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"What should I wear?" and other important questions!

Friday, 27 August 2010 23:00

Throughout the busy recruiting season I get asked quite an array of questions. Here are a few that I am most commonly asked about interviews, visiting campus, and everything in between!

“How long is the Q&A?”
The Q&A session usually takes about 45 minutes but that depends on the number of questions asked during the session. However, you can leave the optional sessions at anytime (i.e. Q&A, Tour, and Lunch). The class visit is also optional but once you are in class you are required to stay for the duration.

“Who will be conducting my interview?”
A majority of our interviews are conducted by our Second Year Tuck Admissions Associates. These student interviewers go through a rigorous hiring and training process and afford us the opportunity to offer our prospective students the self-initiated interview option. All interviews are weighted equally.

“What does the interviewer have access to prior to the interview?”
Your interviewer will only have access to the resume you send in ahead of time. They will not have access to your application or test scores.

“When does the self-initiated interview have to be completed by?”
The self-initiated interview must be completed on or before the application due date. If you are applying during the Early Action Round (10/13/10) then your interview must be completed by that date.

“What events can my partner attend during the visit?”
When accompanying you to campus, your partner may attend everything except the class visit and the interview. I recommend that you contact the Tuck Partner’s Club about arranging a meeting for your partner.

“How do I get to Hanover?”

Certainly, our location can seem daunting to prospective students but no fear! There are several ways to get to Tuck.

By Plane: There are three airports that we recommend you fly into:

Manchester Airport (Manchester, NH): is the closest in proximity to Hanover. The easiest and most convenient way to get to Hanover from Manchester is to rent a car. There are several car rental agencies available in the airport so it shouldn’t be difficult to make a reservation.

Burlington International Airport (Burlington, VT) is the next closest. Again, renting a car is the easiest way to get to from the airport to Tuck.

Logan International Airport (Boston, MA): In addition to being a large international airport has car rental services as well as The Dartmouth Coach. The Dartmouth Coach is a fabulous alternative to renting a car and leaves several times a day. The Coach also has a new service from NYC to Hanover.

By Automobile:
From Boston: Your drive from Boston should take no longer than two and a half hours. Usually traffic is not a problem since you will be reverse commuting however I do recommend leaving yourself a little extra time.

From NYC: The Dartmouth Coach leaves from the Yale Club in midtown and may be an appealing option if it works with your schedule. If you are driving from NYC the trip will take you approximately five hours.

By Train: We do not recommend journeying by train but if it is the only way you travel Amtrak is the way to go!

“What should I wear for my interview and class visit?”

We recommend wearing a suit when interviewing on campus. If you find wearing a suit all day to be cumbersome you may certainly bring a business casual outfit alternative.

“Where should I stay when I visit?”

Most visitors opt to stay close to campus so that their commute/walk the morning of their visit is not an added stressor. I usually recommend The Norwich Inn and The Hanover Inn which are the closest to our campus. The Norwich Inn is located right over the Connecticut in Norwich, VT and offers a quintessential New England Bed and Breakfast experience. Everyone who has stayed there has truly enjoyed the experience and found the rates to be reasonable. There is also The Hanover Inn which is just a quick 5-7 minute walk to Tuck’s campus.

If either of these are not an option for you—no fear! There are plenty of other places to stay that are a quick trip to our campus.

I hope you have found the answer to these questions helpful! If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out either via email or through this forum--you never know how many people are wondering the exact same thing!

All the best,
Cameron

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Starting a new tradition

Friday, 27 August 2010 23:00

The largest land owner in New Hampshire, Dartmouth owns and maintains a vast network of wooden cabins and trails across the state. Since 1937, these have been used to introduce Dartmouth freshmen to their new environment. This year, for the first time, Tuck organized similar trips for incoming students. I've just returned from one this morning. Boy, does it feel good to be clean again!

The Appalachian Trail (AT), a hiking route that extends from Georgia to Maine, passes along Main Street, Hanover, and extends in both directions into magnificent rural New England. AT through hikers spend around six months completing the journey, during which times they grow comprehensive beards, acquire exotic scents, and assume trail names as a temporary replacement for their birth names. We met such characters as Blueberry, OneLove, Troglodyte ("You can call me 'Trog' for short") and Avatar.

We started the week with a ropes course at nearby Storrs Pond. We were then driven to Mount Moosilauke and hiked around 10-15 miles south along the AT each day, over five mountains, weighed down with heavy packs, to our eventual destination - the palatial 'Class of '66 lodge'. There, we met and feasted with new classmates who had completed shorter, less gruelling schedules, all aimed at introducing the opportunities for canoeing, hiking, camping, and climbing that exist on our back door.

Initially, the mix of accents in our group caused some confusion: "Did you say 'beers', 'bears', or 'berries'?" and "Was that 'girl', 'grill', or 'gorilla'?" There were tough decisions to be made along the way: Should we stay as one group or go in smaller groups at our own pace? Should we risk nightfall and continue over another mountain to reach the next cabin or set up camp in the forest and accept a longer hike the next day? These matters seem trivial in the clean, well-rested world of my study, but can be fractious and emotive when everyone is worn out and rain drenched. The camaraderie and lance tilting that ensued were impressive and it was, no doubt, apt preparation for our study groups in Fall Term. Adversity brought us together and, already, any misery has been banished to the back of our minds by the shared jokes and frequent, raucous laughter. We discussed politics, poop, and everything in between. Irreverent jokes followed discussions of Hemingway and Frost. I have a great group of new friends, who are each remarkable, accomplished individuals.

For prospective T'13s, I cannot recommend highly enough that you embrace this new Tuck tradition and get involved next year.

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In a commentary on the NYT DealBook blog, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld examines the decision of Hewlett-Packard's board to remove Mark Hurd as CEO.

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Friday, 27 August 2010 23:00

Three SOM experts discuss the aftermath of the financial crisis and the likely effects of recent regulation.

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