Sample NYU Stern Goals Essay (498 Words) (Finance)

New York University: Stern
In this example, the applicant shares how his passion for math sparked an interest in Finance and a career with Goldman Sachs. Although aware of the career path – short-term and long-term with the current role, the applicant cites a transformation that is happening in the industry as a major motivator to upgrade his skills.

By comparing the revolutionizing force of the internet in the mid-90s with the trifecta of AI, Blockchain, and automated processes, the applicant is making an argument of taking a break from the career and upgrading his skills on an emergency basis. The applicant then commends NYU Stern’s thought leadership in customizing the curriculum to incorporate FinTech as one of the 25 specializations.

In the concluding paragraphs, the applicant shares how emerging economies have yet to find a free-flow of deals despite innovation in fund-raising platforms. With the experiential learning modules, the applicant plans to develop hands-on experience necessary to understand the financial, cultural and governance issues in these economies. Through the skill enhancement, FinTech specialization and experiential learning, the applicant hopes to develop the know-how to handle funding projects in emerging economies.

Sample NYU Stern Essay 1: Goals (499 Words) (Finance)

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

When my friends struggled with Math in Grade 8, I was looking forward to my next assignment. Numbers fascinated me. The journey towards a solution was filled with turns and missteps, but each step demonstrated my capability. I learned to persist. People exaggerate in conversation and writing, but math is about Integrity. It is when you can’t hide the truth from yourself. My search for truth led me to Goldman Sachs as an Analyst. If I continue in my current role, I would be an associate by next year, but miss out an opportunity to be part of a revolution that is happening in Finance.

In 10-15 years, I hope to ...
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1) A detailed Analysis of NYU Stern MBA Curriculum for 2018-19 with context on how Specialization and Electives, Experiential Learning, DBI (Doing Business In), Stern Consulting Corps (SCC), Stern Signature Projects, Board Fellows Program, Social Impact Internship Fund (SIIF), Global Courses  and Leadership Development would add value.

2) Guidelines to answer Essay 1 by mapping specializations to your post-MBA goals

3) Two Sample Essays

Sample NYU Stern Essay 1: Goals (499 Words) (Finance)

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

4) Tips to answer Essay 2 in five ways with Image Examples


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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")

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