Calling All Duke Fuqua MBA Applicants: 2025 intake Class of 2027

I have been on waitlist since Round 1 (after interview)

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It’s actually a good sign in my opinion. I have worked with a candidate to converted his waitlist in June at Cornell. Hang in there!
Regards
Neha Iyengar
ISB’08 and Oncourse MBA Head

Being waitlisted is frustrating, but it's not a rejection. If you're still waitlisted, at this point in the admissions cycle, typically May or later, it’s important to understand what this status indicates while remaining hopeful. At this stage, waitlist usually means you were seen as a strong applicant with potential, but the adcom has already extended offers to candidates who helped meet specific class-building priorities (such as professional background, geographic diversity, or representation goals). However, you’re still being considered in case space opens up due to withdrawals or yield management.

Historically, Fuqua has been known to pull some candidates off the waitlist around late May/June/July. While it becomes less common the closer it gets to the start of the program, movement can happen due to admitted candidates declining offers, visa complications for international students, or last-minute changes in class composition.

If Duke allows waitlisted applicants to submit updates(at this time), you can try sending a brief update letter(in case you have not done it yet). This could include recent professional achievements, completion of relevant coursework or certifications, and a thoughtful reaffirmation of why Fuqua remains your top choice. Highlight your continued enthusiasm and readiness to accept an offer immediately if extended. Additionally, at the same time, it’s wise to prepare a Plan B.

Good luck and best wishes to everyone!

Duke’s Waitlist converts around May but Duke waitlists a lot more people than other schools so unless there’s something concrete you’ve done to improve your candidacy, wouldn’t expect too much.

for international students any idea what is the latest by which you should wait for a waitlist update from school given the visa process? currently waiting with a couple of I-20s

still waitlisted and wanted to know the same. anyone else received any update or call from duke yet?

Hi can internationals still expect an admit or should I give up? Still waitlisted.

Hello ktw573,

Waitlists cannot be relied upon and it is frankly very late in the day for international students.

It would be best that you start working on a back-up plan.

All the best!