FAQs
Just Before the Deadline
- After I submit my application, when will I receive a response?
- How can I confirm that Stern has received my online application and any mailed materials?
- If I'm mailing Essay 3, does it need to be received by or postmarked by the deadline?
- If I'm mailing Essay 3, how do I indicate that in my online application?
- If I'm mailing Essay 3, what address do I use?
Application Process & Selection Criteria
- What are the application deadlines?
- Can I apply to begin in the Spring term?
- What criteria do you use to evaluate candidates?
- How do you evaluate work experience?
- How much work experience do most applicants have?
- Am I required to have work experience to apply?
- Where do I go for questions about recommendations?
- Where do I go for questions about the GMAT, GRE or TOEFL?
- Can I apply prior to completing my undergraduate degree?
- What are the degree requirements for international students?
- Where do I go for questions about submitting transcripts online?
- If my transcripts are not in English, how do I submit them online?
- What are the additional transcript requirements if invited for an interview?
- What are the Stern essay questions?
- Can I submit a paper application?
- Where can I get tips for preparing my application?
Financing the MBA
- What are tuition and overall costs of attendance?
- Are there opportunities to work on campus to help pay for tuition?
- Does Stern offer scholarships?
- What types of loan programs are available?
Visiting Stern
- Can I visit a class?
- Can I sign up to interview at Stern?
- Can I attend an on-campus information session?
- Does Stern host off-campus information sessions?
Program Structure
- Where can I get a curriculum overview?
- How many credits does it take to complete the program?
- What are the elective and specialization options?
- Can I transfer credits from another institution or another NYU graduate program?
- Does NYU Stern offer any dual degree programs?
Full-time versus Part-time
- Can I apply for the Full-time and Part-time MBA program for the same Fall start term?
- If I am not admitted to the Full-time MBA program, can I apply to the Part-time MBA program?
- What are the main differences between the Full-time and Part-time MBA programs?
- If I enroll in the Part-time MBA program, do I have the option of switching into the Full-time MBA program?
- What if I applied to the Full-time program (prior to enrollment only) and decide that the Part-time program is a better fit?
