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NYU SternLangone Part-time MBA Online ChatWednesday, April 5, 20125:00 – 6:00 p.m. EDTAdmissions Ashley Hi, my name is Ashley. I work in the MBA Admissions Office and I amlooking forward to answering your questions!Admissions Maggie Welcome to the NYU Stern Part-time MBA Admissions chat! We are lookingforward to chatting with you in a few minutes.Admissions EvanHello. My name is Evan and I work in the MBA Admissions Office. I lookforward to answering your questions today.SammijoteekHi, do we have to choose a specific MBA program prior to applying or canwe choose after we are accepted?Admissions Maggie Hi Sammijoteek: Welcome to the chat! You need to choose to apply to thePart-time, Full-time or Executive MBA program ahead of time, as each application is different. Youmay select your specializations after you've entered the program though.Shabih SyedDo you offer any weekend information sessions for the Part-time MBA?Admissions Maggie Hello Shabih Syed! We hosted an information session on a Saturday in earlyMarch and plan to do another in the Fall. We typically host sessions on weeknights. However, if youhave questions for a member of the MBA Admissions Committee, you may email us atsternmba@stern.nyu.edu or call us at 212-998-0600.JimHi! Does the Part-time program only begin in the fall?Admissions Ashley Hi Jim. Welcome to the chat! The Part-time program offers the option to startin either the Fall or Spring.VayThe Fall 2012 deadline is noted as May 15th but the site also states that youwill be accepting applications through July 1st. What is the difference?Admissions EvanHi, Vay. Those students who submit a complete application by May 15 areguaranteed to receive an initial notification no later than August 1. After the initial May 15 deadline,we will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until July 1. While we make every effort toreview these applications in a timely manner, we do not have a corresponding initial notification datefor applications submitted between May 15 and July 1.RWongWhat is the percentage of applicants are offered acceptance?1

Admissions Maggie The percentage of applicants who are admitted to the program varies eachyear. We recommend taking a look at the typical class profile to get a better sense of the qualities ofapplicants who are typically admitted: at are you looking for? Is it more answering the questions straight forwardor also including specific reasons why I am a good fit?Admissions Ashley Hi Rok6790. Welcome to the chat! You are welcome to answer the questionsdirectly; however we also encourage you to demonstrate why you are a good fit for the NYU SternPart-time MBA program.Monika Stime students?Hi everyone! Can you please tell me about the student clubs available to Part-Admissions EvanHello, Monika S. Stern offers nearly 40 clubs that Langone students arewelcome to get involved in. Clubs range from professional clubs, to community based clubs, tosports and social clubs. I’m including a link to our Student Clubs page so you can check out all ofthem. Are there alternative study times? For example, weekends or weeknights?And my other question is about how much the Part-time MBA costsAdmissions Maggie You may set up whatever study schedule you like - some people prefer to doindividual and group work on weeknights and some on weekends. Please see our financial aid pagefor details about the cost of attendance: ndex.htmShaunHi, I was just wondering if there was an advantage in submitting anapplication earlier? Do they get reviewed in the order they arrive in queue?Admissions Ashley Hi Shaun. The applications are not necessarily reviewed in the order theyarrive. As long as you submit a complete application by the deadline, you will receive an answer bythe initial notification date.Vayprograms?What are the key differences between Part-time Weekend and Exec-MBAAdmissions Maggie I recommend taking a look at this chart for a program erIs it possible for Part-time students to enroll in daytime classes, and if so, anyspecial processes besides giving first priority to full-time?2

Admissions Maggie Full-time students are giving priority for daytime classes, and Part-timestudents are giving priority for evening and weekend classes. However, on a space available basis,Part-time students may take courses during the day and vice versa.MsdelossantosHi! I currently hold a BA in education and never took any business classes.Would I still be eligible to apply?Admissions EvanHi, Msdelossantos. There are no prerequisites courses required to applybusiness topics prior to taking elective classes and pursuing specializations.SaifnomaniManhattan campus?Are different specializations available at the Westchester campus vs.Admissions Maggie Our Westchester location offers the same specialization opportunities as ourManhattan campus. Also keep in mind that 25% of your coursework (15 credits) needs to be taken atthe Manhattan campus if you enroll in the Westchester program.Ilango SubramanianHow does the DBi program determine its location of study?Admissions Ashley Hi Ilango Subramanian. DBi programs determine the correspondinglocations of study based on the fit of the course that's being offered there.ElenaHello, if I understood right from the last year chat, it is impossible to switchfrom Part-time to Full-time. Is the opposite switch possible?Admissions Maggie You are correct that students may not switch from the Part-time to Full-timeMBA program. On a space available basis, it is possible to request to switch from the Full-time to thePart-time MBA program.Aferr85Hi, I'm wondering how feasible it is to complete the Part-time program in just2 years, per the sample schedules listed on the website?Admissions Maggie It is possible to complete the Part-time program in just two years. Studentstypically take two and a half to three years to complete the program, which allows a bit more time forvacations and work commitments, etc. Keep in mind that you will have a better idea of what willwork for you after you have been the program for a semester.NickNoochmatriculation?Good afternoon, when is the final cut-off date to apply for SpringAdmissions Ashley Hi NickNooch. The application deadline for Spring 2013 is September 15,2012. Applications will also be considered on a rolling basis until November 1 (for Spring 2013).Jimthe one next week?Will there be a second information session at the Manhattan campus besides3

Admissions Maggie Next week is the last session at the Manhattan campus before the May 15deadline. We will host another information session at the Manhattan campus on June 5. I alsorecommend taking a look at our virtual information ml.Sahana AHi my name is Sahana. I am applying for Spring 2013. My first question is:how does recruiting work in Part-time? Do Part-time students have access to career services?Admissions EvanHello, Sahana A. There are career services available for Part-time studentsthrough our Career Center for Working Professionals (CCWP). The CCPW is designed to providePart-time MBA students with the skills necessary to conduct an independent job search and toeffectively manage their career. While Part-time students don’t have access to on-campus recruiting,CCPW does provide individual career counseling, professional development workshops and jobpostings. I’m including the URL to the Career Center for Working Professionals’ Part-time-mba/career/index.htmCAlexanderMy question is about essay #3. Besides the size restrictions, are there anyspecific essay types or choices of media that are not recommended?Admissions Ashley Hi CAlexander. For information on the restrictions for essay 3, please ssays/index.htmIlango Subramanian Are there different DBi programs that go on during the same Jan/May terms?Admissions Ashley Hi Ilango Subramanian. The DBi programs offered during each term mayvary due to interest and availability. We have a large number of country offerings each year.RiaHow flexible is the Part-time program?Admissions EvanHi, Ria. The Part-time program is designed to be flexible, with studentscompleting the program in anywhere from 2 to 6 years. Most students take around 3 years to finishthe Part-time program. To accelerate the program, some Part-time students will enroll in Intensivecourses. For those students needing to focus on work or out-side-of-school commitments, you cantake a reduced course load if needed. We have sample schedules available on our website, so you cansee what a 2 year vs. a 2.5 year vs. a 3 year plan looks like. deWhen is the deadline for the upcoming Spring semester?Admissions Ashley Hi jlamande. The deadline for Spring 2013 is September 15, 2012.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 1.calexanderIf an applicant expresses interest in a slight career pivot (same functional role,different industry) is the Part-time or Full-time program better?4

Admissions Maggie If you are looking to transition to a different industry but in the samefunction, the Part-time MBA program may be a reasonable choice for you. Keep in mind that oncampus recruiting for Part-time students is not available though, so you would need to takeadvantage of Stern's job postings and alumni/student network in order to make the transition.Counselors in the Career Center for Working Professionals are also helpful with resume review,mock interviews and other career development opportunities.nitya31Hi, Are GRE scores accepted for Part-time MBA admissions?Admissions EvanHello, Nitya31. We accept both the GRE and GMAT, and we do not have apreference between the two tests. More information is available in the Admissions portion of ourwebsite. Here’s the URL: re-toefl/index.htmNickNoochWhat is it like working under the pressure of the "Stern curve?"Admissions Maggie The "Stern curve" is not something you hear about as a student here. Studentswork hard, and professors want students to do well. Grades are not typically discussed amongstudents and is more of a personal goal of each individual.Elenasemester?Is it possible to combine weekends and weeknights through the sameAdmissions Ashley Hi Elena. Initially, you should apply to the weekend or weeknight program.After the first two semesters, you are able to combine both weekends and weeknights in the samesemester.ericIf we submit our applications before the May 15 deadline, do they getreviewed now or is it held until after the deadline?Admissions EvanHi, Eric. We won’t start reviewing applications for the Fall 2012 Part-timeprogram until after the May 15th deadline.arif hassanI would like to know what kind of companies hire Part-time MBAs?Admissions Maggie Part-time students have access to the same job postings through Stern as Fulltime students have access to. Keep in mind that Part-time students do not participate in on-campusrecruiting though, so if you are looking to make a major job change, it will be a bit more of anindividual effort (with the help of career counselors) in the Part-time program. The Full-timeprogram is more geared toward students looking to make a significant career switch.SahanaAre career services are they accessible to Part-timers as well?Admissions Maggie The Part-time program has its own career services office (the Career Centerfor Working Professionals). These counselors are available to help with resume review, mockinterviews, etc. They are available for both in-person and phone appointments.5