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Does anyone know the recommendation questions asked last year by Duke?

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It was available in PDF for download on Fuqua's application. I am not sure if it is still up. I have a copy of the form saved on my computer at home so I will post it when I get home (if you still need it).

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Does anyone know the recommendation questions asked last year by Duke?

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Thanks raab, I would really appreciate it!
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I was planning a campus visit and interview at the same time. But after seeing the R1 interview schedule it seems I have to postpone my trip to sometime in Nov. This also means that I cannot mention about campus visit in my application. I have never visited Duke campus before. How serious is adcom about campus visits? Do you think I should plan two visits one before the deadline and another one for an interview in Nov.

How other people are handling this situation?

Any advice is appreciated.

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As promised!

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Thanks raab, I would really appreciate it!

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I am worried about the class visit as well , since the interview slots are available only for Nov. it will not be possible to mention about the visit it in the essays. With the current airfares don't think I can make multiple trips!
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I was planning a campus visit and interview at the same time. But after seeing the R1 interview schedule it seems I have to postpone my trip to sometime in Nov. This also means that I cannot mention about campus visit in my application. I have never visited Duke campus before. How serious is adcom about campus visits? Do you think I should plan two visits one before the deadline and another one for an interview in Nov.

How other people are handling this situation?

Any advice is appreciated.

thanks


I am worried about the class visit as well , since the interview slots are available only for Nov. it will not be possible to mention about the visit in the essays. With the current airfares don't think I can make multiple trips!
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Thanks Raab!! I really appreciate it.
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I am worried about the class visit as well , since the interview slots are available only for Nov. it will not be possible to mention about the visit in the essays. With the current airfares don't think I can make multiple trips!

I'm still not sure if I'm applying to Duke R1 or R2, but I scheduled an interview in mid-November. If I do submit my app R1 (Oct 22nd), then I too won't be visiting before I apply.

I'm going to make up for that by contacting current students and alumni (Duke has a great alumni database that you can search).

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Guys, don't worry about not visiting before application submission. yes, your essays are richer, but if you do your homework, you'll be fine. Read every word of the web site, talk to current students or alums, etc.

I didn't visit until after I had submitted, and look at me now......(tongue firmly in cheek)

Sometimes visits are more about yield management than part of the actual application.

And search for a post by lhotseface - he had good advice for personalizing your app. He probably posted it sometime in December (or maybe Nov) of 2006....aeons ago.
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aaudetat,
I am asssuming that you are currently attending Duke. Can you provide your insights about the interview process.

How long is the interview?
What is the focus of the interview?

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And search for a post by lhotseface - he had good advice for personalizing your app. He probably posted it sometime in December (or maybe Nov) of 2006....aeons ago.

Found it!!

https://gmatclub.com/forum/p282155#p282155

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aaudetat

And search for a post by lhotseface - he had good advice for personalizing your app. He probably posted it sometime in December (or maybe Nov) of 2006....aeons ago.

Found it!!

https://gmatclub.com/forum/p282155#p282155

RF

Thanks RF
Good job. I was trying to search this in office today. Now even my manager knows what I do in office. :)
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Hi,

Is anybody planning on applying to the Duke MBA Weekend for Women event? I am really interested but by the time the event takes place I would have already submitted my application. From the description of the program , it looks like the event is targeted towards prospective students applying in the Round 2.

Any comments?
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Hi,

Is anybody planning on applying to the Duke MBA Weekend for Women event? I am really interested but by the time the event takes place I would have already submitted my application. From the description of the program , it looks like the event is targeted towards prospective students applying in the Round 2.

Any comments?

you should totally go - i was on the organizing committee last year. about half of the students applied in r1, about half in r2...of course, last year's was a bit earlier. but my point is, do it! it's a great time and good networking.
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aaudetat,
I am asssuming that you are currently attending Duke. Can you provide your insights about the interview process.

How long is the interview?
What is the focus of the interview?

Thanks

interviews are with SYs, 30 min long. generally very chatty and informal. you'll likely get "walk me through your resume" and "why duke? why mba?" and "tell me about a team role you've had."

I know that in the last 2 yrs, there have been extensive post-interview reports, if anyone cares to dig it up. (can you guys tell i hate searching for old posts?)
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Any current Duke students know much about the Cross-Continent EMBA program? Any thoughts/feedback that you may have heard about this program? It sounds solid to me since I could keep my job and get my MBA at the same time. However, I'm worried about the whole "networking" prospects with the program since it's only a class of about 50-60 students and it is a part-time program.

Any thoughts? Thanks!
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