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May 2020
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Do top b-schools prefer the GMAT or GRE? What do programs like Tuck look for in applicants? Does being nice really help you stand out? And is it too late to apply for a spot in next year's class?

Amy Mitson, Director of Admissions at Tuck Business School, joins us to answer all of these questions and more!

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