Academic Advising
Who We Are
| Academic Advising | ||
 | Tiffany Boselli Assistant Dean of Academic Advising and Judicial Affairs Tisch Hall, Room 60 tboselli@stern.nyu.edu | Tiffany spent most of her life moving around the US and Europe as a military dependent. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and after graduation served in the Foreign Service in Latin America. She returned to Georgetown for her master's degree , worked in the private sector, and then began a career in higher education at her alma mater. Tiffany's three small children are not so small anymore. She enjoys yoga (but everything cracks now), traveling (actually sitting on the beach), and a good political debate. She still loves Elvis Presley and Bob Marley (you should too). |
 | Scott Bourdeau Academic Adviser Tisch Hall, Room 612 sbourdea@stern.nyu.edu | Hailing from Waldorf, MD, Scott graduated from James Madison University in Virginia with a Bachelors degree in Media Arts & Design: Corporate Communications. After several years in the world of Washington, DC advertising and marketing, Scott returned to the higher education arena – working at Fordham University while receiving his Masters in Higher Education Administration at Columbia University. In his free time, Scott loves traveling as many places as he can (some favorites: Nicaragua, Berlin and Vancouver), sampling the many types of New York cuisine and nightlife, and staying in shape. |
 | Brandon Bullock Administrative Aide Tisch Hall, Suite 616 bbullock@stern.nyu.edu | Brandon graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Psychology. Following graduation, he interned with the Princeton University Football team. He then served as a mentor for underprivileged students in the South Bronx. When not working, Brandon enjoys horror films. He is also an avid football and soccer fan. |
 | Alice Charney Administrative Aide Tisch Hall, Suite 616 acharney@stern.nyu.edu | Alice has enjoyed working at Stern for many years. She loves interacting with Stern students and is fluent in many languages. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with family. |
 | Mike Manzo Academic Adviser Tisch Hall, Room 613 mmanzo@stern.nyu.edu | Mike graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS in Science Business. He worked at Stern his first year out of undergrad before moving to Austin, working for a start-up, briefly working in employee-benefits consulting, and then landing back at Stern. He's currently pursuing his MBA at Stern and is set to graduate in Spring 2013. In his free time, Mike is into sports and cooking (although he derives equal enjoyment from the subsequent eating). He loves live music and often posts about bands/music on the Stern UC Advising Tumblr Account (only on Fridays though). |
 | Mark Nakamoto Associate Director Tisch Hall, Room 610 mark.nakamoto@stern.nyu.edu | Before coming to Stern, Mark worked at a magazine, NYU School of Medicine’s Office of Student Affairs, and NYU College of Arts and Science’s Preprofessional Advising Center. He holds a BS in Microbiology from Michigan State University and an MA in Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration from NYU. When not in the office, he likes to travel, swim, follow college sports, and bake (he's really good). |
 | Danielle Fernandez Assistant Director of Academic Enrichment Programs Tisch Hall, Room 615 dpurcell@stern.nyu.edu | Danielle grew up in Southern California and received her B.A. in Political Science from UCLA and her MA in International Education from NYU. Prior to joining Stern, she worked at Saks Fifth Avenue Inc. in their corporate training program, served as a Career Resources Counselor for part-time MBA students at Stern and as a Career Counselor at NYU’s School of Law. Danielle is an advocate for studying abroad and getting to know at least one professor while in college. |
 | Jessie Rosenzweig Associate Director Tisch Hall, Room 614 jrosenzw@stern.nyu.edu | Jessie received her BA in Sociology from Wesleyan University and her MA in Higher Education Administration from NYU. After working as a Graduate Assistant in the Stern Advising Office, she was hired on as a full-time Adviser and has not looked back since! Jessie has been on the Stern Advising Team for 7 years and in that time she has developed a true appreciation of the students in the Stern community for their tenacity, creativity and commitment to their fellow students. In her free time, Jessie's favorite activity is spending time with her young son Charlie. Jessie is also an avid movie buff, reader, and while she loves the Food Network, she has yet to master the art of cooking (but she continues to try!) |
 | Mary -Grace Tomecki Academic Adviser Tisch Hall, Room 611 mtomecki@stern.nyu.edu | After managing grants and helping develop international programs for Touro College, Mary-Grace enjoyed working in the Dean’s Office of the Undergraduate College. Most recently, she served as a special education mathematics teacher in the South Bronx. Mary-Grace earned her BA in Economics from Adelphi University, and then, went on to earn an MA in Elementary Education from Mercy College and an MA in Politics from NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In her free time, Mary-Grace serves on a variety of volunteer committees that address quality of life issues in her hometown on Long Island. |
Meeting with Advisers
Steps for a 30 minute appointment:
| 1) | Check AAS for adviser availability. The system allows students to schedule appointments up to 1 week in advance, so look through the schedule for a time that works for you. Please read the “How-to use AAS" guide for detailed instructions. |
| 2) | Prepare for your appointment. We’ve created a document to help you organize your questions and prepare for your meeting. |
| 3) | Arrive early! If possible, try to arrive 5 minutes early for your appointment so that our advisers can stay on schedule. If you need to cancel, please do so via AAS unless you are within 24 hours of your appointment, in which case you can reach out to your adviser via email to explain that you’ll need to reschedule. |
| 4) | The 30 minute & Quick Visits schedules change in the weeks leading up to and including registration, so pay attention to your email for more information on scheduling appointments during these times. |
Quick Visits
Have some quick questions that don’t warrant a 30 minute appointment?
Stern UC Advising holds Quick Visit Advising at the following times:
Monday through Thursday, 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Friday, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Other Places for Answers
Stern students can e-mail uc.advising@stern.nyu.edu for answers to short questions
Check out the Stern UC Advising Tumblr for real-time updates on Stern UC Advising happenings!
Thinking About Law, Med, or Graduate School?
Pre-Law Advising
Please schedule an appointment with Professor Jeanne Calderon if you have any questions regarding law school. The Stern Business & Law Association, Undergraduate Law Society of NYU, and CAS Pre-Law Info/ListServ are also great resources for those interested in law.
If you are planning on applying to law school and you require a Dean's Certification, please submit a request form.
Stay tuned for imformation regarding upcoming pre-law information sessions in the fall. Please check out this video from past info sessions.
Pre-law information packet for underclassmen and seniors/alumni.
Pre-Health Advising
Stern students interested in fulfilling requirements for postgraduate health careers—from medicine and dentistry to the allied-health professions—are encouraged to meet with a Stern adviser as early in their academic career as possible. Students can also join the Stern Healthcare Group (StHealth). Prehealth students should also take advantage of the resources offered through the College of Arts and Science’s Preprofessional Advising Center (Silver Center, Room 901. Tel: 212-998-8160).
Please consult with an adviser on how to incorporate your pre-health goals into the Stern curriculum.
Applying to Graduate School
NYU has many resources available for students who are considering applying to graduate school. Most strong MBA programs prefer to see students with work experience, but you can begin some preparations now if you are interested in other types of graduate programs or even certain MBAs. Students interested in a business subject Ph.D. should contact the appropriate Faculty Adviser to review course work. Students should also visit the Wasserman Center for Career Development for more information on applying to graduate school, as well as the useful sites below.
- AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- LSAC – Official site of the LSAT Law School Admissions Council
- GRE.org – Information on the Graduate Record Examination
- MBA.com - General information regarding the pursuit of an MBA degree
- Peterson’s Career Center - General information on post-graduate studies
Useful Planning Resources
Tutoring/Extra Help Opportunities:
Academic Resource Center (ARC) & University Learning Center
(Stern & CAS Classes)
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) Tutoring
(Stern Classes)
