Find out what sets Tuck apart. Hear from the people who make Tuck distinctive among the world’s top MBA programs—students, partners, Tuck admissions staff, and the Tuck administrators who will work with you throughout your two years at Tuck. The Tuck 360: MBA blog combines candid insight about life at Tuck from students and partners with helpful insider tips and advice from Tuck staff who want you to succeed at Tuck.
Your MBA Application: Areas for Improvement
Rebecca Waters, March 08, 2016
Sometimes we just don’t have all of the credentials, the experience, or the skills we need to ensure we will get to where we want to be. There are times when these challenges can be overcome with hard work, dedicated focus on improving our prospects, and just a Continue Reading
Building a Different Kind of Startup While at Tuck
Rebecca Waters, March 07, 2016
By Fernando Plubins Schneider T'16 Growing up in Brazil, a series of unfortunate events made my early years in life very challenging. However, everything changed when I met wonderful people during my journey who helped me in many different ways. Some were great mentors who I looked to for advice. Continue Reading
Tuck Spotlight: 10 Questions with Duncan McDougall T’87
Rebecca Waters, March 02, 2016
Duncan McDougall is the founder and Executive Director of the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) which he has run for 18 years. Duncan has worked as a management consultant, freelance writer, teacher, and public radio commentator. Duncan graduated from the Tuck School of Business in 1987 where he was awarded the Continue ReadingGet to Know Tuck: Visit
Rebecca Waters, March 01, 2016
Researching programs and schools. This step of the application process will likely be ongoing and should not be minimized. While there are several programs that offer a great education, what sets them apart from one another? How do you determine the ever important topic of fit? Probably the best way Continue Reading
Building a Startup While at Tuck
Rebecca Waters, February 25, 2016
By Rob Thelen T'16 FliQ is my startup. We want to change the way that people interact and exchange information. We have come a long way. FliQ started as a pitch at a Dartmouth start-up weekend (three-day event at the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network (DEN) where you pitch, form a Continue Reading
Tuck Pride: Growing a Strong Support System at Tuck
Rebecca Waters, February 22, 2016
A Q&A with Gus Zhao T’17. Tell me a little about Tuck Pride and how you found out about it. Tuck Pride's primary goal is to increase LGBT awareness. In addition to a big Tuck ‘Tails event in the fall, Tuck Pride Continue Reading
Should you apply Round 3? Maybe.
Rebecca Waters, February 18, 2016
Ahhhh Round 3. The April Round (as we refer to it at Tuck) is notoriously the most competitive since the majority of the class has been decided. Wait! Don’t go, keep reading! Although the climb may be steeper, reaching the finish line via the final application round IS Continue Reading
My Summer at Google: Q&A with Rob T’16
Rebecca Waters, February 16, 2016
A conversation with Robert Thelen T'16 who interned at Google this past summer. Q: What were you doing before Tuck? A: I was a captain in the United States Air Force. I basically had three jobs over my eight-year Air Force Career: Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Combat Advisor, and Acquisitions Continue Reading
#IAmTuck: A Day in the Life of Anne T’11
Rebecca Waters, February 15, 2016
Every month, a student or alum takes over the Tuck School Instagram to show their week or day in the life. Here's what a typical day at Amazon is like for Anne Carrihill T'11. Anne Carrihill T'11 manages the Instock team for Continue ReadingSurvival of the ‘Fit’test – Fittingly Enough, It’s All about Fit
Rebecca Waters, February 12, 2016
Sudershan Tirumala T’10 is Associate Director of Admissions and Regional Director of India and South East Asia. He hits the nail on the head once again with a new post on MBA Crystal Ball - this time as he tackles the ever-present, but often ambiguous issue Continue Reading
CDO Weighs In: Recruiting Advice for Investment Banking
Rebecca Waters, February 09, 2016
Deirdre O’Donnell is an associate director of Tuck's Career Development Office (CDO). Discuss how you’d prepare for fit interviews for the investment banking industry. The first thing that’s very important is to understand what the desired skill set is for the industry. There Continue Reading
Fall at Tuck: My Top 5 Favorite Moments
Rebecca Waters, February 04, 2016
By Emma He T’17 Tuck has become my home away from home. My first fall at Tuck was full of challenges and fun—here are five experiences I enjoyed the most. 1. Mini Hockey League Ice hockey is a key tradition for students at Tuck. Hockey is separated into Continue ReadingFollow Admissions
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