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Published: December 12, 2024
Tuck to Healthcare: Meet Four Tuck MBAs at the Forefront of Medicine
Sponsored Content For business professionals passionate about health care, Dartmouth Tuck offers a dynamic learning environment to advance your career in the industry. Tuck is part of Dartmouth’s extensive health care ecosystem, which includes the Geisel School of Medicine, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth Health, and more. This ecosystem provides unmatched opportunities for students to engage with faculty experts, participate in interdisciplinary projects, and attend events with thought leaders across the health care spectrum. At Tuck, students benefit from resources like the Center for Health Care, which fosters exploration and Read more
Published: December 12, 2024
A Guide to Test Waivers: Should You Request a Waiver for Submitting a GMAT or GRE Score?
It is no secret that standardized tests are not the part of the MBA application process that applicants most cherish. Some applicants simply aren’t good at standardized testing; others feel they do not have the time to invest in studying properly. With competition for applicants continuing to rise among schools, test waivers became a more prevalent option in b-school admissions. Whether you’re hesitant or excited about the GMAT or GRE, what are valid reasons to request a test waiver? Even if you have a valid reason, does it make sense to request a test waiver? In this piece, we take Read more
Published: December 11, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Blind, resume-based interview. Very conversational, only a handful of questions asked that seemed to be from the pre-prepared list. Interviewer was an extremely kind 2Y student, lasted just under an hour. – Anything not on your resume that you want me to know about you? – Why MBA? – Why Tuck? – TMAT you got constructive feedback. – What’s unique perspective would you bring to Tuck’s class? Never felt a molecule of pressure here, pretty much the exact atmosphere you’d predict from the “Tuck nice” stereotype. My interviewer definitely left a fantastic impression of Tuck’s community Read more
Published: December 9, 2024
Real Humans Profile: Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2026
In this edition of our ongoing series Real Humans: MBA Students, we go beyond the class profile to meet some new members of the Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2026. 296 students enrolled in the Tuck MBA program this fall. Forty-four percent are women and 30 percent are international, representing 41 different countries by citizenship. Twenty-nine percent of U.S. students identify as a minority and 15 percent as underrepresented. Seven percent are members of the LGBTQ+ community. During their undergraduate years, the new Tuck MBAs earned an average 3.6 GPA. Forty-five percent had majored Read more
Published: December 8, 2024
The Week Ahead: Many MBA Decisions & Boston Carroll Deadline, December 9-13, 2024
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Busy Decision Week Many final decisions are now being released. Monday, December 9, Rice / Jones is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Tuesday, December 10, Boston College / Carroll has its Round 2 deadline. Harvard, UPenn / Wharton and Georgetown / McDonough are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Wednesday, December 11, Northwestern / Kellogg, UVA / Darden, UNC / Kenan-Flagler and Johns Hopkins / Carey are scheduled to release their Round 1 Read more
Published: December 3, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Employment Report: Class of 2024 Maintains Record Median Salary
The Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2024 employment report reveals this year’s median base salary for graduates stands at $175,000, with 84 percent of the class receiving sign-on bonuses at a median payout of $30,000. The total median compensation maintains the running record for recent Tuck graduates. Of the year’s 283 Tuck graduates, 245 (87 percent) reported seeking employment. Of those not seeking employment, seven percent were company sponsored or already employed, and two percent are going on to start their own businesses.  “T’24s graduated Read more
Published: November 13, 2024
Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2024-2025
To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled all of the Round 2 MBA application deadlines (and some Round 3 ones) all in one place. You’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay Analysis” column. School Deadline Decision Essay Analysis Application Live? INSEAD (R2 August Intake) 11/5/2024 1/10/2025 Yes Yes Michigan State Broad 11/15/2024 1/31/2025 Yes Yes Minnesota Carlson 12/1/2024 2/1/2025 Yes Yes Indian School of Business Read more
Published: November 10, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
I had such a kind second-year student! I was very nervous, but she made it conversational, which helped a ton. Most of the questions were: 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why an MBA? ST/LT goals? 3. Why Tuck? 4. TMAT you received constructive feedback. 5. TMAT you helped out a team member. 6. How will you contribute to the fabric of Tuck? Time for questions. Interview was for 45 min. Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / On-Campus
– Walk me through your resume. – Why Tuck? – Why MBA? ST and LT goals, why now? (all asked in on breath) – Time you had to give constructive feedback. – Time you received constructive feedback. – You have quite a bit of community service experience, why is giving back important to you? Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-year student / Zoom
The interview was with a second-year student and was a pleasant, stress-free experience—quite the opposite of what I had expected. The interviewer seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me and gathering the insights needed for the report to the admissions committee. Overall Structure: Introduction, Why MBA, Why Tuck? Introduce yourself. Provide an overview of your professional experience, focusing on the reasoning behind each role you’ve taken on. Why an MBA? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Follow-up on short-term goal: specify the role I aim to pursue and why I chose that role specifically. Why Tuck? Behavioral Questions: Read more
Published: October 20, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-year student / Zoom
The interviewer was a friendly second-year student, and the interview was very conversational. Here’s the overall flow and questions asked: Intro from the interviewer Introduction about yourself Why an MBA? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Why Tuck? What motivates you to focus on social impact? Extracurricular activities experience Describe a time you experienced failure How have you provided feedback to others? How do your friends, family, or colleagues describe your strengths? What is your biggest weakness? Tell me about a time when people came to you for help Q&A session Read more
Published: October 16, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
It was a friendly chat with a second-year student, I was asked: 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Short-term and long-term goals? 3. Why Tuck? 4. Greatest achievement? 5. Tell me about a time you wanted to do something and changed your mind, why did you change your mind. 6. What unique voice do you bring to Tuck? 7. Tell me about a time you received feedback, what was it and how did you react? 8. Tell me about a time you gave feedback. 9. Tell me about a time you led Read more
Published: September 22, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
The interview was blind (resume-based). The interviewer was in a bit of rush (I suppose due to multiple meetings). I joined 10 mins earlier than my time and she was already present. We jumped right in and wrapped up with additional questions in about 30 mins. Overall the feel was quite warm and encouraging with her sharing details about her own experience in tidbits. Questions – 1. Walk me through your resume/TMAY? 2. ST/LT Goals 3. Why MBA/Tuck/Now? 4. TMAT when – received critical feedback/accomplished something in a project/helped someone? 5. What is something new Read more
Published: September 22, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Deadlines, September 23-27, 2024
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 1 is Underway! The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is now underway. Monday, September 23, Imperial College has its Round 1 application deadline. Wednesday, September 25, Toronto / Rotman has its Round 1 application deadline. Thursday, September 26, Dartmouth / Tuck and IESE have their Round 1 application deadlines. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications.  There are 5 Ways MBA LiveWire Helps Read more
Published: September 18, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Record GMAT & Diverse Experience
The Dartmouth Tuck School of Business has released its profile of the MBA Class of 2026. The 296 incoming first-year students have again broken the school’s record for average GMAT score. They bring a wealth of professional experience and academic achievement to the MBA program. “The academic experience at Tuck is intentionally designed to challenge students in a trust-based environment and foster transformative personal development,” said Lawrence Mur’ray, executive director of admissions and financial aid, in the school’s press release. “Tuck MBA candidates need strong intellectual aptitude, Read more
Published: September 16, 2024
Bloomberg Businessweek B-School Rankings 2024-2025 Key Takeaways
Graduating students, recent alumni, and companies that recruit MBAs weigh in via survey to form Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2024-2025 Best B-Schools ranking. Top business schools globally are sorted by region, with assessments of programs spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific region, and Canada through a rigorous analysis of data and survey responses. This year, the ranking covers 111 full-time MBA programs. To qualify, programs had to be taught primarily in English and meet a minimum threshold of survey response rates. Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed 5,292 students, 9,222 alumni, and 734employers, and also considered compensation and employment data to determine schools’ Read more
Published: September 4, 2024
LinkedIn Ranking Expands to 100 Full-Time MBA Programs for Career Growth 2024
The LinkedIn ranking goes global this year, as their list of full-time MBA programs expands from its inaugural 50 U.S.-based schools to 100 with the inclusion of international business schools in 2024. Like last year, the ranking is based on job placement (hiring rate and labor market demand), career advancement, network growth and strength, leadership potential, and gender diversity. Eligibility criteria required accreditation by AACSB or EQUIS, a full-time program structure, and a minimum of 1,500 alumni. They lowered the required number of graduates from 500 last year to at least 400 graduates Read more
Published: August 29, 2024
A Guide to Test Waivers: Should You Request a Waiver for Submitting a GMAT or GRE Score?
It is no secret that standardized tests are not the part of the MBA application process that applicants most cherish. Some applicants simply aren’t good at standardized testing; others feel they do not have the time to invest in studying properly. Due to COVID-19 and the related impact on testing centers and availability, test waivers became a more prevalent option in b-school admissions. Whether you’re hesitant or excited about the GMAT or GRE, what are valid reasons to request a test waiver? Even if you have a valid reason, does it make sense to request a test waiver? In this Read more
Published: August 15, 2024
Inside the MBA Admissions Process Webinar Series Fall 2024
Join our exclusive webinar series designed specifically for prospective MBA applicants! Gain insider knowledge from admissions officers of 15 top MBA programs. This series of three virtual interactive events will provide invaluable insights and tips to navigate the MBA admissions process successfully. Dates: September 11th, September 18th & September 25th. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Event Highlights: – Exclusive Access: Hear directly from admissions officers of 15 top MBA programs. – Expert Guidance: Clear Admit co-founder, Read more
Published: August 14, 2024
MBA Degrees & Majors with a STEM Designation
The past few years have seen a surge in business schools that run MBA programs with a STEM designation. MBAs, that is, that are now classified as a science, technology, engineering or mathematics degree. The new STEM MBA designation is promising students a multitude of new opportunities – but what is it, really? Read on to find out what a STEM MBA is, which schools offer it, and what this all might mean for you.  What Is a STEM MBA? The structure of a STEM MBA is relatively simple. The foundational knowledge and core concepts of Read more
Published: July 31, 2024
Our Favorite MBA Admissions Essay Topics & What We Would Ask
As a team at Clear Admit, we are very familiar with the ins and outs of MBA admissions. We offer advice on essay topics, review applicant profiles and welcome admissions directors to share their insider insights – and more. As we guide MBA applicants through the admissions process, we thought it would be fun to share our favorite essay topics (in no particular order) of the season and what we would ask applicants if we were in the admissions office. Personal Favorites of the Clear Admit Team Three Votes for a Creative Essay We each Read more
Published: July 30, 2024
Early & Round 1 MBA Deadlines 2024-2025
To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled a chart of the earliest deadlines, including Early Action and Round 1, of the top business schools in one place. For schools that have announced their essay topic(s), you’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay(s) Released” column. We will continue to update this table as more Round 1 MBA deadlines and essay topics are announced. Deadlines are for Round 1 (unless otherwise noted). Last updated: August 19, 2024 School Deadline Decision Essay(s) Released? Application Live? Cambridge / Judge 8/27/2024 Yes Read more
Published: July 18, 2024
Ready, Set, Write!
The essay requirements of MBA applications are well documented as extremely time consuming and utterly crucial. With high effort and high stakes, it’s no wonder that many candidates spend swathes of time and effort attempting to simplify the application process, hunting for explanatory resources and poring over clarifying analysis. With some of the essay questions for the 2024-2025 season released and since analyzed, perhaps your mind has already been eased and preparation is already underway. Perhaps you feel as if you have a firm grip on what schools are likely to ask you, Read more
Published: July 16, 2024
Live Admissions Q&A: Amy Mitson of Dartmouth Tuck
Tune into this special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, recorded live at the 2024 GMAC conference, to learn more about the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Amy Mitson, Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing, Dartmouth Tuck Our guest, Amy Mitson, has been at Tuck since 2000 and currently serves as Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing. She also previously held the role of Sr. Associate Director of the MBA Program Office. Her combined student services and admissions experiences have helped her get acquainted with operations at Tuck, its history, Read more
Published: July 11, 2024
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
We are serving up another Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site, as we prepare for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for our advice: Chicago Booth Emory Goizueta Georgia Terry Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Duke / Fuqua Georgia Terry You can also bookmark our  Read more
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FEMALE: 44%
MEAN GMAT: 727
MEAN GPA: 3.6
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December 17, 2024 6:19am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UT Austin / McCombs
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Registered Nurse
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GRE: 326
GPA: 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Colorado
Post MBA Location: Chicago/NYC
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (GPA: 3.5) from a top 2 nursing school
Work Experience: 3 years as a high-risk OB Registered Nurse at a major hospital, with leadership roles in various healthcare initiatives and patient care management.
Additional Experience: Currently working as a GP
Operations Specialist at an early-stage healthcare/tech-focused venture capital firm, where I optimize operational processes and support investment decisions in the healthcare sector.
I understand my background is somewhat non-traditional for an MBA program and that my stats are about average for these schools, but I believe my experience in healthcare and VC provides a unique perspective and skill set. Which M7 or T15 schools do you think I should realistically target, especially those known for strong consulting programs? With my stats and experience do I realistically have a shot at admission to a top program? I have a particular interest in Kellogg and Booth, as I'm planning on pursuing a career in healthcare consulting.
Additionally, I would love any guidance on how to present myself as a competitive candidate and effectively showcase my strengths and experiences in healthcart and venture capital. Thank you for your help!
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December 17, 2024 12:03am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, NYU Stern, UCLA Anderson, UVA / Darden, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Worked in Tech vertical at Barclays
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan , Merrill Lynch , Morgan Stanley
GRE: 335
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 2.5
Location: India
Notes:

With an experience of 2.5 years and a promotion to mid-managerial level as a data analyst, I look forward to MBA for a broader global exposure and be in the decision making position to see how my work brings a real time impact for the organisation.
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December 16, 2024 6:24am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Georgetown / McDonough, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Risk management security services/operations
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting
GRE: 320
GPA: 3.75
Years of Work Experience: 4
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December 15, 2024 6:03pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, UCLA Anderson, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Finance
Post-MBA Target Industry: Venture Capital
GRE: 325
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 4
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December 13, 2024 7:23am ET
Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Private Equity Tax Operations
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity
GRE: 335
GPA: 3.30
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: India
Post MBA Location: New York
Notes:

Undergraduate: US took 6 years to graduate due to health issues. Took 1 gap year, 6 months of co-op in college + covid.
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December 17, 2024 7:29pm ET
Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via portal December 17, 2024
GRE: 325
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Note:

Missed the call from a 2Y student, and received 20K/year. Very grateful for the result.
December 17, 2024 6:54pm ET
Rejected at Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 1
Received via email on December 11, 2024
GPA: 3.7
GRE: 326
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Intl.
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Will have 3.5 YoE by matriculation.
Applied days before the deadline.
The adcom left me to die and waited until the last day for R1 decisions to let me know of my rejection.
Anyways, I'm pleased about my rejection and knowing I'm not going to a woke school. I still got an acceptance at 2 higher ranked schools.
December 17, 2024 2:58pm ET
Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via phone December 17, 2024
GPA: 3.3
EA: 151
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Brazil
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I got a call today from a student I connected with during the application process! 13y Background: operations, product management, and leadership positions.
December 17, 2024 2:53pm ET
Waitlisted at U. Washington / Foster
Round: Round 1
Received via email on December 12, 2024
GPA: 3.14
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: SEA
Note:

Still hoping, I don't wanna leave...
December 17, 2024 2:52pm ET
Accepted to Carnegie Mellon / Tepper
Round: Round 1
Received via phone on December 03, 2024
GPA: 3.85
GMAT: 750
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Boston
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