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Just received my welcome pack... complete with a scholarship offer... and a Tuck hat!

I'm over the moon! Planning to try to visit campus early in January - will anyone be around? Does anyone know the best way to set up a visit since I don't need to schedule an interview? I've got a difficult decision to make!

I want a welcome packet and scholarship offer!!! :-D

Did they give any information about the admit day/weekend?

Yep! It's April 17-18. You can also find out info about it here: https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/2017/prog ... ts-weekend

Congrats on your Kellogg admit as well. Amazing choices in front of you!

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Congrats Gracer!

Was there a mention of a scholarship offer on your admit call or was the scholarship offer in the welcome packet unexpected?!?

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Congrats Gracer!

Was there a mention of a scholarship offer on your admit call or was the scholarship offer in the welcome packet unexpected?!?

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Never got the admit call! Found out I was accepted after I logged into the application in the evening. But I think someone else posted that scholarship offers would come with the welcome packs...? Anyhow, I obviously could have missed it, but I haven't noticed anyone else in the thread report receiving one yet. So I think finding out in the mail is probably a safe bet.

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I called the adcom office recently to follow-up on scholarship notification. They said that if you received one you would have been notified of it on the call, which conflicts with what I was told on the admit call. However, the adcom on the admit call could have just been being polite and didn't want to tell me, "you have not received any scholarship." I can imagine that being a deflating moment during what is supposed to be an exciting call.

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Hello folks, I have just received an invitation to interview on Jan 3rd. I applied on Nov 3.

I am based in Hyderabad,India. If anyone else has an invite please PM me.

Did you get a mail notification ? Is there any change in the status of the application on the site ?

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Is the application site down for anyone else?

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From my own experience i agree, if you were not awarded a scholarship they would defer to the admissions packet

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Does anyone gain entry without an interview? I am unable to go to NH and wondering if I never receive an interview request if that will help me know their decision.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: New Year, New Goals

Well Tuck 360 readers, it’s January 1. The beginning of another year so often brings us a fresh perspective, new opportunities and goals, a renewed optimism, and an intensified determination.

In the Admissions Office, we look forward to getting to know everyone whose resolutions include beginning or continuing the MBA application process. We know that the process of choosing and applying to business school can be daunting, but you don’t have to go through it alone! Take advantage of the many opportunities to connect with Tuck, whether it's an online chat with current students, a conversation with a Tuck alum, or advice from Admissions.

Our next application deadline to join the Class of 2017, is Tuesday, January 6, but if you’re just getting started, that’s great too! Like a long trip, reaching your MBA goal can accurately be described as a journey. Start today by creating a Tuck profile, and don't be afraid to let us help along the way.

Good luck and happy New Year!

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Beyond Tuck: South American Adventures Edition

By Maryn J. T'15

Maryn is a T’15 originally from Seattle, WA but is loving the adventures of her two years on the East Coast. At Tuck, she is involved in a variety of activities—from serving as quality of life chair (yes, that really is a real role here) on the Student Board, to teaching group fitness classes, to leading the Triathlon Club. She was lucky enough to travel to South Africa with Dean Stocken for a Learning Expedition during spring break of her first year. After interning at Goldman Sachs in Seattle this summer, she plans to return there to pursue a career in private wealth management.

One of the most magical parts of Tuck is the time off students receive during the winter of their second year. When applying to business schools, I never analyzed or compared this part of a school’s program. As a prospective student, second year felt like light-years from the then-current state of self-reflective admission essays and GMAT practice problems.

The seven weeks off from mid-November to early January afford the opportunity to explore the world. Most Tuck students participate in an enriching aspect of the global curriculum through the OnSite Global Consulting program, working on a small team of Tuck students for an international company, scattered around the globe in locations from Ethiopia to London to Tokyo to Uruguay and more. Others use the seven-week break to explore the world on our own, adventuring with fellow Tuckies and crossing off many-a-bucket list items. I chose the latter option and am still on a high from the best five-weeks of my life.

Our group assembled in Cuzco, Peru. We spent a couple days exploring the historical capital of the Incan empire, getting acclimated to the 12,000 foot altitude. From there we loaded our sleeping bags, clothes, and headlamps into our packs and set out along a four-day climb across the Inca Trail, ending in the surreal site of Machu Picchu. After a well-deserved hot shower, two-hour express laundry of everything we hiked in, and the best night of sleep in a real bed with a mattress (standards are lowered after four days of sleeping on the ground and communing with nature, as our guide so poetically described going to the bathroom outside), we boarded a plane heading south to Chile. A few days of city life in Santiago, followed by a few days of vino, sunshine, reading, and hammocks, led us to Patagonia. We journeyed through the W Circuit, hiking hut-to-hut and relishing in the purity of the water—you can fill up your bottle straight from the running streams!

Instead of boring you with further vignettes of our travels, in true business school fashion, I’ve summarized four key takeaways, lessons learned that I will carry with me back to Tuck and beyond:

Have fun—it’s the only option. We spent the first four days of the journey scaling the Andes across the Inca Trail. A native Quechuan, Edgar, led us across our first trek, his 814th trek. He was amazing: passionate, calm, happy, wise, and an incredible leader. Every morning, I asked Edgar “Are you having fun?” And each morning he responded, “Of course, it’s the only option.” I loved his simple and honest reply—wisdom that his words and actions taught us.
Ask questions, be vulnerable, and share. When you travel for several weeks with the same people, you might predict that conversation topics would diminish after the first three days, especially when you eat every meal together and spend a good 95 percent of waking time together. But when questions get creative, and people are willing to open up, a new world awaits. We instituted a fun tradition—a question of the meal. The questions ranged from telling a story about your first concert, to racking your brain for your earliest memory, to sharing tales of the best vacation.
Take time to relax. In between two epic backpacking adventures, we took a few days to recharge at a winery in Chile. Situated between our physical conquests of the Inca Trail and Patagonia, this time was crucial to recharge, both physically and mentally.
Tuckies will rule the world someday (if they aren’t already). I am consistently amazed by the intelligence, passion, and ambition of my friends. Getting away from our crazy-busy-always-on-the-go lives at Tuck, afforded us the opportunity to delve into deep conversations, learn intimate details of one another’s goals; share, question, and develop entrepreneurship ideas; discuss specific details of projects from our summer internships; pontificate on the future of the oil industry; and more.

I came home inspired.

Tuck takes on Machu Picchu.

A bit breezy in Patagonia.

Tuckies at 14,000 feet in the Andes.

We left a bit of Tuck in Patagonia.

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Late post: I'm in for R2. Good luck everyone!

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In for R2 as well. The wait game begins

All the best to all ...

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In for R2.. Good luck to everyone..

Is anybody know that when does the interview calls start rolling?

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Experiential Learning the Tuck Way: Faculty Going the Extra Mile for Global Insight Expeditions

Lisa Miller is director of Global Insight Expeditions, On-Campus Global Programs.

Unparalleled access to faculty and a commitment to teaching are hallmarks of the Tuck experience. This doesn’t just apply on-campus—it also applies off-campus, during experiential learning courses.

A great example is Global Insight Expeditions (GIXs). GIXs are global immersion courses led by Tuck faculty. During these courses, students travel with faculty for eight to ten days in one or two different countries. They visit corporations, non-profits, and cultural sites; interact with local people; and reflect on what they have seen and heard. Through GIXs, students test out classroom

concepts and develop crucial leadership skills.

I am deeply impressed by the way in which our faculty go the extra mile to ensure that GIXs are as rich as possible. Some of my favorite examples include:

Phil Stocken inviting students to his family home in Cape Town for a traditional barbeque
Paul Argenti taking students on a tour of his favorite historical sites in Hanoi
Leslie Robinson designing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to experience cocoa farming in rural Brazil
Peter Golder leading students to a breathtaking, remote section of the Great Wall of China
Anant Sundaram introducing students to treasured personal contacts, like Slumdog Millionaire co-director Loveleen Tandan, in Delhi
Adam Kleinbaum digging deep into his personal and professional network to set up meetings in Israel
John Vogel and Paul Garrison bringing students to a groundbreaking planned city in Ramallah, the West Bank
Dirk Vandewalle sharing perspectives from 25 years of work in the Middle East and North Africa while traveling with students in the UAE.

All of these professors are highly accomplished, and their expertise is hotly sought after by corporations, journalists, and fellow academics. Nonetheless, they invest considerable time—not to mention personal and professional capital—in their GIXs. In my mind, this is a perfect illustration of one of the key advantages of Tuck—the devotion of our faculty. I look forward to continuing to work with faculty on this year’s GIXs and sharing the stories about the great learning experiences that result!

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Just received an interview invite.
Applicant from the Nov round.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: Home (in Hanover) for the Holidays

By Isaac Ipson T'15

Isaac is in his second year at Tuck and is loving his life in Hanover with his wife and two sons (one and 3 years old). As an undergrad, Isaac studied economics and took a two year break to serve a two-year mission for his church in Poland. Immediately before Tuck, he worked in Chicago for Sears Holdings. He intends to head to Dallas after graduation to work for the company with which he interned, DaVita Healthcare Partners.

After a summer that included visiting and living with a lot of family, my wife and I decided to spend our long winter break in Hanover instead of flying back West with our two boys. We figured our time in New England was short and that it would be fun to finally do our first Christmas with just our own family. So, while I was still occasionally jealous of my classmates' photos from around the globe I saw on Facebook (either from OnSite Global Consulting projects or just their own vacations), we still had an excellent holiday. Here’s the quick rundown of how we spent our break from before Thanksgiving through to the New Year.

Thanksgiving. We took a road trip to Rochester, NY where my sister lives with her family. My parents flew out there as well, so we actually did see some other family over the break. On the way there, we stopped by a cage/fence-free farm that had a welcoming sign. There were not people but the turkeys, goats, and chickens were all quick to run out and greet us.

Dartmouth Tree Lighting Night. The night they light the huge Dartmouth tree on the green is a big celebration night in Hanover. Lou’s (a breakfast/lunch restaurant) has gingerbread-making, Santa’s at the bank, the hotel has a train exhibit, hot chocolate and carolers on the green, and people everywhere. It’s a fun night that really makes me love being in a small town. I saw professors with their kids at every place we went. My son is obsessed with horses so he loved the horse-pulled carriage ride in the freezing cold.

Tuck Partners Events. We enjoyed going to the Tiny Tuckies holiday party again this year. My wife also sold took part in the Tuck Holiday craft fair.

Tuck Business Bridge. One thing that I love about Tuck is its focus on the full-time MBA program, however, Tuck offers other programs including joint degrees, executive education, and Tuck Bridge. Tuck Bridge has been around for a while as a fast-track summer business

program for college students who typically come from liberal arts colleges. This year, Tuck launched a three-week December version of this program and I was lucky enough to serve as one of six TAs through the

program. This amounted to pretty much a full-time job during those three weeks but definitely made sticking around in Hanover worth it. I’ve always enjoyed

teaching and helping other students. I was blown away by the work that these undergrads, who has limited business training, did. They were taught by some of the same professors in the MBA program and were taught the same type of content Tuck students are taught. It’s an incredible opportunity for them and was a great experience for me too.

Tuck Holiday Party. A big perk of TAing for Bridge was that I got invited to the Tuck faculty and staff holiday party! My family joined me and we had a great time with great food and with the people who make Tuck such a special place. This year’s was extra special as it was Dean Paul Danos’ final one as dean of Tuck.

Weekend in NYC. The weekend before Christmas (when I finally had zero obligations), we jumped in the car for a four-hour drive to New York City. I’ve always wanted to visit New York at Christmas; we all had a great time. Thanks to a friend’s empty apartment over the holidays, we were able to stay comfortably for a few days.

Food with friends. We live in Sachem village where there were actually a fair amount of friends who stuck around for the holidays because their partners were still working or other students with families didn’t travel for the entire break. We enjoyed having a lot of friends over for lunches and dinners when everyone was relaxed with no classes to attend.

Christmas at home. With our oldest son being three-and-a-half years old, he was really into Christmas this year and my wife and I felt some serious pressure to make it magical. Turns out it’s pretty easy to do that for a three year old. Our only complaint was that, instead of the dumping of snow that hit Hanover this time last year, we didn’t get any snow leading up to, or after, Christmas. I’m sure it will be here again soon enough.

Needless to say, it was a great break. It would have been hard to believe when we first got here that we chose to spend almost all of our six-week break here in New Hampshire, but it really does feel like home to us. I’m ready to start classes up again but I am definitely not ready for the next five months to pass by.

*Main photo: Dartmouth College campus; Photo on top right: Tuck December Bridge program attendees; Photo on bottom right: The lighting of the tree on the Dartmouth green; Photo at left: My son with Santa at the Tiny Tuckies holiday party.

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In for R2....are all candidates interviewed or they invite specified number of candidates for interview. This question is for people who could not attend interview at Hanover.

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In for R2....are all candidates interviewed or they invite specified number of candidates for interview. This question is for people who could not attend interview at Hanover.

Those candidates that get invited for interviews are the ones the Adcom is considering for admittance. Unlike a Kellogg, which interviews as many as applicants as possible, Tuck will interview only those in whom they are most interested.

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FROM Tuck Admissions Blog: OnSite Global Consulting: Increasing Bus Ridership in Uruguay

By Michael Ryczkowski T'15

Prior to Tuck, Mike worked as a manager in a health care consulting firm based out of Chicago, focusing on provider operations. He is currently in his second-year of school, and is trying to take as many classes as possible while still achieving three or more ski days each week. After school Mike will be moving to Miami to work for a boutique consulting firm focused on health care (provider) strategy.

What a trip! Our team recently arrived back from Uruguay after a three-week stint as part of the Tuck OnSite Global Consulting program, and what a busy three weeks it was! Looking back, this has

been one of the most amazing experiences of business school and something I’m so happy to have been able to do as part of my time at Tuck.

The project started with a welcome e-mail in mid-October when I was invited to join the joint project with Universidad Católica (UCU)—our team was going to be part-Tuck and part-UCU. I was excited to hear that I had been selected to be a part of the project and that I was going to be able to work with local MBA students!

We were asked to answer a very open-ended question by our client: How could the top bus operator in the capital city of Montevideo increase bus ridership, despite a falling city population? I was admittedly a bit anxious, but knew we were qualified. They were looking to us to help bring them fresh ideas without being biased by years in the bus industry. My background is in health care consulting. The Tuck portion of the team also included a public sector consultant, an individual who worked in finance prior to Tuck but is transitioning into consumer market research, and an individual with experience in marketing and technology. Our UCU counterparts had experience as a commercial supervisor at a logistics company, a systems engineer, and a service center manager. I can confidently say we were not biased by years in the bus industry and could offer them a fresh perspective.

Prior to departing for Uruguay we quickly dove into research and began learning more about the city, the company, and the transportation

industry in general. However, it wasn’t until my arrival that I began to fully appreciate that we were in a position to make a huge impact not only for our client, but also the people of the city. It was incredibly motivating to see each of us draw upon our unique backgrounds to contribute to the conversation, and though it may sound somewhat cliché, it was great learning from such a diverse group and being in a position to make such an impact!

Our last day we presented our findings to the general manager, the assistant general manager (our main client contact), the entire management team, and the board of directors. That’s right, the board was brought in to hear what we were recommending. Afterward, it was rewarding to hear them praise the “executive nature” of our presentation, and discuss how they felt some of the ideas could be acted on immediately. Our main client counterpart joked that we had given him tons of work and things to do in the upcoming year—I took this to be a good thing.

Between a tour of bus operations and transportation infrastructure, client meetings, asados, weekend excursions, two customer surveys, Peñarol futbol, over a dozen interviews with international transportation experts, and uncountable “cafecitos,” the time in Uruguay flew by. We had a great client and an amazing

team. I will always remember OnSite Global Consulting as one of my defining experiences at Tuck.

*Main photo: The team posing with artwork at the client site. From left to right: Pablo Cancela (UCU), Leslie McLauchlan T'15 (Tuck), Sean Vander Linde T'15 (Tuck), Sarah Reynolds T'15 (Tuck), Mike Ryczkowski T'15 (Tuck), Alejandra Moreira (UCU), Martin Montano (UCU).

Photo top right: The team (sans photographer, Mike Ryczkowski) viewing the on-going Bus Rapid Transit system in Montevideo during their tour of the bus infrastructure. From right to left: Alejandra Moreira (UCU), Pablo Cancela (UCU), Sean Vander Linde T'15 (Tuck), Leslie McLauchlan T'15 (Tuck), Sarah Reynolds T'15 (Tuck), Client Manager, Martin Montano (UCU).

Photo bottom right: Mike (left) and Sean with a “delfie” (dune buggy selfie) at Cabo Polonio (Uruguayian National Park) during a weekend excursion.

Photo at left: The team celebrating immediately following the completion of the final presentation. From left to right: Mike Ryczkowski T'15 (Tuck), Martin Montano (UCU), Alejandra Moreira (UCU), Sarah Reynolds T'15 (Tuck), Leslie McLauchlan T'15 (Tuck), Sean Vander Linde T'15 (Tuck), Pablo Cancela (UCU).