If you visit our website, you will see that Tuck hosts receptions for prospective students around the globe. These receptions are an opportunity for you to learn more about our school from a logistical and administrative standpoint. In addition, our receptions also offer you the opportunity to interact with alums and current students, as well as admissions officers. I would like to offer you some guidance about what to expect at these events, as well as suggestions about how to maximize your time there. First of all, you must register beforehand. In most of our markets there is high demand for space, which means that we really appreciate hearing from you if you can’t attend, so that we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Second, all prospects are welcome, no matter where you are in your MBA search. The receptions start with a brief presentation given by your friendly Tuck admissions officers, in which we share some basic information about our community and what distinguishes Tuck within the MBA world. We then invite you to ask questions to an alumni panel, which we hear is extremely useful to candidates. Third, there will be an opportunity to mingle and ask one-on-one questions to the officers, students and alums.
The advice that I have to offer is very Tuck specific – please make an effort to interact with us while you are there. We are very happy to talk to you and to discuss whatever is on your mind; it reflects well for you to undertake a through examination of your options. You should know that our alums are very passionate about Tuck, and therefore happy to talk about their time here, and also that we do pay attention to our conversations with you. It is not at all uncommon for an alum to let us know when they have met a really dynamic candidate, and we officers are also keeping track of people who make really great impressions. I mention this in the spirit of admissions guidance; I am not sure that prospects realize just how important it is to capitalize on every opportunity to shine. While you should definitely ask candid questions and learn all that you can – and we do not in any way expect you to attend receptions with prior knowledge about Tuck – we do notice candidates who seem genuine, thoughtful, and interested in engaging with us. These are characteristics that are prevalent in our community, and it helps you to stand out if you can demonstrate them. We really enjoy hosting receptions, and hope that you also find them to be both helpful and pleasant. Finally, it is great to hear from prospects afterward. I welcome follow-up emails and calls, and look forward to seeing many of you here for campus visits.
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