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Tuck MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Early Action

Published: September 15, 2007
  • Why MBA at this point
  • Why Tuck
  • Example of a Failure
  • Example of how I was able to convince people (kinda like an outsider question)
  • What do you not like about your job?
  • What do you do for fun?
  • What do you cook? (seriously)
Schools: Dartmouth / Tuck

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Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.75
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
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Application Location: United States, Boston
Juno Member: Yes
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Juno Member: Not yet
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GPA: 3.57
GMAT: 645
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Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
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