Duke University (Fuqua) MBA School
MBA Application Schedule
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Deadline |
Interview |
Notification |
Deposit |
| Early Action |
10/15/08 |
11/01/08 |
11/14/08 |
12/12/08 |
| Round 1 |
10/27/08 |
12/06/08 |
12/19/08 |
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| Round 2 |
01/07/09 |
02/14/09 |
03/10/09 |
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| Round 3 |
03/16/09 |
04/11/09 |
04/23/09 |
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Campus interviews can be scheduled prior to the submission of your application through Fuqua's online scheduling system
Early Action round deposit: $3,000
Round 1 deposit: $1,500 (Due by 04/07/09 for Scholarship and Visa Recipients; due by 04/21/09 for all other applicants in this round)
Round 2 deposit: $1,500 (Due by 04/07/09 for Scholarship and Visa Recipients; due by 04/21/09 for all other applicants in this round)
Round 3 deposit: $1,500
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: 2
# of Essays: 4
Evaluative Interview: Recommended (Schedule appointment.)
Application Fee: $200
MBA Essay Questions
Fall of 2009 Essay Questions
Please use 1.5 line spacing and avoid using a font size smaller than 10-point.
Short Answer Essays (Single-page limit for each):
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What do you hope to gain from The Duke MBA?? How does it fit into your short- and long- term goals? If you are interested in a joint degree or the Health Sector Management program, please address in this response.
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| 2. |
How will you contribute to the overall experience of your peers at The Duke MBA??
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| 3. |
Discuss a person, event or experience that has significantly shaped your life and explain why. Note: The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have achieved professionally.
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Long Answer Essays (Two-page limit for each):
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Today, companies must navigate through complex and interdependent issues. They must deal with health and security matters, environmental impact questions, and diversity and cultural concerns.? Leaders need adaptability, imagination, and emotional intelligence as well as business acumen.
Upon graduation, a Duke MBA will be a leader of consequence - able to deal simultaneously with complex matters and engage skillfully with colleagues, clients, and community.? What impact do you hope to have as a leader of consequence? |
Optional Essay (not required):
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If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g. unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weakness in your application).?? |
Reappplicant Essay:
All reapplicants are also required to complete the Reapplicant Essay below.?Please limit your response to two pages.
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Write an essay describing how you are a stronger candidate for admission compared to the previous year's application. |
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