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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Seeking Sustainable Investment Opportunities: The Tuck Renewable Energy Finance Case Competition

John Minderman T’23 shares how his journey from engineering to Tuck deepened his understanding of the energy industry and ultimately led him to revive the Tuck Renewable Energy Finance Case Competition.

I consider the transition of our society from fossil-fuels dependent to net-zero to be of critical importance, while at the same time being a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. My thesis going into my undergraduate program was that this issue needed technology development, so I got my engineering degree and spent five years designing and deploying first-of-their-kind advanced nuclear and battery storage projects. However, through my experiences, I began to realize that to meet our net-zero goals we need deployment of mostly existing technologies, and the biggest barrier to that deployment is finance.

Enter the Tuck School of Business, where I’ve developed a deeper understanding of the theories behind finance and its industry applications from discussions with industry practitioners through the Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability & Innovation. I also developed a more practical understanding from interning at an impact venture capital firm and doing power and renewables investment banking at Goldman Sachs over the summer. These experiences gave me the perspective of both early-stage and late-stage investors as well as the applications of that finance. Going into my second year at Tuck, I wanted to find a way to synthesize how I think about financing the energy transition.

In July, I approached April Salas, Executive Director of the Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability & Innovation, with the idea of revamping Tuck’s energy finance case competition after its COVID-induced hiatus. The idea was to invite teams from top business schools around the world to recommend a finance fund structure and appropriate sustainable investment opportunities. To make this happen, we collaborated with a great team of sponsors including Generate, Marathon Capital, and New Energy Capital, as well as fellow MBA classmates Steve Sanford, Yuka Sugimori, Annette Jatto, Claire Kadeethum, Ryan Mooney, and Tobi Okpala. I can’t thank them enough for making it possible!

The competition was a great success! We received applications and deliverables from top MBA Schools, and ultimately, four teams advanced to the final round held in person at Tuck where each team presented their fund structure and investment thesis to an incredible set of judges.

I was so pleased by the questions and discussions that we had between students and judges. A notable discussion was around a proposal to use a venture capital fund to invest in energy storage project opportunities, to which the judges asked: “How is a 30%+ cost of capital additional to this space?” These exchanges showed that the case competition achieved its goal of helping MBA students understand that good finance structures and good opportunities aren’t necessarily compatible—real innovation requires creativity to apply the right structure to the right opportunities.

Overall, organizing this case competition was not only a great learning experience but it was also a great opportunity to meet fantastic people committed to creating a positive impact in the world. I’m excited to see what next year’s edition of the Tuck Renewable Energy Finance Challenge brings!



Prior to Tuck, John Minderman T'23 worked for five years doing engineering and project development for utilities, electric generators, advanced nuclear startups, and battery storage developers. He is passionate about accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy by deploying gigaton-scale financing for clean energy. While at Tuck, is director of the Tuck Social Venture Fund, and interned with an impact VC company and a lithium battery recycler. After Tuck he will be going to NYC to work on Power & Renewables in the Natural Resources Group at Goldman Sachs. 
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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: More Than Just a Wine: Meet Chrishon Lampley, Entrepreneur and Alumna of Tuck Diversity Business Programs

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Tuck recently welcomed Chrishon Lampley, founder of Love Cork Screw and alumna of Tuck Diversity Business Programs, back to campus for a fun wine tasting event and question and answer session. A SheaMoisture fellow, Lampley also completed the Diversity Entrepreneurship Collaboration Program, which pairs entrepreneurs with Tuck MBA students.

We sat down with Lampley to learn more about her business Love Cork Screw, her experience with Tuck’s executive education programs, and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women of color.

Can you tell us a little bit more about your business, Love Cork Screw? What made you want to start this business?

Love Cork Screw is a wine brand that was founded 10 years ago by yours truly, as an African-American woman, who felt the need to represent the underrepresented space in the wine industry. The brand offers six varietals of wine with catchy and fun names such as ”Head Over Heels“ Riesling and ”Good Times, Good Friends“ Pinot Grigio. These wines appeal to a diverse audience and are sold in major retailers throughout the country. The desire to provide representation and a unique wine experience led to my creation of Love Cork Screw.

You recently visited Tuck for a special event in honor of Women’s History Month. Thank you again for joining us. How do you think the event turned out? Did you have any particularly interesting conversations with students?

It was an enjoyable experience, and I think the event went well. It’s always fascinating to receive feedback and a fresh perspective when your product has been in stores for a while. One of my favorite conversations was with a student who thanked me for including the nutritional label on the back of the bottle. It was especially rewarding to hear this feedback since I had recently added the feature to cater to the younger generation of health-conscious wine drinkers.



I understand this wasn’t your first time at Tuck. In April 2022, you attended Building a Successful Diverse Business, one of the Tuck Diversity Business Programs, as a SheaMoisture Fellow. What were you hoping to get out of your experience at Tuck? Do you think you reached your objectives? How was the experience overall?

As an entrepreneur, I had a truly remarkable experience that meant a lot to me. It broadened my perspective and opened up countless paths to success. Since then, I’ve been diligently implementing everything I learned. I understand that progress takes time, but I’m using all of the information and ideas to propel my business to the next level. Additionally, being surrounded by other business owners provided me with a great source of motivation and energy to succeed. I would jump at the chance to do it again.

You also recently completed our Diversity Entrepreneurship Collaboration Program, where you worked with our MBA students directly to take advantage of marketing opportunities around Gen Z. Can you tell us more about the experience of working with MBA students? How do you plan to use what they’ve worked on in Love Cork Screw’s future?

Working with the MBA students and entrusting them with obtaining feedback from the younger wine drinkers was an amazing experience. It was like having a high-end, in-depth case study completed without any financial burden on my part. The students brought fresh, new ideas to the table that I wouldn’t have thought of on my own. Their insights helped me understand how to better appeal to younger consumers and adjust my marketing strategies accordingly.

As I reviewed their findings, I felt a renewed sense of excitement for the future of my business. I am eager to put their ideas into action on our website and social media platforms to attract and engage a wider audience. Their input will be invaluable in expanding our reach and cultivating a loyal following among young wine enthusiasts.

Overall, working with the MBA students was a valuable experience that gave me an opportunity to learn from a talented group of individuals and gain a deeper understanding of my target audience. I am grateful for the insight they provided and look forward to seeing how their ideas can help take my business to new heights.

What would you say your top takeaway has been from your time at Tuck?

Attending Tuck left a lasting impression on me, but the most significant takeaway was the reassuring feeling that comes with knowing you’re doing things right. As someone who occasionally experiences imposter syndrome, it was incredibly affirming to receive honest, kind feedback from the students. Seeing their genuine reactions to my work was absolutely priceless. Their encouragement and support helped me overcome any doubts or insecurities I may have had and left me feeling motivated to continue pursuing my goals with confidence.



What advice do you have for emerging entrepreneurs, especially women of color who hope to pursue a business venture?

As a woman entrepreneur and a woman of color, I have learned that you must be prepared to work twice as hard to achieve your goals, and that’s perfectly okay. Despite the challenges you may face, your perseverance and determination will inspire others to pursue their own dreams. In fact, inspiring others may become your true purpose. So keep pushing forward, stay focused on your vision, and never let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve success. Your hard work and dedication will pay off in ways you may not have imagined, and your example will help pave the way for future generations of women entrepreneurs and women of color.

Looking ahead, any exciting updates you can offer on your business life and Love Cork Screw?

There are several exciting updates to share, including the upcoming appearance of Love Cork Screw on national television and our ongoing collaboration with major brands such as Stella Artois. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our business gaining traction and recognition on a larger scale. We are grateful for these opportunities and look forward to continuing to grow our brand and expand our reach.

Learn more about Love Cork Screw.

Learn more about Tuck Diversity Business Programs.
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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Opening Doors to the Real Estate Industry: 2023 Boston Real Estate Trek

Rob Leet T’24, an incoming Real Estate Club co-chair, reflects on revitalizing the Real Estate Trek, which recently took place for the first time since 2019. 40 students traveled to eight firms in Boston to connect with Tuck alumni and learn more about breaking into the industry.

What motivated you to revitalize the Real Estate Trek?

Breaking into commercial real estate is tough. The recruiting process is “just-in-time” recruiting, which means that firms only hire when or if they see a need—and most firms delay their hiring until late in the spring term when most MBAs have a summer internship or full-time job already lined up. So, in real estate recruiting, there is a higher risk of waiting until springtime, and one constantly deals with peer pressure to find a job in an industry that has an earlier and more structured recruiting process.

The process of breaking into real estate is extremely networking-intensive and relationship-based. Most opportunities in the industry come from word-of-mouth and are not posted online. Therefore, forming strong relationships and building a robust network in the industry is key.

As a club, we thought organizing an all-day career trek in Boston would be the best way for students to tackle the unpredictable nature of real estate recruiting. They would get to develop meaningful connections in-person, learn from knowledgeable practitioners in the field, and plant a “seed” for building a network in the industry. We also wanted to build awareness about the industry and expose students to the wide variety of roles, property types, and investment strategies that are out there. Because real estate is an underrepresented industry at Tuck and at most MBA programs (where 2–3 percent of each year’s graduating class usually enters the field), we wanted to show our peers that the industry is so much more than one would normally make it out to be.



Can you tell us a bit more about the participants and agenda?

We initially marketed the event to both Tuck students and Dartmouth undergrads and were astounded by the amount of interest we received—over 90 students from the Dartmouth and Tuck communities were interested in attending. Actual turnout amounted to around 40 students (20 from Tuck and 20 from Dartmouth), but this number was still higher than what prior real estate treks experienced pre-COVID (which ranged from 10–15 students total).

We originally planned to have five company visits throughout the day. However, due to the large student turnout and limited capacity of several firms, we had to increase the number of visits to eight and split the group in two for the first half of the day. The companies that we visited included Beacon Capital Partners, Related Beal, Long Wharf Capital, Cabot Properties, Leggat McCall Properties, Arx Urban, Longfellow Real Estate Partners, and AEW Capital Management. At the end of the last visit, we hosted a Tuck/Dartmouth alumni happy hour at Samuel Adams Taproom Brewery. It was a great time! Many of the alums enjoyed reconnecting with their classmates as well.

Was there a particular highlight from the day that has stuck with you?

For me, there were two highlights: the visit to Longfellow Real Estate Partners, hosted by Jamie Peschel D’99, T’06, and the visit to AEW Capital Management, hosted by Manny del Campo T’19.

At the Longfellow visit, Jamie’s presentation not only touched on his work, but also offered general advice for finding happiness in life, and important lessons learned throughout his career. He started off the presentation by mentioning that he read every student’s resume (40 resumes!). He also spoke highly about liberal arts education at Dartmouth and the general management curriculum at Tuck, both of which he found incredibly valuable in bettering the world of real estate. He went on to describe the struggles that he experienced in trying to break into the industry, and finally, how he founded his own firm—which has since become the nation’s largest privately held life science real estate investor.

At the AEW visit, Manny put together a panel of three senior executives at the firm, including AEW’s chief investment officer and head of private equity, its COO, and its director and head of retail acquisitions. The panelists offered unique insights on the macro economy, the current state of real estate investment, and their expectations for 2023. Following the panel, Manny invited 20 of his colleagues from different lines of business to have breakout networking sessions. As opposed to what’s known as a “circle of death” conversation that’s typical in banking and consulting recruiting (where 10+ students circle around one company representative), the conversation ratio of students to AEW employees was excellent, at 2 to 1. This ratio allowed for much more intimate conversations. I appreciated Manny’s effort to convince so many of his colleagues and senior leaders to come in on a Friday afternoon—normally a work-from-home day at AEW.

What has your experience with Tuck alumni in the real estate industry been like?

While the quantity of Tuck students entering the real estate industry is small each year relative to other industries, the quantity of alumni certainly does not translate to the quality of alumni. I have found that Tuck real estate alums pull extra hard to help us land a career in the industry. This is likely because they know how hard it is to break into the industry given they went through the same process. The alums go out of their way to spend extra time in our networking conversations to help us understand industry trends, lingo, and develop technical skills. They offer high-quality referrals and introductions to other key contacts in the industry, which helps to grow our network. The alumni are also incredibly passionate about what they do and are very successful, which is an added bonus.

How do you hope to grow the trek and Real Estate Club during your time at Tuck? How has Tuck helped in this endeavor?

What I have enjoyed most about Tuck is its flexibility in supporting my interest in commercial real estate, which is not a common MBA career path. For example, another classmate and I are currently working with our real estate professor and an advisor at the Center for Private Equity & Venture Capital (CPEVC) on an independent study project. The project involves learning how large institutional funds analyze ESG-related real estate today, and how to incentivize institutional capital into more real estate ESG investments moving forward.

Apart from personal studies, one of my main goals at Tuck is to grow its real estate program. I am currently in discussions with two classmates and the CPEVC to organize a Real Estate Series for the 2023-24 school year. We are planning to invite Tuck and Dartmouth alums to campus to share their insight and advice about working in the industry. The visits may also include a mix of coffee chats, real estate case studies and modeling workshops, small group dinners, property sector overviews, moderated panel discussions, investment strategies, and the like. I am quite thankful for the partnership with CPEVC and how supportive the center has been in rallying behind our effort to grow the real estate program.

In addition to the Real Estate Series, I am working with the undergraduate real estate club and several Dartmouth alums to organize an all-day real estate conference at Tuck for the upcoming fall term. The conference will have multiple panel discussions throughout the day. We are still in the early stages of brainstorming but are very excited about this development.

The Tuck Real Estate Club is also already working on its next career trek for the 2023 fall term. As opposed to the Boston trek, the fall trek will be an institutional real estate trek to NYC. The NYC trek will focus on larger private equity “mega-funds” and other institutional players involved in commercial real estate investment and development.

Lastly, Michael Schwarze T’24, my fellow incoming Real Estate Club co-chair, and I want to bring diversity to the forefront of our Real Estate Series conversations next year. Commercial real estate remains one of the least diverse industries in the U.S. today, with over 90% of industry participants being white and male, and at the executive level, the number increases to 95%. We are planning to collaborate with Black Students at Tuck (BSAT) and Women in Business (WIB) for the 2023-24 school year to discuss this issue and ways to improve the industry moving forward.



Rob Leet T’24 is a first-year student at Tuck with experience in real estate and middle market commercial banking. Rob grew up in Seattle, majored in Norwegian and Economics at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, and worked in Sacramento and Seattle after graduating.

In his free time Rob enjoys hiking, skiing, swimming, and playing baseball. Outside of staying active, Rob likes to play board games, perform karaoke, play ping pong, and learn about coffee and espresso.
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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Reflections on COP27: Imperfect but Impactful Progress

Set amidst the sun-soaked shores of the Sinai Peninsula in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, COP27 demonstrated both trials and triumphs in the global effort to avert the worst impacts of climate change. Through the generous support of Tuck, I was fortunate to spend a week observing negotiations among the parties, participating in discussions held by national delegations the world over, and jockeying for terrible free coffee between events.

Progress at the conference toward arresting the most catastrophic effects of climate change was imperfect but impactful. For the first time, developed nations agreed to provide a fund for climate-related damages. According to the Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research, the average American produces more than 150 times more emissions each year than the average Ethiopian. And yet, developing countries—who are least prepared to weather the impacts of drought, famine, and extreme weather events—are those who bear the brunt of climate-related events. The fund for damages is a vital step in the right direction for climate equity.

What was less exciting was the seeming death of the fight to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level at which heat stress, species die-off, and massive increases in poverty, among a litany of other effects, is expected. While averting emissions required to achieve the 1.5°C level might be technically feasible, COP27 has shown that it is politically untenable. And yet, there are still many reasons to be hopeful.

I was pleased to see the rightfully expanded role that indigenous groups were given at COP, not just in badges, but in actual space on the floor and at the podium. According to the UNFCC, indigenous peoples safeguard an estimated 80 percent of the world’s remaining biodiversity. We simply cannot afford to exclude them from the conversation. In one particularly touching moment, I observed two indigenous men, one from Brazil and one from Peru, exchange greetings and expressions of solidarity with one another in Portuguese and Spanish, respectively.

I was also thrilled to experience a true coming together of people across nationalities, ethnicities, religions, and the many other things that so often divide us. The lightning-fast development of the MRNA Covid-19 vaccine has shown us what is possible when the collective ingenuity of humanity is united in a common purpose. While the fight for 1.5°C might be politically untenable, every tenth of a degree of warming that we do prevent will avert the suffering of millions. No country alone can change the path that our planet is currently on. Only by coming together can we find the solutions we need.

Look for what’s missing. As someone passionate about decarbonizing the built environment—which accounts for nearly 40 percent of global emissions—I was underwhelmed by the conversation (or lack thereof) on reducing operational and embodied carbon. As Europe faced an energy crisis this winter, we found that simple solutions like electric heat pumps are key to both energy security and a decarbonized electrical grid and yet we are still overly reliant on fossil fuels. This conference motivated me in my passion for decarbonizing the built environment and to do what I can to bring that conversation to the fore.

Focus on what’s important. One of the most impactful days of my experience was my last full day in Sharm where I had the privilege to dive in Ras Muhammad National Park, a 480 km2 marine park protecting some of the most vibrant coral reefs in the Red Sea, and for that matter, the world. Over the course of three dives, I took in the splendor of more marine life than I have ever seen in my more than fifteen years as a certified diver. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that the corals for the most part had been spared the bleaching that has afflicted almost every reef the world over. The day was a timely reminder of just how much is at risk. The World Wildlife Foundation estimates that we are losing between 1,000 and 10,000 times more species than the natural extinction rate. I can only hope that one day my children will be able to take in the same sense of wonder that I had that day in Ras Muhammad.

Don’t lose hope. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 stands to catalyze the most significant investment in clean sources of energy the U.S. has yet seen. And among my Tuck classmates, there is a feverish desire to find new and innovative solutions to arrest and maybe even turn back the catastrophic impacts that we are already starting to see. There is an opportunity to create a better, more sustainable world in every industry, not just the ones associated with climate tech. I am hopeful for the impacts that my Tuck classmates and other graduates of MBA programs will be able to drive in working towards this goal.

I am sincerely grateful to the Center for Business, Government & Society and the Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability & Innovation for supporting our journey to COP27. Gratitude to Hannah Payson, April Salas, Tracy Bach, and Madeleine Booth for facilitating these wonderful experiences.
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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Empowerment, Empathy, and Storytelling: Q&A with Author Sunakshi Wadhwa T’24



Sunakshi Wadhwa T’24 recently published Those Type of Women: a collection of original memoirs of diverse women navigating careers, love, sexuality, and beauty standards. Wadhwa’s goal was to create further empathy between people from different backgrounds through the medium of authentic storytelling.

We sat down with her to chat about her vision for the project, the publishing process, and what advice she has for her younger self.

What sparked the initial idea for this book?

I am a proud feminist and believe in empowering everyone to unshackle their lives from gendered expectations. Having actively defied most expectations of a traditional Indian woman, I know first-hand how freeing yet difficult the process of empowerment is. However, the version of feminism that I saw in popular media was shallow, aggressive, and polarizing. In 2020, an Indian series was released that was originally created to share women’s stories but, in an attempt to gain the attention of the mass media, ended up depicting hyper-glamorized, exaggerated, and polarizing stories of women. I could not relate to the stories of these women, and when I discussed it with my friends, they too shared the same frustration of not seeing their real stories depicted in popular media. One negative repercussion of the series was that it further polarized an already divided society, and most importantly, it further distracted from the real stories, challenges, and struggles that women face in our gendered society.

As a passionate, ambitious, and stereotype-defying woman, I have faced and continue to face a lot of struggles to have a seat on the table, to have my voice heard, and to be treated with respect. We are all socialized by societies whose rules were formed by a select few, and in my perspective, the only way we can break through these societal barriers is by encouraging empathy by sharing honest, authentic, and vulnerable stories so that people realize that we are all more similar than different. Therefore, I decided to take things into my own hands and gathered friends, and friends of friends, to write honest, authentic, and vulnerable stories of what it really means to be a 20-something-year-old woman. The book is a collection of individual unnamed stories of each woman navigating career, love and sexuality, beauty standards, and the highs and lows of the journey we call life. The group consists of six diverse women who are extraordinarily ordinary, who have lived in more than eight countries and countless cities, have studied in India, the USA, the UK, and France, and have worked in the corporate, not-for-profit, and government sectors.

Can you tell us a bit more about the process? How did you connect with all of these women? What were some of the challenges or barriers you came up against between ideation and publication?

The vision of the project was to create a thought-provoking book that evoked empathy by sharing honest, vulnerable, and authentic stories. We were able to achieve this by creating a process that was inclusive, empowering, encouraging, and grounded in reflection. The biggest challenge was that we were all non-writers who were trapped in different geographies (and time zones!) and were juggling the intense demands of our “normal” lives during the pandemic, in addition to writing the book. However, we all shared a common vision and that gave us the fuel to sustain our fire for three long years.

To overcome these challenges and empower a group of diverse, non-writer acquaintances to write honest, vulnerable, and effective stories, I created a process that instilled ownership, normalized learning, and above all, created a space of belongingness. To encourage ownership, I actively incorporated the team’s input on our overall project goal and aspirations, to give their respective ambitions a platform. This collaborative problem-solving united everyone on a common path and enriched my original vision.

Additionally, I created meaningful opportunities for contribution, in addition to writing, for all the group members, based on their individual interests, skills, and strengths. For example, a subset of us participated in writing workshops and trained the entire team on effective storytelling, a subset with strong grammatical skills chose to edit the manuscript, etc.

To normalize learning, I instituted multiple problem-solving sessions in the process so that we would be able to discuss all aspects of our stories and receive and share feedback from our individual and diverse perspectives. We leveraged the wisdom and opinion of the crowd of writers to create stories that were easy to understand across cultures and were impactfully written. Each story has gone through at least five rounds of revisions, and each team member has given feedback on each story included in the book.

Creating a positive space of belongingness was the most important yet one of the most difficult tasks. Being a minority in traditional corporate settings has taught me that diversity does not always translate to inclusiveness. Hence, I designed dedicated, non-output time to build a community in which everyone was encouraged to be vulnerable, honest, and supportive. The strength of this comfort enabled our stories to be more thoughtful and vulnerable. We witnessed multiple life events during the past three years including graduate school acceptances/failures, marriages, birthdays, anniversaries, job changes, and mental health episodes, in addition to dealing with the stresses of Covid-19 but we had never felt more supported. We have only interacted virtually, but our bonds are as strong as steel.

Was jumping into this space outside your comfort zone? Did you feel any imposter syndrome during the process and, if so, how did you handle it?

100%. Overcoming external challenges was a lot easier than identifying and overcoming internal challenges, such as dealing with imposter syndrome—individually as a writer and as a leader. The majority of the writers come from a natural or social science background with limited to no previous experience in creative writing. We all had doubts about our writing abilities and even doubted that anyone would be interested in reading our stories. It was uncomfortable to actively think about our most vulnerable moments, and to have the courage to relive those moments while writing our stories, and knowing that our friends, family, and strangers will read about intimate details of our lives. Despite these challenges, the hope that sharing our stories could inspire others, and make them feel like they were not alone gave us the courage to overcome our fears and challenges. Additionally, I am very grateful for the wonderful team of women who supported each other by sharing constructive feedback with kindness, encouraged each other to become the best version of their writer-selves, and created a safe space for everyone to experiment to grow.

This was my first experience leading a project end to end. It was especially challenging because I was leading in a space that was not in my comfort zone and managing my peers and friends. It was an important learning experience that taught me three key lessons:

  • The most important “make-or-break” factor of any project is the team you choose.
  • Perfectionism is the biggest barrier to taking risks and achieving dreams.
  • A successful leader must have the courage to make difficult yet important decisions and balance efficiency and kindness to convert their vision into reality.

I am extremely grateful for the team I had that helped ease many roadblocks we faced on our path, and for my incredibly supportive family who have always believed in me more than I have.

What surprised you most about the publishing process?

How difficult it is, and how broken the publishing process is! There are so many people who have great stories to share but don’t have the right network or resources to help them shine. Unless you are a celebrity or influential figure, it is really hard to get in contact with the right people. The most important thing in publishing is to market yourself unapologetically, and to be patient to persevere through multiple rejections and setbacks.

What does “authentic storytelling” mean to you?

Authentic storytelling is storytelling that is uncensored, reflective, and vulnerable so that the stories and characters leap out of the page as real human beings, raw and beautifully flawed.

“Authentic storytelling is storytelling that is uncensored, reflective, and vulnerable so that the stories and characters leap out of the page as real human beings, raw and beautifully flawed.”

Sometimes when you look at yourself in the mirror your perspective is clouded by your opinions and thoughts about yourself, and having an independent perspective from someone else who is looking at the same image can help you see a better image of yourself. We had the benefit of having a group of friends, or acquaintances-turned-friends, who had lived through the experiences we were writing about to be able to push each other to share incidents from a balanced perspective. We were each other’s independent eyes, holding each other accountable for sharing our authentic stories.

One section of the book is “Letters to Our Younger Selves.” What would you say to your younger self?

I would reiterate the lessons I shared to my younger self in the book but updated based on lessons learned in business school:

  • Approach life from an abundance mindset and not a scarcity mindset (best piece of advice shared with me by a fellow T’24), to take intelligent risks, and to push yourself out of your comfort zone in order to learn and get closer to achieving your dreams, however crazy or unattainable they might seem. No one is successful overnight, it takes a lot of time, effort, and experimentation. Hence the only way we can actually learn and learn to learn is by adopting a growth mindset, being as comfortable with our mistakes and failures as we are with successes, celebrating small wins, and being comfortable with being uncomfortable.
  • The definition of success, as with everything in life, is “work in progress.” Success is happiness, defined by what you value and prioritize in life, which will change as your context changes. Since the name of the game is change, adopt a growth and positive mindset to make the most out of all the lemons that life throws at you to make lemonade, lemon dessert, or lemon candy.
  • Surround yourself with positive, authentic, and empowering people who are committed to helping each other out as wise problem-solvers and pillars of support and encouragement during your shared happy and sad times. Be grateful and unapologetically share your appreciation for your wonderful family and friends.
  • You cannot operate with an empty tank to be your authentic self and the version of leader you envisage to be, so prioritize self-love, self-care, and invest in your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Be kind to yourself, because if you are not, you can never truly be kind to others.
  • Have faith in the universe, and yourself, as it will enable you to be grateful, and grounded during the happy days, and hopeful and positive during the sad days. Life is a collection of random happenstances, and how you make sense of them is in your control. Having faith helps smooth out the rollercoaster ride that is life.

You’ve mentioned you hope people walk away from this book feeling more empathetic to those around them. As you go about life, where do you see the most amount of empathy and the least? Where can we as humans most improve in this space?

Interestingly, I think we are most empathetic to people who are more similar to us than to people who seem to be different from us. I hypothesize that this is because it is easier to imagine ourselves in the shoes of people who look like us than to imagine ourselves in the shoes of people who seem very different. For example if your shoe size is a 7, you can attempt to fit your foot in a shoe size 6 or 8 but it’s much harder to fit your foot in a shoe size 10 or 11.

Authentic storytelling is so important so that we can all be open, honest, and vulnerable with each other to share slivers of life to realize that beneath our superficial differences, we all experience the same basic emotions of happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust, and fear. I really loved the River of Life exercise that we all did during Tuck Launch, as it provides a common language and a safe space to encourage people to share their honest, authentic, and vulnerable stories.

“We can all improve by converting the call-out culture into a call-in culture, giving each other the benefit of the doubt, and taking the courageous step to connect with people who seem different than us in an intentional, vulnerable, and inclusive manner.”

We can all improve by converting the call-out culture into a call-in culture, giving each other the benefit of the doubt, and taking the courageous step to take the initiative to connect with people who seem different than us in an intentional, vulnerable, and inclusive manner.

How has your Tuck experience been so far? What advice can you share with prospective MBA students, especially women?

As cliche as it sounds, Tuck has been a transformative experience that I am grateful for every single day, including sunny, rainy, snowy, and gloomy days. Early on during Tuck Launch, Professor Finkelstein inspired the foundation of my business school approach by sharing his three takeaways on leadership:

  • “Change is your friend.”
  • “Learning is your strategy.”
  • “Self-awareness is your superpower.”

I took his suggestion of thinking of business school as a laboratory to build a toolkit to create the muscle of learning by embracing failure, adapting to change with a growth mindset, and consistently baking in time and space to reflect to build self-awareness and practice self-love. I have actively put this toolkit to practice by signing up to do things, engaging with people in my unique way, and taking risks outside of my comfort zone. It has not always been rosy, but I am very grateful to have wonderful friends, faculty, and staff along this journey who actively help me problem-solve to help me progress in my journey of becoming my version of an ideal leader. I have cried happy and sad tears with my Tuck friends and we have supported each other through sunny, foggy, and stormy days.

Coming to business school was a conscious decision to invest in myself as a leader, and I am grateful I chose Tuck because of its commitment to co-invest in us to shape us to be wise, decisive, and if I may add “Tuck-nice,” leaders who are efficient yet kind and empathetic.

Therefore, my advice to prospective MBA students is to be crystal clear about their intention to attend business school, to choose an institution that will be their partner and enable and empower them to achieve these intentions/vision, and to enter business school with an open mindset to experiment, push beyond perceived limits, and to embrace all the learning opportunities, however difficult they might be.

Most people come to business school to learn but as overachievers struggle to not be the smartest or most talented person in the room. Be comfortable with the knowledge of being a work in progress, learning as much as you would like to teach your peers, and practicing self-love as you go through two years of difficult yet necessary transformation to become the best leader you can imagine.

Sunakshi Wadhwa T’24 is originally from Chandigarh, India but has lived in 14 cities across five countries (India, China, USA, Saudi Arabia, Philippines). She graduated from Macalester College (MN, USA) with a B.A. in economics. Post-graduation, she joined McKinsey & Company starting in the Minneapolis office and transitioning into Gurgaon, India office. At McKinsey, she worked across a wide range of industries, including consumer, retail, and banking; across business functions such as strategy, implementation, and due diligence; and across traditional and non-traditional projects like Generation India and McKinsey Global Institute. After McKinsey, Sunakshi joined Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce player, Shopee, in the Philippines. At Tuck Sunakshi is a co-chair of the Tech club and the South Asian Business Association (SABA), and a Next 50 and Non-profit Board fellow.
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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Inside Student-Led Treks: Exploring Old and New in Japan

T’24s Fiona Bowen and Charlie Jersey reflect on their time in Japan alongside 70 Tuck classmates. Five Japanese students led the trek to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.



Fiona Bowen T’24

For this year’s spring break, a group of nearly 70 Tuckies embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trek to Japan. With travel restrictions recently lifted, we resumed an annual Tuck tradition of eating, touring, and bullet-training our way through a beautiful country on the opposite side of the globe from Hanover.

Our Japanese classmates were the best hosts and guides we could have asked for—huge thank you to Kakeru Tsubota T’23, Daiju Matsukura T’23, Yuka Sugimori T’24, Takuya Ogawa T’24, and Tetsuya Hokoyama T’24 for making the trip possible.

We started the trip in Tokyo, a city of 14 million people that somehow pairs urban hustle and bustle with pristine order and cleanliness. Single-file subway queues, spotless sidewalks, and the absence of honking horns set the city apart from any other I had visited. Our first day was jam-packed with a city tour, traditional drumming lessons, and a karaoke-infused dinner cruise. Later we broke into smaller groups to sample cat café subculture, track down iconic souffle pancakes, and shop for limited-release sneakers. All these activities were fueled by some of the best food I’ve ever eaten—a personal favorite was the ramen I ordered by vending machine at a tiny counter-serve spot.

The Japan trek was a unique opportunity to experience a new country and culture, while also bonding with my Tuck classmates. It was my first visit to Asia, and I felt so comfortable in the hands of our extremely capable hosts. With their guidance, we were able to seamlessly navigate the cities we visited and fully immerse ourselves in the food, language, history, and architecture. I came away from the trip with a new understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture and a deepened sense of connection to my classmates. On our last night in Tokyo, 20 alums joined us for a farewell dinner. As they shared stories of their own student-led treks and reminisced on their times in Hanover, I was reminded of the power of Tuck’s close-knit community even across international borders.

Fiona Bowen T’24 is from Summit, NJ. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2018 with a major in Mechanical Engineering. Before Tuck, Fiona worked as a consultant at Bain & Company in New York City.





Charlie Jersey T’24

Our second stop, Kyoto, offered up a stark contrast from the hyper-modern cityscape of Tokyo. Thin, twisting alleyways lined with izakayas were mixed with lantern-lit temples, as well as the wide streets required of a modern student city. Though the group tour brought fantastic tourist sites—trains through a monkey-laden valley, busy shrines literally covered in gold—the real highlights came when we split once again into smaller groups.

One group of Tuckies, while trying on traditional kimonos, ended up on the local news (and the camera rolls of plenty of Japanese tourists). Another visited a local high school and became celebrities in their own right, though on a much smaller and more personal scale. As usual, calling the food merely a highlight does it a disservice—it spanned a wider range of experience than I had previously thought possible. One group indulged in crème brûlée doughnuts so tasty that someone asked about becoming a franchisee; as if to offer a direct counterpoint, the next day we sampled a traditional monastic lunch that was intentionally bland so as not to “arouse any passions.” Day trips to nearby locations like Osaka (sumo and whisky) and Nara Park (temples and bowing deer) capped our time in Japan’s ancient but buzzing former capital.

If Kyoto and Tokyo were opposite cities, Hiroshima was a third point on the triangle. We began by walking around the hypocenter of the atomic bomb site, which has since been restored as a monument to peace worldwide. The message of peace was hammered home by the nearby museum detailing the events of the explosion. What followed, therefore, felt like being reborn from the horrors into a kind of Eden: we breezed through Hiroshima’s beachy streets to a ferry, which shipped us past a cherry-red floating Torii gate to Miyajima Island1.

The island, designated one of Japan’s three most beautiful places by a 15th-century poet, lived up to its billing. Friendly deer nuzzled us as we peered through the floating Torii gate, sniffed our way towards stands selling deep-fried oysters, and hiked through lush woods up the 1500-foot mountain at the center of the island (getting plenty lost along the way).

If it were possible to be on a honeymoon with 70 business school students, this would be the place. After a day there, we took the Shinkansen (bullet train) back past Mount Fuji to Tokyo, where we split up to get in all sorts of trouble—between dipping ramen, katsudon, and fresh-off-the-boat sushi, we had more than enough energy to support all the walking we did through Tokyo’s incredibly diverse neighborhoods. A final send-off night featured traditional Kabuki performances from Japanese Tuck alumni and less-traditional karaoke performances from current Tuckies; Japan truly can’t stop mixing the old with the new.

Charlie Jersey T’24 is from Westport, CT. He graduated from Williams College in 2018 with majors in chemistry and German. Prior to matriculating at Tuck, he worked as a consultant at McKinsey and Company, specializing in sustainability and the energy transition.

[1] Of course, Jima means “island” in Japanese, so saying Miyajima Island is a bit like saying Chai tea.
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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Ukrainian Exchange Students Share Their Traditions with the Tuck Community

Recently, Vika Yaremchuk and Marta Rogach—exchange students from Lviv Business School in Ukraine—gathered more than 70 Tuck students, professors, and TPs to learn about Ukrainian culture through a hands-on event. Participants painted Easter eggs, competed in a Ukraine quiz, ate a delicious Ukrainian dinner, and learned more about the country and its unique traditions.

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The more I’ve traveled, the more I’ve come to love and cherish Ukrainian traditions, which have their unique and very old history. They survived centuries of repression, bans, tragedies, and lives lost. So, when we started thinking about the event, I already knew that I want to teach people one of my favorite Ukrainian traditions—Easter egg painting, the tradition which dates back to pre-Christian times and appeals to something very unifying and eternal—calling for sun and warmth of summer. Every year before Easter, together with friends and family, we decorate and paint eggs with different patterns using wax pencils. This is a meditative, usually pretty long, and always very fun activity while spending time with those close to you. It felt like the right thing to share and do together with my Tuck classmates as we learned about each other’s culture, values, and creativity. It was an opportunity to step out of one’s comfort zone while in a supportive environment.


Preparing dinner for 70 takes some planning!

Leading up to the event, I felt it was necessary to show Ukraine as it has not yet been shown in the news and media—Ukraine as it was before the full-fledged invasion by Russia on February 24, 2022. It feels that every month we lose parts of our former lives, and with every day of this war, we slowly forget how it was to live a normal life and not actively think about the need to survive.

I’ve not kept a diary or a journal of the war, which I’m sorry about, but even more, I’m sorry we Ukrainians, started forgetting how it was before the war. There were feasts and daily meals of great food, amazing literature and cinema, a flourishing entrepreneurship culture, big agriculture and industry, great coffee and wine festivals, a bustling theater scene, amazing sports competitions, wonderful youth eco-initiatives, and many more things. Above all, we were all building plans for the future and many of us were hurrying back home for Christmas, Easter, and other holidays from all over the world. This year, Marta and I couldn’t be home for Easter, so we wanted to share some Easter with our fellow Tuckies, as well as let them taste and touch Ukraine in a different way.


Students filled Cohen Great Hall for the event.

Marta

The idea to organize an event and share a piece of Ukraine with Tuckies came to me before my arrival here in Hanover. I have spent many years living abroad and always enjoyed learning more about other cultures and traditions, trying different national dishes, and meeting people from all over the world. But Ukraine was always in my heart—the history of my country has always excited me and made me feel proud, the warmest memories of my life are associated with our traditions, our food has always been my favorite, and our language the most beautiful.

Two years ago, I moved back to Ukraine from Poland and felt very happy to return to the place I love with all my heart. I couldn’t even imagine that a year after that I would wake up to the new reality in which war became routine for me. The war changed many things, including my attitude to patriotism, and love for the country and culture. These feelings have grown infinitely and now it is difficult to convey how proud I am that I belong to the nation of real heroes—courageous, strong, fearless. For many years, we were not noticed and our incredible nature, delicious food, unsurpassed music, interesting traditions, and great achievements in sports and science were not noticed as well. But now it’s time to speak up.


During the workshop, people learned how to create traditional Ukrainian “drapanky” and “krashanky”—colored eggs with beautiful patterns.

This event became an opportunity for me to introduce at least a small part of Ukraine to people. This was an opportunity to show and explain what we are so desperately fighting for. After the Russian invasion, the press and media began to talk a lot about Ukraine and show footage of the invasion and the destruction they brought to our land. So, I am sure that most people have seen what the war in Ukraine looks like, but in order to truly understand us, it is important to see what a peaceful Ukraine looks like.

Marta and Vika are exchange students from Ukraine who joined Tuck for the 2023 spring term. They both are originally from Lviv, Ukraine, and are graduating this year from Lviv Business School at Ukrainian Catholic University. Marta is finishing her Master's degree in marketing management and Vika’s major is technology management. They have been very excited about coming to Tuck and sharing their stories about studying and working during times of war.
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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Tuck Admissions Insights: Education Information



Your academic record is one of the ways that we assess the Smart criterion, along with your standardized test scores, professional experience, and qualitative testaments to your aptitude and curiosity found elsewhere in your application. Below we’ll take a deeper dive into both how to share your academic experience within the application and how we approach this information given there are a great number of academic majors, institutions, and grading scales represented amongst applicants.

Undergraduate Degree and Other Schools

Within the application itself, you will be asked to provide a snapshot of your academic history. In the Undergraduate Degree section of the application, you will share the primary undergraduate school from which you received a degree. In the Other Schools section of the application, you will create an entry for each additional undergraduate or graduate school you have attended, including transfer schools. You should not create entries specifically for study abroad programs or postgraduate non-degree coursework.

In these sections you will transcribe information such as your academic major, institution name and location, overall GPA, grading scale, degree start and end dates, and class rank. When you enter your school name, the field will search for a matching result. If your school is not listed, please search and select “My School is Not Listed” and, when prompted for your undergraduate school, enter your school in the “School name” field. When you review the dropdown options for major/minor, please select the option that matches most closely to your field of study. Similarly, when indicating your degree conferred/degree, select the closest match or use the “other degree” options at the bottom of the dropdown list. As a general rule: report all other items exactly as listed on your transcript. Please only report your GPA if it is numeric. If your GPA is non-numeric, or you didn’t receive one, you may leave this blank. Likewise, if you did not receive a class rank, leave this blank.

Other Education Information

You will also be able to indicate in the Other Education Information section completion or enrollment in postgraduate non-degree courses and professional certifications. Here, you will be asked to provide additional details on the courses (institution, term/year, course title, and grade) or certifications (expected completion date). In this section you will also be asked to share additional transfer school information, if applicable.

A Word on Transcripts

As a companion to what’s above, you will upload a copy of your academic transcripts for every undergraduate or graduate school you attended, including any transfer schools. If your transcripts are not in English, you will need to have them translated and submit both the original copy and the certified translation. You may submit unofficial transcripts as part of your application but will be required to follow up with official copies if you enroll at Tuck. It is not necessary to provide transcripts from study abroad institutions if your study abroad course(s) are listed on your undergraduate or graduate school transcripts.

Assessing Your Academic History

Tuck does not convert GPAs to a standardized scale. We are interested in your achievement within your specific academic context. Likewise, you should not convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale if this is not how your school reports grades. Please report your GPA using the exact scale employed by your degree granting institution. The admissions committee is well versed in different grading schemes from around the world and we calibrate and assess your grades within the context of your school’s grading scale and rigor, and we are mindful of trends within degree programs and across your academic history. It is important to note that there is no minimum GPA required to apply to Tuck and your undergraduate major may be in any field. Also, equal consideration for admission will be given to those that have completed three-year bachelor’s degrees. Tuck seeks qualified applicants from all backgrounds and the Tuck fabric is enriched by the diversity of academic experiences and perspectives represented amongst each class.

Elsewhere in the Application

While all of this education information tells a compelling story about your academic history, there may be additional context that you wish to provide to the admissions committee particularly if your academic performance was not strong. You may do so in the Optional Information section of the application. As we have shared elsewhere on this blog, this space is truly optional and need not take the form of an additional essay. A few explanatory sentences or bullet points can serve you well here. If there were extenuating circumstances that impacted your academic performance or clarity you would like to provide around the transcripts you have submitted, use this space accordingly.

You may also use your resume and the Activities and Awards sections of the application (more about this in our Accomplished blog post) to share additional context beyond the classroom such as honor societies, academic awards, leadership roles, and extracurricular involvement.

As always, please feel confident in reaching out to us if you have questions not covered here. We look forward to continuing to get to know you through your application!

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Tuck Admissions Insights: Test Scores



Standardized tests are not one-size-fits-all. Remember that you have choices when it comes to testing. We encourage you to lean into the test(s) that work best for you.

At Tuck, all applicants who have not been approved for a GMAT/GRE test waiver must self-report scores and percentiles from either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations General Test (GRE). The GMAT is designed to measure your analytical writing, integrated reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning in four sections (the GMAT Focus Edition is designed to measure your quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and data insights in three sections). The GRE is designed to measure your verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing in three sections (the Shorter GRE General Test is designed to measure the same). It is also accepted by a broad range of graduate schools, not just business schools. For more information on GMAT/GRE test waiver request eligibility, evaluation, etc., see the GMAT/GRE Test Waiver Request section of our FAQs.

Tuck accepts all versions of the GMAT and GRE General Test. And, we do not have a preference on the exam you choose to take. There are a multitude of differences between the exams, including format, structure, length, design, scoring, cost, etc. These factors and your skillset may impact your decision on which exam to choose. You may even want to take a couple free GMAT and/or GRE practice tests to aid you in your decision and preparation. At Tuck, roughly 38% of the Class of 2024 submitted a GRE score. You know yourself the best and we empower you to lean into the test that best enables you to demonstrate our “smart” admissions criterion.

For non-native English speakers, you will also need to demonstrate your English Language Proficiency unless you qualify for a waiver. This can be done via one of four different exams. The Duolingo English Test (DET) is $49, can be taken online anytime, anywhere in just one hour, and it is free to send to a variety of graduate programs. In addition to the DET, Tuck accepts the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE), and Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT (TOEFL) exams to demonstrate your English Language Proficiency including the online/at home versions of these exams. Again, we do not have a preference as to which exam you choose to take and encourage you to select the exam that best suits you.

As you explore Tuck, make sure test prep is part of your process. Choose your preferred exam (GMAT vs. GRE and an English Language Proficiency exam, if applicable), stick to it, practice, and do not spend time stressing about it. Tests are just one indicator of the “smart” admissions criterion, and many other factors go into how we evaluate applicants. When you’ve done your due diligence with testing, move on. Focus your time and energy on another part of the application or exploring opportunities at Tuck. You’ll do far more of that as a student than preparing for admissions tests, we can promise you that!

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Applying to Tuck through the Consortium?



You may have heard about the Consortium, been to a Consortium MAPS event, or perhaps you are in the process of putting the finishing touches on your Consortium application to Tuck. You may also have no idea what I am referring to! Wherever you find yourself, let this application journey be your own and know that you are in the right place. Keep reading if you are curious about applying to Tuck through the Consortium or need guidance on your application in progress. 

What is the Consortium? 

The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management (“the Consortium”), was established in 1966 and is a mission driven organization committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in global business education and leadership by striving to reduce the significant underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in both MBA classrooms and the ranks of global management. Tuck has been a Consortium member since 1999. Any US Citizen or permanent resident who can demonstrate a commitment to the Consortium’s mission is eligible to apply (i.e., individuals of any race or ethnicity may apply). A common application, opportunity for scholarship, as well as broadened personal and professional networks are some of the benefits of the Consortium. I hope the following paragraphs clarify the process and address some frequently asked questions. 

Many schools, one application! 

The Consortium is an organization of member MBA schools. The Consortium application has two components: the common or “core application” and the individual school supplement. If you are applying to Tuck through the Consortium, a common application (foundational information used in applying to any Consortium member school) and a school specific supplement (unique questions that are school specific) are required. The specific questions in the Tuck supplement are the exact questions presented to every Tuck applicant, those applying to Tuck through the Consortium and those applying directly to Tuck. 

Specific Tuck research is critical in this common application process. 

A great foundation for applying to Tuck is to review our admissions criteria as well as the guide to our essays which you can find on the Tuck360 blog. You can see the Tuck essay questions as well as guidance for answering each essay. The best first step to essay writing may come even before you seek advice from us. Take some time to reflect on what you have accomplished, how you have arrived at this moment, and how you want to present yourself to the admissions committee. Lead with your story and then use our resources as a guide to refine your responses. 

Keep in mind, in addition to Tuck’s required essays, there are two short answer questions within the Tuck supplement that ask you to talk about your short term and long-term goals. Each short answer question has a 75-word limit. These short answers are meant to be brief statements about your career aspirations. 

Tackling the Consortium core essay and Tuck essay #1 with confidence. 

When applying through the Consortium, you are evaluated for membership to the Consortium organization as well as admission to your selected school(s). Membership essays are strictly viewed and evaluated by the Consortium and not seen by individual schools. 

There is one required Consortium essay that all applicants will answer, followed by three unique Tuck essay questions. Allow me to dive into some details and compare the required Consortium core essay and Tuck’s first essay. The Consortium core essay asks: “Please describe your short- and long-term goals post-MBA. How has your professional experience shaped these goals and influenced your decision to pursue an MBA degree?” Tuck’s essay #1 asks: “Why are you pursuing an MBA and why now? How will the distinct Tuck MBA contribute to achieving your career goals and aspirations?” 

While there are similar themes in these questions, please think about the uniqueness of these essays and how answers to each can reveal something unique about yourself and your path forward. The Consortium essay asks specifically for your goals and how your professional experience has impacted your decision to pursue an MBA. The Tuck essay asks why is Tuck the best place for you to pursue this opportunity. When answering Tuck essay #1, you do not need to restate your goals. This essay is a wonderful platform to connect specifically with Tuck and highlight what it is about the Tuck MBA that genuinely aligns with your aspirations. 

When will your application be reviewed by Tuck? 

There are two application rounds for the Consortium and applications are due either October 15 or January 5. You will submit all materials and your completed application to the Consortium by your chosen deadline date and then it will be forwarded to all member schools to which you have applied. The Consortium shares applications in batches with member schools after the Round 1 and Round 2 Consortium deadlines have passed. We typically receive application materials within 48 hours of each Consortium round deadline and Tuck will email you to confirm receipt of your completed application. 

What happens if you take advantage of Tuck’s guaranteed interview date? 

For Round 1 and Round 2 Consortium applicants to Tuck, you may submit your completed application early to be guaranteed an interview. If you submit your Consortium application by a Tuck guaranteed interview date, this does not accelerate when we receive your application. Due to the Consortium sharing application information with member schools, they process on a batch basis. Your application submission date is noted, and Tuck will be aware if you submit all materials by our guaranteed interview date. No matter which round you choose and whether or not you submit by the guaranteed interview date, don’t stress. We are excited to hear from you when you are ready, and we will interview as many applicants as possible! 

What happens if I have recently discovered the Consortium, but I have already applied directly to Tuck? 

It is okay to discover the Consortium at different points along the application journey. If you have already applied to Tuck, but would like to explore membership to the Consortium, there is a “school referred” process. The school referred window opens after the Consortium has closed its active application cycle on January 31. Between February 1, 2024 and October 1, 2024, the Consortium has an open referral process for anyone admitted to a member school. You may reach out to us after you are admitted, and we will help you connect with the Consortium. 

Who is the Consortium community at Tuck? 

The Consortium community at Tuck is an engaged group of first- and second-year students and alumni who honor the mission of Consortium through community engagement and leadership at Tuck, and in the broader business world upon graduation. Current Consortium students at Tuck are members of the student board, mentors to the Dartmouth community, the leadership team for our annual Diversity Conference, and student ambassadors. You are welcome to connect with Tuck’s Consortium liaisons and current student members of the Consortium community through our Tuck Ambassadors page. 

What if I have more questions about applying to Tuck via the Consortium? 

We are always available for your application questions. Please reach out to me, or join us for an upcoming event. We look forward to connecting with you and guiding you through this process!

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Tuck’s Round 3 Application Deadline: Seize the Opportunity



Are candidates admitted in Round 3? If so, are scholarships available in Round 3?

These are very popular questions at this time of year in Admissions. The fourth quarter of the year flew by for me, and you may have experienced the same. Work took over, the days literally got shorter, the December holidays gained momentum, and as soon as you found a moment to exhale and usher in 2024, the Round 2 deadline snuck past you. Don’t look back; look ahead to the next opportunity.

The Round 3 application deadline is March 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Round 3 is a real opportunity to be admitted to Tuck and launch into your MBA studies in August 2024, without waiting another year. You may have already drafted an essay or two, lined up your references, and planned to hit submit for the Round 2 deadline. Or maybe you’ve started your research on Tuck more recently. Either way, I encourage you to continue these efforts with confidence and revise your MBA application checklist with a target application date of March 25.

Throughout all three of our application rounds we are inviting candidates to interview, making offers of admission, and awarding scholarships. And the average scholarship award for an admitted student in Round 3 is on par with our overall average scholarship of $30,065 per academic year.

We would love to connect with you and hear about your interest in the Tuck MBA. There are numerous opportunities to engage with the Admissions team and the Tuck community including virtual events and campus visits throughout the month of February. You can see all opportunities and register to connect here.

Let my Admissions colleagues and I know if you have questions about applying to Tuck—we’re here to help. We look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your path toward the MBA!

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