{"id":8393,"date":"2011-08-23T10:36:49","date_gmt":"2011-08-23T17:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=8393"},"modified":"2011-08-23T10:36:49","modified_gmt":"2011-08-23T17:36:49","slug":"is-tuck-a-good-fit-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/is-tuck-a-good-fit-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Tuck a Good Fit For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tuck's\u00a0 close-knit culture and rigorous  curriculum make it a school that everyone should look at closely,  particularly those who are interested in pursuing careers in the  Northeast. But, besides knowing that it\u2019s a top-ranked school with a  strong community, how well do you really know Tuck? How do you know if  it\u2019s a good fit for you? And, how do you know  if the admissions committee will decide you\u2019re a good fit for Tuck?<\/p>\n<p>Today we look at five reasons why Tuck may be a good fit for you:<\/p>\n<p><strong>You want to go into private equity. <\/strong><br \/>\nIt seems almost a secret how strong Tuck is in private equity \u2014 unless  you are in private equity. This is an exclusive industry that is looking  for the best and the brightest. Who you know can really matter, not just  in breaking in, but throughout your career. How else are deals done  except through smarts and connections? It is a given that you\u2019re smart if  you\u2019re going to Tuck; and the relationships that this school can  provide can be pivotal in launching you into such an incredibly  competitive field. Tuck even has a research institute for private  equity; no other business school has anything quite like it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You want to work in Japan or the UK.<\/strong><br \/>\nBecause of the smaller size of the overall network, Tuckies are not as  easily found all around the world, however, due to the school\u2019s outreach  and attention in past decades to both Japan and the UK, more Tuck alums  are found in these countries than others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You are bringing a partner and\/or a family with you to business school. <\/strong><br \/>\nMany business schools have clubs, outreach, and resources available for  partners of students, to minimize the sense of alienation that can be  felt when your significant other disappears from your life for a good  two years. Tuck is an inclusive community, and spouses and partners \u2014  and children \u2014 report feeling very welcome and engaged. There  are perhaps more students with children at Tuck than at many other  schools, because of the emphasis on significant work experience which  attracts people in a later stage of life. Teammates and project partners  may be more understanding of the multiple priorities that a parent has  to juggle than would be the case at other schools. However, keep in mind that Hanover is a  small town, so employment options for a partner may be limited.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019re switching careers. <\/strong><br \/>\nTuck does not shy away from or discourage those who want to use business  school as a catalyst to change direction \u2014 or even jump the tracks. With  the increased attention on career development that begins for new  Tuckies literally when the first year starts, the school is ready and  able to provide the in-depth support and concentrated attention to help  traditional and nontraditional students alike realize heir dreams. About  two-thirds of Tuckies change careers as they go through the program,  which is higher than other schools report. The dean has said that  business school is the proper platform for all types of career-changers,  including the more \u201cchallenging\u201d types like those coming from an arts  background and looking to transition into business. At Tuck, the student  is empowered to pursue a new path, in whatever direction that might  lead. You still need to express your goals well in your application, but do not feel limited or constrained when you do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You appreciate the small size and truly understand the value of relationships.<\/strong><br \/>\nWith all the emphasis we\u2019ve given to the small cohort and intimate  environment, you probably already have a sense for whether Tuck is the  place for you. There are advantages and disadvantages of being at a  large school versus a small one. Tuck definitely has all the advantages  in terms of community and network, and they work hard to mitigate the  challenges of the remote location (in terms of attracting teaching  talent and recruiters) and smaller alumni network. There\u2019s a lot to be  said for being able to disconnect from the world for two years to  \u201cimmerse\u201d in the business school education, and for the right type of  person who can take advantage of this, Tuck could be an excellent  choice. If you already went to Dartmouth for undergrad, even better:  they tend to look favorably on applications from Hanover alumni.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Veritas-New-Logo1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Veritas New Logo\" src=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Veritas-New-Logo1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Every year we help many applicants get into Tuck.  To  start putting   together your own Tuck application strategy,  download  our Tuck Annual  Report, one of 15 guides  to the world\u2019s top  business schools that  Veritas Prep offers.\u00a0 Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veritasprep.com\/free-annual-reports\/\">here <\/a>to download three guides for free!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tuck&#8217;s\u00a0 close-knit culture and rigorous curriculum make it a school that everyone should look at closely, particularly those who are interested in pursuing careers in the Northeast. 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