Dartmouth University - Tuck

2025-2026 / Class of 2028

Below are the application deadlines and essay questions for Tuck's MBA program. 

Application Deadlines

Round 1 Application Deadline: September 25, 2025- Admissions Decision December 11, 2025

Round 2 Application Deadline: January 5, 2026 - Admissions Decision March 19, 2026

Round 3 Application Deadline: March 25, 2026 - Admissions Decision May 22, 2026

*Applicants who submit their complete application (including test scores and Letters of Reference) by the following deadlines (including the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management) will be guaranteed an admissions interview. 

The following are the main essay questions on the 2025-2026 / Class of 2028 Dartmouth University - Tuck MBA application:

Essay Question #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)

Essay Question #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)

Essay Question #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)

All reapplicants must respond to an additional essay prompt:

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)

The following essay prompt is optional:

(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)

Visit the Dartmouth Tuck admissions website for more application information. Reapplicants should visit the Tuck Reapplicants page. 

Disclaimer: the information provided on this page is for reference only. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the admissions website link provided above to confirm essay prompts, deadlines, and other application information.