Duke University (Fuqua) MBA School
MBA Application Schedule
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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 Applications received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on each deadline date will be considered in the following round.
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: 2
# of Essays: Four Mandatory (Five Mandatory for Reapplicants) / One Optional
Evaluative Interview: Recommended (Schedule appointment.)
Application Fee: $200
MBA Essay Questions
Fall of 2011 Essay Questions
Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing. Your response to each question should be no more than 2 pages in length, with a font size not smaller than 10-point.
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Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing. Your response to each question should be no more than 2 pages in length, with a font size not smaller than 10-point.
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How will your background, values, and non-work activities enhance the experience of other Duke MBA students and add value to Fuqua’s diverse culture?
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Why Duke? (If you are interested in a specific concentration, joint degree, clubs or activities, please discuss how you would contribute to these in this essay.)
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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 now a stronger candidate for admission compared to the application you submitted the previous year. |
MBA Recommendation Letters
Below is a list of questions recommenders are expected to answer regarding our applicants. Please note that this is for reference only and that official recommendations are submitted online.
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Comment on the applicant's interpersonal skills (effectiveness in establishing and maintaining relationships; working with supervisors, peers, and subordinates; willingness to work in a team environment).
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Description of applicant's peer group. |
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What do you consider the applicant's primary talents or strengths?
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In what areas does the applicant need improvement or growth? If you have had the opportunity to provide the applicant with constructive feedback, please provide specific examples of the feedback and the applicant's response to it.
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