asimov wrote:
OjilEye wrote:
For those who are planning to interview during the Open Interview season, are most of you flying in, staying at a hotel? I've never been to N.C., I'm assuming that a rental car would likely be a necessity as well?
I'm a bit tense on the whole process as this will likely be my first b-school interview. I'm not 100% set on committing to an interview during the Open Interview season, given the extra $, having to take off work, conflicting with some personal appointments around that time, but I'm heavily leaning towards it.
Renting a car would be your cheapest option. I believe, some of the hotels (Washington Duke, Millennium) may have transport to/from the Airport, and to/from Fuqua. Those hotels tend to be on the pricier side of things. A taxi to Fuqua one way is ~$30.
Good luck on your open interview. Be sure to check out this thread about some of the pros/cons of open interview:
duke-fuqua-2013-calling-all-applicants-134412-40.html#p1105470Thanks, I did catch your earlier post and you make some good points. I'm leaning towards doing the interview not under the false belief that my admissions odds will go up in my favor, but more so to actually get a feel of the campus and what N. Carolina is like! With a chance this could be my home for a few years, I definitely see the merit in visiting
As for the interview, the long period of uncertainty probably won't be an issue for me, as I'll have work and other essays/applications to keep my mind busy. Will I not be as prepared? Sure... but there will always be a first interview. Gotta get it over with somehow!