K8 wrote:
yoko182 wrote:
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Does "MBA Program Application Academic Year 2013–14" refer to this - or last - year's application cycle?
I'm confused
The 2013-14 academic year starts this fall, so those essays would be for the applications that were submitted for the last application season (fall 2012-spring 2013). The essays for the 2014-15 academic year should be released later this summer (maybe next month). Can't hurt to use the 2013-14 essays to start brainstorming though as essays don't tend to change drastically year to year.
Edit: Did a quick search after posting and I think historically the essay questions have been released in early July, so keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks. Though if you follow any sort of MBA related blogs, forums (like this one), social media sites, you're bound to hear that the questions are available.
You are right K8. It might take a month or so before the essays go live.
However, you can already start brainstorming and structuring your thoughts on the following topics:
1) S/T and L/T career goals: Where you are in your career? What would you like to do in the next 5 and 10 years (industry, function, geography)?
2) Fit with Tuck: How can Tuck help you achieve your career goals? What is your value-add for the programme? What distinguishes you?
3) Objective Assessment of your Weaknesses: This will come back again and again in your interviews, essays, and recommendations. So take some time to evaluate why you need an MBA in general and what are the weaknesses you would like to address when at Tuck.
While you are waiting for new essay prompts, I would highly recommend you to make use of Tuck Connections and reach out to T14s and T15s. You can signup for Tuck Connections here:
https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/admission ... gn-up-formTalking to alums and current students might help you refine and re-define some of your plans and thought process.
All the best with your applications.