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NYU Stern Sample Essays(494 Words) (Consulting)

In this example, we look at the life story of a Technologist, who has found recognition as a leader and as a professional by exercising his superior listening skills. The pattern of listening to peer’s problems began at school and then in college through the candidate’s leadership role. The habit of finding the problem not obvious to the general crowd became an advantage when he found the ‘real reasons’ for the client’s frequent change requests. By calming the nerves of the Chief Technology officer and offering an insight on how they were ahead of the competition, the disruptive behavior of the client stopped.

In the narrative, the candidate is careful not to put the client in a negative light. Instead, he takes extra effort in imagining their worldview. This skill of recognizing problems beyond what is verbalized became an asset. The Employer promoted the client from Technology Consulting to a Project Consulting role. Although the two years in the role was satisfying, the applicant’s insatiable thirst to solve multi-industrial problems has not been met. NYU Stern MBA’s experiential learning in Consulting is pointed out as the major reason for choosing the program.


Additionally, the focus of the courses to develop niche skills and the glowing endorsement the Alumni has given on the experience is quoted as additional reasons to pursue the Full-time MBA program.

Sample NYU Stern Essay 1: Goals (494 Words) (Consulting)

What are your short and long-term career goals?
How will the MBA help you achieve them?(500 Words Maximum)

Grade 1 to 12th in <school_name> - a cosmoses of India’s cultural and socio-economic diversity has exposed me to the nuances of learning in a multi-cultural environment. An easy-going demeanor and a general curiosity encouraged my peers to share even the darkest secrets with me. This experience and habit of listening as a Class Monitor and in college as an Elected representative, gave me a new skill - leading with my ears.

Later when working for an e-commerce project, the client kept changing the requirements every week. Many on our team quit. Eager to find the real reasons, I met the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The conversation started with the technicalities but soon transitioned into the 'fear of ...
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