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10.1.2011 / 1.25.2012 |
Applicant Data
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Email: |
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tim.fincham@gmail.com |
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Age / Gender: |
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25-29
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Male |
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Ethnic Background: |
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Area of Study: |
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Other |
Interview Data
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School Name: |
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Dartmouth Tuck |
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Date of Interview: |
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10/1/2011
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Type of Program: |
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MBA |
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Part Time Program Type: |
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How long were the interviews?: |
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35-45 Min |
Interview Logistics
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Were you given options for the date of the
interview?: |
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Yes - Self-Initiated |
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Could you choose the interview's location?: |
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No - All self-initiated interviews were in Hanover, NH
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How many interviews were scheduled?: |
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1 - |
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Who were the interviewers?: |
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Did you receive a tour?: |
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Yes - |
Interview Content
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What was the most difficult question?: |
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Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult team member. |
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What was the most interesting question?: |
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How do you see yourself fitting into the Tuck culture?
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Did you receive any feedback at the end?: |
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No - |
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Any other questions you remember?: |
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All the basics--Why Tuck? Why now? Career goals? Etc |
Applicant Reaction
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Did you feel prepared?: |
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How did you prepare?: |
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Read interview reports to get an understanding of what to expect. Practiced with friends and family. |
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What was your opinion of the Faculty?: |
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Met one professor and sat in on his class. His teaching style was engaging. |
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What was your opinion of the Alumni?: |
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N/A |
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What was your opinion of the Students?: |
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All Tuck students were great! They were willing to help my with any questions I might have. |
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What was your opinion of the Office Personnel?: |
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The office personnel were very helpful. I asked a ton of questions and they were happy to help. |
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What was most impressive?: |
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Tunnels beneath the buildings so that you don't have to brave the Hanover winters.
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What was least impressive?: |
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The school is somewhat old. They have new buildings, but the main portion is a bit dated. |
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Did anything change your opinion of the school?: |
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No - |
Applicant Suggestions
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Was there something you wish you had known ahead of
time?: |
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No - |
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Suggestions for travel to the school?: |
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There are cheap hotels about 5 min outside of Hanover. I stayed in White River Junction, VT for a very low price and only had to drive 10 min to Tuck in the morning. |
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What other advice can you offer future intervewees?: |
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Be prepared to answer questions about why Tuck. They are very concious of fit and want to make sure that you WANT to go to the school. |
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