Past:  What choices have you made that led you to your current position?

Present:  Why is a Stern MBA necessary at this point in your life?

Future:  What is your desired position upon graduation from the Stern School?

Stern 2 
Please respond to one of the following questions, giving relevant reasons and/or examples from your personal experience to support your answer.  (2 pages maximum, double-spaced)

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself."
                                                        – Leo Tolstoy

What was the most difficult constructive feedback you have received, and what did you do as a result of it?

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
                                                    – Martin Luther King, Jr.

In your professional experience, describe a situation where you demonstrated leadership, relating it to the quote above.

Stern 3
Creatively describe yourself to your MBA classmates.  You may use any method to convey your message: words, illustrations, etc.  All submissions become part of the permanent records at Stern School of Business and cannot be returned for any reason.  We do not recommend submitting anything that must be viewed or played electronically. (2 pages maximum, double-spaced)

Stern 4 - Optional
Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee.  If you are unable to submit a recommendation from a current employer, please give your reason here.