Applicant-initiated interview on-campus. It was a pretty good interview; most of the questions were in line with my expectations. They really do turn it into a full day at Tuck, which I thought made a lot of sense (they are clearly aware that they’re at a relative disadvantage due to location, and know they really need people to fall in love with the culture / vibe of the school). I personally really enjoyed the day and true to form, everyone was incredibly nice and helpful.
- Walk me through your resume.
- Why an MBA / why Tuck?
- Tell me about a time you had an impact on someone else.
- What’s the toughest feedback you’ve gotten?
- What’s your proudest accomplishment?
- What are you most curious about?
One thing that caught me off guard was that my interviewer asked a lot more follow-up questions than I’ve been asked in other interviews. In a Q&A later in the day, the adcom explained that they ask the student interviewers to highlight examples of whether the applicant is “smart, accomplished, aware, nice” in their write-up. They are likely asking follow-ups to get more detail for these buckets, which I thought was interesting!
Clear Admit Resources
Preparing for your Dartmouth / Tuck admissions interview? Check out Clear Admit’s other resources:
- Clear Admit Tuck Interview Guide: Strategic tips for approaching Tuck’s interview questions, and more.
- Interview Archive: More firsthand accounts from Dartmouth MBA applicants themselves
- Understanding the MBA Admissions Interview: Blind Interviews vs. Non-blind Interviews
- Podcast Episode 23: 5 Most Common MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace
