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Also, and its too late to worry now but it will give me some peace to know, I was unable to make it to Durham during the open interview period as a result of a work & a few personal things. I assumed this wasn't a deal breaker, so I didn't include an explanation in the "additional essay". Is it common for people to still get admitted without attending the open interviews, or is not attending perceived as a lack of interest (definitely not my case at all)?

Again, good luck!
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Also, and its too late to worry now but it will give me some peace to know, I was unable to make it to Durham during the open interview period as a result of a work & a few personal things. I assumed this wasn't a deal breaker, so I didn't include an explanation in the "additional essay". Is it common for people to still get admitted without attending the open interviews, or is not attending perceived as a lack of interest (definitely not my case at all)?

Again, good luck!
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In instances where the adcom might make unwanted assumptions , it is always better to clarify.
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Finally submitted the application :)
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Submitted my app for R1! Haven't done my interview in the open period. The waiting period begins now.
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Early Admissions Decisions in a week and a day.
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Early Admissions Decisions in a week and a day.
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I am having my moments of anxiety , I wished it could have come earlier !! Another 8 days , too much for me to handle
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Early Admissions Decisions in a week and a day.

I am having my moments of anxiety , I wished it could have come earlier !! Another 8 days , too much for me to handle
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Agreed! This wait is killing me....
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This would save me from having to do another interview mid-November.
And I really don't want to write any round 2 applications.
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This would save me from having to do another interview mid-November.
And I really don't want to write any round 2 applications.
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I am so looking forward to withdrawing my applications from other schools :-D
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FROM Fuqua Current Student Blogs: Lunches of Consequence
During the second week of Global Institute, one of my classmates came up with the idea for each person in our section to have lunch with a new and randomly assigned person each week. The meet-ups were coined “lunches of consequence,” a nod to Fuqua’s principle of creating “leaders of consequence.” Though the lunch concept vaguely (and uncomfortably) reminded me of blind dating, getting to know my classmates was one of the things I was most looking forward to, so I put my name on the list. The lunches have become one of my favorite Fuqua experiences and are particularly special to me, because they reflect three of Fuqua’s unique strengths: Team Fuqua, the student-led culture, and the collective diversity of our class.

Team Fuqua: When I visited Fuqua for the first time last fall I was impressed with how approachable everyone was. The inviting feeling continued during orientation, where I felt that I could walk up to anyone and enjoy a great conversation. So when my classmate asked my section to participate in the lunches of consequence I was not surprised by how excited everyone was to sign up. One core aspect of Team Fuqua is how open everyone is to getting to know his or her classmates.


Student-Led Culture: Although only in her second week at Fuqua, my classmate was already innovating a new way for my section to get to know one another. My classmate’s ambition to develop the lunches of consequence is an example of the student-led culture at Fuqua. More importantly, my section’s support for the idea illustrates the supportive role the class plays in helping leaders bring their ideas to life.

Collective Diversity: I left each lunch impressed and inspired by my classmates’ backgrounds and plans for their Fuqua experience. For example, I learned that one of my classmates is passionate about health and wellness and is creating a nutrition-based startup. I had lunch with one of my classmates from India who, like me, is interested in pursuing a career in marketing. We talked about our different professional and cultural backgrounds and how they have influenced our career choice. The diversity of ideas brought to the table coupled with the willingness to share those ideas captures Fuqua’s spirit of collective diversity.

The lunches of consequence are spreading to other sections and even beyond lunch. I’ve seen some people having their “lunch” at the driving range or on a run through the nearby Duke Forest. I’m excited to meet more of my classmates and see this idea grow!

 
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Those of you that have already received a decision on your Early Admissions apps, did you get the decision through snail mail only? Or email as well?
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Seven days... someone needs to put me out of my misery already!
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Those of you that have already received a decision on your Early Admissions apps, did you get the decision through snail mail only? Or email as well?
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Decisions would be out on Oct 29. I believe, everyone will get notified at one go.
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Hey Guys. I just applied round 1. Got the application status email.

Has anyone checked their status. I do not think I have to worry but my status still says "Application Received." Does anyone know when it goes to "Application Complete?"

I am worrying because I sent Duke my official GMAT score the day I clicked submit which was the due date (20th). Pearson confirmed that Duke received my scores the same day but ...still.
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Hey Guys. I just applied round 1. Got the application status email.

Has anyone checked their status. I do not think I have to worry but my status still says "Application Received." Does anyone know when it goes to "Application Complete?"

I am worrying because I sent Duke my official GMAT score the day I clicked submit which was the due date (20th). Pearson confirmed that Duke received my scores the same day but ...still.
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Same situation for me. I received an email earlier this morning saying they have created a user account for me to track status of my application. And in that account my application status says 'Application Received'. I believe they will take their own time to review whether they have all the materials to change the status to Application Complete.
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Those of you that have already received a decision on your Early Admissions apps, did you get the decision through snail mail only? Or email as well?
Decisions would be out on Oct 29. I believe, everyone will get notified at one go.
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I think Duke adcoms notify admitted students thorugh phone calls.
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In the GMAT scores section, there was a provision to enter scanned GMAT score copy and I uploaded mine. But later I realized that the scanned copy contains list of all the schools I sent my score to. I don't intend to apply to all those schools. I am worried that this will jeopardize my application. Does anybody have any insight into how the adcom would view this?
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Those of you that have already received a decision on your Early Admissions apps, did you get the decision through snail mail only? Or email as well?
Decisions would be out on Oct 29. I believe, everyone will get notified at one go.

I think Duke adcoms notify admitted students thorugh phone calls.
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I believe I read in the thread from last year that ED admits do not get a call but get a mail instead. Can someone confirm otherwise?
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I believe I read in the thread from last year that ED admits do not get a call but get a mail instead. Can someone confirm otherwise?
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Last year the applicants received a phone call.

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