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Thanks for the debrief dc3828102. I find it interesting that you 'hung out' so to speak with your interviewer for another hour after the interview. I suppose that is a good thing - why would she have 'wasted' time with you if she didn't think you were a good fit for the program?
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So, R1 interview invites go out tomorrow. Does anyone know whether they'll be posted before 5 pm? I believe, in the past, they've been posted online as early as the night before the deadline.

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So, R1 interview invites go out tomorrow. Does anyone know whether they'll be posted before 5 pm? I believe, in the past, they've been posted online as early as the night before the deadline.

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I thought they go out around 3pm-ish per last year but I may be confused :?:
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I'm applying in R2 but I elected to interview in October during self initiated interview stage. What do you all think about changing (quite drastically) career goals from what I mentioned during my interview? Basically the changing finance landscape has made me realize a switch to finance isn't smart and that I should continue in operations or look at a transition to consulting. Thanks!
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How far was the jump from your current job? ie What makes you think you will be hard to place?
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So, R1 interview invites go out tomorrow. Does anyone know whether they'll be posted before 5 pm? I believe, in the past, they've been posted online as early as the night before the deadline.

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I thought they go out around 3pm-ish per last year but I may be confused :?:
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I think for the EA round it was late at night .. aroun 1:00 AM EST. Someone on this thread posted it....
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How far was the jump from your current job? ie What makes you think you will be hard to place?
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I'm in operations right now with no finance background. I was thinking about Sales & Trading, so it was quite a jump! Perhaps I can mention a couple of lines in the optional essay about how the landscape for finance has changed since the Frank-Dodd bill?
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I'm applying in R2 but I elected to interview in October during self initiated interview stage. What do you all think about changing (quite drastically) career goals from what I mentioned during my interview? Basically the changing finance landscape has made me realize a switch to finance isn't smart and that I should continue in operations or look at a transition to consulting. Thanks!
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I think you should stick with your previous story as long it sounds reasonable and achievable. As you probably know a lot of people choose to pursue paths/concentrations after acceptance that they have not even mentioned in the essays . If the interview report includes career path details which contradict your essays, it would potentially raise a red flag in my opinion.
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I'm applying in R2 but I elected to interview in October during self initiated interview stage. What do you all think about changing (quite drastically) career goals from what I mentioned during my interview? Basically the changing finance landscape has made me realize a switch to finance isn't smart and that I should continue in operations or look at a transition to consulting. Thanks!

I think you should stick with your previous story as long it sounds reasonable and achievable. As you probably know a lot of people choose to pursue paths/concentrations after acceptance that they have not even mentioned in the essays . If the interview report includes career path details which contradict your essays, it would potentially raise a red flag in my opinion.
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I agree, usually there is always a comparison run between what you said in your interview and what one writes in the essays. Stick to your story its not that you have to defend it anywhere... your interview is already done. Plus Duke has a strong Finance concentration you can find good resources to provide reasoning for why Duke is the best school for you.
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How detailed did you get in the interview? Also, what was your interviewer's response? Did he/she seem skeptical?
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I'm applying in R2 but I elected to interview in October during self initiated interview stage. What do you all think about changing (quite drastically) career goals from what I mentioned during my interview? Basically the changing finance landscape has made me realize a switch to finance isn't smart and that I should continue in operations or look at a transition to consulting. Thanks!

I think you should stick with your previous story as long it sounds reasonable and achievable. As you probably know a lot of people choose to pursue paths/concentrations after acceptance that they have not even mentioned in the essays . If the interview report includes career path details which contradict your essays, it would potentially raise a red flag in my opinion.

I agree, usually there is always a comparison run between what you said in your interview and what one writes in the essays. Stick to your story its not that you have to defend it anywhere... your interview is already done. Plus Duke has a strong Finance concentration you can find good resources to provide reasoning for why Duke is the best school for you.
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I went pretty detailed, but back then the floor hadn't fallen off S&T! But I see the point in sticking with my story and putting my best application forward.
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Taking bets as to when the email will be out tomorrow for interview... I say 3pm EST...
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Calling All Duke (Fuqua) 2011 Applicants 16 Dec 2010, 19:28
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Hi,
Did anyone get R1 invite yet? This wait is killing me!! :(
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Just got curious and checked the website.....invites are up......not invited
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i guess for the EA round it came at 11:30 the night before! Oct 24,11:30 PM!!!
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All the best to all R1 applicants for the interview invites....
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Where on their website is the information about invites?
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the post above has quoted EA applicant...i too logged into fuqua application and punched my fist on the table to see nothing...then my girl told me .. stupid u re reacting on EA post.... ;)..pressure...beer --> releases the same...feelin happy... ;) ...
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the post above has quoted EA applicant...i too logged into fuqua application and punched my fist on the table to see nothing...then my girl told me .. stupid u re reacting on EA post.... ;)..pressure...beer --> releases the same...feelin happy... ;) ...
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Oh!! I felt the same way too!! Heart beats have really gone up now...
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chilll...decision has already been made...wat is left is communicating the decision....
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dammm its friday, party at work and this duke shortlist!!! ---- going to be a an unproductive day!!!!
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