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Duke Fuqua 2012 - Calling All Applicants 09 Dec 2011, 15:09
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Might be a duh moment..but thought it would be better to clarify....How will your background, values and non work activities enhance the experience of others MBA students and add value to Fuqua’s diverse culture?

'background' here would refer to work experience and education?

This question is really to have you highlight your uniqueness. So you do XYZ and work and I am sure they have a decent number of XYZ. What do you do based on your upbringing, education, work, ec's , social activities that set you apart and make you a valuable member of the incoming class. That was my take on the question. Good luck!
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This is also the perfect essay to use to illustrate how you exude the Team Fuqua mentality, and how you intend to be a Leader of Consequence.
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New Poets and Quants/Fortune Rankings:

https://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/pf/ ... index.html

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For R1 applicants, does anyone's status say anything other than Complete?
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mine says completed on 11/11/2011

im a R1 applicant and submitted on 1st november itself.
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Duke Fuqua 2012 - Calling All Applicants 10 Dec 2011, 11:38
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Could the admitted students share their profiles please
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Guys, can you say what's the length of your third essay, "Why Duke?", in terms of the number of words. I mean the question is rather straightforward and there is a problem of writing it either too short or too generic.
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Duke Fuqua 2012 - Calling All Applicants 11 Dec 2011, 00:41
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Guys, can you say what's the length of your third essay, "Why Duke?", in terms of the number of words. I mean the question is rather straightforward and there is a problem of writing it either too short or too generic.
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Hey... My essay was 642 words long
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Guys, can you say what's the length of your third essay, "Why Duke?", in terms of the number of words. I mean the question is rather straightforward and there is a problem of writing it either too short or too generic.


Hey... My essay was 642 words long
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The one I submitted has over 1,200 words.
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Guys, can you say what's the length of your third essay, "Why Duke?", in terms of the number of words. I mean the question is rather straightforward and there is a problem of writing it either too short or too generic.


Hey... My essay was 642 words long

The one I submitted has over 1,200 words.
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How did you manage to fill so many words given their requirements: "using 1.5 line spacing. Your response should be no more than 2 pages in length for each essay with a font size not smaller than 10-point."

My essay which fulfill all the requirements mentioned, times new roman style, 10-point, didn't exceed 1000 words, though all two pages were filled with no space for an additional sentence.
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Guys, can you say what's the length of your third essay, "Why Duke?", in terms of the number of words. I mean the question is rather straightforward and there is a problem of writing it either too short or too generic.

The one I submitted has over 1,200 words.


How did you manage to fill so many words given their requirements: "using 1.5 line spacing. Your response should be no more than 2 pages in length for each essay with a font size not smaller than 10-point."

My essay which fulfill all the requirements mentioned, times new roman style, 10-point, didn't exceed 1000 words, though all two pages were filled with no space for an additional sentence.
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I used 1-inch margins.
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I was admitted EA with a 710/3.9 and about two years of WE.

If anyone would like me to review their essays, I'm glad to help.

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I was admitted EA with a 710/3.9 and about two years of WE.

If anyone would like me to review their essays, I'm glad to help.

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Great idea, ykg1234! I am also offering my services to anybody who is looking for help. I have a 690 GMAT and a 2.85 uGPA, so they must have liked my essays (in addition to my resume).
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Hey guys, so will we know about interview invites "on" 16th Dec OR "by" Dec 16th? :). The website says "by", does that mean we could know earlier?
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On Dec 16th. Good luck!
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On Dec 16th. Good luck!
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Duke Fuqua 2012 - Calling All Applicants 14 Dec 2011, 12:00
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GL with all your apps, everyone! All the hard work is worth it, it turns out. Here to help with questions about Duke, apps, etc. because these forums helped me keep sane throughout the process.
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For those of you in or around Houston
Houston: Alumni/Student Happy Hour

Friday December 16, 2011
Time: 5:00PM - 7:30PM
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4820 Washington Avenue
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Duke Fuqua 2012 - Calling All Applicants 14 Dec 2011, 19:04
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Does Fuqua not have a formal on-campus visit program, aside from the on-campus interviews? Am I missing something? When I click on the "Visit Duke" link, it takes me to the undergrad site.
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Here press on online scheduling link
https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/duke ... sits/#doc3
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It's 16th in India! :)
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Are interviews only on certain dates?
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