Things to Know Before Applying to Tuck School of Business

Tuck application rules and facts that affect how and when you apply.

Application rules to know

Applicants who submit a complete application (including test scores and Letters of Reference) by 5:00pm ET on September 1, 2026 (Round 1 and Consortium 1) or December 1, 2026 (Round 2 and Consortium 2) are guaranteed an interview. All other interviews are by invitation.
Every admitted applicant interviews before receiving an offer.
The three required essays are limited by characters (2,000 each), not words.
Tuck accepts all versions of the GMAT and the GRE, has no minimum score, and does not accept GMAT Superscore results.
Test waivers must be requested before the round's waiver deadline (August 12, 2026 for Round 1).
Letters of Reference must arrive by your deadline or Tuck moves the application to the next round.
Reapplicants answer an additional essay; those who applied in the most recent prior year submit one new Letter of Reference.