Tuck of Dartmouth-2008 Q&A

Tuck08China

以下是引用canyouhearme在2006-10-5 2:05:00的发言：
if you cant live without chinese food, dont go to tuck!!

That's true. Usually first year MBA students will live on campus and seldom cook by themselves though they have a shared kitchen. For students with spouse who usually live off campus,  you can cook Chinese styled food at your will. Some traditional Chinese ingredients are difficult to find at local grocery, the nearest place to go is China Town at Boston.

If you're so unable to try Western styled food at least several times a week, find your own way out.

Tuck08China

以下是引用cairol在2006-10-3 0:03:00的发言：

I'm coming.

I understand TUCK enjoys a great fame with long history, will such a traditional (isn't it?) school slam the door to those GPA quite low student, for example, who got almost 2.5 or 2.6 - TOP5 university of China, science major, while was mostly dedicated to student activities?  Or will TUCK appreciate such students?

Thanks.

There's no preference for Tuck admission process over applicants' background. Candidate majored in Architecture got enrolled at Tuck this year. As long as you believe you possess kind of leadership spirit, have potential to develop and want to find a life-long opportunity, try it before closing the door by yourself.

Tuck08China

以下是引用nicole2007在2006-10-4 10:20:00的发言：

Hi Tuck2008,

I talked to admission officer in Boston MBA information session and was very impressed by their warm heart and kindness.

I heard that Tuck owns a small but close community. What are the pros and cons for career acceptance? As you know, social network is very important to MBA students. Geographical situation might hinder this wideness. What do you think of it?

Secondly, what kind of prospective student will Tuck prefer to take? Esp. those chinese who have successfully joined Tuck program. Do they share anything in common? What about their career path after MBA?

Thirdly, what about the study load and life? I know MIT and Harvard are pretty stressful and competitive in study. What is the stronges major in Tuck? General mangement right? But so many people go for finance, IB, VC. How do you see this strong trend in the school?

That would be nice if you could give me some ideas of the above questions.

Thanks!

First, pros are you have chance to know everyone in your class (normally 250 students enrolled per year) and fairly most of second year students, they're the best resources for your career pursuit. People are really willing to help here, including faculty, staff from Career Development Office and alumni. Company briefings on campus are more than you can physically attend, as a matter of fact. Cons is that it's difficult to conceal your personal privacy since Tuck is a tiny community and your neighbour might probably know more of you than you can imagine.

Secondly, people at Tuck are smart and nice. Post MBA careers are totally depending on personal interests and diversified. You'll have more opportunities to work for consulting firms or investment banks after Tuck if you like.

Thirdly, it's well known that the courses at Tuck are quite rigorous, but you'll find more cooperative atmosphere within your study group and your class. Tuck has the best professors in General management, and also prevailing strength in Finance. Especially Tuck has a remarkable reputation at finance area.

Tuck08China

以下是引用redhot99在2006-10-1 8:47:00的发言：
终于看到tuck新的Q&A，虽然讨厌冬天，但是喜欢tuck这样老牌的小program，刚刚看到帖子说tuck在国内不太出名，不知道同学们怎么想，就呆在美国么，记得原来帖子上说有对夫妇好像揣着plan进tuck的，以后回来么

Tuck is not as famous in U.S as in China. But the fact is, as MBA program from a Ivy League college, the brand name of Tuck is pretty powerful and respected in U.S, among people who graduated from U.S business schools and in consulting&finance industries. More and more Chinese students will go back to China in the long run, some may directly return China after graduation, again, it's totally depending on individual's plan.

As China is gradually becoming the economic center of the world, many American Tuck alumni are tranferred to work in China and they are someone you can count on. Tuck experience is trully the tie for its grats.

yingtao

求助：急问一个申请问题：

我的tuck申请十一前就已经提交了，当时除了successful submitted外没提示任何遗漏问题，而且我也认真检查过了，但今天上网看看状态突然发现 Application Status: Incomplete，原因是：

1、Transcripts have not been received（我按tuck的表格已经上传了，不是要到录取我后才寄正式成绩单吗？）

2、Official test scores have not been received（我可以很肯定我的G、T成绩早就寄出了，不可能只有tuck没收到，而且ETS的收据上也有tuck呀）

不知这里哪位朋友知道这到底是怎么回事呀？是不是意味着我错过了Early Action round？But it isn't my fault.

uptownmusic

我写信问过了，这个没事的，他们会根据你的材料修改，如果缺少会联系。

adameye

The more I know her, the more I love her. 这就是对tuck的感觉。

好喜欢tuck close nit的环境，同学们互相帮忙，和老师的关系也这么亲密。想起我的大学，班上40个学生，每个人都像兄弟姐妹，有时已经分不清是友情还是亲情了。辅导员对我们也是那么关心，开学不到一个月就从外面请了心理老师给我们讲“谈恋爱是大学必修课”。班级是年纪出了名的好班级，大课上，前两三排的学生，都是我们班级的，谈恋爱的同学们成绩一对比一对厉害。。。。

去了tuck,就可以重温大学的生活了。

而且tuck的finance这么强， alumni都这么受wall street的好评。

有一种只申请tuck一家的冲动。

但是有些疑问还要师兄师姐解答：我将来打算做investment management or risk management方向的，请问一下tuck在这两个方向怎样？

我看到tuck有investment club,成为club member需要什么条件呢？member的involvement能到一个怎样的程度？member可以从哪些方面对club contribute?

另外一个duke的师姐告诉我，学生的主要活动都是在bar里，我不是很喜欢每天呆在bar里的感觉，更喜欢户外的活动，运动，骑车，滑雪，户外看风景。。。。不知道tuck师生们的networking主要是通过拿种方式？

yingtao

谢谢uptownmusic，也祝你申请成功！

snowstone

To adameye:
I am a first-year in Tuck. If you want to do IM after graduation, the investment club will provide very good training for you to prepare for the interviews. You can join in the Investment Club as long as you have interest in IM. And there is a Tuck Analyst Program in which you can practice stock pitching and portofolio management.
However, IM is not an easy career choice if you don't have previous investment experiences. Strongly suggest you take CFA test if you can.
Americans do love to hang out in bars. You have to get used to it. What I can tell you is that you definitely can enjoy more outdoor activities in Tuck than other schools in big cities. In fall, we have golf club within walking distance. In winter, hockey and skii are main sports.

adameye

Thanks,snowstone, for the valuable information and suggestions!