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dosa_don wrote: Thanks for your inputs Aau. Thats sort of the same response I got from a whole bunch of people when I was down there last weekend. The students seem to live in a few specific communities (apartments - Station Nine, the lofts etc). The one thing that sort of made me wonder is the fact that if you need to go to a bar, it has to be in Chapel Hill (atleast the person I spoke to mentioned it). Also my wife is in IT and apparently the job scene for her field is pretty good.
The one downside (of sorts) is the Grade disclosure policy. I was not really pleased with that but Aau- could you throw some light on that? How does it impact interactions amongst the students etc?
Ok, as for career stuff, it's not a big deal. You give recruiters that info if you wish - though of course the usual probably applies: in certain industires, it's all but required.
Around here, it's really about team fuqua. there is little competition and lots of support. Grades aren't disclosed publicly - you know yours and can share or not. I have a friend who REFUSES to say anything about grades - she's funny like that. Generally, those with great grades get a little ribbing and admiration; those with bad grades (btw - with our curve, they're rarely bad) get sympathy. And most of us float down the middle.
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aau, very nice to meet you earlier today. Thanks for pointing my toward CASE...Matt was in and I was able to get a few minutes of his time.
The visit to Duke was great, which unfortunately makes the decision process harder...I guess I'll wait for the admits, that may make the choice for me.
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dosa_don wrote: he one thing that sort of made me wonder is the fact that if you need to go to a bar, it has to be in Chapel Hill (atleast the person I spoke to mentioned it).
I forgot to respond to the bar thing. I don't go to Chapel Hill very often, but some do. I suppose there's more of a college-town atmosphere there, but I'm happy to hang out in Brightleaf or on 9th St. There are plenty of worthwhile people there and you don't have to drive. I suppose if you're more into the club atmosphere, then CH is the way to go. But I'm more into sipping a pint and talking to friends. It's up to your style, I guess.
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My application still says "Submitted"
Has everyone else's gone to Complete?
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mba2010 wrote: My application still says "Submitted"
Has everyone else's gone to Complete?
Mine says "submitted." Is it supposed to say "complete" at some point?
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Joined: 10 Apr 2007
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Anyone have the recommendation form? I can't find anything online and their site isn't exactly user friendly. I don't have an online application account yet so I cant find one there if it is there.
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Welcome to team Fuqua (applicants atleast) River  I have a suggestion if you have not already thought about it- VISIT BEFORE applying (that also enables you to finish interviewing). I think you gain some real meat for your essays through the visit (more so than other schools) as you spend a lot of time talking with the first year students who hang around the interviewee's lounge.
Great school and I also did do some research on IT/SW jobs for wifey there and it seems like an active area. If I may ask- any reason you dropped Tuck?
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dosa_don wrote: Great school and I also did do some research on IT/SW jobs for wifey there and it seems like an active area. If I may ask- any reason you dropped Tuck? A few things, we live in a similar area (small new england city) and are looking for a change basically. We love the area but its so isolated, almost 3 hours from boston...its far more off the beaten path than where we live now.
During my tour it just seemed a lot like an undergrad feeling in a lot of ways. Sure that creates a tight knit community but I really didnt like that 80% of single 1st years living in a dorm attached to the main building. The people were great and talented but some of the stuff they were saying just struck me as the total opposite of what I am looking for.
The real deciding factor, was that its a near impossible job market for anyone who works in anything high tech related. So my wife would have a hard time finding a job that pays what she deserves and its unfair for me to ruin her career so I can further mine. Thats a huge appeal for Duke, it has a great job market for her in the immediate area.
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riverripper wrote:
The real deciding factor, was that its a near impossible job market for anyone who works in anything high tech related. So my wife would have a hard time finding a job that pays what she deserves and its unfair for me to ruin her career so I can further mine. Thats a huge appeal for Duke, it has a great job market for her in the immediate area.
That is so sweet ... I really respect that and not kidding. You can give your wife a compliment that she is very lucky because you are getting into the school of your dreams.. and then after you get a nice job, she can chose to work for pleasure and not for the money;)
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riverripper wrote: dosa_don wrote: Great school and I also did do some research on IT/SW jobs for wifey there and it seems like an active area. If I may ask- any reason you dropped Tuck? The real deciding factor, was that its a near impossible job market for anyone who works in anything high tech related. So my wife would have a hard time finding a job that pays what she deserves and its unfair for me to ruin her career so I can further mine. Thats a huge appeal for Duke, it has a great job market for her in the immediate area. ndhlp is a microbiologist, just finishing his degree from Cornell. He had veto power over my portfolio, and Tuck got nixed very quickly. Same reason. And Duke got big points from him for the area and the economy here.
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nervousgmat wrote: mba2010 wrote: My application still says "Submitted"
Has everyone else's gone to Complete? Mine says "submitted." Is it supposed to say "complete" at some point? Even mine says submitted.
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My app FINALLY went to COMPLETE.
Received an email from Duke notifying me of the status change.
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mba2010 wrote: My app FINALLY went to COMPLETE.
Received an email from Duke notifying me of the status change.
Even I recieved one today .
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i received mine today too....such a relief.
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Received the e-mail as well...
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I got the same email too....
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Hey AAu,
How are you doing? Is must be a typical holiday season on Campus with Thankgiving around the corner? What do students normally do during the Thankgiving weekend.. ??
Also.. like other colleges that are located in cold areas (Cornell , Ross etc) .. do you guys get any winter break?
BTW..How is your wrist now?
-Take care
Anshu
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I got no love from an email saying my application was complete...and I submitted it back at the beginning of October. So I sent an email today to the admissions office, and got a reply that they had my application.
Much less formal, but at least I know it's through.
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