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14 Sep 2012, 15:13

Every school says they look at the application in a holictic manner, but do we all agree that essay is the most important part? thus it weighs more than other portions?

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14 Sep 2012, 15:15

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I must be blind or something, because I still can't find the recommendation questions....

Recommendation Questions (2 recommenders)
•Comment on the applicant's interpersonal skills (effectiveness in establishing and maintaining relationships; working with supervisors, peers, and subordinates; willingness to work in a team environment).
•Description of applicant's peer group.
•What do you consider the applicant's primary talents or strengths?
•In what areas does the applicant need improvement or growth? If you have had the opportunity to provide the applicant with constructive feedback, please provide specific examples of the feedback and the applicant's response to it.

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15 Sep 2012, 07:22

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mba2014hopeful wrote:

bbharuka wrote:

My recommender skipped the written evaluation page by mistake and submitted the reccomendation. She is unable to edit or resubmit the form. Someone please suggest on what should I do? I'm royally screwed!!

Call or email admissions to see if they can reset her recommendation form.

Also, you don't really need to cross-post this in the same forum....

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Okay thanks.....sorry was just getting restless with the deadlines so close!!

Hey.....just wanted to close this discussion.....the admissions committee have resetted the recco form.....I'm really impressed with their efficiency.....so relieved!!

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15 Sep 2012, 17:11

Are you guys putting space between each point on the 25 questions essay? I'm exactly at 2-pages when I don't put spaces between each point, so I wasn't sure if I'm putting way too much in each point.

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15 Sep 2012, 19:56

ashish8 wrote:

Are you guys putting space between each point on the 25 questions essay? I'm exactly at 2-pages when I don't put spaces between each point, so I wasn't sure if I'm putting way too much in each point.

Even I'm facing the same dilemma. But, I don't think we should put spaces. They haven't explicitly stated any such precondition, unlike the Why Duke question, where they have specifically asked for 1.5 line spacing.

Btw.....what is the ideal font and size to be used - arial or times new roman/11,12 ??

Do we have to upload the answers in pdf format or word?

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Re: Duke (Fuqua) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink]

15 Sep 2012, 23:14

bbharuka wrote:

ashish8 wrote:

Are you guys putting space between each point on the 25 questions essay? I'm exactly at 2-pages when I don't put spaces between each point, so I wasn't sure if I'm putting way too much in each point.

Even I'm facing the same dilemma. But, I don't think we should put spaces. They haven't explicitly stated any such precondition, unlike the Why Duke question, where they have specifically asked for 1.5 line spacing.

Btw.....what is the ideal font and size to be used - arial or times new roman/11,12 ??

Do we have to upload the answers in pdf format or word?

You can usually upload in either format. I have found the format can get messed up in word format sometimes though. I had to submit my resume in pdf because it wouldn't upload properly in word. Always double check the "Preview" after uploading to make sure it doesn't go wrong.

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16 Sep 2012, 00:14

Hello everyone,

Does anyone know if you can/should submit your application before your reviewers have submitted their part? Does it matter?

Best of luck to everyone applying EA!

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16 Sep 2012, 05:06

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Slider wrote:

Hello everyone,

Does anyone know if you can/should submit your application before your reviewers have submitted their part? Does it matter?

Best of luck to everyone applying EA!

Yes, submitting your app before your recs are in is fine. Just keep track of your recs so they get in by the deadline too.

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16 Sep 2012, 17:19

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For re-applicants: do we have to resubmit official GMAT/GRE score reports? I couldn't find the info on the admissions site.

I haven't seen explicit instructions saying reapplicants should resubmit the reports. Since it is all electronically done, I am assuming they should be able to look up our last submission by our First/ Last name and date of the test.

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16 Sep 2012, 17:27

bbharuka wrote:

ashish8 wrote:

Are you guys putting space between each point on the 25 questions essay? I'm exactly at 2-pages when I don't put spaces between each point, so I wasn't sure if I'm putting way too much in each point.

Even I'm facing the same dilemma. But, I don't think we should put spaces. They haven't explicitly stated any such precondition, unlike the Why Duke question, where they have specifically asked for 1.5 line spacing.

Btw.....what is the ideal font and size to be used - arial or times new roman/11,12 ??

Do we have to upload the answers in pdf format or word?

From application instructions, under Essays:
■Responses should use 1.5 line spacing and a font size no smaller than 10-point.

I used Word for my submission last year and it gets converted to PDF when you submit. I chose Times New roman 12 point but go with what you feel works best for you.

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17 Sep 2012, 01:44

silly question coming up:

The deadline of 19 sept means-
I need to submit the app
latest by 19 (I.e. 23:59:59 on 19th) my time or EST?

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17 Sep 2012, 02:02

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17 Sep 2012, 05:36

jumsumtak wrote:

silly question coming up:

The deadline of 19 sept means-
I need to submit the app
latest by 19 (I.e. 23:59:59 on 19th) my time or EST?

The time will definitely be in EDT (Eastern Daylight). However, please check to verify it is at 23:59:59. When I was applying. I remember it was at end of business at 17:00:00 instead. I didn't see it on the website, but it may be on the application pages.

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17 Sep 2012, 10:50

Just submitted my application for Early Decision....now the agonizing wait begins!!!

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17 Sep 2012, 10:56

I'm in for EA as well. Best of luck everyone!

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17 Sep 2012, 13:03

Has anyone been to campus for their open interview yet? I am going Friday Sept 27!

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Re: Duke (Fuqua) 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink]

17 Sep 2012, 15:51

Boy those 25 random ones sure as hell took a lot of time and effort. I spoke to some Fuqua folks and the impression I got was -- don't just write -- well I love listening to elvis or Johnny cash...it's more about revealing who you are as a person.

The why duke question is of course the straight forward why duke/why mba/why now question.

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17 Sep 2012, 15:51