Sample Tuck MBA Goals Essay - Venture Capital to Consulting

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The applicant had an unusual change in career. Starting in corporate law, the FinTech and cryptocurrency craze of 2017 pulled him into the regulatory framework of the new ecosystem. Articulating the possibilities in law publications and breaking down previous financial reforms in Asia, Europe, and the US, the interest deepened into the startup ecosystem of each region. An encounter with a VC fund manager specializing in FinTech and Cryptocurrency motivated the candidate to enter the industry.

Although a law graduate, the fundamental skills in evaluating companies through financial models and qualitative aspects of evaluating the operations, technology, and marketing of the products, helped him develop a deep interest in consulting for the industry.

Tuck MBA is quoted as an essential building block to refine his leadership skills, build cross-cultural understanding, and develop the foundational skills in consulting.

Sample Why Tuck MBA Essay - Venture Capital to Consulting (291 Words)

Essay 1: Why are you pursuing an MBA and why now? How will the distinct Tuck MBA contribute to achieving your career goals and aspirations? (300 words)

I had a dream career.

Joining India’s leading corporate law firm, I was surrounded by the stereotypical talent – the loophole finder, the confident communicator, and the astute negotiator. But even while working with such a brilliant team, I noticed early on that no one was focusing on the future. They were working hard to maintain the status quo for market leaders.

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs where both my parents started from humble beginnings to establish a medium-scale business employing over...

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Tuck MBA Essay Guide

 

Essay 1 (required):  Your professional goals are described elsewhere in your application. What led you to those goals and to your understanding of where you need to grow? Why is Tuck the right environment to support that growth and help you achieve your ambitions?    

Essay 2 (required): People are often shaped by experiences that are not fully reflected in their resume. Tell us about an important aspect of who you are that has shaped you as a person. How will your perspective enrich the Tuck community?    

Essay 3 (required): Describe a time when supporting another person was not easy or straightforward. What made it difficult, how did you respond, and what did you learn?    

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