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Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Tuck Admissions Associate?
Hanover, NH: T08s: Do you have what it takes to be a Tuck Admissions Associate?  To be the “face of Tuck” to those who aspire to the class of 2010?  To follow in the footsteps of such legends as Ben Flaim (150 interviews in 7 months), Stephen Pidgeon (next runner-up, with 70), Ken Tittle (65), and Amanda “Queen of the Campus Tour” Young?  Find out with the following multiple-choice quiz.

Forget about choosing the “right” answer: if you can read through the answers to the following 8 questions while keeping a straight face, you’re the one for the job.  Keep in mind, these are real responses.
  1. Tell me about yourself.
    a. I’m not all that interesting
    b. What do you mean by that?
     c. Where should I start?
    d. I don’t understand the question.
    e. You have my resume in front of you.
    f. Bill Achtmeyer is my godfather.

     

  2. Why do you want to get an MBA?
    a. I’m tired of working.
    b. My wife said it was a good idea.
    c. I got rejected from law school.
    d. I did well on my GMATs.
    e. I have a lot to learn -- I didn’t pay much attention in undergrad.
    f. I want to double my salary.
    g. I want to meet some hot women.
     
  3. Why Tuck?
    a. There are mountains around here.
    b. At Tuck, the expectations aren’t as high as at HBS.
    c. It’s convenient -- I live near here.
    d. The cost of living is cheaper.
    e. Because I didn’t get into any of my first-choice schools.
    f. Bill Achtmeyer is my godfather.
     
  4. What concerns do you have about Tuck?
    a. Tuck is kind of in the middle of nowhere.
    b. Tuck is isolated.
    c. Tuck is desolate.
    d. It’s way too cold up here.
    e. It’s April and it’s still snowing.
    f. My partner will never come here.
    g. The people seem too nice.
     
  5. What will you do if it doesn’t work out?
    a. I’ll work for McKinsey.
    b. It’s not a big deal -- I’m applying to other schools.
    c. It’s not a big deal – I don’t really need an MBA.
    d. I don’t think that’ll happen.
    e. Do you mean if I come Tuck and fail out, or if I don’t get in?
    f. What do you mean? I thought the interview was going well.
     
  6. Why shouldn’t Tuck admit you?
    a. I work too hard.
    b. My quant score is really low.
    c. I don’t believe in the whole study group thing.
    d. I’m a leader already – there might not be much for me to learn.
     
  7. What don’t you like about yourself?
    a. my personality
    b. my temper
    c. my nose
    d. my passion to succeed
     
  8. What questions do you have?
    a. This is my first b-school interview – how do you think I could improve for my next one?
    b. What question do you wish I would ask you?
    c. What do you get paid for interviewing me?
    d. What’s the dating scene like on campus?
    e. Do you feel stifled at Tuck?