Part time Stern MBA

Dear pinkhaze,

I always think honesty is the best policy when it comes to admissions essays. There is something to how you present the information though and that is the key to writing this essay. You are correct that your employer sponsoring you will reflect positively on you, so that is something important to include in the essay. To your second point, the financial aspect is the reason the majority of folks are in the part-time program and thus that will not be a surprise or a negative. I don't know that it needs to be included if you are being sponsored though--think about that. I also encourage you to think beyond the immediate things that come to mind to be more broad about why you want an MBA in general.

Good luck,
Lisa

Dear dp63083,

I think you have a shot at the Langone program if you put together a great application package. That means you need a set of well-written, compelling essays, great recommendations and a good interview. Your numbers (GPA and test scores) are solid. While your GRE is a little low, it might be enough with your GPA and an otherwise strong application package. If you feel you can do well on the GMAT (670+), then it might be worth taking also as long as you do not sacrifice the quality of the rest of your application. Finally, I strongly encourage you to visit the campus and establish a rapport with the admissions office if you haven't done so already. They would be the best folks to give you some insight on your GRE score.

Good luck,
Lisa