# Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions Lisa Rios interview: "NYU Stern’s MBA Class of 2023 Demonstrates the Applicant-Centric Approach."

1 School News September 30, 2021 ![Clear Admit logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_030869.jpg?itok=C5_PIeFj)>

Excerpt from [Clear Admit](https://www.clearadmit.com/2021/09/stern-mba-class-of-2023/)-- "Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions Lisa Rios credits Stern’s applicant-centric approach and coronavirus response measures in adding additional test options and waivers for the increased demand and growth in the program. 'The combination of a more seamless process for applicants and continued strong demand for our rigorous program led to an 8% increase in applications as well as a total enrollment of 360 students in the Class of 2023,' said Dean Rios. That is up from 317 for the previous year."

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