What we will cover:
Tuck Essay Question:
Essay 1: 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? (2000 characters)
You’ll learn how to:
Choose a genuine mentorship or support story that shows empathy and leadership
Highlight motivation and measurable impact in a concise, compelling way
Tie your story to Tuck’s culture of smart, nice, and accomplished leaders
Essay 1: Personal Expression (Pick Six) – Introduce yourself to the admissions committee and your future classmates using six images and captions.
You’ll learn how to:
Brainstorm unique, personality-driven images and captions
Show qualities that will enrich the Stern community
Blend creativity with clear storytelling
You’ll learn how to:
Choose a meaningful challenge that shows resilience and growth
Highlight lessons learned and their impact on your values and leadership style
Structure a concise, reflective essay with emotional depth
Meet the Speaker
Meet our expert speakers for this session! Shantanu Sharma, an INSEAD alumni and industry expert, brings years of experience in guiding MBA aspirants toward top business school. He has helped applicants with different backgrounds such as Startups, Tech, Veterans, Banking, Engineers etc. to receive admits from INSEAD and other M7 schools.
Shantanu Sharma
Who Should Attend
- Applicants targeting Tuck, NYU, or Yale for upcoming rounds
Professionals seeking essay strategies that reflect authentic leadership and career clarity
Anyone struggling to transform professional achievements into a compelling MBA story