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Joined: 24 Feb 2021
Posts: 169
Given Kudos: 137
Location: India
Concentration: Technology, Entrepreneurship
Schools: Fuqua '25 (WA$$) HBS '25 (D) Stanford '25 (D) Sloan '25 (D) Haas '25 (WL) Darden '25 (A) Ross '25 (WL) Marshall '25 (WA$$$) McCombs '25 (D) Tuck '25 (WL)
GMAT 1: 720 Q50 V37 (Online) 
GMAT 2: 750 Q50 V42 (Online)
GPA: 4
Re: Calling All Duke Fuqua MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026
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Updated on: 14 Jun 2023, 15:18
Updated on: 14 Jun 2023, 15:18
anujpatel wrote:
Is there benefit in terms of consideration for scholarship, etc. if one applies in Round 1 over Round 2?
I’d say the benefit is marginal because I applied in R1 and got waitlisted and then finally got the admit in R2 with a scholarship. Same for a few folks here who applied in EA and then made it from the waitlist in later rounds.
That being said, the general trend is always that it’s better to applier sooner than later as the scholarship fund is a fixed amount but only if you are ready with your application.
Hi Everyone,
My name is Tejas, and I am currently based out of New Delhi, India. I am an incoming MBA student at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business for the FT class of 2025.
Here is a little information to give you an idea about my profile and background.
GMAT: 1st attempt - 720, 2nd attempt: 750
Education Background: Bachelor’s of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering with a minor in Business Management
Pre-MBA: Software Engineer turned Project Manager / Solutions Architect
Post-MBA goals: Short term: Product Management, Long term: Entrepreneurship
Work experience: 5 years
I was waitlisted at Fuqua after applying in R1 and then made it off the waitlist during the R2 decisions. Fuqua was my top choice school, so after going through a roller coaster of emotions, I am extremely happy and grateful that I get to attend my dream school. I look forward to answering your questions about everything ranging from the application process, my thoughts behind why Fuqua was my top choice school, how I made it off the waitlist, building your B-School ready resume, etc.
As you wrap up the zoom session, please feel free to drop in any questions that you might have regarding the Fuqua application/application process. We’re here to help!
Originally posted by Jagmeister on 14 Jun 2023, 15:16.
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GMAT 1: 710 Q50 V36
GMAT 2: 710 Q50 V36
Re: Calling All Duke Fuqua MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026
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14 Jun 2023, 15:21
14 Jun 2023, 15:21
Hi, everyone!
My name is Ankit and I’m an incoming MBA candidate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. I was also the GMAT Club Fuqua moderator for 2022-2023. (The spotlight moderator before me ended up going to Fuqua, too, so maybe it’s a good omen?). I made it out of the waitlist with a merit scholarship, too!
I’m from India. I applied in the Early Action round with a GMAT score of 710. I did my undergrad (B.Com) from University of Calcutta and was in the top 0.5% of my class. I’m also a Chartered Accountant (similar to a US CPA) and a Company Secretary (specializing in Corporate Law and Corporate Governance). I was working for a plastic pipe and fitting manufacturing company and I worked there for 6.5 years. I was responsible for taking the day-to-day financial and strategic decision making of the company, but in the past 3 years, I’ve been involved a lot of executive-level decision-making. Ideated an executed some great projects which focused on profitability along with sustainability.
I also have a lot of volunteering experience. I’m a stand-up comic and storyteller as well (working on my first novel for while now T_T). I was waitlisted after applying in the Early Action round, and then I sent in a bunch of updates highlighting my professional accomplishments and retaking the standardized test. I went in for EA and scored 161 on it.
Please feel free to ask your question if you think I can help you out. Please keep in mind that I have not been to Durham yet, so I can’t give out any advice about the school or Durham in general.
My name is Ankit and I’m an incoming MBA candidate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. I was also the GMAT Club Fuqua moderator for 2022-2023. (The spotlight moderator before me ended up going to Fuqua, too, so maybe it’s a good omen?). I made it out of the waitlist with a merit scholarship, too!
I’m from India. I applied in the Early Action round with a GMAT score of 710. I did my undergrad (B.Com) from University of Calcutta and was in the top 0.5% of my class. I’m also a Chartered Accountant (similar to a US CPA) and a Company Secretary (specializing in Corporate Law and Corporate Governance). I was working for a plastic pipe and fitting manufacturing company and I worked there for 6.5 years. I was responsible for taking the day-to-day financial and strategic decision making of the company, but in the past 3 years, I’ve been involved a lot of executive-level decision-making. Ideated an executed some great projects which focused on profitability along with sustainability.
I also have a lot of volunteering experience. I’m a stand-up comic and storyteller as well (working on my first novel for while now T_T). I was waitlisted after applying in the Early Action round, and then I sent in a bunch of updates highlighting my professional accomplishments and retaking the standardized test. I went in for EA and scored 161 on it.
Please feel free to ask your question if you think I can help you out. Please keep in mind that I have not been to Durham yet, so I can’t give out any advice about the school or Durham in general.
Manager
Joined: 24 Feb 2021
Posts: 169
Given Kudos: 137
Location: India
Concentration: Technology, Entrepreneurship
Schools: Fuqua '25 (WA$$) HBS '25 (D) Stanford '25 (D) Sloan '25 (D) Haas '25 (WL) Darden '25 (A) Ross '25 (WL) Marshall '25 (WA$$$) McCombs '25 (D) Tuck '25 (WL)
GMAT 1: 720 Q50 V37 (Online)
GMAT 2: 750 Q50 V42 (Online)
GPA: 4
Re: Calling All Duke Fuqua MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026
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14 Jun 2023, 15:24
14 Jun 2023, 15:24
I see 35 members online! Please feel free to clarify ANY doubts that you might have. This is a great chance to interact not just with us admits but also with future applicants!
