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08 Jul 2012, 12:58
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faro
I wish had your courage and fortitude (or a fellow friend re-taking the GMAT) so that I had re-taken the GMAT as well
my GMAT score was just on the cusp of a good enough score that wouldn't warrant a re-take......and yet, it was only my 1st try. and my Quant percentile was low... 76%. I took it so early on too, back at the end of April! Now it's early July and I'm kicking myself for not having given it one more shot.
Maybe I should still take it? Sigh... tougher to say now, now that essay questions are being released across bschools...
08 Jul 2012, 20:51
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I've seen a few posts on this topic, so I thought I'd just provide LRW's view on visiting & applicant initiated interviews (just one gal's opinion).
So the rule of thumb is: if you want to go to Tuck, you have to visit.
I agree with this in principle, but I think there are some qualifiers here:
1. If you are international (certainly) or non-Northeast based (likely), I believe adcomm is more flexible in understanding if you're not able to visit Hanover in person, so long as you demonstrate your knowledge of Tuck's culture and your interest in the program and perform well on the skype interview.
2. Tuck wants you to visit not only to show you care, but also to make sure you really "get" the Tuck culture. It's not just another hoop to jump through. You might figure out that Hanover is just plain 'ole too small for you. Or you might figure out that you just gosh darn LOVE Tuckies (this was my experience).
3. It's a risky move, but you could decide to wait and see if Tuck invites you to interview. On the application, it asks when you have visited/will visit to interview. I left this blank and said (truthfully) that my crazy consultant travel schedule made getting to Hanover totally impossible before the deadline. A few weeks later I got an invitation to interview (and read this as a strong signal to get myself to Hanover). For me, this was sort of hedging. After the invite, I felt that Tuck was interested in me, and that it would be worth my time & miles to visit.
So the rule of thumb is: if you want to go to Tuck, you have to visit.
I agree with this in principle, but I think there are some qualifiers here:
1. If you are international (certainly) or non-Northeast based (likely), I believe adcomm is more flexible in understanding if you're not able to visit Hanover in person, so long as you demonstrate your knowledge of Tuck's culture and your interest in the program and perform well on the skype interview.
2. Tuck wants you to visit not only to show you care, but also to make sure you really "get" the Tuck culture. It's not just another hoop to jump through. You might figure out that Hanover is just plain 'ole too small for you. Or you might figure out that you just gosh darn LOVE Tuckies (this was my experience).
3. It's a risky move, but you could decide to wait and see if Tuck invites you to interview. On the application, it asks when you have visited/will visit to interview. I left this blank and said (truthfully) that my crazy consultant travel schedule made getting to Hanover totally impossible before the deadline. A few weeks later I got an invitation to interview (and read this as a strong signal to get myself to Hanover). For me, this was sort of hedging. After the invite, I felt that Tuck was interested in me, and that it would be worth my time & miles to visit.
08 Jul 2012, 20:57
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faro
I agree with dear Faro 100% regarding repetition.
However - just a thought:
Of course I am lacking some context here (might want to do some searching on EssaySnark or HBSGuru), but I have heard some folks caution against using layoff stories as "setback" stories unless you have a real compelling learning to share. Sounds like you may be focusing more on the failed startup (and glossing over the layoff) as your essay example. I might suggest writing that essay without feeling boxed into having to explain the employment gap - as you have space in the optional essay if required. If it all works together into a beautiful story that also explains any resume gaps, fabulous! But don't feel like you MUST put it all together. A simple 2-3 sentences on the employment gap in the optional essay would be sufficient too, in my opinion.
