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FAQs
●Do I need to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam?
All non-native English speakers must take and self-report results from the TOEFL unless they qualify for a TOEFL waiver. The TEOFL requirement is waived for applicants who have recently lived for at least three years in an English-speaking country or who received a degree from an institution outside the U.S. where instruction is in English. Results should not be more than two years old from the year you apply. If you have taken the TOEFL multiple times, please report only your highest score. For information on how to register for this exam, visit the TOEFL website at www.toefl.org. Please use the Tuck code 3351 on your exam.
●I have taken the GMAT several times. Which score does the admissions committee consider?
The admissions committee takes into consideration your highest test score. The Tuck application allows students to report up to two GMAT test scores. This way, if you have scored better on one test in the verbal section and better on the other in the quantitative section, we will consider your highest quantitative and highest verbal scores.
●When does the GMAT need to be taken for each application deadline?
Your application will not be considered complete without GMAT scores and percentiles reported on the application. You may take the GMAT up to the day before submitting your application. In these instances, you should self-report your preliminary scores and forward any score revisions and your AWA score and percentile as soon as you receive them. We do not allow substitution or replacement of test scores after an application has been submitted.
●How much does the GMAT score count?
Tuck seeks applicants who possess outstanding academic abilities. When evaluating a candidate's ability to handle the coursework at Tuck, we consider the following: prior academic performance, the results of the GMAT, results of the TOEFL (if applicable), the nature of past coursework, and the nature of the applicant's professional experience. The GMAT score is just one of the many criteria we consider.
●Do you have a cut-off score for the GMAT?
Tuck does not have a minimum GMAT score requirement-admitted students have a range of GMAT scores. If you do not score well on any part of the GMAT, we encourage you to take the exam again in an effort to improve your score.
●If I have studied abroad for a semester, do I need to submit the transcript documentation with my application?
Yes. You must self-report information including course names, course numbers, dates, grades, courses taken pass/fail, incomplete courses, and dropped courses from every undergraduate institution at which you have taken courses and received a grade.
●Do I need to submit transcripts from every college/university I have attended?
Yes, you must self-report transcript information including course names, course numbers, dates, grades, courses taken pass/fail, incomplete courses, and dropped courses for your undergraduate (bachelor's or first) degree, any graduate degrees, as well as any transfer courses, study-abroad programs, or post-college non-degree courses. If admitted to Tuck, you will need to provide us with official transcripts for all courses taken within 30 days of paying your enrollment deposit. Tuck reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission should any misrepresentation or omission of information occur.
●How many recommendations may I submit?
You must submit two Confidential Statements of Qualifications (CSQ) forms. Only if an additional evaluation will add substantial value to your application should you submit more than two. Reapplicants who applied between September 2004 and April 2005 need to submit only one new CSQ.
●Who should my recommendations be from?
The Confidential Statement of Qualifications (CSQ) form should be given to two people capable of commenting on your professional, leadership, and intellectual capabilities. We find that the most useful evaluations are from people who are able to speak with certainty about your leadership, maturity, team orientation, analytical skills, and interpersonal skills. If you are currently employed we prefer that you choose people who know you well and who are in a position to judge your professional performance and leadership, such as a direct supervisor. If you are a college senior, submit one CSQ from a professor and one CSQ from a summer or former employer who knows you through a leadership role. Generally, unless you are a college senior or very recent graduate, we do not find CSQs from professors to be helpful in our evaluations.
●Do I have to apply online?
To assist us in processing your application, we ask that you submit your application online. If this is impossible, please contact the admissions office at 603-646-3162.
●Can I transfer into the MBA Program after completing a year at another school?
No. An essential part of our MBA program is the two-year experience of being a member of the Tuck community. It is this shared experience that makes the Tuck MBA program unique. The Tuck experience is unique not only in its curricular aspects, but also by the relationships that students build with their peers, the faculty, and the administrators. Only a full two years will allow our students to experience and fully appreciate this singularity.
●I hold a three-year bachelor's degree. Is that acceptable for admission to the MBA program?
Yes. We require that applicants hold a bachelor's degree (university level) or equivalent. It is of no consequence to the admissions committee whether the degree was completed in more or fewer than four years.
●Can I still apply for the Tuck MBA if I already hold an MBA from another school or country?
Tuck will not accept applications from individuals who have already earned an MBA. If you hold a similar graduate degree, but not an MBA, from another country, we will consider your application; however, you must provide us with an additional essay explaining why you need an MBA in addition to your current degree.
●Can I apply directly to Tuck and via the Consortium?
No. The admissions committee will consider only one application per candidate per year.
●Do I need to have full-time work experience required to apply?
On rare occasions, Tuck will consider offering admission to an outstanding applicant who has no work experience but is exceptional in all other areas. Having professional experience is important because it provides a frame of reference for classroom discussion and allows students to contribute in our collaborative learning environment. On average, Tuck students have five years of full-time work experience before entering Tuck. Generally, it is the quality-not the quantity-of an applicant's experience that is relevant in the evaluation process.
●What is Early Action?
The Early Action round is a great option for reapplicants or for prospective students who have completed their business school research and know that Tuck is their first choice. Early Action provides applicants with the certainty of learning if they have been offered admission to Tuck by December 16, 2005. This offer is nonbinding, giving admitted students the chance to explore other options until the January 6, 2006, response deadline. Any applicant who is accepted in the Early Action round and who would like to secure a spot in the incoming class will be required to submit a nonrefundable deposit of $3,000 by January 6, 2006.
●Is it best to apply in the early deadline or later deadlines?
It is to your advantage to apply as early as you are ready. The admissions committee cannot predict the quality of future applications, and is therefore inclined to admit well-qualified applicants early in the process. In addition, early application ensures that you will receive a decision earlier. However, it is important not to rush your application. We encourage you to take the time necessary to submit a thoughtful, well-prepared application. Regardless of the round in which your application has been submitted, the admissions committee will give full and fair consideration to your candidacy.
●Do you offer spring entry as well as fall entry?
No. Students may begin the Tuck MBA program only in the fall. Tuck offers only a full-time, two-year program.
●Do I need to submit proof of funding when I apply to the MBA Program?
No. Tuck operates with a need-blind admissions policy, which means we offer admission to the most qualified candidates without regard to their financial circumstances. The school provides financial assistance for U.S. and international students who lack sufficient personal resources to finance their MBA education. We offer a combination of merit- and need-based scholarships as well as various deferred-payment low-interest loans. Nevertheless, while the Tuck financial aid office is committed to identifying financial resources for admitted students who need help meeting the cost of the MBA program, applicants are also expected to take responsibility for the financial aspects of earning an MBA.
●Are interviews required?
No, but they are strongly recommended. Tuck offers all applicants the opportunity to interview on campus in Hanover. Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, so we suggest you request an interview as soon as you decide to apply. If you have not been able to travel to campus to interview by the deadline, the admissions committee may request an interview if they feel it is necessary. Because we can not invite all applicants to interview, if you would like to guarantee an interview, you should schedule an on-campus visit.
●How do I set up an interview?
For information on requesting an interview, go to the Visit us/Interview page of this website. Please request an interview as soon as you are certain that you intend to apply.
●What is the general on-campus interview/visit day like?
Prospective students should check in at the admissions office in Chase Hall at 7:45 on the morning of the visit. Depending upon the time of the interview (interviews run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM), candidates will attend one class with a first-year student, have lunch with a student host, and receive a 30-minute tour of the campus at 12:00 PM. If you are not sure about applying to Tuck, we encourage you to visit campus without participating in an evaluative interview.
●What classes can I visit when I'm on campus?
As part of the Admissions Hosting Program, prospective students accompany their first-year student host to class. By sitting in on first-year classes, prospective students can gain firsthand insight into the rigors of the core curriculum. Also, the opportunity to observe a class allows you to gain a sense of the total first-year Tuck experience-allowing you to appreciate the demands and benefits of our residential MBA program.
●What should I wear to my interview?
Business appropriate attire.
●Will I interview with a member of the admissions committee?
Interviews on campus are scheduled primarily with admissions associates (second-year students) and occasionally with members of the admissions committee. Off-campus interviews with an alumni interviewer, admissions committee member, or admissions associate are scheduled at the request of the admissions committee only. All interviews are evaluated equally, regardless of location or interviewer.
●What types of questions can I expect to be asked during my interview?
We will ask questions that will help us assess your leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. We believe that these skills are essential for success not only in the Tuck MBA program, but also as a business leader.
●Can I have multiple interviews with the admissions committee?
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate more than one interview per applicant.
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