FAQS

What do I need to submit for admission to the Bridge Program?
Please submit these items:

•An online application

•An official transcript from your undergraduate institution. If you attended more than one undergraduate school, please submit transcript from them all. Have your registrar's office send your transcript(s) to us at:

Tuck Business Bridge Program
ATTN: Bridge Admissions
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
100 Tuck Hall
Hanover, NH 03755

•A copy of your official SAT or ACT scores

•One letter of recommendation, two for rising juniors.

Should I wait until I have all my admissions materials—my letter of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores, and transcript—before submitting my Bridge application?
No! You should submit your online application as soon as possible. Once we receive your application, we will work with you through the remainder of the admissions process.

I took the SAT or ACT a long time ago, and do not have a copy of my scores. How do I retrieve and send them to the Bridge Program?
You may retrieve and send us your SAT or ACT scores in several ways:

•SAT scores one or more years old are archived. You may contact the College Board online at www.collegeboard.com to order your scores and have them sent directly to us at the above address. (The College Board charges a fee for this service.) You will need to supply them with this Bridge Program code: 3902.

•ACT scores two or more years old are archived. You may call ACT Customer Service at 319-337-1313 and ask them to send your scores directly to us at the above address. (The ACT charges a fee for this service.) You will need to supply them with this Bridge Program code: 6727.

•You may ask your school's deans or admissions office if they have a copy of your scores on file. If so, ask them to fax a copy to us at 603-646-1773. Please put "Attention: Tuck Bridge Program" on the fax cover sheet.

Is there a recommendation letter form that I need to give to my professor?
No, there is no recommender form for the Bridge Program. Please have your professor write a general letter of recommendation for the Tuck Business Bridge Program.

Can you send me a hard copy of the Bridge application?
We do not offer hard copies of the application. You must complete our online application. (Available on this site starting October 2009.)

When do you review applications?
We have four admissions rounds, beginning in January and ending on April 15. For your application to be considered for an admissions round, we must have received your application, official undergraduate transcript, and letter of recommendation by the deadline dates for that round. As long as you have self-reported your official SAT or ACT score, we do not need to wait for your official scores to arrive to evaluate your application. Please note: we will not evaluate your application without an official transcript.

Should I have a minimum GPA or SAT/ACT score?
Although there is no minimum GPA or SAT/ACT score requirement, GPAs of 3.30 or higher are considered competitive.

Do you accept business majors?
No. Bridge courses in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and communications are intended for non-business majors. We do accept Economics majors from liberal arts and sciences institutions.

When will I know if I have been accepted to Bridge?
Applicants are notified of admission decisions approximately 3-4 weeks after an admissions deadline.

If I graduated more than a year ago, can I still apply to Bridge?
Yes, about 10 percent of our Bridge students are one to three years out of school, who have been working in a non-business field. Anyone who has 1+ year(s) of business-related experience would be considered over-qualified for the Bridge Program. We recommend that you explore our Tuck Online Bridge Program.

Can I apply to Bridge if I am a rising junior?
Yes, about 15 percent of our students are rising juniors. In this case, we recommend that you submit two letters of recommendation from professors instead of just one.

Can I apply if I am an international student?
Yes, many international students attend Bridge each year.

Do you offer financial aid?
Bridge offers limited financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships. Students are eligible for aid only after they have been accepted to the Bridge Program. Unlike most colleges and universities, Bridge does not have endowed scholarships for students. We award limited aid to students who have a demonstrated need, and who will contribute significantly to the program through leadership and classroom performance. Full scholarships are not given, and students should expect to contribute at least one half of the costs of the program.

Many Bridge students have also had success asking employers to help pay for the partial or full cost of Bridge. If you have an internship, your employers might want to help fund your participation in the Bridge Program if they can reap benefits from your learning.

How much does it cost to attend Bridge?
The cost for the 2010 program is $9,300. The fee covers tuition, room, most meals, books, and activities.

What types of students attend Bridge?
Bridge students are liberal arts and sciences majors at small colleges and large universities who want to gain the competitive edge in their career development by acquiring essential business fundamentals. In the summer of 2008, we had 266 students participate in two sessions (45 percent women, 55 percent men). Students came from around the world, representing 75 schools, 60 majors, and 16 countries of origin.

What career development resources are available through Bridge?
Bridge offers a career day mid-way through the program that includes career panels to provide insight into the industries to which MBA and Bridge graduates typically gravitate. Interactive panel discussions and networking lunch features topics from consulting to investment banking to marketing to the non-profit sector. Additionally, we will have recruiters on campus interviewing and meeting Bridge students to round out our Career Bridge Program. Bridge Career Services provides workshops on writing résumés and cover letters, improving interviewing skills, and networking. Workshops will also help you tackle the tough analytical questions recruiters might ask. Bridge also offers access to its valuable corporate recruiting contacts with our online résumé book. Once you have perfected your résumé, it will be included in this book, which is sent to recruiters.

Is there a difference between the two Bridge sessions?
No. The same top-rated Tuck MBA professors teach the same course material in each session. Also, the same career development programs are conducted, and recruiters generally attend both sessions.

Will I have free time during Bridge?
For the most part, your schedule is packed with courses, study group work, and career development programs. You will have classes on Saturdays, but Sundays are free days. We want you to get the most out of Bridge.

Can I use the Tuck and Dartmouth facilities?
You will have access to most of Tuck's facilities, including its business library, computer labs, study rooms, exercise room, and dining hall. In addition, you will have access to Dartmouth's Alumni Gym and dining halls.

Where will I live and eat?
You will live on the Tuck campus, in the same air-conditioned residence halls Tuck MBA students use during their school year. You will be provided with a meal card, which can be used at the various eateries on the Dartmouth campus. The Bridge Program is a total immersion program, so you will experience Tuck as our MBA students do: by living and learning alongside your classmates.

Do I need to submit another online application if I have applied to the Bridge Program in the past?
Yes, you will need to submit another online application. If you applied to the Bridge Program in the last two years, you will only need to answer essay question #5 on the online application. You will also need to submit an updated official transcript (unless you had already graduated before your original application). You do not need to submit an additional SAT or ACT test score report.