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Guys, can I ask one not so nice question?

Blunt I mean
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Not to be a prick and with all due respect, whats ur reason for applying to Duke? please no brochure sorta Answers plz.
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Honestly, at the start it was because my area of pivot aligns with Fuqua's curriculum and also the FT ranking is a bonus. But after attending a few events, I got this really fun vibe from their adcom and the presentations/ videos that they put together!

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Honestly I just want to take pictures in front of this and boast to my friends that I am alumni of this university
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Okay well, adding this to my list of reasons too😂
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In my opinion, Dukes reputation is *home grown.*
(a term coined in past) This is a very intrinsic fact about it that it does not come from an Ivy League pedigree nor it comes from a flashy only Rich community. the team Fuqua essence is really strong.

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Why not MIT or Tuck?
Their buildings are beautiful too
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Yes but my professional criteria was which one is more similar if hogwarts had mba
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This is really cool
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For me, “Team Fuqua” resonates deeply. Knowing that the class comprises 51% women truly warms my heart. 💙
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Oh wowww
Thats solid 💯
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Do you guys know. Is there any specific advantage for EA?
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Guarantee interview

But then early lock in fees 🫣
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Yeah it's contractually binding
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But then tell me

If u get an M7 at the same time
What will u do

I g EA is for the ones who are dead set in Duke
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Based on my research and interactions, its only M7 who still have the most structured and systematic recruiting pipelines than any other schools
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What should I know about Early Action?

If you are interested in joining Fuqua and are ready for a decision, Early Action might be right for you. Before you decide, consider the following:

The Early Action option is ideal if you have completed your MBA research and have decided that this is the best program for you.
If you are admitted in Early Action, you need to submit a non-refundable tuition deposit along with official transcript(s) and official test score/s by December 2025.
If you’re admitted, you commit to a binding agreement to attend Fuqua.
You must withdraw any applications submitted to other schools once you are offered admission from Fuqua.
Scholarships are awarded according to the same guidelines in the Early Action round as they are offered in Rounds 1, 2, 3, and 4; however, due to the binding nature of the Early Action round, you are required to attend with or without a scholarship award.
https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/daytime-mba/faq
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Even their adcom stated that only apply in EA if you are absolutely sure about Duke
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