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Calling All Duke (Fuqua) 2011 Applicants 29 Mar 2011, 12:21
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Also waitlisted, but still very interested in Duke. I was accpeted at UT McCombs and I have to accept admission and pay the deposit by monday. There is of course no chance of hearing from Duke by then.

Any body know what would be the repercussions of acceptiung admissions and paying the deposit at UT but possibly rejecting their offer in the future if I'm suddenly accepted at Duke? I imagine I just lose the deposit.

Anybody else in this situation?

*raises hand* I was accepted by Emory, with money, before my Fuqua interview even happened. And their deadline for the deposit was the 15th, so I went ahead and paid the deposit, because y'know, what if? :?


I'm guessing your choosing Duke, right?
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Leaning towards Duke, yes, but waiting to hear from them regarding aid till I finally decide.
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I got a call from adcom today about my scholarship, for those waiting to hear something.
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I got a call from adcom today about my scholarship, for those waiting to hear something.
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Tuck, Wharton, Fuqua and Ross...it looks like you have some nice options with some money to boot. Have you decided where you'll matriculate?
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Just got a call from Fuqua. They are offering 1/3 scholarship...
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Calling All Duke (Fuqua) 2011 Applicants 29 Mar 2011, 18:52
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I heard from Duke today, they offered me 1/3 tuition scholarship.
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How do they decide on scholarships? I haven't heard yet, and I'm not really expecting anything, but I've heard they're given out based on GMAT scores.
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Maybe, but I would be surprised. My GMAT is mediocre but I have really solid EC, I think that's what did it for me.
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I heard from Duke today, they offered me 1/3 tuition scholarship.
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Congrats!!
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I heard from Duke today, they offered me 1/3 tuition scholarship.
Congrats!!
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Thanks!!! I've been trying to go to b-school since 2007; my dream appears to be finally coming true.
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Maybe, but I would be surprised. My GMAT is mediocre but I have really solid EC, I think that's what did it for me.
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Would you be willing to share what type of EC's you're involved in?
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I heard from Duke today, they offered me 1/3 tuition scholarship.
Congrats!!


Thanks!!! I've been trying to go to b-school since 2007; my dream appears to be finally coming true.
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And now you are doing it in style, with $$!!! Congrats again!!!!!
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Maybe, but I would be surprised. My GMAT is mediocre but I have really solid EC, I think that's what did it for me.

Would you be willing to share what type of EC's you're involved in?
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Sure, some of them would be:

1. Missionary in latin america for 2 years
2. NCAA D1 Athlete (Track & Field), All-American
3. BSA Scout master 3 years
4. Various student organizations in undergrad
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I got a call from adcom today about my scholarship, for those waiting to hear something.

Tuck, Wharton, Fuqua and Ross...it looks like you have some nice options with some money to boot. Have you decided where you'll matriculate?
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I haven't yet decided. I'm trying to revisit as many schools as possible but it certainly doesn't help that BDW is at the exact same time as the admitted students weekends at Wharton and Tuck.

At this point I'm really leaning towards Wharton, in part because of the program and in part because the very generous scholarship I got from them makes every other school quite a bit more expensive.
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How do they decide on scholarships? I haven't heard yet, and I'm not really expecting anything, but I've heard they're given out based on GMAT scores.

Maybe, but I would be surprised. My GMAT is mediocre but I have really solid EC, I think that's what did it for me.
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I don't think a 700 GMAT is mediocre. That's great. The highest I achieved was a 610. You did great.
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Congrats. to all who got scholarships and good luck!

Does any R1 WL'er know when we are supposed to hear back about the waitlist?
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Also offered 1/3 scholarship at Fuqua. Did any of you get more money at other schools? What will be your approach to making the decision and/or trying to negotiate?
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Any international students who heard about the aid yet? And at what point should I assume that if I haven't heard from them, I'm not getting anything?
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Have any admitted students who have already submitted their enrollment deposits heard anything about the background check yet? I've decided on Duke, but I'm a little wary of calling the other schools to let them know about my decision before I go through the background check process for Duke.
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Hey so I've posted about this a while back but since it's the season I wanted to put it out there again. I am a first year student at Fuqua who applied in the second round and was admitted off of the wait list. For those of you on the wait list at Duke and otherwise, I'm happy to share my experiences and any advice that you may find helpful. Briefly, after hearing that I was on the wait list I took action to strengthen my candidacy and I encourage all of you to consider doing the same. First I responded with an a one page and concise email reiterating my interest in Fuqua, my determination to accept if admitted, and providing what were substantive and sincere updates to my candidacy profile. The key words here are substantive and sincere. Since submitting my application I had been promoted and received a commensurate raise. I had also achieved some notable milestones in a non-profit that I had founded and shared those details as well. I also began taking steps to further strengthen my candidacy: for me this meant resuming studying for the GMAT which I was confident I could raise by 20-40 points and looking into some business courses I could take to demonstrate my business intellect and ability to succeed in MBA courses (Columbia has some good online ones). Eventually, I was admitted to Duke in late June of last year. I can tell you I have classmates who were admitted in July as well, it's not a myth. I think success off the wait list is based on candidates taking steps to confirm interest in attendance, demonstrating their continued success and honestly reflecting on the weaknesses in their application with an intention of taking steps to address them.

All of you on the wait list will not be admitted but the question you ought to be asking yourself is how will you be a stronger candidate not only over the summer but next fall in order to change the outcome.
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Have any admitted students who have already submitted their enrollment deposits heard anything about the background check yet? I've decided on Duke, but I'm a little wary of calling the other schools to let them know about my decision before I go through the background check process for Duke.
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Haven't heard a thing. Not sure what to expect with the background check, but then again I don't have anything to hide. "Sinner." I assume they'll look for undisclosed arrests/convictions, proof that you graduated from the schools you listed in your application and earned the grades you claimed to have earned; and that they may contact whomever wrote your recommendations. I guess they could run a credit check too, but I'd be surprised to learn they'd done so. I really think it's probably just a formality.

Has anyone taken care of their immunization yet? I'm thinking that will be a pain.
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Have any admitted students who have already submitted their enrollment deposits heard anything about the background check yet? I've decided on Duke, but I'm a little wary of calling the other schools to let them know about my decision before I go through the background check process for Duke.


Haven't heard a thing. Not sure what to expect with the background check, but then again I don't have anything to hide. "Sinner." I assume they'll look for undisclosed arrests/convictions, proof that you graduated from the schools you listed in your application and earned the grades you claimed to have earned; and that they may contact whomever wrote your recommendations. I guess they could run a credit check too, but I'd be surprised to learn they'd done so. I really think it's probably just a formality.

Has anyone taken care of their immunization yet? I'm thinking that will be a pain.
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I have started with my inmunization. I had a swollen arm for a week :s . I have not heard about the background check neither ( It has been almost 2 months since I pay). I think it is just formality too.
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