The February 2026 NYU Stern School of Business MBA admission events calendar features a total of 21 events, comprising 14 virtual events and 7 in-person events, giving prospective students multiple opportunities to engage with the Stern community through online interactions and on-campus experiences.
Virtual Events
The virtual events include several recurring formats. Ask a Sternie sessions will be held on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, offering small-group conversations with current MBA students about the Stern experience.
Essay Editing - Consult with Atul Jose (Essay Specialist, F1GMAT)
The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
For any questions about the service, email me, Atul Jose, at editor@f1gmat.com
As F1GMAT’s Lead Consultant and Essay Specialist, I will help you structure the essay by:
1) Incorporating your Personal Brand
I will help you find unique life experiences that would differentiate you from the highly competitive NYU Stern MBA Application pool.
2) Including Storytelling elements
I have developed a keen sense of storytelling from over a decade and a half of editing essays and writing essay examples for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides.
The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
It is easy to comment, but it is tough to structure the essay from the perspective of the applicant and turn the essay into a winning application essay.
3) Aligning with the Culture of the School
A big part of editing and guiding applicants is in educating them about the culture of the school
Some schools have very ‘specific’ traits that they are looking for in an applicant.
If you don’t highlight them and lean towards general leadership or cultural narratives, the essay won’t work.
I will guide you through the writing process.
I will also iteratively edit the essays without losing your original voice.
Mock Application Workshops with Stern’s Admission Committee are scheduled for February 5, 10, 18, and 26, providing insight into how applications are reviewed and how to strengthen a Full-Time MBA application.
Tech MBA Virtual Chats will take place on February 11 and 18, featuring interactive discussions with a current Tech MBA student.
Industry- and theme-focused sessions include Careers in Tech: A Stern Alumni Fireside Chat on February 2, Luxury & Retail MBA Ask Me Anything on February 18 and 27, and The MBA Connection: Applying in the Final Round on February 18, a multi-school panel focused on late-round application strategy.
In-Person Events
The in-person events throughout February are centered on immersive campus engagement. Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q&A will be offered multiple times on February 2, 5, 9, 12, 19, 23, and 26, allowing prospective students to explore NYU Stern through guided tours, admissions insights, and discussions on student life and career resources.
These on-campus visits provide a consistent opportunity for candidates to experience Stern’s collaborative culture firsthand and engage directly with the admissions team and broader community.
Download F1GMAT's NYU Stern MBA Essay Guide
Short Answer: What are your short-term career goals?
Question 1: Change: _________ it (350 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
In today’s global business environment, the only constant is change. Using NYU Stern’s brand call to action, we want to know how you view change. Change: _____ it. Fill in the blank with a word of your choice. Why does this word resonate with you?
How will you embrace your own personal tagline while at Stern? Examples:
• Change: Dare it.
• Change: Dream it.
• Change: Drive it.
• Change: Empower it.
• Change: Manifest it.
• Change: [Any word of your choice] it.
Question 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. "Pick Six")
Related Download
Related Reads
| Date | Event | Description | Type of Event | Register |
02-Feb-26 | Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A | Prospective students can experience NYU Stern firsthand with a guided building tour, providing insights into its vibrant community and collaborative culture. Participants will delve into the student experience and discover extensive career resources. | In-Person |
|
02-Feb-26 | Careers in Tech: A Stern Alumni Fireside Chat | Prospective students can join this virtual fireside chat to hear from NYU Stern alumni working in the tech industry. The session will highlight how a Stern MBA supports tech career paths and conclude with an interactive Q&A. | Virtual |
|
03-Feb-26 | Ask a Sternie | Prospective students can join small group conversations with current NYU Stern MBA students to gain insights into the Stern experience and ask questions in an interactive setting. | Virtual |
|
05-Feb-26 | Mock Application Workshop with Stern's Admission Committee | Prospective students can join the NYU Stern Admissions Committee for a mock application workshop, gaining insights into the review process and tips for building a strong Full-time MBA application. | Virtual |
|
05-Feb-26 | Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A | Prospective students can experience NYU Stern firsthand with a guided building tour, providing insights into its vibrant community and collaborative culture. Participants will delve into the student experience and discover extensive career resources. | In-Person |
|
09-Feb-26 | Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A | Prospective students can experience NYU Stern firsthand with a guided building tour, providing insights into its vibrant community and collaborative culture. Participants will delve into the student experience and discover extensive career resources. | In-Person |
|
10-Feb-26 | Ask a Sternie | Prospective students can join small group conversations with current NYU Stern MBA students to gain insights into the Stern experience and ask questions in an interactive setting. | Virtual |
|
10-Feb-26 | Mock Application Workshop with Stern's Admission Committee | Prospective students can join the NYU Stern Admissions Committee for a mock application workshop, gaining insights into the review process and tips for building a strong Full-time MBA application. | Virtual |
|
11-Feb-26 | Tech MBA Virtual Chat | Prospective students can join current Tech MBA student Trip Werd for an interactive small-group session to learn about the Stern Tech MBA experience and engage in an open Q&A discussion. | Virtual |
|
12-Feb-26 | Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A | Prospective students can experience NYU Stern firsthand with a guided building tour, providing insights into its vibrant community and collaborative culture. Participants will delve into the student experience and discover extensive career resources. | In-Person |
|
17-Feb-26 | Ask a Sternie | Prospective students can join small group conversations with current NYU Stern MBA students to gain insights into the Stern experience and ask questions in an interactive setting. | Virtual |
|
18-Feb-26 | Luxury & Retail MBA Ask Me Anything | Prospective students can join this session to hear from current Luxury & Retail MBA student Kate Thomson as she shares insights on Stern’s community, academics, and career opportunities, followed by an interactive Q&A. | Virtual |
|
18-Feb-26 | The MBA Connection: Applying in the Final Round | Prospective students can join this virtual panel to receive guidance on applying in the final MBA application round. Featuring admissions representatives from leading business schools, the event will offer strategies for positioning a strong late-round application, followed by school-specific breakout sessions and Q&A. | Virtual |
|
18-Feb-26 | Tech MBA Virtual Chat | Prospective students can join current Tech MBA student Trip Werd for an interactive small-group session to learn about the Stern Tech MBA experience and engage in an open Q&A discussion. | Virtual |
|
18-Feb-26 | Mock Application Workshop with Stern's Admission Committee | Prospective students can join the NYU Stern Admissions Committee for a mock application workshop, gaining insights into the review process and tips for building a strong Full-time MBA application. | Virtual |
|
19-Feb-26 | Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A | Prospective students can experience NYU Stern firsthand with a guided building tour, providing insights into its vibrant community and collaborative culture. Participants will delve into the student experience and discover extensive career resources. | In-Person |
|
23-Feb-26 | Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A | Prospective students can experience NYU Stern firsthand with a guided building tour, providing insights into its vibrant community and collaborative culture. Participants will delve into the student experience and discover extensive career resources. | In-Person |
|
24-Feb-26 | Ask a Sternie | Prospective students can join small group conversations with current NYU Stern MBA students to gain insights into the Stern experience and ask questions in an interactive setting. | Virtual |
|
26-Feb-26 | Mock Application Workshop with Stern's Admission Committee | Prospective students can join the NYU Stern Admissions Committee for a mock application workshop, gaining insights into the review process and tips for building a strong Full-time MBA application. | Virtual |
|
26-Feb-26 | Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A | Prospective students can experience NYU Stern firsthand with a guided building tour, providing insights into its vibrant community and collaborative culture. Participants will delve into the student experience and discover extensive career resources. | In-Person |
|
27-Feb-26 | Luxury & Retail MBA Ask Me Anything | Prospective students can join this session to hear from current Luxury & Retail MBA student Kate Thomson as she shares insights on Stern’s community, academics, and career opportunities, followed by an interactive Q&A. | Virtual |
|