April 5th is Tuck’s final application deadline if you want to be part of the class of 2019. Like most candidates who are considering whether to apply in a school's final round, you probably have a lot of questions, maybe even assumptions. While we can't speak for every school, there are a few things you should know about the April Round at Tuck:
We do not allocate a specific number of admits per round.
The number of applicants who are admitted in each round is greatly influenced by the overall quality and size of the application pool each year.
International students may still be admitted in the final round.
Again, because the overall makeup of the applicant pool varies from year-to-year, how and when applicants are admitted is partially the result of the ongoing application process. It is, however, important to keep in mind that the timing for obtaining the necessary student visas is greatly shortened if you are an international student admitted in the April round.
Should I wait until next year?
While it's true that the dwindling seats available in the class make the final application round more competitive than earlier rounds, we do admit April Round applicants. Keep in mind that a strong application will stand out regardless of the round it is received in. The important takeaway here is that you should focus on submitting the best application you can and apply when the timing works best for you. If that's in April, great! If not, commit the time and thought to submitting your best application next year.
Final advice.
The questions "why MBA?" and "why now?" are particularly pertinent during the April Round. Also, if you're applying in the final round, for whatever reason, don't make us feel like you're doing it as a last resort. This isn't suggesting you be dishonest, but you owe it to yourself to spend some time getting to know Tuck and the community you're asking to be part of for a lifetime.
As you navigate the application process, we hope you will reach out to us with any questions or concerns. To start an application, click here. To schedule a visit and/or applicant-initiated interview, please visit this page. For more application insights, event invitations, and deadline reminders, please create a Tuck profile.
We look forward to getting to know you!