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Business

New York University

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Overview

NYU Stern's BS in Business uses a holistic first-year admissions process. Official Stern materials emphasize strong academic preparation, especially rigorous math through calculus or at least precalculus, alongside personal essays and optional standardized testing under NYU's flexible policy. No portfolio is required for this program.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

NYU Stern undergraduate business admissions do not require or describe a portfolio or creative work sample for first-year applicants.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeMedium

Essays matter because Stern says admission considers the personal essays, and NYU's first-year supplemental essay is a chance to show fit, perspective, and how you would contribute to NYU's collaborative global community. The NYU supplemental is optional, but it can add context and voice.

Bar to clear: Strong Common App essay; optional NYU supplemental essay of 250 words or less

Academics & GPAHigh

This is a major factor. Stern says applicants are measured through careful consideration of secondary school records, and the committee reviews for academic strength and intellectual growth. Stern also specifically expects business applicants to have calculus or at least precalculus on the transcript and encourages the most rigorous math available.

Bar to clear: Transcript with Calculus or at least Precalculus, plus the most rigorous math available

Test scoresMedium

Standardized testing is used but not absolutely required because NYU has a flexible testing policy. Applicants can submit standardized testing of their choice unless applying test-optional, and applicants who are not exempt must also submit English language testing. For Stern business, tests are supportive evidence rather than the sole driver.

Bar to clear: One approved testing option, or apply test-optional; English test required unless exempt

Application components

Common App personal essayNYU supplemental essay (optional)Academic transcriptsStandardized testing of your choice or test-optional submissionEnglish language test report if required

How to stand out

→Prioritize transcript strength, especially advanced math; Stern explicitly wants calculus or at least precalculus.

→Use the essays to show how you think, what motivates you, and how you would contribute to NYU's global, collaborative environment.

→Submit testing if it materially strengthens your academic case, especially if your curriculum or grades need another data point.

→If English testing is required for you, clear that requirement early with a valid score report.

Source confidence

88%Well sourced

Sources

NYU Stern Undergraduate Bulletin: Admissions

bulletins.nyu.edu/undergraduate/business/admissions/

Official Stern undergraduate admissions page; states holistic review factors and Stern-specific math preparation guidance.

NYU International Qualifications Tool: Details