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Because of the large number of applicants, the school usually does not
interview every single candidate. However, if the applicant does get
an invitation for an interview, then it's a good sign, as 90% of
students who got admitted to Stern received an invitation for either on
campus or alumni interview. Along with other top b-schools, Stern
admits students based upon their GMAT scores, GPAs, essays, work
experience and recommendation letters. One of the most important
factors is your career progression. While having a 700+ GMAT and
graduated from a prestigious university, I was later informed by the
admissions staff that it was my promotion at work, hence my increased
job responsibility (something that I stressed on one of the 3 essay
questions) that distinguished my applications from other candidates.
The school does make an effort to select a diverse pool of student
body. As a result, having a non-traditional background and career
cerainly helps. As for the essays, they are all pretty straight
forward but it is important NOT to provide a generic answer for reasons
applicants want to apply for b-school, as that's not only a good way to
distinguish yourself from the crowd and but it is also hard to convince
the admissions your sincerity. It is all right to be frank if
candidates want to get the degree because of a career change. (In
fact, this is one of the most common reasons why people apply for b-
school!) The current average GMAT score is 700, and this is the minimum
score that applicants should target. While Stern has rejected
applicants with a perfect GMAT score and stresses the importance of
admitting "all rounded candidates", having a GMAT score doesn't hurt.
The admission rates are below 15% for class of 2001 and 2002 (and even
lower for 2003 and 2004!), so it is a competitive process. I strongly
suggest prospective students pay a visit to the school, possibly sit in
a couple of classes and meet with the admission officers. (be prepared!)
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