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Add me for round 1, also I interviewed during the open sign-up period.
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It would be great if someone could answer my questions.

At Fuqua, how is the placement in tech companies for roles such as Product Manager and what are the major tech recruiters. From the website, I got to know that placement in tech sector is approx 10% but could not find the break-up.

I am wondering why the placements in marketing is only 25% for a program which is very well known for marketing. On the other hand, consulting and finance placements (both industry and function wise) constitute nearly 60% (30% each) of the placements. In other words, what factors or qualities of Fuqua attract more consutling and finance recruiters than marketing recruiters?

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That's a very good question. Just wondering which year's report are you looking at? I glance around the 3 reports on the front page of this thread, it seems that marketing (by function) and other major professional function areas shift from year to year. But remember that Fuqua isn't only known for it's marketing program. It has pretty well-rounded program.

For the tech sector (not including biotech), Fuqua is not as strong in, partly due to the location of being on the east coast. The CMC is trying to improve upon that by assigning a counselor to focus on recruitment in that sector. With that said, there are quite bit of opportunities to work with start ups (or start your own company) at the triangle area.
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I was looking at veritasprep annual report 2010 - they reported placement statistics for 2008 or 2009. Although there is a shift in function areas from year to year, but consultancy and finance generally take 50% (or more) share.
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I was looking at veritasprep annual report 2010 - they reported placement statistics for 2008 or 2009. Although there is a shift in function areas from year to year, but consultancy and finance generally take 50% (or more) share.
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50% is pretty typical. If you look at Kellogg, which is also known for its marketing program, the placement is similar.
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50% is pretty typical. If you look at Kellogg, which is also known for its marketing program, the placement is similar.
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You are absolutely right on Kellogg's marketing placements. That (at least) helps to believe that the general demand from a specific function and school's location play big role.
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Yes, typically 3-4 days early. The admissions guy said they will try to release them early again this year.
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does duke release admit early?

Yes, typically 3-4 days early. The admissions guy said they will try to release them early again this year.
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thats not that early.. i was hoping 3-4 weeks...
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Yes, typically 3-4 days early. The admissions guy said they will try to release them early again this year.
thats not that early.. i was hoping 3-4 weeks...
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you did CBS ED and Duke EA?
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you did CBS ED and Duke EA?
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no. i changed to duke rd1 a while ago... guess wasnt updated?
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Did anyone else have trouble compressing scan sizes to less than 500kB for the online application? Fuqua application recommends using Adobe Pro for optimizing sizes of pdf's, but that software is not free.
Is there any other software or method that I can use? Currently my scanned transcripts stand at 900MB (after splitting into 2 parts), and the degree copy stands ar about 700MB.
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By the way, please count me in for R1.
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Did anyone else have trouble compressing scan sizes to less than 500kB for the online application? Fuqua application recommends using Adobe Pro for optimizing sizes of pdf's, but that software is not free.
Is there any other software or method that I can use? Currently my scanned transcripts stand at 900MB (after splitting into 2 parts), and the degree copy stands ar about 700MB.
Thanks for the help

By the way, please count me in for R1.
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Can you rescan it with fewer DPI (dots per inch)? That's what I did. Try choosing a lower resolution, or choose Black & White instead of Color.
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is there some stats between accepted students who were invited vs those who volunteered the open interview?
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Did anyone else have trouble compressing scan sizes to less than 500kB for the online application? Fuqua application recommends using Adobe Pro for optimizing sizes of pdf's, but that software is not free.
Is there any other software or method that I can use? Currently my scanned transcripts stand at 900MB (after splitting into 2 parts), and the degree copy stands ar about 700MB.
Thanks for the help

By the way, please count me in for R1.
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https://www.online-tech-tips.com/compute ... file-size/

Also check out Primo PDF (trial), if you do a 'save as' it might shrink it a bit further. If there's a trial version of Acrobat professional, that's your best option, it has an optimize PDF function.

Ah yes, count me in for RD 1.
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I'm in for Round 2... except for one small think. They say that they require a C minimum in each calculus course taken in college. I actually took 2 calculus courses and scored a D in both of them. Do I still apply?
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I'm in for Round 2... except for one small think. They say that they require a C minimum in each calculus course taken in college. I actually took 2 calculus courses and scored a D in both of them. Do I still apply?
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Nope, you'll need a C to meet the requirement.

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Could someone help me on Number of Direct Reports question? As a project lead, can I include the people who report to me on project assignments as direct reports or is it only people with formal designation as managers have direct reports?

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I'm in for Round 2... except for one small think. They say that they require a C minimum in each calculus course taken in college. I actually took 2 calculus courses and scored a D in both of them. Do I still apply?
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I would call the school and ask if they would offer conditional acceptance if you took a class in the spring. Can you take a UCLA extension and note that it is in progress in an optional essay?
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Could someone help me on Number of Direct Reports question? As a project lead, can I include the people who report to me on project assignments as direct reports or is it only people with formal designation as managers have direct reports?

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I am no expert but in my opinion, you can mention those numbers as long as they were reporting to you in some way or other.
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Please, add me in R1 list.

Regarding Letter of Recommendation

1.Do I need to provide the office email of recommenders?

2.Will the recommendors get an online link to fill up the recommendation letter or do they have to scan and attach a print out of a typed LOR with a company seal on it?

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