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2011 Application Essay Questions (Now updated with 2011 essays) Three essay questions must be completed before submitting your application. Prepare your essays carefully. The Admissions Committee considers your responses to the following questions important in the selection process. 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 no less than 10-point.
Candidates who applied to The Duke MBA between September 2009 and April 2010 are considered re-applicants. All re-applicants are required to complete the Re-applicant Essay in addition to the Applicant Essays.
All applicants have the opportunity to submit an optional essay to explain any extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware.
Applicant Essays : Answer all 3 essay questions.
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, emotional intelligence, and business acumen. Thus, Duke is in the midst of an ambitious global venture that will embed and connect us around the world, and we are seeking future leaders of consequence, who value diversity and collaborative leadership, and who aspire to impact the companies and communities of which they are a part in a lasting and positive way.
In an effort to identify, engage, and foster the development of future leaders of consequence, the Admissions Committee would like to get to know our applicants in a more holistic manner. We would like to know who you are, what has shaped you into the person you are today, and how you hope to impact both Duke and the communities of which you will be a part in the future. The essays are your opportunity to convey that to us. Please be open, genuine, and passionate. Share with us what makes you a dynamic, multi-dimensional person.
1. Describe your vision for your career and your inspiration for pursuing this career path. 2. 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? 3. 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.)
Optional Essay (not required) 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).
Re-applicant Essay
All re-applicants are required to complete the Re-applicant Essay. Please limit your response to two pages. Write an essay describing how you are now a stronger candidate for admission compared to the application you submitted the previous year.
2011 Deadlines UPDATED! Early Action* Deadline: September 30, 2010 Notification: December 3, 2010
Round 1 Deadline: November 1, 2010 Notification: January 31, 2011
Round 2 Deadline: January 4, 2011 Notification: March 25, 2011
Round 3 Deadline: March 8, 2011 Notification: May 9, 2011
Invited Interviews in Durham We encourage all applicants to select "Durham" on their application for their campus visit and interview location as it is the best way to learn about The Duke MBA and experience our culture. Below are Durham interview dates that correspond to each application round. Please note your specific round and interview window. Mark your calendar accordingly and be prepared to schedule any necessary travel arrangements so that you may and interview during that timeframe should you be invited. Round Interview Invitations Sent By Interview Dates Early Action October 25, 2010 November 1 - 6, 2010 Round 1 December 17, 2010 January 14 - 18, 2011 Round 2 February 4, 2011 February 18 - 27, 2011 Round 3 April 1, 2011 April 8 - 13 and 19 - 23, 2011
Invited Interviews Around-the-World If interviewing in Durham is not feasible, you will have the option to select a different interview location on your application. Below are your choices and the interview dates in each location. Please note your specific round and interview window. Mark your calendar accordingly and be prepared to schedule any necessary travel arrangements so that you may interview during that timeframe should you be invited. Round Interview Invitations Sent By Interview Dates Early Action October 25, 2010 November 6 - 7, 2010 Round 1 December 17, 2010 January 8 - 9, 2011 Round 2 February 4, 2011 February 19 - 20 and 26 - 27, 2011 Round 3 April 1, 2011 April 8 - 24, 2011
*The Duke MBA Early Action option is ideal for applicants who have completed their MBA research and have decided that The Duke MBA is the best program for them. Applicants admitted in the Early Action round must submit the non-refundable $3,000 tuition deposit along with official transcript(s) by December 17, 2010. In addition, any applications submitted to other schools must be withdrawn upon an offer of admission from The Duke MBA.
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Count me in for Round 1!
Also the 2011 Essay Questions
1. Describe your vision for your career and your inspiration for pursuing this career path.
2. 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?
3. 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.)
Optional Essay (not required)
4. 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).
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and i've decided on round 2 for duke! i'm really excited about duke so hopefully the 1st round applications will prep me up to do better on the 2nd round!
Originally posted by dc3828102 on 31 May 2010, 10:04.
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WE 1: 4 years management strategy in defense sector
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I'm in for round 1 (I'm technically still on the summer waitlist but betting it's not going to pan out).
What is the history on scholarships offered to ED candidates? I considered applying ED but then I thought if they have you captive, don't they have less incentive to offer money? Would love to hear everyone's thoughts.
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MBAFingersCrossed wrote:
I'm in for round 1 (I'm technically still on the summer waitlist but betting it's not going to pan out).
What is the history on scholarships offered to ED candidates? I considered applying ED but then I thought if they have you captive, don't they have less incentive to offer money? Would love to hear everyone's thoughts.
Last season, no EA applicants reported any scholarship. Those who received scholarship during the regular rounds all had 760+ GMAT, which leads me to think that Duke use GMAT to determine scholarship awards after you are accepted
Since your listed GMAT is below 760 and you were WLed, it would be better to apply EA to increase your chance of acceptance (if you are set on Fuqua).
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My instincts say "No" to scholarships in EA. The available data confirms my suspicions that by applying EA and committing to attend if accepted, they have you somewhat as a captive audience. How would you even negotiate a scholarship based on receiving one at another school? You already said by appling EA that if accepted elsewhere you would decline admission in favor of Fuqua. Therefore saying I can't come unless there is money makes you look like you're waivering on your obligation. That being said, they may still offer money in EA but I would guess it's limited. Money seems to be used to lure candidates who may be considering other programs, here that is not the case. Please note this is my reasoning, not any insider info.
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