicant currently employed by your organization? (Yes/No)
Are you an alumna/alumnus of the NYU Stern School of Business? (Yes/No)
Section 2: EQ Endorsement
Recommenders are given 10 characteristics to rate the applicant:
Analytical/Quantitative Ability
Oral Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Initiative
Integrity
Leadership
Maturity
Teamwork
Professionalism
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Overall recommendation regarding this applicant’s admission to NYU Stern
Using a drop-down menu with the following choices, recommenders are asked to rate the applicant on each of those characteristics in relation to his or her peers:
- Exceptional
- Outstanding
- Good
- Average
- Poor
- Unable to judge
Section 3: Written Endorsement
How does the applicant’s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles (if applicable)? Please provide specific examples. (E.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (Up to 500 words)
The recommender may upload their recommendation letter in place of the form.
MBA Applywire
Originally from India, moved to Canada for pursuing higher education. In terms of work experience, I have been working with a reputed tech consulting company for 4+ years and have got promoted twice within this period. High visibility projects, multi-million in revenue.
In terms of extra-curriculars, volunteering with the recruitment wing of the company to sponsor case competitions, hackathons etc. in undergraduate had multiple roles like peer mentor, academic integrity ambassador, VP of coding club and couple more.
Post-MBA would like to join a big tech company or startup company as a Product Manager.
2 YoE at a famous automobile company.
2 YoE at matriculation (1 YoE at time of application) at a data science US-based consulting startup with 3k+ employees working in AI
Innovation award at automobile company as well as millions in projected savings in 2 separate projects
I'm a technology partnership strategist with a background in Mechanical Engineering and a deep-rooted passion for leveraging AI for social impact. At Quantiphi, I have led high-impact initiatives with Google Cloud, including strategic partnership agreements, global differentiation programs, and M&A efforts in Latin America. My short-term goal is to pivot into technology change management consulting to deepen my expertise in driving sustainable digital transformation. Long term, I aim to launch AI-powered farming cooperatives for India's agricultural sector to improve income stability for smallholder farmers, combining my technical acumen, consulting experience, and entrepreneurial ambition to create a scalable impact.
MBA LiveWire
Applied 5/23
Invite for interview 7/2
Interview 7/9
Offer 7/15
Super excited!
Knew my GRE score was going to limit my chances into Haas. Received a full-ride elsewhere with a GRE waiver (I have a MS in a quant field). Either way, congrats to all going to Haas!
For all peers waiting on the WL so long. Good luck to you all.