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Never mind, I answered my own question!

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So what was the answer RF?
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I was struggling with the "leader of consequence" question, but a little more thinking led me to come up with a decent outline (I've already scrapped a previous version entirely).

I was going to ask how people were approaching the question.

I've decided to do the following:
1. Define LOC
2. Outline a problem in my industry
3. Discuss specifics about my work experience that set the foundation for being a LOC
4. Talk about Duke specifics that will help me become a LOC
5. Discuss my plans during the first year or two of my post-MBA career
6. Outline a few things I could do to solve the problem
7. Reiterate how Duke will help me become a LOD (relating back to #1)

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Hey, guys. I didn't find any docs on Leaders of Consequence on Fuqua's site either. What that concept really means is still being fleshed out, and no sounds bites have made their way from the trenches yet. But here's an earlier article by Sheppard. Food for thought when it comes to leadership.

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Aaudetat,

Thanks a lot of sharing this great write up. I started out with Duke essays a little late and was totally clueless about this question on leadership of consequence. I was not sure how this would be different from my goals essay. But this article has given a good start to the thought process.

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I was struggling with the "leader of consequence" question, but a little more thinking led me to come up with a decent outline (I've already scrapped a previous version entirely).

I was going to ask how people were approaching the question.

I've decided to do the following:
1. Define LOC
2. Outline a problem in my industry
3. Discuss specifics about my work experience that set the foundation for being a LOC
4. Talk about Duke specifics that will help me become a LOC
5. Discuss my plans during the first year or two of my post-MBA career
6. Outline a few things I could do to solve the problem
7. Reiterate how Duke will help me become a LOD (relating back to #1)

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Nice brainstorming. Do you think it will be useful to determine how your goals need leadership of consequence and character. And then detail out how you will execute that, how Duke will help you achieve it. I think this question needs a reference to one's goals..
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Nice brainstorming. Do you think it will be useful to determine how your goals need leadership of consequence and character. And then detail out how you will execute that, how Duke will help you achieve it. I think this question needs a reference to one's goals..
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Yeah, I think that's a fine way to approach the question.

I think this is going to be a really important question for the adcom's. It's not a lot different than questions like "What's important to you?".

It's basically asking you, once you enter your post-MBA career, what do you want to do? What's important to you?

I think what makes this question so difficult (for me at least) is the fact there are many different ways to approach it. And each approach can result in a great essay. They are also giving you a lot of room to develop it (almost 1000 words).

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Nice brainstorming. Do you think it will be useful to determine how your goals need leadership of consequence and character. And then detail out how you will execute that, how Duke will help you achieve it. I think this question needs a reference to one's goals..

Yeah, I think that's a fine way to approach the question.

I think this is going to be a really important question for the adcom's. It's not a lot different than questions like "What's important to you?".

It's basically asking you, once you enter your post-MBA career, what do you want to do? What's important to you?

I think what makes this question so difficult (for me at least) is the fact there are many different ways to approach it. And each approach can result in a great essay. They are also giving you a lot of room to develop it (almost 1000 words).

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My only issue is with approaching this essay as a solely professional essay. I feel you need to bring the personal side forward because you have already written the goals essay.
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Nice brainstorming. Do you think it will be useful to determine how your goals need leadership of consequence and character. And then detail out how you will execute that, how Duke will help you achieve it. I think this question needs a reference to one's goals..

Yeah, I think that's a fine way to approach the question.

I think this is going to be a really important question for the adcom's. It's not a lot different than questions like "What's important to you?".

It's basically asking you, once you enter your post-MBA career, what do you want to do? What's important to you?

I think what makes this question so difficult (for me at least) is the fact there are many different ways to approach it. And each approach can result in a great essay. They are also giving you a lot of room to develop it (almost 1000 words).

RF


My only issue is with approaching this essay as a solely professional essay. I feel you need to bring the personal side forward because you have already written the goals essay.
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I would tend to agree with your intuition. tell who you are - make the adcoms know you - outside of the office.
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I haven't had the chance to attend any Duke events or visit campus as yet but was wondering: how would you all characterize a student who's a good fit for Duke?

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My only issue is with approaching this essay as a solely professional essay. I feel you need to bring the personal side forward because you have already written the goals essay.
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Do you want to share how you will go beyond a "solely professional essay"?

My viewpoint is that the professional goals are really secondary. WHY you want to pursue those goals and how you go about doing it are really the key to this essay.

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This might be a silly question. But what is the number of word limitation on the short essay and long essay. I didn't really find that instruction on the website. Thanks. By the way, I am thinking about Duke's health care program and I am going to apply for their Duke MBA weekend for women as well.
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This might be a silly question. But what is the number of word limitation on the short essay and long essay. I didn't really find that instruction on the website. Thanks. By the way, I am thinking about Duke's health care program and I am going to apply for their Duke MBA weekend for women as well.
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There is no word limit, only a page limit (one page for short essays, two for long). Duke specifies 1.5 line spacing.

From what I've seen, 3 paragraphs, standard margins, 11 point Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing, will get you ~480 words on a page.

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Couple Updates on Duke -

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Join the leadership of Duke University and The Fuqua School of Business, live and online, as we present a business school uniquely relevant to the needs of the 21st century. During this 45-minute experience, Dean Blair Sheppard will present the vision for a new shape and definition of business school as he announces our new global infrastructure.

Will be at 12:45pm and can access it through Duke's website. - www.fuqua.duke.edu/globalwebcast/


Also, how far back is everyone going for significant event? I chose an event quite a long time ago, but it had a VERY significant effect on my life. 10 yrs ago too long? How far is everyone else drawing?

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Join the leadership of Duke University and The Fuqua School of Business, live and online, as we present a business school uniquely relevant to the needs of the 21st century. During this 45-minute experience, Dean Blair Sheppard will present the vision for a new shape and definition of business school as he announces our new global infrastructure.

Will be at 12:45pm and can access it through Duke's website. - https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/globalwebcast/


Also, how far back is everyone going for significant event? I chose an event quite a long time ago, but it had a VERY significant effect on my life. 10 yrs ago too long? How far is everyone else drawing?

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I chose one from when I was in undergrad ( 6 years back) , but then talked about how it impacted me and changed my outlook ...
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Hey folks. I'm in for R1 at Fuqua, mostly going for the nonprofit/social enterprise thing. I know a Fuqua student there now, and she's uber-impressive... based solely on that impression, I have a high regard for Team Fuqua kids.

Profiles for the rest of y'all?

(And yeah, Durham sucks. But then, so does the University of Maryland.)
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Hey folks. I'm in for R1 at Fuqua, mostly going for the nonprofit/social enterprise thing. I know a Fuqua student there now, and she's uber-impressive... based solely on that impression, I have a high regard for Team Fuqua kids.

Profiles for the rest of y'all?

(And yeah, Durham sucks. But then, so does the University of Maryland.)
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welcome!

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I was thinking of maybe re using the challenge essay to describe this as an event which changed my outlook. What do you think ? And this for me is 6yrs old from my undergrad days.[/quote]
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I was thinking of maybe re using the challenge essay to describe this as an event which changed my outlook. What do you think ? And this for me is 6yrs old from my undergrad days.
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In my case , I described an anecdote and then talked about how after this I got more involved with the community , it gave me a chance to discuss my extracurricular activities.....
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In my case , I described an anecdote and then talked about how after this I got more involved with the community , it gave me a chance to discuss my extracurricular activities.....
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Nice!

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Anyone finished the long essay? I think I am going to tune in to the globalcast. It might help me understand more about Duke's leadership initiative.
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Hey folks,
Does anyone have the recommendation forms for this year's app? I couldn't see a PDF version of the form on the app. (Admittedly, I am hopeless when it comes to finding things in those apps!)
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