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.
Creating Memorable Essays…..and memorable in a good way
Rebecca Waters, August 18, 2014
What if I did this blog in haiku format? That might be fun. It might get me noticed and it could get me some style points with readers out there, but how much could I truly express? On the flip side, what if I ignored all word limits and keep Continue Reading
Club Spotlight: Entrepreneurship Club
Rebecca Waters, August 13, 2014
For the past two months, I’ve enjoyed a memorable and entrepreneurial summer internship while also fulfilling goals I set when starting at Tuck. But, before getting into those details, I want to share the goal and mandate of the Entrepreneurship Club, which introduced me to some great folks Continue ReadingHands-On Learning at Tuck
Rebecca Waters, August 12, 2014
Q: What do Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Yokohama, food trucks, a climate change conference, and running a private equity fund have in common? A: All formed critical parts of Tuck students’ MBA program in 2013 – 2014. Last week, I sat in on a terrific panel about experiential education at Continue Reading
Club Spotlight: Hispanic-American Student Association
Rebecca Waters, August 08, 2014
The Hispanic-American Student Association, or HASA, has defined its mission as follows; to enrich the professional, academic, social, and cultural pursuits of our members. Although HASA's activities are focused towards Tuck's Hispanic student community, all students are welcome and encouraged to participate in our events. HASA also seeks Continue ReadingCome to the Forté Forums!
Rebecca Waters, August 06, 2014
One of my areas of responsibility at Tuck is women’s recruiting, and for any women who are thinking about business school, I highly recommend you look into the Forté Foundation. Forté is an organization committed to educating and directing talented women toward careers in business. Continue ReadingClub Spotlight: Entertainment, Sports & Media
Rebecca Waters, August 01, 2014
The ESM Club strives to provide Tuck students with access and exposure to careers and events in the entertainment, sports, and media industry. In the fall, the club plans to facilitate ticket procurement for students interested in attending the February MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston. Also Continue ReadingTop 10 Things You May Not Know About Tuck: #5 - #1
Rebecca Waters, July 31, 2014
#5 – This is a great place to embrace the seasons. Yes, you’ve heard that it can get cold in New Hampshire. It does. But, while winter is a season to get through in New York or Chicago (and doesn’t really exist in LA), here it&rsquo Continue ReadingFinding the right person to speak for you - choosing your recommenders
Rebecca Waters, July 30, 2014
Letters of recommendation help provide us with additional insight into your career accomplishments, as well as your personal and professional strengths and weaknesses. The recommendation is the only part of the application not completed by the applicant themselves. Because the applicant isn’t writing the recommendation, sometimes Continue ReadingTop 10 Things You May Not Know About Tuck: #10 - #6
Rebecca Waters, July 29, 2014
#10 – 70.9% Our alumni are devoted to the school and demonstrably engaged in the school’s ongoing success. This year, over 70.9% of our alumni participated in the Tuck Annual Giving campaign – a figure more than double the average rate of other top business schools. And they give not only Continue Reading
Club Spotlight: Outdoor Club
Rebecca Waters, July 28, 2014
Inclusiveness, camaraderie, participation—these are Tuck traditions. From club meetings to student-run symposia to volunteering in the wider community, you'll find ways to get involved at Tuck. And there's no doubt you’ll be able to do a lot of this while outside enjoying the beautiful Continue ReadingGetting ready to hit the road!
Rebecca Waters, July 25, 2014
In just about one week, the admissions team will hit the road for the start of the recruiting season. While part of me is wondering where on Earth the summer has gone, the other part is getting really excited as I start to make my travel reservations. Admissions Continue Reading
Club Spotlight: Asia Business Club
Rebecca Waters, July 24, 2014
Asia Business Club (ASB) at Tuck is an active organization with devoted members who share the same goal - to promote Asian culture at Tuck and to facilitate professional and personal networks among our club members. In the academic year of 2013-2014, ASB organized a series of school-wide events for Continue ReadingFollow Admissions
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