Tuck Business Bridge Program

The **Tuck Business Bridge Program** at **Dartmouth Tuck** is an intensive pre-college **business program** designed for motivated high school and early college students who want a serious introduction to the world of business. Taught by faculty from Dartmouth’s renowned Tuck School of Business, the program blends classroom learning with real-world applications, giving students a taste of top-tier business education in areas like **finance**, **marketing**, **entrepreneurship**, and **leadership**. During the program, students build practical business skills through case studies, group projects, and team-based problem solving. You learn how companies make decisions, analyze financial statements, and design marketing strategies. Interactive workshops and presentations help you strengthen your communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills—essential for future business leaders. Students also gain exposure to different career paths in consulting, investment banking, start-ups, and corporate management, with guidance from faculty, program staff, and industry guests. **Benefits for high school students and families include:** - Stronger college applications with a recognizable, rigorous **business program** on your resume - Early exposure to **finance**, **marketing**, and **entrepreneurship** concepts usually taught in college - Confidence in public speaking, teamwork, and **leadership** through hands-on projects Participating in the Tuck Business Bridge Program signals to colleges that you can handle advanced academic work and are serious about studying business, economics, or related fields. It also helps you discover whether a business major or career truly fits your interests before you commit. Motivated high school students (typically grades 10–12 and rising college freshmen) who like problem solving, innovation, and working with peers will thrive in this program. If you’re curious about how businesses grow, how leaders make decisions, or how to launch your own venture, the Tuck Business Bridge Program stands out for its direct access to a leading business school environment, its focus on real-world skills, and its strong preparation for future academic and career success.