Non-stressful atmosphere. Snowed day of interview. Missed class visit. Others did, too. Tour and first-year Q&A was informal and nice. Underground tunnels connecting all Tuck buildings so did not have to venture outside, although it was nice to look at the falling snow (not great to drive in, though). This was followed by another admissions Q&A by a seasoned admissions officer. Interview was last event of the day for me. Tip: highly recommend scheduling interview after at least tour and Q&A.
Interview was done by a second-year. Originally, not scheduled to interview me but last-minute switch due to illness. Turns out we had both a mutual colleague and a friend, one of whom was a Tuck alum.
Interview was blind and just off my résumé.
Questions, from what I can recall:
– walk me through your résumé (do bring a copy!). He asked for one and used it. Seemed like he was seeing it for the first time.
– example of setback
– if you attended Tuck, how would your classmates describe you?
– short-term and long-term goals post-MBA.
– why an MBA?
– greatest achievement.
– weakness
– why Tuck?
– any questions for me?
Overall, the interview was informal and more of a conversation. Not unlike how others have described it. Tuck admissions team intentionally does a great job making you feel welcome and at-ease.
