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"Common MBA Fears & How to Overcome Them - Live Q&A with the Tuck Adcom" - Tues, June 11 @ 12-1pm (EST)

Amy Mitson, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, will address common fears & offer advice on conquering your MBA doubts. RSVP Today!

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2012/2013 ESSAY QUESTIONS

  1. Why is an MBA a critical next step toward your short- and long-term career goals? Why is Tuck the best MBA program for you, and what will you uniquely contribute to the community? (If you are applying for a joint or dual degree, please explain how the additional degree will contribute to those goals.) (Limit 500 words)
  2. Discuss your most meaningful leadership experience. What did you learn about your own individual strengths and weaknesses through this experience? (Limit 500 words)
  3. Describe a circumstance in your life in which you faced adversity, failure, or setback. What actions did you take as a result and what did you learn from this experience? (Limit 500 words)
  4. (Optional) Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere that may be helpful in reviewing your application (e.g., unusual choice of evaluators, weaknesses in academic performance, unexplained job gaps or changes, etc.). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application. (Limit 500 words)
  5. (To be completed by all reapplicants) How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Please reflect on how you have grown personally and professionally. (Limit 500 words)

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