Tuck Full-Time MBA Essays and Deadlines 2025-2026


Tuck MBA Essay 1

Why are you pursuing an MBA and why now? How will the distinct Tuck MBA contribute to achieving your career goals and aspirations? What particular aspects of Tuck will be instrumental in your growth? (2,000 characters)

Tuck MBA Essay 2

Tell us who you are. How have your values and experiences shaped your identity and character? How will your unique background contribute to Tuck and/or enhance the experience of your classmates? (2,000 characters)

Tuck MBA Essay 3

Describe a time when you meaningfully invested in someone else’s success without immediate benefit to yourself. What motivated you, and what was the impact? (2,000 characters)

Optional Essay

Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere (e.g., atypical choice of references, factors affecting academic performance, unexplained job gaps or changes). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application. (2,000 characters)

Reapplicant Essay

(To be completed by all reapplicants) How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Reflect on how you have grown personally and professionally and how your understanding of Tuck has developed. (2,000 characters)

RoundApplication DeadlineDecision Release Date
Round 1September 25, 2025December 11, 2025
Round 2January 5, 2026March 19, 2026
Round 3March 25, 2026April 30, 2026