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We left family and friends behind in pursuit of a stellar education for my husband and endless opportunities for our family. But I can’t say that the decision to attend Duke was simple. My husband was accepted to several MBA programs, and while we were grateful for that, it definitely made things complicated for us. After lots of research, pro/con lists, and deep thinking, we eventually made the decision to attend Fuqua—a decision that I haven’t regretted for even a moment. And now that I’m here, I’d be delighted to break down the main reasons I cast my vote for Duke: https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/files/2014/03/Halloween.jpg Trick-or-Treating with other Fuqua families There is absolutely no denying that Fuqua is elite. Frankly, I figured that if I was going to make the sacrifices involved with supporting my husband through the rigor of an MBA program, I should be sure we would get as much out of the experience as possible. Fuqua boasts top-rate faculty, connections, and an unparalleled education that prepares students to succeed in the business-world, whatever their goals. It’s wonderful not having to worry if we’ll regret this move 10 years from now. Fuqua is a top-10 program, for goodness sake. And, I mean, it’s Duke. You just can’t go wrong. Fuqua values families. I can’t imagine anything worse than having Trevor attend a program this intense that didn’t take good care of his loved ones. In doing our research, we couldn’t find a school that we felt matched Fuqua in terms of inclusiveness of partners and families. For one thing, Fuqua holds an event each week called “ Fuqua Friday .” Basically, every Friday night all students and their families gather together in the Fox Center for a big catered meal. They even have a special room dedicated for the families with small children that includes child-friendly food and fun toys. So even during a particularly busy week, I always know I’ll have a fun Friday night with my husband, daughter, and our friends (and I don’t have to cook! Score!). In addition, Fuqua has two separate groups dedicated to students’ families: The Fuqua Partners Association and Fuqua Families. The Partners do tons of things together including weekly lunches and other activities. They make sure everyone is included with regular emails about upcoming events. And the Fuqua Families host monthly events and semi-annual parties for partners and their children to enjoy. And if that’s not enough, partners are also welcome to participate in many of the student clubs here at Fuqua! Basically I have realized that if I want to be active in this community, there are always things to do. https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/files/2014/03/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg Visiting Ganyard Hill Farms, October’s Fuqua Family outing I’ve loved the social aspect of Fuqua so much that I’ve even decided to take on a co-chair position for the Fuqua Families club for 2014. It’s something that was originally way out of my comfort zone, but I have felt so blessed by the Fuqua Partners and Fuqua Families clubs the past few months, as they have offered me the friendship and support that I so needed during this transition. Therefore, it has become so important to me that I “pay it forward” and make sure that the incoming families are equally taken care of so they can enjoy their experience here as much as I have. As much fun as a big city would be, let’s face it, my toddler has a lot of energy, and I have a lot of clothes. I wasn’t anxious to live in a shoebox. That’s why the cost of living in Durham was oh-so appealing to me. Our apartment doesn’t exactly rival Neuschwanstein castle, but we have plenty of space for our family at an affordable price. And when it comes down to it, the lower we can keep those delightful student loans, the better. To continue my ode-to-Durham, let’s chat about all the fun things there are to do here. Since I’m from California, this moving-all-the-way-to-Durham business was quite daunting. But guess what? It’s great. Truly! I’ve been shocked at the long list of fun activities to keep us busy here. As a mother, I appreciate the beautiful (and numerous) parks, the children’s museums, libraries, kids’ classes, etc. My husband and I have also appreciated all the unique and delicious eateries in the area. Don’t feel overwhelmed though, because the Fuqua Partner’s Association will send you a list of suggestions for everything from restaurants to dry cleaners before you arrive. But in the meantime, here’s a wonderful blog with long lists of things to do (bonus—they’re categorized! Double bonus—many of them have reviews!). In fact, some of my friends here have even started creating their own “Durham Bucket Lists,” of things they want to do before their time here is up. Who knew Durham was so cool? You know you want in on the action! There’s a J. Crew Warehouse about 3 hours from Durham. Girls trip, anyone? https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/files/2014/03/Basketball.jpg Attending a Duke basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium Team Fuqua . I know I’m not the student, but Team Fuqua became a big selling point for me when choosing a school. I believe there is so much value in this idea. Fuqua doesn’t want their students to be sharks. The environment isn’t meant to be as cut-throat or dog-eat-dog as other programs may be. The students here work hard as a team to succeed together. How refreshing! Call me naïve, but I like to think that Trevor will be able to succeed in the world and still exert kindness and be a team player. I love that he is being prepared to be that kind of a leader—one of consequence and integrity, as opposed to one that only cares about his own success. Fit. I can’t stress this enough. It’s gotta feel right. You can do all your research, make all your lists, and talk it through a million times, but nothing will convince you to come to Fuqua more than the gut feeling that it’s right. That’s why I highly recommend that prospective students (and their partners, if possible) try to visit campus at some point. My husband and I took a trip to Durham while we were in the process of making a decision, and that’s ultimately what decided things for us. From the moment I stepped onto this gorgeous campus I felt like this was our place. 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[quote="myleo"]i saw my test scores on the portal change status...now they are showing as fuqua mba approved.did someone else see that?[/quote

I noticed the same thing...

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i saw my test scores on the portal change status...now they are showing as fuqua mba approved.did someone else see that?[/quote

I noticed the same thing...

Mine says the same thing, don't remember if this is new or not though.

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i saw my test scores on the portal change status...now they are showing as fuqua mba approved.did someone else see that?[/quote

I noticed the same thing...

Mine says the same thing, don't remember if this is new or not though.

i think it is an indication that they have gone through our file. since i have taken gmat thirce my highest scores are also there in each category. for eg- my quant highest is 49 but my verbal for that test was 31..second test q-45 v37 and third test q-47 v35...so i have listed the last one on my app but they have the higest in each category also there which i founf strange. i though only tuck took your best in each category but i guess fuqua does it too ..it helps me great as by that metric it pushes me to 720...

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Since it's easy to miss, I'm reposting it here.

Accepted.com's interview with Steven Ma:
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FROM Fuqua Current Student Blogs: A Partner Perspective on Fuqua

Guest Blogger: Kelsey McKinnon, Fuqua Families Co-President

The MBA experience is a wild ride. For two short years, students are engulfed in a whirlwind of learning, recruiting, and networking, all in pursuit of their dreams. To ensure success in the end, it is imperative that students begin by choosing the right program for them. This decision would be difficult enough if a student only had him or herself to consider, but add spouses/partners and children to the mix and you’ve got something even more complex. Because the choice of which school to attend impacts the entire family, the prospective student’s partner becomes a large factor in the decision-making process.

I know this from personal experience. I’m the wife of Trevor McKinnon, a first-year MBA student and blogger at Fuqua. We moved to Durham in July from across the country with our (then) 16-month old daughter. We left family and friends behind in pursuit of a stellar education for my husband and endless opportunities for our family. But I can’t say that the decision to attend Duke was simple. My husband was accepted to several MBA programs, and while we were grateful for that, it definitely made things complicated for us. After lots of research, pro/con lists, and deep thinking, we eventually made the decision to attend Fuqua—a decision that I haven’t regretted for even a moment. And now that I’m here, I’d be delighted to break down the main reasons I cast my vote for Duke:

Trick-or-Treating with other
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There is absolutely no denying that Fuqua is elite. Frankly, I figured that if I was going to make the sacrifices involved with supporting my husband through the rigor of an MBA program, I should be sure we would get as much out of the experience as possible. Fuqua boasts top-rate faculty, connections, and an unparalleled education that prepares students to succeed in the business-world, whatever their goals. It’s wonderful not having to worry if we’ll regret this move 10 years from now. Fuqua is a top-10 program, for goodness sake. And, I mean, it’s Duke. You just can’t go wrong.
Fuqua values families. I can’t imagine anything worse than having Trevor attend a program this intense that didn’t take good care of his loved ones. In doing our research, we couldn’t find a school that we felt matched Fuqua in terms of inclusiveness of partners and families. For one thing, Fuqua holds an event each week called “Fuqua Friday.” Basically, every Friday night all students and their families gather together in the Fox Center for a big catered meal. They even have a special room dedicated for the families with small children that includes child-friendly food and fun toys. So even during a particularly busy week, I always know I’ll have a fun Friday night with my husband, daughter, and our friends (and I don’t have to cook! Score!).
In addition, Fuqua has two separate groups dedicated to students’ families: The Fuqua Partners Association and Fuqua Families. The Partners do tons of things together including weekly lunches and other activities. They make sure everyone is included with regular emails about upcoming events. And the Fuqua Families host monthly events and semi-annual parties for partners and their children to enjoy. And if that’s not enough, partners are also welcome to participate in many of the student clubs here at Fuqua! Basically I have realized that if I want to be active in this community, there are always things to do.

Visiting Ganyard Hill Farms, October’s
Fuqua Family outing

I’ve loved the social aspect of Fuqua so much that I’ve even decided to take on a co-chair position for the Fuqua Families club for 2014. It’s something that was originally way out of my comfort zone, but I have felt so blessed by the Fuqua Partners and Fuqua Families clubs the past few months, as they have offered me the friendship and support that I so needed during this transition. Therefore, it has become so important to me that I “pay it forward” and make sure that the incoming families are equally taken care of so they can enjoy their experience here as much as I have.
As much fun as a big city would be, let’s face it, my toddler has a lot of energy, and I have a lot of clothes. I wasn’t anxious to live in a shoebox. That’s why the cost of living in Durham was oh-so appealing to me. Our apartment doesn’t exactly rival Neuschwanstein castle, but we have plenty of space for our family at an affordable price. And when it comes down to it, the lower we can keep those delightful student loans, the better.
To continue my ode-to-Durham, let’s chat about all the fun things there are to do here. Since I’m from California, this moving-all-the-way-to-Durham business was quite daunting. But guess what? It’s great. Truly! I’ve been shocked at the long list of fun activities to keep us busy here. As a mother, I appreciate the beautiful (and numerous) parks, the children’s museums, libraries, kids’ classes, etc. My husband and I have also appreciated all the unique and delicious eateries in the area. Don’t feel overwhelmed though, because the Fuqua Partner’s Association will send you a list of suggestions for everything from restaurants to dry cleaners before you arrive. But in the meantime, here’s a wonderful blog with long lists of things to do (bonus—they’re categorized! Double bonus—many of them have reviews!). In fact, some of my friends here have even started creating their own “Durham Bucket Lists,” of things they want to do before their time here is up. Who knew Durham was so cool? You know you want in on the action!
There’s a J. Crew Warehouse about 3 hours from Durham. Girls trip, anyone?
Attending a Duke basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Team Fuqua. I know I’m not the student, but Team Fuqua became a big selling point for me when choosing a school. I believe there is so much value in this idea. Fuqua doesn’t want their students to be sharks. The environment isn’t meant to be as cut-throat or dog-eat-dog as other programs may be. The students here work hard as a team to succeed together. How refreshing! Call me naïve, but I like to think that Trevor will be able to succeed in the world and still exert kindness and be a team player. I love that he is being prepared to be that kind of a leader—one of consequence and integrity, as opposed to one that only cares about his own success.
Fit. I can’t stress this enough. It’s gotta feel right. You can do all your research, make all your lists, and talk it through a million times, but nothing will convince you to come to Fuqua more than the gut feeling that it’s right. That’s why I highly recommend that prospective students (and their partners, if possible) try to visit campus at some point. My husband and I took a trip to Durham while we were in the process of making a decision, and that’s ultimately what decided things for us. From the moment I stepped onto this gorgeous campus I felt like this was our place. Talking with people that day and exploring further only confirmed this feeling, and by the end of our trip we knew where we would be spending the next two years of our lives. We haven’t looked back. If you can’t visit, try chatting with some current students or alumni to get a better feel for the environment here!

Being an MBA partner certainly has its challenges. Aside from all the things going on in our own lives, we’re also supporting our student through an incredibly demanding educational experience. That’s why I believe it is essential to make the right choice about which school to attend. After all our research, Trevor and I found that Fuqua was, without a doubt, the best place for each member of our family to thrive. I have absolutely loved my experience in Durham so far, and I can’t wait to see what doors Fuqua will open for us, and what the future holds. Join me in this crazy adventure!

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Totally getting ahead of myself here, but anyone know the difference between Blue Devil Days and Blue Devil Weekend?

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Totally getting ahead of myself here, but anyone know the difference between Blue Devil Days and Blue Devil Weekend?

It looks like Blue Devil Days is for undergrads

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Totally getting ahead of myself here, but anyone know the difference between Blue Devil Days and Blue Devil Weekend?

It looks like Blue Devil Days is for undergrads

Ooooh I feel dumb now. Thanks!

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9 days to go people! This will most likely define if i go to business school this year or no and i really want to to go to business school this year. :evil:

cant do this all over again .

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welcome to america...if you are against affirmative action.if you value talent over race you are racist ( all these consortium applicants should have to reveal their gpa and gmat scores).if you are against illegal immigration you are racist. here we are making scientists and engineers from asia and europe wait for 15 yrs to give them a green card but if you cross the border illegally welcome to you.how about your healthcare? lets give you a free healthcare system. lets steal a social and work illegally without paying taxes...lets also demand amnesty just coz we can because there are so many of us...
its okay if 98% blacks vote for obama but if 98% of tea partiers happen to be white then voila tea party is racist. the truth is simple and all those ranting about a holistic process and stuff is this- if you have a job at google and have 2 recommendations from person x and y and the same ec's and you are black you will get in with a 620 gmat at duke but if you are white or asian the odds will be against you even if you a gmat of 720.

you would have very very few african americans and hispanics at elite colleges if it is not for affirmative action and that is the hard truth. it isn't because i think they are intellectually inferior but because of non-existent family values. about 80% of african american kids being born out of wedlock.until the black community does something about that no amount of affirmative action can save them. there is a reason why they are at the lowest end of the economic spectrum. irish,italians,indians,chinese,japapnese all have come and have worked hard and at the higher end of the economic spectrum..all have come after africans. intact asians came here after 1970's with nothing and today 50% of the workforce in silicon valley are asians. but african americans still want reparation!

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one question. i have a gmat of 670 with a even split. regardless of whether i get in or not should i retake my gmat for recruiters as i have heard when it comes to consulting jobs it is a must to have 720+ and i think a little more effort and i can get there.

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From my research the answer is yes if you are targeting MBB. They in particular look for 700+. Can you still get a job at a top consultancy with a 670? I'm sure, but from what I've seen / read it will be considerably more difficult.

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Yes, might be worth taking it again. No one in business school knows for sure, but most students I spoke with agreed 700 is generally the minimum to get interviews, with some exceptions.

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I think that if you are set on MBB and only MBB it will be worth the $250 bucks to try again. If you would consider some other firms, you might have a good shot. I have heard of 650 and above getting into consulting with a bit of extra effort and strong networking.

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honestly i have never been good with networking and usually got interviews based on my gpa after undergrad. So i think i should retake the gmat in mid june and study non-stop for 3 months. in your opinion how much extra work does it take to get from 670 to 730 or up. i got a 47 in quant and 35 in verbal so basically i am looking at 49 in quant and 38 or 39 in verbal.

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Yes, might be worth taking it again. No one in business school knows for sure, but most students I spoke with agreed 700 is generally the minimum to get interviews, with some exceptions.[/quote

Thank you. i have been contemplating this for a long time and i will take it regardless i get in or no and will go full throttle. can you guys give some tips on how to improve my score from what i have to 730 or up?

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05 Mar 2014, 08:26

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I got 680 when I took it with no studying end of senior year (~5 years ago). I was at about 650 when I started studying this summer, got up to 750 with 9 weeks of studying. first 5-6 weeks I studied 2-3 times a week, last month I studied almost daily.

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05 Mar 2014, 08:27

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If networking is not your cup of tea then a retake is essential. Getting from 670 to 730 is a LARGE jump. Since you are at Q47 now getting to Q49 would not be too difficult. Your problem is verbal. V35 to V39 is a where you must focus 60% of your effort. Sentence correction and Critical Reasoning are the keys IMHO.

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Yes, might be worth taking it again. No one in business school knows for sure, but most students I spoke with agreed 700 is generally the minimum to get interviews, with some exceptions.

you have a great verbal score and i usually have a problem with verbal not with quant.can you give me a few tips for verbal and sections in verbal and where i should practice.

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any tips on verbal. pl i would really appreciate if you guide me where i should study and practice verbal from. books and material which helped you immensely. i am fairly confident with quant and have always been but can't seem to go past 37 in verbal even though i got 35 in exam in gmat prep i got 37 once.