# Executive Director for MBA Admissions Lindsay Loyd interview: “5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Your MBA Application.”

1 School News July 22, 2026 ![GMAC logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/2026-04/gmac_logo.png?itok=ez1nW5W-)Excerpt from [GMAC](https://www.gmac.com/resources/learners/how-to-apply/application-guidance/5-mba-essay-pitfalls) — “‘Be yourself and tell us your own unique story. Candidates who spend time on self-reflection and then lean into what truly matters most to them will be well on their way to crafting essays that our team will be thrilled to read,’ says Lindsay Loyd, executive director of MBA admissions at NYU Stern School of Business.”

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