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are there any word limit to the questions for the recommenders?

Generally no, but which recommender has so much time to write pages and pages of recommendation???
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It looks like the list of 25 random things isn't easy afterall......After about 15, I am getting stranded..lol
same here...have not reached the double digit figure yet...
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Hello everyone,

How are you guys doing on these short essays?

Does #3 (what is your alternative if your short-term goal does not materialize)have to have some sort of connection with your short and long-term goal? becuase my alternative has nothing to do with either my short or long-term goal.

For 'Reason for leaving' slot in employemnt section,
Is it ok to just write simple and brief? for example: Downsizing, Better career opportunity, etc
Or should I write a short paragraph?

Thanks for your help!
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How much is everyone "recycling" between school to school? It seems like the goals essay would be very similar across schools, as long as it conforms to the word limit.
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Does #3 (what is your alternative if your short-term goal does not materialize)have to have some sort of connection with your short and long-term goal? becuase my alternative has nothing to do with either my short or long-term goal.

My alternative has nothing to do with my short or long-term goals either... I'm guessing it'll be okay as it is an "alternative" path. Perhaps we could explain the connection, or lack thereof, in the optional essay?

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For 'Reason for leaving' slot in employemnt section,
Is it ok to just write simple and brief? for example: Downsizing, Better career opportunity, etc
Or should I write a short paragraph?

I'm thinking short, sweet, to the point - a few sentences to a paragraph max.
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How much is everyone "recycling" between school to school? It seems like the goals essay would be very similar across schools, as long as it conforms to the word limit.

The top part of the career essay will be almost carbon copy. I mean your goals are your goals whether you are applying to fuqua or to harvard. It is the 'why school X' part that I see changing. Thats my opinion though.
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2 questions:

1.) are 'spaces' also counted as characters in the 250 character essays?
2.) What page margins are to be used for the 2nd and 3rd essays. Depending on the margins and the font the word limit can vary on a large scale. I read font should be no smaller than 10-point. Any insights on the margins?
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1.) are 'spaces' also counted as characters in the 250 character essays?

Yes, spaces and punctuation all count towards the 250 character limits.

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2.) What page margins are to be used for the 2nd and 3rd essays. Depending on the margins and the font the word limit can vary on a large scale. I read font should be no smaller than 10-point. Any insights on the margins?
Generally 1 inch margins are standard, or whatever the default on Word is. Font-wise keep it between 10 and 12 points.
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jumsumtak

1.) are 'spaces' also counted as characters in the 250 character essays?

Yes, spaces and punctuation all count towards the 250 character limits.

jumsumtak

2.) What page margins are to be used for the 2nd and 3rd essays. Depending on the margins and the font the word limit can vary on a large scale. I read font should be no smaller than 10-point. Any insights on the margins?
Generally 1 inch margins are standard, or whatever the default on Word is. Font-wise keep it between 10 and 12 points.


Right. Thanks.
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Just saw this video:
https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/student_resou ... echnology/

Can that thing (or a smaller version) be used for interviews? Either admissions or recruiting? Or is it for the EMBAs to have class?
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anybody going for campus visit upcoming week? I will arrive in Durham, NC over the weekend and interview/visit on monday. I would love it if any student/applicant would like to hang out on Sunday.

please pm!
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HI Guys,

Really excited to apply to Fuqua this year. Fuqua is my number 1 and only choice . I am going to apply there whole heatedly in R1 (finished my GMAT recently). I am hoping to get a lot of tips on applying and also to contribute to the forum.
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are there any word limit to the questions for the recommenders?

Yes there is a 2000 character word limit to the questions, which is still quite generous.
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Any reapplicants?

I applied in 3rd round earlier this year and got denied. Will reapply in the first round this year.
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Any reapplicants?

I applied in 3rd round earlier this year and got denied. Will reapply in the first round this year.

Also reapplying. Rd3 applicant, interviewed and denied
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Hi all,
I have more than 5 yrs of WE and it seems somewhat stagnant and not that impressive in terms of $$, promotion, # of ppl mananged, etc.
Should I use Optional essay for this matter?
Thanks.
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Hi all,
I have more than 5 yrs of WE and it seems somewhat stagnant and not that impressive in terms of $$, promotion, # of ppl mananged, etc.
Should I use Optional essay for this matter?
Thanks.


You might explain why you did not get promotion(s) if you have a valid reason .. some of the reasons could be:
in your industry/role typical promotion cycle is longer
your org. went through a lot of structural changes etc. etc.

Just be sure not to bring something to highlight which is NOT a weakness. That will put you in a negative light. Obviously its a very subjective call, what is weakness and what is not and you are its best judge.

for #ppl managed its not only people in your direct supervision for work; it might be for any extra curricular or a non-work related team as well.. just try to highlight n the leadership experiences wherever you can
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