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Tuck MBA Events - January 2025

Tuck School of Business will host six MBA events in January 2025, with five in-person and one virtual session.

In-Person Events

The in-person events include Tuck Student Coffee Chat in London on January 4, offering prospective students a chance to meet a Tuck Admission Representative over coffee to discuss the MBA program and application process. 
Discover Tuck with Professor Vijay Govindarajan and Alumni will take place on January 10, featuring a discussion on Fusion Strategy and networking opportunities with Tuck alumni. 

 


Writing Authentic Narratives for the Tuck MBA Application Essays    

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For the 2025 Entering Class, Tuck MBA has three essays. The first Essay is a Why MBA and Why Tuck Essay, the 2nd Essay is about the applicant’s individuality, and the third is about empathy, encouragement, and collaboration that creates a sense of inclusion for someone.

If you want Sample Essays for inspiration, we have included five samples for the goals essay:
 
  • Sample Why Tuck MBA Essay One: Oil & Gas to Sustainability (288 Words)    
  • Sample Why Tuck MBA Essay Two: Marketing to Branding (284 Words)    
  • Sample Why Tuck MBA Essay Three: Investment Banking to Consulting (263 Words)    
  • Sample Why Tuck MBA Essay Four: VC to Consulting (291 Words)    
  • Sample Why Tuck MBA Essay Five: Technology to Research to General Management (281 Words)   
 
If you want Sample Essays for inspiration, we have included five samples for the 'Who you are' essay:
 
  • Sample Tuck Who you are and How you will Contribute at Tuck: YouTube Channel and Creative Video Editing (295 Words)    
  • Sample Tuck Who you are and How you will Contribute at Tuck: Early Education and Storytelling (297 Words)    
  • Sample Tuck Who you are and How you will Contribute at Tuck: Re-thinking the Music Industry (294 Words) 
  • Sample Tuck Who you are and How you will Contribute at Tuck: Breaking AI’s Filter Bubble (291 Words)   
  • Sample Tuck Who you are and How you will Contribute at Tuck: Transforming Culture to Empower Women Professionals (292 Words)  
 
If you want Sample Essays for inspiration, we have included five samples for the 'Tuck Encouraging, Collaborative and Empathetic' essay
 
  • Sample Tuck Meaningfully Contributed Sense of Inclusion Essay One: YouTube Burnout (288 Words)    
  • Sample Tuck Meaningfully Contributed Sense of Inclusion Essay Two: Error in Judgement (298 Words)    
  • Sample Tuck Meaningfully Contributed Sense of Inclusion Essay Three: Mentoring a Junior Analyst (296 Words)
  • Sample Tuck Meaningfully Contributed Sense of Inclusion Essay Four: Addressing Xenophobia (275 Words)    
  • Sample Tuck Meaningfully Contributed Sense of Inclusion Essay Five: Mentoring a low-income peer (300 Words)   

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Entering Class: 2025

On-Campus Events

Tuck Campus Visits are scheduled for January 21 and 27, allowing prospective and admitted students to explore the campus. 

MBA Tour

On January 28, the Access MBA Tour in Toronto will provide face-to-face meetings with admissions directors.

Virtual Events

The virtual events include Tuck AMA with Waitlist Applicants on January 22, where waitlisted students can receive guidance from admissions and current students. These events offer a mix of networking, academic insights, and admissions support, providing multiple touchpoints for engaging with Tuck’s community.
 

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DateEventDescriptionType of EventRegister

04-Jan-25

Tuck Student Coffee Chat: London, EnglandProspective MBA students will meet the Tuck Admission Representative in person for a cup of coffee in London and discuss the Tuck MBA application process and program overview.In-Person

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10-Jan-25

Discover Tuck with Professor Vijay Govindarajan and AlumniProspective MBA students can join current Johnson students for a virtual "Ask Me Anything" session to learn about the Johnson community and the value of a Tuck MBA. Additionally, Tuck faculty and alumni will host an evening discussion featuring Professor Vijay Govindarajan, focusing on his book Fusion Strategy. Alumni will be available for networking throughout the event.In-Person

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21-Jan-25

Tuck Campus VisitProspective and admitted students interested in visiting Tuck can complete a form to request a campus visit through this event.In-Person

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22-Jan-25

Tuck AMA with Waitlist ApplicantsProspective MBA students can join Tuck Admissions for a virtual session offering advice on navigating the waitlist process featuring insights from a current T'26 student who previously experienced it.Virtual

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27-Jan-25

Tuck Campus VisitProspective and admitted students interested in visiting Tuck can complete a form to request a campus visit through this event.In-Person

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28-Jan-25

Access MBA: TorontoThe Access MBA Tour connects qualified candidates with admissions directors from top business schools through face-to-face One-to-One meetings. This particular event will be conducted in Toronto.In-Person

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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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