# In a Q&A interview, Director of MBA Admissions Lauren Calio highlights the School's collaborative culture and shares tips for prospective MBA applicants, underscoring the importance of EQ

1 School News November 20, 2018 ![Metro MBA logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/metromba.jpg?itok=SBYA3N-3)>

Excerpt from [MetroMBA](https://www.metromba.com/2018/11/nyu-stern-admissions-director/) -- "Beyond work experience and goals, a common thread among our students is their high emotional intelligence or EQ, and engagement in our collaborative community. We also pride ourselves on being a school where everyone can be themselves. Our students’ interests outside of the classroom are also vast, as evidenced by our 30+ student clubs serving professional, affinity, sports, and special interest areas."

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