MBA at the Tuck School of Business: Student Profile

TopMBA.com talks to Thomas Collin about his decision to do an MBA at the Tuck School of Business, and his future career plans. 

What were you doing before your MBA?

Treasurer of Dominet Bank SA, a Polish retail bank part-owned by Merrill Lynch Private Equity      

What were your main reasons for deciding to attend business school? 

I was increasingly feeling a lack of confidence in my purely technical abilities, I was missing mentors or significant competitors, I wanted to have the option of working outside of Poland.      

What research did you undertake in selecting your school?

- Internet
- books
- web boards
- school websites
- publications      

What were the main criteria in your selection?

- Academic excellence
- A nurturing, friendly environment

Were you successful in obtaining a scholarship?  

Yes, the Thomas Sowa T-93 scholarship for people of Polish descent

Have you already been, or do you intend to become an entrepreneur? 

I have been; I don't intend to in the near future           

How much do you expect to earn on graduation?

$ 80,000 to 120,000      

What do you expect to do on graduation and where do you expect to be based? 

Work for a financial institution in Europe, probably focussing on Eastern Europe; possibly in private equity, possibly in corporate finance.         

How easy or difficult do you expect it to be to achieve these objectives?

It is very likely, even within 2 years.