What are some specific examples of the type of leadership skills you seek in applicants?
Laca: We look for applicants who have the ability to set goals, attain goals, to provide vision to a team, to successfully motivate. It doesn’t have to be leadership in the workplace, but we oftentimes will find excellent leadership examples in the community, in the university — and also at work. Q: How do you determine an applicant’s “fit” with the B-school? Gore: I think that’s a great question, because fit is very important here. As Kristine has said, coming to visit Tuck is a great way to get a sense of that. I came up here on a snowy day in the middle of exams in December, and several students went out of their way to talk to me. I was immediately impressed by the community, and how genuinely nice everyone was. I left knowing that I would be a better person if I had a chance to spend two years at Tuck. Barrows: I strongly encourage any prospective student to come visit. Tuck is a unique place. You really have to want to come here and be able to express that desire coherently. Qua
