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https://gmatclub.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-16_19-29-30-150x150.png By Adam Hoff, Amerasia Consulting Group As we move through the winter months and host calls with b-school candidates for the upcoming cycle, it's interesting to note that some admissions questions come up a lot more this time of year than they do later. We are going to try to use that as a cue to address these types of issues and concerns here on the blog - and we are starting with a very common question this far out from the process, which is "what round should I apply in?" THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION DEPENDS LARGELY ON THREE FACTORS: Level of readiness (will you have everything done by Round 1, will have you time to put forward your best effort, are there any post-Round 1 events that would strengthen your case such that you should wait) Which schools you are applying to Your level of desire to keep your entire process "in lockstep" (having all your deadlines, interviews, decisions, etc. take place around the same time) We can throw out #1 for the purposes of this post, as each person is different and there is no reason trying to cover every permutation. #3 can be handled quickly. Basically, if you are someone that looks to group things up, or avoid protracted periods of ambiguity, or even just logistically have things organized, you should probably try to pick a round and apply to your schools that round, rather than spread them out or try to "game" things. If you don't care about that, or you even prefer to spread out a process, than a blend of Round 1 and Round 2 may be for you. WITH THAT OUT OF THE WAY, HOW DO SCHOOLS PLAY A ROLE IN ALL THIS? Basically, you want to think about the schools as belonging to three groups: "Round 1 is better", "Round 2 (possibly) is better", and "It doesn't matter." ROUND 1 IS BETTER In my opinion, there are five schools where it is better to apply to the earliest round (technically, we've been using "Round 1" but what this means is basically the earliest deadline). They are: Columbia Business School Early Decision Duke Fuqua Early Decision Dartmouth Tuck Early Action (Decision) MIT Sloan Round 1 Stanford GSB Round 1 Columbia is a full-on Early Decision, and both logic and stats bear out that it's better to apply early if it's a top choice (and/or you are willing to eat a huge deposit). Duke and Tuck also have early application periods and in the case of Tuck in particular, they like to see real interest given the school's remote location, and applying early can be a good way to show that level of passion. With MIT Sloan it's more of a feel thing - because they only have two rounds, I would much rather see someone apply to the "first" rather than the "last" round. Stanford GSB is the one where it's more nuanced. Because Stanford uses a more curatorial approach to building a class (think of most schools as customs agents stamping a long line of passports, whereas Stanford GSB is someone putting a seating chart together for a wedding reception), it follows that you want to be seen earlier in the process rather than later. This is because you run a larger risk of them already have people "like you" from Round 1 if you wait. We're obviously talking about the margins here, given the school's obscenely low acceptance rate, but then again, winning on the margins is often the key. ROUND 2 IS (POSSIBLY) BETTER HBS EU Schools Let's start with the EU b-schools, because these MBA programs are less controversial. Most people will tell you that being "fashionably late" with the European programs is not only acceptable, but probably better. EU programs have a ton of rounds and to apply in the very first one is not only unnecessary but also carries some risk of looking overeager. With HBS, this take is a little more unique, but I actually believe you have a slight advantage waiting for Rd 2. I wrote about Rd 2 in general here ( https://www.amerasiaconsulting.com/blog/2015/7/15/looking-for-an-mba-advantage-consider-round-2 ), but will quote the relevant part about HBS: "Display of confidence. I have seen more HBS clients of mine get in during Round 2 the last few years, honestly, and I think it's in part because it shows a really assured attitude. It's almost "I don't need to scramble around like a maniac for your increasingly, insanely early deadline. I'll lay back. I'm good." And I truly believe that confidence gets rewarded. Again, I can't prove it, so I'm not going to tell all of my HBS clients to NOT apply Round 1 ... but I truly think they might have a slightly better chance if they wait." The idea here is that as HBS continues to test how confident and self-possessed the applicants are, the more merit there is to possibly waiting. You can let all your Type A peers rush to meet a deadline that gets earlier every year, while you hang back and show a little more confidence that your abilities and accomplishments are more than enough to carry the day. It's once again a battle on the margins, but as with GSB, that can make a difference. IT DOESN'T MATTER All the other schools. Seriously, you will hear them say Round 1 is better if you go to an information session before Round 1, but that is to drive applications. If you go to the same session you will hear a new spin saying how Round 2 is just as good. At every other top school in the world - I have seen no evidence (statistical or anecdotal) that there is a difference between Round 1 and Round 2. So ... "If I am applying to Stanford AND HBS, what should I do?" You should apply Round 1. Unless you are someone okay with spreading out your process and using multiple rounds (which means doubling the length of this ordeal, having two waves of interviews, having competing enrollment deadlines, etc.), you are going to want to apply to your schools in lockstep. And, to me, the upside of of applying Round 1 to GSB is much higher than applying to Rd 2 to HBS. FINAL THOUGHT It goes without saying, but we will say it anyway, that you need to apply with the best possible application. If you submit something mechanical or shoddy or lacking depth or that fails to connect with program DNA, it won't matter which round you apply. No matter the round, we have helped more than 1000 clients successfully apply to top business schools worldwide since 2008. Let us help you figure out your next step. Schedule a complimentary, one-hour consultation with a member of our expert admissions team. Email us at mba@amerasiaconsulting.com or visit us online at www.amerasiaconsulting.com/contact .

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Tuck GIVES: The Intersection of Social Impact & Venture Capital

This past summer I worked at the Maine Venture Fund (MVF) in Portland, Maine—a social impact venture capital company focused on investments in Maine-based companies. My experience included two different types of work: conducting internal VC fund activities and helping a portfolio company achieve one of its key strategic growth projects.

As part of my work for MVF, I came to understand all parts of the venture deal process. This included attending meetings with Maine-based entrepreneurs, scoping their business plans, and reviewing their financial models. What is the market size opportunity for the company’s product? What impact are they creating (e.g., economic growth in rural areas, environmental)? How do they plan on scaling and growing their business? This culminated in contributing to writing an investment memo for the board of directors with our proposal to pursue more detailed diligence in the company, which the board then voted on.

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Other projects included researching VC funds across various sectors to build their co-investor database as well as helping plan the Maine Venture Fund startup challenge– a competition organized by MVF to help students develop business plans and pursue entrepreneurship. Additionally, as part of the internship, MVF cared about us learning about all aspects of the venture capital industry, which meant hosting weekly knowledge-sharing sessions on key aspects of the venture deal process (e.g., cap tables, fundraising, term sheets, etc.) and reading Venture Deals.

In addition to working directly with the MVF investors, I worked on a strategic project for an ed-tech portfolio company. The portfolio company was exploring diversifying from its base of college/university clients into business-to-business accounts. My role was to identify and develop product expansions into the employer market as a growth opportunity for the company. My project began by researching the challenges employees face regarding belonging and inclusion in the workplace. I leveraged this research to conduct user interviews with large Maine-based employers across various industries (e.g., insurance, legal, banking, etc.) Our goal was to understand current pain points across recruiting, employee engagement, and retention. Ultimately my research and interviews culminated in several employers being interested in participating in the pilot launch of the new product.

A snack with Emilie, my co-intern and fellow Tuckie

Lastly, one of the main benefits of working at MVF was living in Portland and exploring Maine while taking advantage of the great food (lobster rolls!) and coffee shops. I saw a Portland Seadogs game (minor league baseball) and visited lighthouses in a few coastal towns. We also had team outings in downtown Portland exploring the eastern promenade and hiking in Biddeford.

Overall, I learned a lot this summer about the intersection of social impact and the venture capital industry through my time at MVF. This was a really rewarding experience that could not have been possible without the funding I received from Tuck Gives.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Augmented Reality to Language Translation: Exploring Innovation with Tuck Alumni on The Sydcast

Where have they gone? Where are those real conversations about who we are as people, how we became the person we became, the journeys we’re on, the kind of career we’re crafting? Sydney Finkelstein, Steven Roth Professor of Management at Tuck, found himself asking these questions before launching The Sydcast in 2019. The podcast, which features intimate and informative conversations with an array of guests, was inspired by this desire for deeper storytelling and human connection.

In each episode, Professor Finkelstein sits down with entrepreneurs, community leaders, professional athletes, politicians, academics, authors, musicians, and more—including many members of the Tuck community. Listen to some recent conversations with Tuck alumni guests, as they discuss everything from a bottom-up approach to problem-solving to competing with Google Translate.

Kenny Mitchell T’04 is the Chief Marketing Officer of Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat. He guides the brand and business marketing efforts, focusing on driving the growth of the global Snapchat community and the base of advertising and developer partners. Previously, Mitchell was an accomplished leader at McDonald’s U.S., Gatorade, and NASCAR, where he oversaw the marketing efforts related to key consumer touch-points—creative, digital, design, retail, and experiential. Over his 20-year career, Mitchell has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named one of The Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company, Forbes CMO NEXT, AdWeek 50, Business Insider: 25 Most Innovative CMOs, and Campaign Power 100.

The center of gravity really sits with the marketing of an organization.

Wendy MacKenzie Pease T’97 is the owner and president of Rapport International, a translation and interpretation services company specializing in marketing, legal, and medical/life sciences translation. Throughout her career, she has worked with hundreds of companies to help them communicate across more than 200 languages and cultures. She is the author of the book, The Language of Global Marketing, and the podcast host of the Global Marketing Show.

My biggest advice is, if you are going somewhere to conduct business where English is not the native language (…), to get an interpreter who fully understands the two languages and two cultures, and then you use your interpreter as your cultural conduit.

Alejandro J. Crawford T’02 is the co-founder and CEO of RebelBase, the SaaS equipping students, employees, and citizens to build solutions of their own. He also serves as Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Bard MBA in Sustainability. Through Bard’s new course sequence for changemakers, his research has expanded to university systems from Bangladesh to Kyrgyzstan. He writes and speaks widely on expanding access to innovation and, in 2020, co-won the Roddenberry Award to create a documentary about game-changing initiatives developed using the RebelBase platform.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Supporting the Sustainable Revolution: Takeaways from COP27

In November 2022, I attended the United Nations climate conference and negotiations, COP27, as part of the Tuck delegation.

To me, Tuck’s participation in COP27 represents our school’s commitment to preparing business students to engage in thoughtful, constructive dialogue with global citizens to build a more sustainable future. It is one thing to read about Tuck’s commitments on the school website as an applicant, another to sit in the classroom alongside peers who were also selected to exemplify and expand upon Tuck’s legacy in the world, and entirely different to step off the plane in Egypt and represent Tuck at the United Nations. I am fortunate to have experienced all three of these moments in just two years’ time.

As a joint degree student between Tuck School of Business and Harvard Kennedy School for Public Policy, I find myself often traveling between the two campuses and states of mind—questioning how business principles can improve basic access to resources for vulnerable populations, and how government can fulfill a more significant role in creating and regulating technologies that protect people’s social and economic freedoms.

I became passionate about migrant and refugee services in 2014 and worked on resettlement services for five years prior to graduate school. Since I started this work, the migrant crisis surged by 40% to a startling level of 100 million people displaced worldwide. The migrant crisis is continuing to grow at a faster pace than urban policy solutions. At COP27, I was able to immerse myself in climate dialogues to better understand how climate change is exacerbating forced migration, shaping urban lifestyles and economics, and changing the future of the world order based on access to sustainable resources.

While these insights only skim the surface of what is currently being debated in climate policy circles, there is so much that we can do with this information as average citizens.

If you live in the United States or Europe, expect to shift your lifestyle and work dramatically to support the new climate finance deals. Scientists predict the shift to a green global economy will require at least $4–6 trillion of investment yearly. The US and Europe contributed more than 80% of global carbon emissions for the first half of the 20th century and account for close to 30% of current emissions. Don’t wait for regulations to catch up to the recommendations of climate scientists; anticipate the shift away from fossil fuels, a potential hike in taxes, and prepare your families and businesses to make more environmentally sustainable decisions.
If you work in the finance, manufacturing, or energy sectors, your work is about to be transformed by the accelerating shift toward a green economy and away from fossil fuels. There can no longer be niche subject matter experts on how climate change affects these markets; the average analyst will need to be more knowledgeable on the upcoming renewable transition, as it is coming fast.
Across industries, leaders should place a greater emphasis on listening to the voices of women and indigenous populations when creating strategies for sustainable initiatives. Indigenous populations have managed >80% of the world’s biodiversity with <2% of climate financing; these communities are the experts on sustainable resource management. Women’s carbon footprints are less than 1/3rd of the emissions by men on a global scale and regions that engage women’s political voices are linked with significantly lower carbon emissions.

No matter your wealth, status, or geography on Earth, global warming will affect your lifestyle and the generations to come. Climate change realities simply cannot be ignored or avoided, and we need cross-sector, cross-industry resolve to make the sustainable revolution possible.

Those of us who live in the privileged, global superpower nations with the highest historic emissions should acknowledge how our current lifestyles were funded by the resources and talents of nations experiencing the worst effects of global warming. If we are to move forward in a sustainable future together, we must address past and current harms to these communities, redress wrongs, support the prosperity and dignity of climate-vulnerable groups, and invest in more sustainable strategic plans led by individuals who understand how to face and survive natural resource constraints.

My study of climate issues has just begun, and I encourage you to join me in learning a more responsible approach to living and working. For further study, I refer to the expertise of climate scientists (visit the IPCC’s climate reports), climate activists (learn about youth climate activism tools), and leaders in natural resource management (read about modern indigenous practices for sustainable living).

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Many Voices, One Tuck: Meet Leah Jack T’21 and Professor Stacy Blake-Beard

Black Legacy Month (BLM) is a time in which the entire Dartmouth community comes together to celebrate and recognize the triumphs, struggles, and excellence of Blackness at Dartmouth.

Throughout the month of February, the Tuck and Dartmouth communities offer a number of events and programs to celebrate BLM. The purpose is to recognize the Black experience, explore topical issues in the Black community while giving context to a vision of what the Black future could be, and engage the Dartmouth community in an appreciation for all that Black people have contributed to the campus and the world at large.

Leah Jack T’21

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for you today, and in your words, why is it so critical?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are words to describe the hard work of building a team or community that seeks out and elevates voices and experiences not typically centered. DEI provides the individuals on that team or in that community with their specific needs and avoids a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s vital if we want to create a society in which everyone can thrive.

How do you define “success”?

I often cave into societal pressures but am constantly trying to build my own definition of success. Here’s what I have so far: take at least one bucket list trip every five years, limit my work week to 50 hours max (40 hours would be a dream), move to solar energy and get an electric car, retire with no debt and a long list of books to read, raise a thoughtful and productive human being, and have a positive impact on society.

What is your vision for the future?

I hope to see a future where everyone has access to decent housing, universal basic income, education that promotes critical thinking and constructive dissent, a healthy environment, and a justice system based on human decency and restorative practices. Our world would be so much better off if we shifted away from extractive, self-interested individualism and towards a truly democratic society.

Leah Jack T’21 is a Trinidadian-American Navy brat who spent most of her formative years in Jacksonville, Florida. She now lives near Amherst, Massachusetts with her husband. At Tuck, she was an associate and board fellow with the Center for Business, Government & Society as well as a co-chair for the Black Student Association at Tuck. She is currently pursuing a career in education as a school business administrator in Massachusetts.

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What accomplishment are you most proud of?

I am most proud of the Fulbright award that I received. Through that award, I was able to interview professional Indian women to delve into their mentoring experiences as they managed their careers. That research allowed me to confirm that there are some issues and realities regarding mentoring that women around the world face. This research also allowed me to tap into some of the unique, culturally-bound issues that our sisters across the world must deal with as they are managing their careers.

Who do you most admire and look up to? Who inspires you and why?

Two of my “sheroes” are Dr. Ella L.J. Bell Smith and her research partner Dr. Stella Nkomo. Their scholarship has illuminated the experiences of Black women. I met Ella and Stella during the first year of my doctoral program at the University of Michigan. All of the messages that I was receiving as a young scholar were that you better not do your work on women, especially women of color. The consequences would be too dire. You would not be able to publish that work. You would not be able to get a job. You would not be respected as a scholar.

So, Ella and Stella were stepping out on a ledge when they led the research project resulting in Our Separate Ways. For over 30 years, Ella and Stella’s wisdom has inspired my research on the mentoring experiences of Black women (and subsequently on women of color across the globe). Thank you to these two extraordinary women who were willing to push the envelope, to say without hesitation that Black women’s experiences are significant, that they merit attention and care. Shukriya.

What’s something about you only few people know?

Few people know that I have an outdoor athletic persona. I hiked a 14er, Mt. Elbert in Colorado. I completed the B.A.A. (Boston Athletic Association) Distance Medley with my husband Vince Beard. This medley consists of a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon. And as a teenager, I participated in Outward Bound. Each one of these activities has a mental component. The opportunity to marry physical strength with mental capacity is always a treat.

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to travel. But many people don’t know that I have journeyed to six continents. One more to go—Antarctica, here I come.

What have you recently, read, watched, or listened to that you enjoyed and would highly recommend to others?

I have the pleasure and fortune of belonging to a book club of Black women—who have supported me since my arrival in Boston in 1996. We are reading Breathe: A Letter to My Sons by Imani Perry. I appreciate the messages and insights that she proffers because they are so real and so necessary.

But there is a book that I keep by my bedside—Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson. Even though I read this book years ago, I am still blown away by the depth and brilliance of Wilkerson’s commentary.

In terms of watching, I recently revisited Hidden Figures. Being reminded of the bravery and tenacity of Mary Jackson and her career at NASA never gets old. Finally, my favorite musician is Pat Metheny—it doesn’t matter what mood I am in. Metheny’s masterpieces always speak to my soul. And sometimes I just get in a good salsa when his Latin grooves play.

Dr. Stacy Blake-Beard, clinical professor of business administration at Tuck, is a renowned scholar, consultant, speaker, mentor, and coach. Prior to Dartmouth, Dr. Blake-Beard was a member of the faculty of Simmons College School of Business and Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

Dr. Blake-Beard is the author of two books, Mentoring Diverse Leaders: Creating Change for People, Processes, and Paradigms and Handbook of Research on Promoting Women’s Careers. Dr. Blake-Beard’s academic research focuses on the issues women face as they develop mentoring relationships. She also studies the dynamics of formal mentoring programs in both corporate and educational settings. Dr. Blake-Beard researches and practices in international contexts, drawing from her global experiences. She received a 2010-2011 Fulbright Award to support her project, “Systems of Sustenance and Support: Exploring the Impact of Mentoring on the Career Experiences of Indian Women,” in partnership with the Center for Leadership, Innovation, and Change at the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, India.

Dr. Blake-Beard sits on the advisory boards of a number of organizations, including MentorNet, Teen Voices, the Harvard Project on Tenure and the Harvard Medical School Center for the Study of Diversity in Science, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Dr. Blake-Beard has been the recipient of numerous grants and fellowships, including awards from the National Science Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Robert Toigo Foundation.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Many Voices, One Tuck: Meet Jasmine Joda T’23

Black Legacy Month (BLM) is a time in which the entire Dartmouth community comes together to celebrate and recognize the triumphs, struggles, and excellence of Blackness at Dartmouth.

Throughout the month of February, the Tuck and Dartmouth communities offer a number of events and programs to celebrate BLM. The purpose is to recognize the Black experience, explore topical issues in the Black community while giving context to a vision of what the Black future could be, and engage the Dartmouth community in an appreciation for all that Black people have contributed to the campus and the world at large.

Jasmine Joda T’23

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

I’m proud of receiving ‘President of the Year’ when I served as president of my sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I was humbled to initially be nominated by my peers, but being recognized for exceptional leadership among the entire National Pan-Hellenic Council always enables me to look back on that service with pride.

What keeps you busy? How do you like to spend your time outside of work?

Outside of work and school, I love designing. I currently run BSAT’s Instagram page @blackattuck. I often considered myself solely analytical but appreciate that my experience at Tuck has allowed me to really explore my creative side.

Who do you most admire and look up to? Who inspires you and why?

I admire my father. As an immigrant from Nigeria, he continues to inspire me with his resiliency and wisdom. He is constantly looked at as a source of clarity and logic among his peers and never ceases to amaze me with his tolerance and support the older I get.

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for you today, and in your words, why is it so critical?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion for me today means intentionality. In the wake of George Floyd, I think there’s an influx of DE&I programming, but we’re often preaching to the choir in those instances. In order for us to see true change, it requires individuals going beyond comfort to proactively build empathy.

In your opinion, what makes a good leader?

A good leader is accountable and a visionary. Often the best leaders I’ve encountered know when to accept when they’re wrong, have a clear vision for the future, and have the charisma to inspire others to make that vision come to life.

Jasmine is from Bloomington, Illinois and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Accountancy. Prior to Tuck, Jasmine was a Management Consultant at Accenture in the Talent & Organization / Human Potential practice where she specialized in workforce transformation and organizational design. At Tuck, she is a Forte Fellow and a Consortium Fellow. Last summer, she interned with Google as a strategy & innovation intern. This fall, Jasmine completed a term exchange at ESSEC in Paris. She currently serves as a BSAT Co-Chair. Jasmine enjoys reality TV, reading biographies, and yoga.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Sustainability From Soil to Shelf: MBArk2Boulder Conference

Earlier this year, I attended the MBArk Sustainability & Food Leadership Conference at the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business. The trip was made possible through funding provided by the Center for Business Government & Society and the Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability & Innovation. The conference hosted over 30 speakers and nearly 100 attendees, covering salient topics from soil to shelf—including regenerative agriculture, sustainable packaging, and the climate change narrative. While every speaker was phenomenal, a few sessions stood out as particularly insightful or inspiring.

The Regenerative Revolution — Gene Kelly, Colorado State University

Pedology is the study of soil science, and is an increasingly important topic for business leaders to become fluent in. Soil filters water, reduces flooding, regulates the atmosphere, stores carbon, and is home to one of the most diverse habitats on the planet. While the great success of the global agricultural system has led to an astonishing ability to feed a rapidly growing population, innovation has come at the cost of degrading topsoil, which is responsible for 95% of global food production. Responsible food systems leaders should consider the impact their actions have on soil health and look for practices that align social, economic, and ecological incentives for food production.

CPG Sustainability — Darcy Shiber-Knowles, Director of Operational Sustainability & Innovation at Dr. Bronner’s

Dr. Bronner’s is a unique company in that it embodied stakeholder capitalism before the term was brought into public consciousness. The company has a deep commitment to public good, as is evidenced by its record-breaking B-Corp rating. Their transparency on the challenges they seek to address—moving away from plastic packaging and shifting a global producer network to regenerative farming practices—not only builds consumer trust but also helps drive speedier progress. For example, the presentation noted an article published on the company blog, which by communicating vulnerability in sustainable packaging challenges, led directly to innovative ideas, partnerships, and pilot opportunities. Showcasing openness in sustainable transitions is important—no organization has all the answers, and collaboration is required to achieve the change we envision. I appreciated the insight that successful organizations treat sustainability horizontally rather than vertically. Sustainability should be embedded in every function of the business, rather than operating in a silo, and Dr. Bronner’s is a company leading that evolution.

Changing the Narrative — LeeAnn Kittle, Director of Sustainability at Denver Public Schools

There are a staggering number of children who feel anxiety, fear, or even guilt over a climate crisis they did not cause. This state of despair can be stupefying, leading to inaction simply because the problem feels too big to even know where to start. Denver Public Schools aims to shift youth sentiment on sustainability from one of despair to one of empowerment by assigning each school its own sustainability project to be led by students. The Denver Public School Climate Action Plan is a playbook for educators to reduce emissions, conserve natural resources, and better prepare students for an emerging green economy—I hope more school districts follow their lead.

I left the conference feeling inspired. Surrounding myself with like-minded students, speakers, and professionals allowed me to return to Hanover from winter break feeling refreshed and motivated. I left with new insights, connections, and an expanded perspective on what it means to lead food systems change as a business leader.

Of course, the journey does not end in Boulder. At Tuck, I have the opportunity to engage with like-minded students in a number of academic, professional, and experiential learning opportunities. Planning the 2023 Virtual Summit on Ag and Food Tech at Tuck; taking coursework on Current Issues in the Global Food System; and seeking an internship in early-stage innovation are experiences that allow me to stay connected to topic areas I am passionate about.

If you are excited about addressing the health, economic, and environmental challenges facing our food system like I am, there is opportunity for you in Hanover. And if you are at all interested in sustainability, I highly recommend attending the conference in the future.

Thank you to Joe Dobrow and the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business for hosting the event—and Tuck for making my trip a possibility!

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Tuck Takes Top Prize in Health Care Case Competition

In its 20th year, the Kellogg Healthcare Case Competition is one of the oldest and most recognized case competitions in the world. This year, the topic was, “Design the launch strategy for Pfizer’s new RSV vaccine and estimate the market potential of RSV and Pfizer’s market share in 2025.” 11 out of 35 teams from top business schools across three countries were selected as finalists and competed at Kellogg. Team Tuck—Leslie Akplah T’24, Hanz Mangan Antony T’24, Caitlyn Garland T’24, Marie Smoak T’24, Xiangyu Zhao T’23, and I took home first place.

As a team, what were your unique strengths?

Diversity was the biggest strength of our team. We come from diverse countries of origin, educational backgrounds, and divisions of the healthcare industry. Our prior experiences include, but are not limited to, healthcare consulting and analytics, clinical medicine, pharmaceutical sales, product management, new product planning, and business development.

What was preparation and research like? What went into building your final presentation?

We spent one week preparing for the case. The Center for Health Care and several classmates with relevant professional experience contributed to establishing our understanding of the case scenario. We also took a look at resources at Feldberg Library. All these inputs were helpful in building our final presentation.

What are some of your key takeaways?

Our success benefited significantly from connecting with other Tuckies who shared their insightful experience and knowledge, applying what we learned in multiple classes, and leveraging existing resources at Tuck. In addition, forming a diverse team helped to spark and solidify good ideas and creative solutions. It underlined critical challenges faced by pharmaceutical companies in releasing new products to benefit millions of patients.

This competition also served as an excellent opportunity to sharpen our understanding and skills for analyzing similar scenarios in the future, given the nature of complexity and intercorrelation of various components of the healthcare industry.

Are there any lessons you learned at Tuck that you were able to put into action during the case comp?

Yes! The Management Communication class helped a lot. We created our presentation slides using the concepts introduced in ManComm, including executive summary, trackers, consistent visuals, etc. More importantly, when we presented, we fully followed HOP-T. For each slide, we presented the headline, oriented on how the slide is organized, explained the key points, and finally transitioned to the next slide. Judges loved our slides and presentation style.

Our marketing class was also helpful in teaching us how to create our patient segments, positioning statement, and marketing campaigns.

The teamwork skills we developed in working within study groups also helped us to work together smoothly and efficiently and put together a final presentation in a week.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Many Voices, One Tuck: Meet Josh Kotey T’23 & Zach Panton T’24

Zach Panton T’24

Who do you most admire and look up to? Who inspires you and why?

I am inspired by my parents. They inspire me in what they do and say. As I have grown older, I have come to recognize the sacrifices they have made silently to create the best upbringing possible for me and my siblings. I am grateful for them, and when I think about them, I want to do and be better.

How would you describe your life philosophy?

One of my favorite life principles is: “appreciate everything.” In life, we have some experiences that build us up and feel like a win and others that feel like unprecedented and insurmountable challenges. Though, with each life experience there’s often a truth to be learned. I’ve found joy in reflecting and growing while progressing in life, and I’ve grown appreciative of all opportunities to learn.

In your opinion, what makes a good leader?

For me, a good leader is one who is willing to lead progress from the front and do the work required to lead change. The sacrifices of leadership are often done in silence, without overt recognition or reward, but the fulfillment eventually comes from making your people and community better off.

Zach Panton T’24 is from South Florida. He originally came to Dartmouth for his undergraduate studies and medical school. Throughout his experiences, he grew more curious about the financial and economic drivers of healthcare, and Tuck was the obvious choice for the pursuit of his MBA studies. The community, camaraderie, and strength of the Tuck community were perfect for his pursuit of learning, self-improvement, and career development.

Josh Kotey T’23

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for you today, and in your words, why is it so critical?

To me, diversity, equity, and inclusion is ensuring fair treatment and opportunity for all. It should aim to eradicate prejudice and discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics (age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, race, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sexual orientation). Allowing hate and prejudice to permeate the walls of society sends society backward.

How do you define “success”?

I define success as being fulfilled, happy, safe, healthy, and loved. I also define success as an equal opportunity for all. When there is a level playing field and everyone has an equal opportunity, that means we can all win together. Although this is an ideology that I believe some groups of people do not share, I am optimistic that someday things will work out.

In your opinion, what makes a good leader?

A good leader is someone with the ability to influence a group of individuals in achieving a common goal. A good leader should embody the following characteristics: good listener, empathetic, aware, persuasive, forward-thinking, and constant growth of their people. Hence, a good leader must always think through the lens of both a leader and a follower whenever they make decisions.

Josh Kotey T’23 is originally from Ghana, West Africa. He’s been in the US since 2008 and served in the U.S. Army. He worked at two prominent consulting companies in Boston and has an MPH from Boston University School of Public Health. During his free time, he enjoys listening to music and engaging friends in intellectual conversations. He hopes to return to his home country Ghana and contribute to its development someday. He believes that all humans are here in this life for a purpose, and that his is to make a difference by not only being a good citizen but contributing to the lives of other underprivileged humans. He’s currently pursuing his MBA at the Tuck School of Business and is a member of the Black Students Association at Tuck.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Many Voices, One Tuck: Meet Chris Lites T’24 & Isabella Ford T’23

Chris Lites T’24

What keeps you busy? How do you like to spend your time outside of work?

I am a competitive athlete in the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I started training in my second year of medical school and have since become obsessed. I have competed in local and national tournaments and intend on remaining very active this year. The benefits of Jiu-Jitsu are many. For me, the sport has improved my focus, discipline, and confidence. However, it’s the strong sense of community and camaraderie that keeps me coming back!

Who do you most admire and look up to? Who inspires you and why?

My mother. My mother is a Cardiologist and an Electrophysiologist and by far the hardest-working person that I know. I aspire to develop even just a fraction of her work ethic.

What’s something about you that only a few people know?

I am a huge science fiction nerd. For me, reading science fiction is therapy. It is a form of escapism. I often seek respite from daily stress by immersing myself in an entirely different universe, by way of a good book.

Chris is an MD/MBA candidate at Dartmouth, with significant clinical and management experience in health care. His demonstrated passion for roles that lie at the intersection of health care and business, combined with his desire to constantly push himself, leads him to pursue a leadership role in the field of emergency medicine.

Isabella Ford T’23

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

I am proud of having the opportunity to build cross-cultural understanding and lasting friendships by studying and working in four countries and on three continents. Most recently I had the privilege of participating in a competitive MBA term exchange at London Business School, which provided an expanded perspective on diversity and international business. Additionally, as an undergraduate, I was fortunate enough to spend half a year studying German in Berlin and interning at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney, Australia.

What keeps you busy? How do you like to spend your time outside of work?

I have many interests outside of class—ranging from snowboarding to skiing to mentoring. However, I get the most satisfaction by volunteering my time to share with people of all faiths, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses the resources to find satisfying answers to life’s big questions relating to peace, happiness, suffering, and the future. I personally find the Bible to be historically accurate and to be a relevant source of practical wisdom and guidance for all people in the unpredictable world we live in.

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for you today, and in your words, why is it so critical?

I define DEI as an opportunity to include and learn from various voices, cultures, and experiences while ensuring that everyone has the resources and opportunities to succeed. One perspective should not be deemed superior, and everyone should feel welcome to share their perspectives and points of difference. DEI is critical as it’s a basic human right and in business, it’s needed for continued inspiration and innovation. Having diverse points of view on a team allows for problems to be approached from multiple perspectives, resulting in inclusive and dynamic solutions.

What have you recently, read, watched, or listened to that you enjoyed and would highly recommend to others?

I believe that The Culture Map by Erin Meyer and The Unspoken Rules by Gorick Ng are two must-reads for any aspiring leader, especially those planning to work in a global context. The Culture Map, first introduced in the Tuck Core, offers insight into how leaders can decode when culture influences collaboration and provides strategies on how to lead and work effectively with cross-cultural teams. I found this advice extremely helpful during my summer internship, where I needed to effectively facilitate dialogue and collaboration among interns representing five different nationalities

The Unspoken Rules offers a great perspective on how to navigate the school-to-work transition and position yourself for leadership visibility and promotions. This book is written from the perspective of a first-generation, underrepresented minority who provides guidance that is increasingly valuable to women and other people of color who may get overlooked in the workplace.

Isabella is from Chicago, Illinois and attended Dartmouth College as an undergrad where she majored in history modified in geography with a German minor. Prior to Tuck, Isabella was at IBM where she specialized in sales and marketing. At Tuck, she is a member of the Consortium, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, BSAT, and is a Tuck Mentor. This fall, Isabella completed a term exchange at London Business School. Isabella enjoys traveling, skiing, small group dinners, cycling, meeting new people, and dancing.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Many Voices, One Tuck: Brittney Wade T’23 & Seare Kidane T’23

Seare Kidane T’23

Describe an ah-ha moment for you—a defining moment that changed the course of your life, career, or altered your way of thinking.

During my Tuck application process, I realized through self-reflection that many of my early obstacles were great experiences in the long run because they positively shaped my morals and work ethic.

Who do you most admire and look up to? Who inspires you and why?

My mother sacrificed much in her life so that I and my siblings could have access to quality education. The responsibility that she showed has inspired me to be a more effective leader by understanding the importance of others’ needs.

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for you today, and in your words, why is it so critical?

I view diversity like a party where everyone is invited, and equity/inclusion is an even better party because everyone not only gets invited but gets to choose the music. This is so critical because society should strive for all individuals to feel accepted and have influence.

Seare Kidane T’23 was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia to Eritrean refugees who taught him at an early age the importance of intellectual curiosity and resiliency to overcome his humble upbringing. Growing up, he honed these skills to excel in soccer and particularly academics, which led him to Georgia State University where he received a BBA in business economics. He pursued a career in banking after graduation because he knew he would be challenged to grow professionally and personally. In his nine years in banking, Seare was responsible for leading credit approval decisions for international companies and voluntary efforts addressing DEI. He hopes to leverage Tuck for a career in venture capital investing in the future. In his free time, he enjoys reading, community service, and watching sports.

Brittney Wade T’23

What keeps you busy? How do you like to spend your time outside of work?

Tuck keeps me pretty busy, but I am an avid skier and try to hit the slopes as often as I can. I also work with a startup called Rebundle that makes hair extensions from sustainable materials rather than plastics. When I am not doing any of those things, I am likely working on a new page in my coloring book to relax and decompress.

Who do you most admire and look up to? Who inspires you and why?

From a career perspective, I most look up to Stacy Brown-Philpot and Edith Cooper. Stacy is the former CEO of TaskRabbit and has a strong presence in the broader tech space. She now serves on several boards from Nordstrom to StockX. To me, Stacy represents what is possible and attainable for me as I think about my own career goals.

Edith Cooper was a managing director at Goldman Sachs and was the first senior Black female leader I had the chance to interact with in my career. I deeply respect her career journey especially her navigation of Wall Street in the 80s. She also now serves on numerous boards and is well-respected in multiple business circles. Both of these women are simply goals!

What have you recently, read, watched, or listened to that you enjoyed and would highly recommend to others?

I love Spotify. I have been jamming to “FUN!” by Vince Staples, “Messing with Fire” by Motel 7, “Invincible” by Pop Smoke, “Oxytocin” by Billie Eilish, and “In a Spiral” by Phantogram. I have pretty eclectic taste. I also enjoy listening to a good true crime story with Morbid, the latest in pop culture with The Read, and catching up on the news with The Daily.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: ‘Stories Matter’: Reflecting on Black Legacy Month

It is always an honor to be invited to share my thoughts and perspective with others and I am doubly grateful for the chance to do so at the intersection of Black History Month and Women’s History Month here in the United States. The history, heritage, and culture months are meaningful to me because they are an opportunity to share the stories that are not often featured or highlighted in history books or western media. Events like Black History Month are not meant to be the sole opportunity to acknowledge, learn, and reflect, on the culture, contributions, and stories of a particular group of people, but these moments are powerful because they offer us the chance to meet one of our fundamental human needs—the need to belong.

I remember asking my mother why Black History Month was so important. I was uncomfortable with the spotlight that the month put on me as a young Black student in predominately white spaces. I didn’t know how to respond to things people said like: “If there’s a Black History Month, why don’t we have a White History Month?” She told me something that I’ll never forget: “those who don’t know (their) history are doomed to repeat it.” She also told me that Black History Month was about me learning, growing, and celebrating the way I wanted to. For me, February is a time to step back, remember and recognize the many great gifts Black and African diasporic people and leaders continue to bring to our nation and world, as well as to acknowledge and honor the painful moments in the history of Black Americans and enslaved Africans that have led to both the challenges I face and privileges that I enjoy due to the sacrifice of those that came before me and the opportunities that I have now because they endured the worst of human nature while striving to be and believe in the best of human nature. Despite the myriad heartbreaks and ailments in the modern Black American experience, Black History Month is also an opportunity to share the joy, love, strength, wisdom, hard work, and hope that fuel many Black and Pan African people and leaders today.

Black History Month began in 1926 to recognize the achievements of people of African descent. Originally, the celebration lasted just a week. Maybe folks realized there were just too many good things to talk about in that short amount of time. Historian Carter G. Woodson selected the second week of February because it coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history, however the fundamental truth that we must not let these months obfuscate is that Black History, like the experiences and contributions of all underrepresented groups in the U.S. is American History, and thus World History.

This leads me to share one of my guiding principles—“Ubuntu”, a philosophy or worldview that originated in South Africa which I learned from the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu when our paths crossed in 2007. The word “Ubuntu” has several varied definitions, most simply: “I am because we are” person with Ubuntu is open and available to others, affirming of others, does not feel threatened that others are able and good, knowing that he or she belongs in a greater whole and is diminished when others are humiliated or diminished, when others are tortured or oppressed.” This concept resonates so deeply with me that it is one of the things that sustains me in the work that I do. DEI work can be polarizing, fear-inducing, shame-provoking and those feelings often provoke hostility, but when I remember that it isn’t about me, it is about us, I get the courage and excitement to clear the path for everyone’s stories.

I highly recommend taking a moment to learn more about the timeline of milestones in Black History, including the award-winning PBS show “Making Black America Through the Grapevine,” which explores the vibrant world at the heart of the Black experience. The best Black History Month movies on Netflix and the best books by Black Authors are highly recommended. If music is your thing, the Smithsonian’s “Musical Crossroads: African American Influence on American Music” is a quick read. Last, these 20 Statistics About Black-Owned Businesses and this (non-comprehensive) list of 25 Black Businesspeople Who Helped Shape America are thought-provoking and relevant for us as we sit at the intersection of business, education, leadership here at the Tuck School.

Finally, what many may not know about me is that as a classically trained accountant, I have always loved the intersection of business, entrepreneurship, education, and opportunity. Like many of your classmates, I worked for Fortune 100 firms PwC and Deloitte, often as the only Black woman, or one of a few Black people. These experiences were largely positive and powerful, but the led me to my life’s purpose which I’m fortunate to pursue as a leader at Tuck, to help create pathways for young people to access opportunities to educate themselves, build powerful networks, and gain the skills that will inform, inspire, and empower them to make the world a little bit better, for all of us.

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Dia

Dia Draper is the inaugural Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, a TEDx speaker, wife, and a fallible but joyful human. Her reflections on Black History Month are her own and should not be taken as a universal truth or experience for all Black Americans.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: GIX Denmark: Experiencing Community and Cooperation in Copenhagen

T’23s Samuel Gray and Sarah Jolley reflect on some of the core values of Danish culture—including community, cooperation, and trust—that they experienced during their December 2022 GIX course in Copenhagen.

Samuel Gray T’23

Prior to taking off for my GIX in Copenhagen, I stopped to think, about how much you can really learn about a new country in nine days, on a trip with a relatively homogenous group of your peers, meeting with a relatively homogenous group of local business leaders, on a carefully curated itinerary approved by your MBA program.

This was my biggest question before we left for the trip and, well … a whole heckuva lot it turns out. Looking back, one of my biggest concerns was that I would place too much weight on what I discovered in the limited number of interactions we would have during our short time in Denmark. To do so would be to risk projecting the natural idiosyncrasies of a small group of people onto the beliefs and values of a country of approximately six million individuals. And yet to overdo it, to dismiss everything I saw and heard as merely human variation, would be similarly unhelpful. So, what did I learn?

I learned about hygge, a defining characteristic of Danish culture, roughly meaning “a quality of coziness that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” It’s something that has always subconsciously resonated with me but that I now hope to incorporate into my own life more deliberately. I learned about Danish national pride, which I never expected to manifest itself so openly, coming from a preconceived (and potentially unfounded?) notion of Scandinavian culture as generally quite reserved—which is why I was quite surprised to see it both explicitly, through the ubiquitous Danish flags, and implicitly, through the love for their country apparent across our many hosts. I learned how truly world-leading Denmark is when it comes to the fight against climate change, and how refreshing it looks when riding a bike to work is the default mode of transportation. I learned about my classmates, during bus rides and games of cards; during lunches and dinners; during early mornings and late nights. And I learned about myself.

So how exactly did this experience shape my thoughts on our remaining time in Hanover? I’ll pick just two things. While it is getting ever easier to spend more and more time with those here at Tuck whom I have already become close with, GIX reiterated that I need to continue to push myself to reach out and make connections to those I haven’t yet gotten the chance to interact with as much. Almost every day I hear something that makes me re-appreciate what an incredible diversity of thought and experience my classmates bring, and I know I’ll regret it if I don’t make a deliberate effort to continue to learn and get to know better those around me.

And otherwise? It was a reminder to continue to stop and reflect on how lucky I am to be here right now. It’s something that often gets lost in the day-to-day chaos of being a student here at Tuck, but it’s true that there will likely never again be two more transformative years of my life, as professional and family commitments take up increasing amounts of my bandwidth, and some days it’s helpful to really sit back and acknowledge how fortunate I am to be in this position. The world can always use a little more gratitude.

Sam is from London, Ontario, Canada, and attended Williams College as an undergrad where he was an economics and psychology double major and a member of the Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey team. Prior to Tuck, he worked in management consulting in New York City across a range of industries and functional natures. At Tuck, he is a captain of the A/B Hockey Team and Golf Club. Sam enjoys rounds of golf at Woodstock Country Club, biographies, live music, and perfectly-fit jeans.

Sarah Jolley T’23

Coming from a background in federal consulting in the U.S. and having studied Political Economy as an undergrad, I was particularly interested in the topic of the Denmark GIX—the interplay between the state, market, and consumers. The objective of this GIX was to get a sense of how the Danish model of expansive government and extensive taxpayer-financed welfare system works, the challenges it faces, and whether it can remain sustainable and relevant as the world ventures further into the 21st century.

While I knew that Denmark, along with other Nordic countries, tends to stand out in global comparisons as one of the happiest, least corrupt countries with strong commitments to diversity, equality, non-discrimination, and environmental concerns, I had never visited any of the Nordic countries or thought deeply about how and why the Danish model works.

Upon landing in Copenhagen, I was immediately struck by how convenient it was to get around the city, some delicious porridge at Torvehallerne (a farmers’ market where I also witnessed parents leaving their babies unattended in their strollers), and an incredibly hygge bar where, by candlelight (of course), we watched Denmark’s loss to Australia in the group stages of the World Cup. Within these first few hours in Copenhagen, I had already experienced representations of some of the core values of Danish society—a sense of community and cooperation, a culture of trust, and general openness to visitors.

As our GIX unfolded, I learned about how the deeply ingrained values of cooperation, consensus-building, and trust impact the operations of Danish businesses as well as allow for an expansive welfare system and competitive and innovative economy simultaneously. In addition to speaking with Tuckies like Ulrik Schack T’94 and Ambassador Alan Leventhal T’76, who live and work in Denmark, I feel fortunate to have chosen a GIX led by a Dane who splits time between Copenhagen and Hanover—our professor, Hanne Pico Larsen.

Professor Larsen provided the opportunity for us to connect with Danes in both government and world-leading corporations and to spend time debating and synthesizing our understanding of Danish culture and business practices in a truly unique way. Prospective students should know that the TuckGO requirement is truly a deep dive into a topic and—while we live in the middle of the woods of New Hampshire—it enables Tuckies to develop deep cultural awareness and the agility to navigate different business environments.

Sarah graduated from Georgetown University in 2017 with a B.A. in political economy and art history. Prior to Tuck, she spent four years at Deloitte’s Government and Public Services practice in Washington, DC where she helped federal and non-profit clients with end-to-end human-centered design sprints and strategy development. At Tuck, Sarah has been a Maynard Entrepreneurship Fellow, Tuck-Magnuson Startup Incubator participant, and Center for Digital Strategies Associate. She is also a huge fan of Tripod Hockey, Tuck Winter Carnival, and Soccer Club.

Global Insight Expeditions (GIXs) help students develop cultural awareness, empathy for the thoughts and attitudes of local people, and agility to adapt their behavior to successfully navigate different business environments through structured reflection. Each course begins with classroom sessions on Tuck’s campus. Students then travel with one or two faculty members where they engage with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders, government officials, and local people from different walks of life.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: GIX UAE: Operating in a Post-Oil Economy

T’23s McKenzie Hunt and Clark Pang reflect on the growth, modernization, and sustainability lessons learned during the UAE GIX course.

McKenzie Hunt T’23

When the opportunity arose to travel to the United Arab Emirates for my GIX, I was immensely excited to apply. Since its creation in 1971, the rapid development of the UAE has been nothing short of impressive. In five decades, the UAE has leveraged its accumulation of wealth through oil to transform what was once seven impoverished Emirates, into one of the most strategic and fast-growing economies in the world. However, what intrigued me most about the UAE was how they were planning to sustainably operate in a post-oil economy. Therefore, having the opportunity through Tuck to meet with policymakers, international business managers, and Tuck alumni to uncover the nuances and complexities that accompany planning for this shift was an invaluable experience that I couldn’t pass up.

Our GIX was led by Tuck/Dartmouth Professor, Dirk Vandewalle as well as the executive director of the Center for Business Government and Society, Hannah Payson, both of whom were well-versed in the gulf region. In a political economy such as the UAE where the Emirati culture is strongly tied to their business practices, it was helpful to have both Professor Vandewalle and Hannah provide context to the structure of the seven emirates, as well as the role that the monarchy has played in the development of the UAE. Specifically, as an expert in Islamic finance and institutional development and economic reform in the Arab Gulf states, Professor Vandewalle engaged us with his vast knowledge numerous times throughout our GIX, helping us to synthesize the impact and learning of each company visit.

Additionally, both Professor Vandewalle and Hannah made a concerted effort to get to know each of us as students and people. Whether it be during the daily 6 a.m. running group that Professor Vandewalle organized or the thoughtful conversation that Hannah had with us during our trips to the Louvre Abu Dhabi or the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, they each made us feel the depth of the Tuck community even while being so far from Hanover.

The GIX requirement is a wonderful way to get outside of the bounds of Tuck and apply what we have learned in the classroom on a global stage. The experience allows you to be in the epicenter of the topic that you’re learning and provides you with the tangible opportunity to grow your knowledge outside of the confinements of a classroom, case study, or excel sheet. It is a true hands-on experience that I am continuously grateful to have had and would recommend to any Tuck student.

McKenzie was born and raised in the suburbs outside of Boston. She attended the University of Pennsylvania where she majored in Marketing and Communications and was also a varsity student athlete on the women’s lacrosse team. Following graduation from Penn, McKenzie moved back to Boston where she spent most of her time working in marketing, specifically focused in data analytics and market research. She came to Tuck because of the community, proximity to her love of the outdoors and to pivot into consulting.

At Tuck McKenzie is a Student Board Chair, a Tuck Admissions Associate, a Non-Profit Board Fellow, a Next Step Fellow and is the co-chair of the unofficial Pickleball Club.

Clark Pang T’23

What interested you about the GIX location and topic?

Prior to Tuck, I had traveled to over twenty countries across five continents, but never to the Middle East. I wanted to add the UAE to my portfolio of experiences, because the unique Arabic culture mixed with ex-pats and its post-oil economy are attracting attention globally as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are trying to put many next-generation innovations into practice, including free zones, vertical farming, and sustainable energy. I also admire the strategic foresight of Sheikh Rashid, the founder of Dubai, who said my grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I ride a Mercedes, my son rides a Land Rover, and my grandson is going to ride a Land Rover … but my great-grandson is going to have to ride a camel again. I was ecstatic to explore ”a tale of two cities: sustainability and the post-oil economy in the UAE,“ the topic of our GIX trip.

What was your first impression of your host location?

As a millennial born and raised in Shanghai, I have always been proud of the modernization and fashion of my metropolis, but was star-struck by the impressive architecture and infrastructure of Dubai when I landed in the UAE. The magnificent skylines and internationally renowned land projects extended the boundary of my imagination as I witnessed Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Shopping Mall.

While the local Emiratis account for only 15% of the total population in a majority ex-pat place, they were super friendly and accessible, eager to share with us the history and culture of the Emirates. They often greeted me with smiles and sometimes offered help to adjust my keffiyeh (traditional headwear) when I was walking in the street dressed in a kandura (traditional Emirati men’s dress).

What is a key takeaway from this experience? What have you learned?

If you have never been to Dubai, you might still get the stereotype that it is a rich oil economy. However, from Dubai government officials to local professionals, they have been taking significant efforts to transition into a more sustainable model. During our visits to various sites and meetings with local hosts and Tuckies working there, I got to know how the Dubai government has adopted a diversified economic development strategy in the last several decades. By developing logistics and building free ports and trade zones, Dubai keeps promoting its industrial upgrades and transferring to the service industry. Dubai has become a trade center in the Middle East and the third largest entrepot trade center in the world after Hong Kong and Singapore.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: GIX UAE: Economic and Cultural Diversification

Nick Lovinger T’23 & Sarah Martzloff T’23 reflect on the UAE’s strategic location, embrace of international tourists and businesses, and reinvention.

Sarah Martzloff T’23

What interested you about the GIX location and topic?

My pre-MBA background was slightly atypical: my undergraduate degree was from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland where I studied the history of art. I wrote my dissertation on nation branding through national and international museums in Qatar and the UAE. So, one attraction of this trip was the occasion to visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi, one of the places I had researched.

Additionally, I lived in and worked in Europe before Tuck, so the Middle East was a completely new region for me to visit. The GIX provided the perfect opportunity for me to expand my horizons and gain a wider context for business practices.

What was your first impression of your host location?

The cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi presented themselves as quite hospitable to international tourists and businesses alike to coexist with Emirati culture. It was interesting to experience cities that have developed so recently while pursuing economic and cultural diversification.

It was fascinating to see first-hand the way the UAE attracts foreign talent and is open to foreign cultures while bolstering its own talent pipeline and culture. Being in-country was eye-opening in terms of focusing on the strategic geographic location, connecting east and west through infrastructure and business relationships which reflects Dubai’s heritage as a historical trading post.

What site visits, tours, meetings, and/or people were most impactful for you during the GIX?

Starting with a cultural immersion experience which included a walk through the old town, spice souk and a visit to the Centre for Emirati Culture provided a fantastic introduction to Dubai/the UAE. We were able to ask questions about the culture, stereotypes, and customs, and discuss our initial impressions.

Over the course of the following days, I enjoyed visiting the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and learning more about how a free zone operates and what benefits it provides. This presentation made clear that the strategic vision for Dubai is to present the Emirate as a hub of the future. It hopes to promote relevance by opening itself up to the international business community—this emerged as a major theme during our GIX.

My background in brand management and marketing made our visit to Vogue Arabia especially interesting for me. It was a unique opportunity to discuss the challenges of adapting global campaigns to fit the taste of a more conservative regional consumer within the wider scope of a Western brand such as Vogue with its CEO and Publisher, Shashi Menon.

What is a key takeaway from this experience? What have you learned?

This experience reinforced how global the world is in terms of business initiatives and projects, and how interconnected we all are. The GIX also showed me the importance of spending time with classmates outside of the cocoon of the Upper Valley. As a small group, we were all from a variety of social constellations within Tuck’s fabric. Spending time together in a new location created new bonds and an unforgettable social and academic experience. I can highly recommend it.

What should prospective students know about the GIX and/or TuckGO requirement?

I’ve now completed the GIX and I’m currently on a term exchange, and while TuckGO is a requirement, it has absolutely been one of my favorite parts of my MBA. The two-year Tuck academic period is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but getting to travel with Tuck mates helps us savor the time we have in Hanover and create closer friendships. The GIX has been invaluable for making new connections and bridging what we learn in the classroom with the real world.

Originally from Montana, Sarah’s spent the past eleven years living and working in Europe. She graduated with a Master’s in art history from the University of St Andrews in Scotland before working in brand strategy consulting in London. Sarah then found brand management to be the perfect combination of strategic thinking and her appreciation for aesthetics and visual communications. This led her to Gothenburg, Sweden where she managed brand campaigns and digital marketing for the luxury camera company, Hasselblad.

For her summer internship at Tuck, she led brand strategy development consulting at AKQA for Volvo Group and IKEA across London and Sweden. Sarah’s been spending her second year at Tuck figuring out how to spend more time abroad, from the Global Insight Expedition in the UAE to her winter term exchange at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Nick Lovinger T’23

Despite living only 40 minutes away from the best ski mountains on the east coast, 24 Tuck classmates and I decided to participate in a GIX to the only place in the world (other than New Jersey) with an indoor ski mountain: the UAE.

We were incredibly lucky to have our GIX coincide with the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which was being held in nearby Qatar. Along with two of my classmates, Will Ahlum T’23 and Salil Kelkar T’23 I flew out a few days early to watch Japan upset Spain in the opening round of the tournament. Having joined Tuck with a professional background in the sports industry, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience “the beautiful game” at the highest level.

Our trip kicked off in Dubai with a visit to the spice souk. We learned that prior to the discovery of oil in 1966, Dubai’s biggest industries were pearl diving and spice trading. In the following days, we visited leaders from several organizations that are driving Dubai’s economy into the future. A few highlights included Shashi Menon, CEO of Vogue Arabia, and Bart Cornelissen (T’04), Head of Deloitte’s Energy and Industrial Sector.

In addition to visiting businesses, we had plenty of opportunities for fun! Along with several classmates, I joined a “desert safari” where we had the opportunity to go dune bashing, camel riding, and sand boarding. The safari ended with a traditional Emirati barbeque followed by a fire and dance show. Later in the week, we toured the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

Abu Dhabi was equally fascinating. We visited several businesses, including Jio Bank, run by CEO Jayesh Patel T’05, and the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. We also stopped by beautiful landmarks including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The trip ended with a memorable visit to Saadiyat Beach Club and a special farewell dinner at the Emirates Palace.

The GIX was an incredible trip. I left with a newfound appreciation of the business opportunities and culture in the United Arab Emirates. Our hosts were incredibly friendly and the country’s transformation from a largely Bedouin society to one of the world’s most important economies is impressive. Additionally, this was a special opportunity to travel and get outside of my comfort zone with my classmates. Although we are close here at Tuck to begin with, I always leave a Tuck trip with several new friends!

Nick grew up in Westchester, New York. He attended Vanderbilt University, where he majored in economics and history. Prior to Tuck, he lived in New York City and was a corporate strategy manager at World Wrestling Entertainment. He interned at Bain & Company last summer and will be returning full-time upon graduation. Nick is the Co-President of Tuck’s Men as Allies Club, Entertainment Sports & Media Club, and a Tuck Winter Carnival Co-Chair. Outside of work, he enjoys running, making homemade pasta, and yelling about the Yankees with his three younger brothers.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Celebrating Lunar New Year with Tuck’s Asia Business Club

Weiran Zeng T’24 shares her favorite moments from the 2023 Lunar New Year celebrations at Tuck and reflects on her first year as a member of the Asia Business Club.

What did this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations include?

This year was the first year that we could properly celebrate after Covid-19. Tuck’s Asia Business Club (ABC) organized a modern, authentic celebration through performances that were true to contemporary Asian cultures. At the beginning of the celebration, each of our co-chairs, who represent different cultures from Asia, spoke about how their cultures celebrated the holiday, which brought a personal touch to the event.

We went on to feature singing and rapping performances, an incredibly well-choreographed sequence of K-pop dances, and food and drinks from across Asia. The co-chairs even had the idea to stuff red envelopes with money and scatter them around the venue and at the end of the performances. It’s a tradition we grew up with where the elderly gave us money on New Year’s to ward off evil spirits, and it’s cool how we have reinvented the meaning in the context of being at Tuck. During the evening, a fellow Tuckie even gave me twenty bucks stuffed in an envelope and returned the well wishes to me!

The Tuck community really showed up not only to enjoy but also participate in the performances, with classmates both within the Asian community and outside attending almost daily practices leading up to the show to perfect their Blackpink moves. The hard work behind all performances and organizers really paid off when Cohen was packed (even on the second floor) and fellow Tuckies screamed in support.

How do you hope to build on the celebration next year?

I hope we can preserve this integrated format next year. To build onto the already exceptional celebration, I’d love to find creative ways to engage with the broader Tuck community leading up to the event and showcase more cultures from Asia in authentic and contemporary ways!

Do you have a favorite moment from this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations at Tuck?

My favorite moment was probably the dance party that concluded the evening. Ending a series of performances with high-energy K-pop and the dancers pulling other Tuckies in to dance really was the peak of the celebrations. I loved seeing classmates from all over, even those who are usually more reserved, join in on the fun and enjoy each other’s company. Lunar New Year is all about being with family and celebrating as a community, and at that moment Tuck really felt like a big family to me.

Can you tell us more about the nonprofit organizations ABC chose to donate to as part of the Lunar New Year celebration?

Lunar New Year celebrations are often marked by joy within families and giving among family members, and it’s also a critical time to extend that giving spirit to the community. Asian Mental Health Collective is a nonprofit organization that seeks to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community. It seeks to integrate our heritage, which emphasizes collectivism and achievement, with emotional well-being and mental health through difficult conversations, which aligns with ABC’s presence well. At Tuck, we value community while encouraging difficult conversations and understanding individuals, and ABC especially pushes the mission in the Asian community through events like AMA panels.

What has your first year as a member of the Tuck Asia Business Club been like?

ABC has been an incredibly welcoming community, with second-years who show up and represent our cultures really well. I’m surprised at the cohesion within our community, and how even though there are so many distinct cultures within Asia, we come together in ways that integrate well. For example, Lunar New Year is a time that calls for community gatherings and celebrations across our cultures. We were able to highlight that aspect throughout the evening, while also bringing unique parts of the different cultures through food, music, and dances.

What would you like prospective students to know about ABC?

ABC has been a great community that has allowed me to find representation, belonging, and inspiration. We have so many amazing second-year leaders on campus who actively engage in the broader Tuck community in their unique ways and bring their perspective and generous support to the Asian community too. While bridging identities and cultures, representation and inclusion are topics that have been continuously evolving for me; ABC has been great in helping frame that evolution in conversations and in practice.

Weiran Zeng T’24 is a first-year student at Tuck with experiences across consulting, brand management, and tech strategy, with a long-term career interest in seeing through technological transformations in consumer-facing businesses. She grew up across China and the U.S., graduated from Duke University with dual majors in economics and philosophy, and prior to Tuck worked in both New York and Beijing. At Tuck, she is a Next50 fellow, an associate at the Center for Digital Strategies, and plays rhythmic guitar in the Tuck Band.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: ‘The Energy Industry Needs More Tuck MBAs’ and Other Takeaways from CERAWeek

Madeleine Bothe, assistant director for the Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability and Innovation and the Center for Business, Government & Society, reflects on her first time attending CERAWeek—an annual energy conference organized by S&P Global—and why the energy industry needs more Tuck MBAs.

There are so many reasons why attending CERAWeek should be part of your Tuck experience. This is just one of the opportunities that are open to Tuck students who opt to make energy, sustainability, and climate issues an important part of their career or personal goals during their Tuck experience. This annual conference takes place in the Hilton of Americas in Houston, Texas, and is organized by S&P Global after its acquisition of IHSMarkit and Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA). Over 5,000 delegates from over 90 different countries descend on Houston for five incredibly packed days of topics from traditional oil and gas, carbon markets, energy security, decarbonization, sustainability, tech, mobility, and so much more.

“The energy industry needs to take responsibility and lead the way.”

—H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change and COP28 President Designate; United Arab Emirates Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology

There were many highlights but the themes that came up included energy security, especially in the context of Europe’s gas supply, hydrogen, technology, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and what that means for business as well as new and existing energy and manufacturing infrastructure. Although it was fully apparent to me before, it has also never been so obvious to me that energy is not only an industry in and of itself but intersects with just about every other industry. For example, the IRA is a political proverbial “carrot” that will accelerate tech, cities, mobility, banking/finance, law, and so much more. It was stressed that for the energy transition to be successful, digital tech is necessary to cut low-hanging fruit emissions. The formula for the energy transition isn’t just one equation but hydrogen, in all its colorful forms, will help get us there and the infrastructure permitting is the biggest barrier. So my major conclusion? They need Tuck MBAs in energy now! Here’s why:

Wise and decisive leaders are so important. It was no secret at CERAWeek that the energy industry is an incredibly exciting place to be right now. The energy transition, the geopolitics, the IRA, and sustainability are all simultaneous priorities of self-proclaimed “energy molecule companies” that are morphing from traditional oil and gas companies. The speed of the tech sector alongside energy makes Tuck’s wise and decisive leaders uniquely special right now. David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, talked a lot about inflation and domestic challenges. When speaking about the debt ceiling and the spending budget, he said, The time it takes to solve a problem in Washington is the time that’s available. This might work for the government but, fortunately, the energy industry can work much faster than that!

Teamwork. Collaboration was the underlying thread during every panel. John Kerry, special presidential envoy for climate for the U.S. Department of State, said that cooperation with China on methane, coal, and deforestation, will be significant in emissions control where “climate is a global issue.” Adam Selipsky, the CEO of AWS with a goal of net zero for all of Amazon by 2040 and powered by 100% renewables by 2025, talked about the “two pizza team.” He meant that no team should be so big that they would need more than two pizzas to feed the group. Depending on appetite, teams of this size must bring together well-rounded and diverse individuals for the best chance of success. Of course, I am biased, but Tuck students clearly fit this mold given their ability to not only take a full load of elective classes, but also simultaneously support their fellow students in recruitment, take on pro bono projects on carbon capture, organize Tuck Winter Carnival and calculate the amount of carbon offsets needed to make it a net zero event, and organize Renewable Energy Finance Challenges!

Tuck Centers and Alumni. I would be amiss if I did not mention that attending CERAWeek would not be possible without the Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability and Innovation and the relationships we have fostered with Tuck and Dartmouth alumni in energy that have made this unique opportunity available to Tuck students. Craig Urch T’00 is the Global Power and Renewables Commercial Director at Gas, Power & Climate Solutions at S&P Global Commodity Insights who takes the time each year to brief our students (and me) about how to capitalize professionally by attending this conference alongside thousands of other delegates. He checked in with me and continued to offer to support me and other Dartmouth delegates throughout. Thad Hill T’95, President & CEO, Calpine Corporation is an annual delegate at a CERAWeek plenary session and also checks in with us on our attendance. The number of Tuck and Dartmouth alumni attending as well as heading to Houston for post-MBA careers so CERAWeek is a fantastic networking hub for you.

Innovation. Adjacent to the CERAWeek Executive Conference is the Innovation Agora which focuses on emerging and disruptive technologies in the energy space. The Revers Center recently added “Innovation” to our name to better capture how much energy will rely on innovation to achieve the energy transition and all of the other energy goals that organizations will need to evolve as energy becomes important to their existence. Dartmouth alumni featured during some of these sessions include:

Abigail Ross Hopper D’93, president & CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) speaking on “Reshoring and Friendshoring: Impact on Energy Supply Chains”
William McDonough D’73, chief executive of McDonough Innovation and globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development speaking on “Building Resilient Cities: Infrastructure and Technology Advancements”, “Why Carbon is not the Enemy” and “Net Positive: Waging Peace through Commerce and Design”
Alexis Abramson, Dartmouth professor and Dean of Thayer Engineering speaking on “Energy Efficiency and Making the Built Environment More Energy Efficient”
Mukul Sharma, Dartmouth earth sciences professor speaking on “Oceans and Climate: Innovative Solutions” and “Dartmouth College, Sequestering Carbon: The Answer is in the Dust”

In all honesty, I have had the opportunity to attend CERAWeek before and have always declined because attending a global energy conference where the majority of attendees come from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Schneider Electric, SLB, Cheniere Energy, and ConocoPhillips was nothing short of intimidating. I am also one of those people who typically leans towards climate and sustainability events. But I leaned into this discomfort by practicing what I preach: you must learn about the whole energy and sustainability landscape if you want to make transformative decisions. There’s no better place to experience this than at CERAWeek. I hope I can share this experience with you in the future!

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Leading with Music in the Tuck Band

Calvin Garay T’23, one of the Tuck Band co-chairs, shares highlights from his time in the band and what lessons he’ll take with him after Tuck.

What is The Tuck Band, for those who don’t know?

The Tuck Band is a Tuck club that’s organized by class year—there’s a band for the first-years (Supply & DaBand) and one for second-years (ManEc! at the Disco). We get together for informal practices pretty frequently and put on different types of concerts, so we can kind of plug into the Tuck social scene from a lot of different angles.

Tuck Band is an awesome way for aspiring musicians, lifelong musicians, or people who are more loosely interested to access music, get together, and collaborate with their classmates in a creative setting that’s welcoming and open.

What instrument do you play, and how long have you been playing?

I play electric guitar and have played it pretty much my entire life. I think by the time I was a toddler and could hold an object in my hand, my dad put a guitar in it. He’s a musician and he taught me. Whenever I’m home for the holidays, I value the chances to play music with him.

Anywhere I’ve lived, I’ve tried to join or create a band—be it in college, high school, or life post-college. The Tuck Band has honestly been the most rewarding musical experience of my life. I feel lucky to have met some of my classmates who are incredible musicians and we’ve been able to connect on an extremely deep level by playing music together and putting on high-energy shows for crowds ranging from 300 to 800 people. It’s been an amazing way to build relationships at Tuck; some people in the band will be my lifelong friends now. So, yeah, I feel lucky.

What is it like to play with and for your classmates?

It’s an amazing way to build meaningful relationships in a short amount of time. Music is intimate and emotional; you have to be vulnerable. You also have to be a team player. For example, if you’re a rhythm player, you must listen hard and build up whichever of your classmates is soloing to try to make them sound better. The team dynamics are fascinating, and we all get to share the reward of playing for our classmates.

We put in a lot of work, especially leading up to the show day. We’re all kind of putting our necks on the line, up on stage in front of our classmates; so, we want to do it well. But on show day, when things go well—and they always do—we get to bond over how great the feeling was and enjoy the shared success as friends, bandmates, and classmates. That aspect has been really incredible.

Has the band provided any lessons beyond music?

It’s been one of the most challenging and rewarding leadership experiences of my life, actually. It’s been really fulfilling to try to get the best out of our group of ~20 musicians, learning to navigate group dynamics, and bonding over a shared interest.

I’ve learned a lot about communication. I and the other musicians in the band have a lot of ideas floating around in our heads about which direction the show should go in, how we should play a particular song, etc. And it’s vital to express these ideas clearly to get buy-in. Our band is comprised of folks from all over the world, from all different musical backgrounds. Some come from jazz backgrounds, and others come from a cappella, electronica, blues rock, and beyond. We have about 10 different singers, a trumpet, a trombone, a saxophone, multiple guitars, conga drums, regular drums, keyboards, synths, and more.

How many shows do you play a year?

As many as we can! Playing in Raether Hall on campus is an awesome experience—it’s a beautiful common space with high ceilings. My parents came to the last show along with a bunch of other Tuck Band parents. We had a little roped-off VIP area with champagne for them.

Last year, we put on a great show for Admitted Students Weekend. Afterward, multiple people came up to us and said they were musicians and didn’t realize Tuck had this opportunity; they were excited to come to Tuck and join the band. So, we kind of have a joke in the band that we helped yield for the class of 2024 by putting on a great show.

We want to perform as much as we can because we love it, and our classmates seem to really enjoy it. It’s just a gratifying and creative experience for everybody involved.

Calvin is from Baltimore, MD, and is a proud Chilean American. He went to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where he studied economics, Spanish, and finance and thoroughly enjoyed the Nashville live music scene. After living in NYC and Colorado, he’s now loving his life at Tuck and will be joining the tech industry as a PM, living in Miami. Calvin is passionate about music, soccer, nature, and dogs.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Why MBA? Why Tuck? Meet the 2023 ASW Co-Chairs

Spring is a special time here at Tuck, when we welcome admitted students to Hanover to discover for themselves what makes the Tuck MBA experience so distinct. This year, Admitted Students Weekend (ASW) will be held April 13–16. We asked our ASW co-chairs to share more about themselves and ASW, why they chose to pursue an MBA, and what made them realize Tuck was the right business school for them.

MEET BETH BOLLINGER T’24

“Overall, Tuck has no equal when it comes to personal growth, community, and the alumni network, and I would recommend Tuck to any career-switcher. I have loved my first year here, and I can’t wait for what next year holds.”

About Me

In undergrad, I studied physics at Washington University in St. Louis. After spending my summers doing undergraduate research, I realized that academia wasn’t for me and began my career in industry at Epic, a healthcare software company in Wisconsin, doing a combination of software development and client project management. Then, I taught myself web programming and worked as a full-stack software engineer and team leader at the UW Credit Union, working on their online banking platform and cybersecurity. At Tuck, I am an Admitted Students Weekend co-chair, a Center for Digital Strategies associate, a Cheesemongers Club co-chair, and I enjoy participating in dance club, wine club, and games club events. This summer and post-Tuck, I’ll be a Digital Consultant at BCG in Boston. I live with my husband and our orange tabby cat, Juniper, and we are all loving the upper valley so far!

Why MBA?

Over the course of my career, I became fascinated with the larger organizational issues at play: How could our division be structured more effectively? Were we building the right kinds of software features for our market? How could we get more value from our partnerships? I wanted to pivot from a technical leader to a strategic leader, and I knew that I needed the knowledge, wisdom, and network an MBA would provide.

Why Tuck?

To change careers, I knew I not only needed to acquire knowledge, but to transform personally as well, so Tuck immediately captured my attention. I wanted to surround myself with kind and empathetic leaders who could show me how to inspire a team. Coming from physics and software engineering, I didn’t have much of a professional network in the business sphere, so I knew I needed a school with compassionate students and alumni to help me grow my network and build my confidence. The Center for Digital Strategies was also a huge draw, so I could continue pursuing my interests in technology throughout my MBA.

So far, Tuck has exceeded my hopes and expectations. The core curriculum has provided me with a comprehensive toolkit to approach the business world and answer the questions I came with. My peers are outstandingly talented individuals who are somehow so humble that I can be my imperfect self without fear of judgement. To date, I’ve always gotten responses when cold-emailing Tuck students and alumni—every single time. Through 1-1 leadership coaching, I’ve analyzed my leadership triumphs and failures to date, and charted a course towards improving myself as a leader. Overall, Tuck has no equal when it comes to personal growth, community, and the alumni network, and I would recommend Tuck to any career-switcher. I have loved my first year here, and I can’t wait for what next year holds.

On ASW

I applied and signed in Round 1, so for me ASW was a victory lap! The opportunity to meet my future classmates and celebrate with them was the perfect kickoff to my Tuck journey. I also wanted to get a head start thinking about my summer internship, and ASW was a great way to learn more about the recruiting process and the two different industries I was considering (tech vs consulting). Finally, it was helpful to tour Hanover and start planning my housing in the upper valley. Overall, ASW was both a fun and informative experience!

MEET TOM FONTANA T’24

“Tuck is also a change of pace from what most people did before Tuck—the Upper Valley is the perfect place to reflect on where I’ve been and more importantly, where I want to go. The Tuck community has been everything I had hoped for and more.”

About Me

After graduating from Georgia Tech with a Chemical Engineering degree, I took a role in Operations with Polaris in Minneapolis. Working on both the manufacturing plants and the supply chain offices, I saw a wide variety of operations roles in a short time before settling in the Supplier Quality team. I then moved from the Powersports industry to the med device industry to get a different perspective on manufacturing before deciding to pursue my MBA and attend Tuck. At Tuck, I’m an avid skier, tripod enthusiast, and ASW co-chair. I will also be co-chairing the consulting club and the John Barleycorn Society (our beer club). This summer I’ll be heading to Chicago to work for BCG.

Why MBA?

Coming from an engineering background, I wanted to round out my skill set and get a better understanding of business outside of manufacturing. My role in Supply Chain was largely reactive, and I wanted to transition to a more strategic, big picture, and proactive career path and I saw the MBA as the best way to do that. Outside of the business skills, I also wanted to grow as a leader and my learnings in and out of the class at Tuck are helping me do that.

Why Tuck?

It was important to me to find a place where I could really build a community, and have that community be as invested in the MBA experience as I am. Tuck was the perfect place for that experience. The small class size appealed to me wanting to genuinely get to know my classmates and the rural setting meant we were in it together and not leaving school to other parts of a city after class. Tuck is also a change of pace from what most people did before Tuck—the Upper Valley is the perfect place to reflect on where I’ve been and more importantly, where I want to go. The Tuck community has been everything I had hoped for and more.

On ASW

Tuck is a unique MBA experience and the best way to understand what it’s like is to come and see it firsthand! My time at ASW was what convinced me to attend Tuck, because I genuinely enjoyed talking to everyone I met that weekend, and I knew these were the people I wanted as my classmates. It was also an opportunity for Tuck to show its commitment to the two year MBA program. The combination of the school and my peers, as well as just having a great weekend, convinced me Hanover was where I wanted to spend the next two years of my life.

MEET ALISON TILSON T’24

“In my first year at Tuck, I have learned that an MBA is as much a time of personal growth as it is of career growth and am excited that the friends I’m making here will be my network for the rest of my life.”

About Me

After graduating from Carleton College with a BA in economics, I moved back to New York City and spent my time before Tuck working in consulting at EY-Parthenon (EYP). At EYP, I worked predominantly in our supply chain practice, focusing on the Life Sciences industry and clients going through spin-offs and divestitures. I will be returning to EYP for my internship and post-Tuck, likely still working in supply chain (but potentially with a different industry focus). At Tuck, I am an Admitted Students Weekend co-chair, a member of the Personal Board of Advisors Pilot Program, and involved in Tripod Hockey, Ski Race League, and any and all other outdoor activities in the Upper Valley.

Why MBA?

Having attended a liberal arts college, I knew there were gaps in my business education that I felt an MBA could help me close. I wanted an MBA first to gain a foundational business knowledge that would prepare me for a career in business, but I also wanted to build a community of people at a similar stage in life to me that would support me in that career.

Why Tuck?

I chose Tuck because it offered the immersive MBA experience that I was looking for. When I came to campus, I felt immediately at ease with the kind people and wonderful community. The students here are interested not only in the academics that Tuck offers but also in getting to know one another and building the community that Tuck is known for. I felt that, as a student here, I would be able to find a community that cared about my development both in my career and as a person and that community would become my support system for the rest of my life. In my first year at Tuck, I have learned that an MBA is as much a time of personal growth as it is of career growth and am excited that the friends I’m making here will be my network for the rest of my life.

On ASW

Attending ASW helped me solidify that Tuck was the place that I wanted to spend the next two years. Coming to Hanover allowed me to not only meet amazing prospective and current students but also get a sense of what my life here would look like. All the different programming showed me what a Tuck experience would look like and talking to the prospective and current students made me see that I was making the right decision to spend my next two years here.

MEET EDMUND ONG T’24

“Community and Co-investment. As much as they seem to be buzzwords, living it now helps me understand how true those two pieces are at Tuck.”

About Me

I was born in Singapore but spent Middle and High school in Shanghai and Beijing. Then I returned to Singapore to serve in the Singapore National Police Force. After completion of my service, I attended the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada where I studied Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation, I briefly worked in the mining industry before joining Accenture Consulting in their Tech Strategy & Advisory Group. For my summer internship, I am headed to New York for investment banking.

Why MBA?

Coming from an engineering background and then jumping into consulting, I felt that some of the more finance/general skillsets are something I lacked. An MBA would help me gain those skills—whether it is understanding different finance models or general management skills. It is a place where I can explore new career options, try new courses, and meet people from different walks of life.

Why Tuck?

Community and Co-investment. As much as they seem to be buzzwords, living it now helps me understand how true those two pieces are at Tuck. Everyone at Tuck comes to be immersed in the program. Being away from the distractions of a city, where I can go into the outdoors with my classmates or hang out on campus creates an environment that puts community first. I cannot stress how valuable the co-investment piece is—from my classmates, the MBA program office, the faculty, and the staff. Every person on campus invests in this community to make it what it is—an experience that is truly personal, connected, and transformative.

On ASW

I was still deciding between different schools when I came to ASW. ASW really showed me the value proposition of Tuck—community and co-investment. There were many moments over the weekend where the current students went above and beyond to make sure I got the information I needed. Whether it’s helping explain a certain process, introductions to other students, or just making a new friend—ASW really opened my eyes to the possibilities that Tuck provided. It cemented my decision to come to Tuck!

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Open Mind, Courageous Heart: A Professor Reflects on the Denmark GIX

Travelling to Denmark with 22 second-year Tuck students was a humbling and wonderful experience.

I am Danish and I am new to Tuck. Having these two worlds meet, greet, interact, and reflect upon each other’s obvious similarities and stark differences was an interesting and very powerful exercise for both me and the students. I can confidently say that we all learned a lot.

My storyline was simple in that I wanted to tease out the interplay between state, market, and people. Many of our visits were intended to shed light on the systemic construction of a small, democratic welfare state with a flat hierarchical structure. Everywhere we went, we were warmly welcomed, well fed, and met with a sincere pride in being Danish. But the Danish also brought an unafraid openness and curiosity around our perspectives, our questions, and any input we could offer.

“To me, the importance of a GIX is to expose ourselves to different sensibilities and cultures and to find the empathy within to deal with these differences, big and small. … We need to sharpen our ability to listen and critically reflect—with an open mind and a courageous heart.”

—Hanne Pico Larsen

To me, the importance of a GIX is to expose ourselves to different sensibilities and cultures and to find the empathy within to deal with these differences, big and small—to take what we can use from a foreign context, and develop new ideas and new sensibilities to fit our own purposes. We need to sharpen our ability to listen and critically reflect—with an open mind and a courageous heart. We were given exactly such an opportunity in Denmark, and we all embraced it. To some, it was also a deep immersion into a different culture, as they jumped into the icy Copenhagen Harbor with new friends from the Copenhagen Business School. Or skied down CopenHill, an urban waste-to-energy facility with its own ski slope. Others enjoyed warm candlelit indoor spaces, such as the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, to reflect on what we learned about work-life-balance, parental leave, five weeks of paid vacation per year, hygge, and happiness. No harm in being a bit existentialist—yes, Denmark is high on the list of happiest countries according to the Happiness Report.

We visited many companies including Novo Nordisk and Maersk, two of Denmark’s largest companies with an international profile. At both places we learned about, and debated, sustainability and a goal of a zero-waste tomorrow. At the Danish Business Authority, a governmental liaison between government and the Danish world of business, we heard about machine learning and reporting to EU. At ReD Associates, a niche, luxury, customer-centric consultancy using qualitative approaches and sensemaking, we got a different perspective on the business of consulting. We also visited Ulrick Schack T´94 at the biggest Danish media house and Alan Leventhal T´76, the American ambassador to Denmark.

I know that you would like to hear about my personal reflection, but I am not sure I can give a direct answer. The Denmark GIX evoked intangible feelings for me—ones of togetherness and of beauty in sharing an experience so intense. I am grateful for all the stories and feelings we gave room to share with each other, and I am grateful to have been part of this travelling Tuck team. I am forever proud to be both a Dane and a member of the Tuck community.

Read about the Denmark GIX from the students’ perspective.

Global Insight Expeditions (GIXs) help students develop cultural awareness, empathy for the thoughts and attitudes of local people, and agility to adapt their behavior to successfully navigate different business environments through structured reflection. Each course begins with classroom sessions on Tuck’s campus. Students then travel with one or two faculty members where they engage with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders, government officials, and local people from different walks of life.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Why Tuck? A Student and a Tuck Partner Weigh In

Spring is a special time here at Tuck, when we welcome admitted students to Hanover to discover for themselves what makes the Tuck MBA experience so distinct. We asked a current student and a Tuck partner to share more on choosing an MBA program and why Tuck was the right fit for them.

MEET GREG JACOBSON T’24 AND MELISSA ROTHENBERG TP’24

Greg T’24: I’m originally from Australia, having moved to the U.S. in 2019 to pursue opportunities abroad and be with my partner Melissa. I have six years’ experience as a technology consultant, specializing in project and deployment management, as well as business development at Deloitte, where I started immediately after my graduation from UNSW. Now at Tuck, I’m looking for a summer internship in tech, whilst also serving as the co-chair of the Jewish Students Association and as an Associate at the Centre for Digital Strategies. Outside of that, I love cooking, snowboarding, and travel (I’ve been to 65 countries).

Melissa TP’24: I grew up just outside of Washington, DC, but made a home in Boston after moving up for my undergrad, which included a study-abroad semester in Australia (where I met Greg). After a couple of years working, I finished my nursing degree and now work at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in their Nurse Residency Program, which allows me to keep learning while I work, and be in Hanover with Greg and our cat Beau. I love baking and crafting, and run a small candle business from our kitchen.

Why MBA?

Greg T’24: With almost seven years of professional experience under my belt, I was coming to a number of crossroads all-at-once. From a career standpoint, I felt like my career path needed some invigoration that could only come with the skills and opportunities that come with an MBA. As a newer people manager with a growing number of direct reports, I wanted to learn how to manage teams and businesses the best way I could. And as I looked towards my goals longer term, I recognized major gaps in my knowledge that an MBA would allow me to learn and accelerate my ambitions.

“Having a partner that would also be welcomed into the community was also a major consideration for me, and I am continually impressed and amazed at the way that TPs are so welcomed and engaged with the Tuck experience.”

—Greg Jacobson T’24

Why Tuck?

Greg T’24: For me, it was the community. When I started telling people I had been admitted to Tuck, I had seven alumni at my old company (whom I had never met before) immediately put time on my calendar to congratulate me and share their experiences. Tuckies reach out, they take the call, and they help. When arriving on campus, I was astounded at how generous everyone was with their time and spirit, which was exactly the community I was looking for. From an academic standpoint, Tuck’s fairly rigorous core curriculum was exactly what I needed to bring me back up to speed after seven years since undergrad and has a number of fascinating courses in a small cohort that I’m excited about. Having a partner that would also be welcomed into the community was also a major consideration for me, and I am continually impressed and amazed at the way that TPs are so welcomed and engaged with the Tuck experience.

Melissa TP’24: As early as ASW, I felt welcomed into the Tuck community, where I could have my own life within Tuck and not just be a plus-one. I have been fortunate to cultivate a group of friends (both Tuckies and TPs) from around the world that have become a wonderful support system in the Upper Valley. I also love that I’m able to participate in all the events and initiatives (even without Greg) so I can share in the fun of the community.

On ASW

Greg T’24: I had already signed my offer and paid my deposit before coming to ASW, so I was admittedly apprehensive about whether I had made the right decision. From the moment I walked in, I knew I had from the incredibly warm greetings from the T’23s and faculty. We were instantly welcomed into the community in a way that I had not experienced before—I met incredibly impressive, intelligent people who were kind, friendly and engaging. There was an undeniable energy in the air. I am still friends with people I met at ASW and it provided a wonderful preview into my time at Tuck to eliminate any potential jitters when starting out.

“I had every plan of staying in Boston and coming up on weekends, but seeing the community, the scenery, and the life I could lead up here with my Tuckie changed my mind.”

—Melissa Rothenberg TP’24

Melissa TP’24: ASW is where I decided to move to Hanover. I had every plan of staying in Boston and coming up on weekends, but seeing the community, the scenery, and the life I could lead up here with my Tuckie changed my mind. Seeing how Tuck and the community takes the TP experience so seriously was clear from the programming we had during the weekend that was separate to the students. All in all, the weekend was great fun and I was excited to see some familiar faces when we got back to Hanover when moving in.

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