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Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017

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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   09 Oct 2014, 21:09
It's not the why thing that I'm concerned about. It's about articulating the attachment that I feel towards one of the principles. :/
The issue is that one can't plan events to show attachment to the principle that I'm writing about, hence the stagnation of thoughts... :roll:
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Oct 2014, 19:14
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DriverStuBenedict wrote:
Duke doesn't do Adcom interviews period. On campus, it's second year MBA students. I assume the alumni will be similar to that - some mandatory questions (strengths, weaknesses, why MBA, why fuqua) and the rest conversational.



unfortunately i got assigned to adcom for skype interview.. not super thrilled about that. was hoping to get face to face interview with alumni. not sure if there simple wasn't enough space in my designated interview city or because i am a reapplicant who interviewed on campus before?

can anyone who has done an adcom interview chime in?? would love to get some feedback on how to approach this interview as it definitely wasn't what i expected initially. thanks!

Don't worry much, adcom guy isn't gonna eat you for lunch.
Regardless, you may make an effort to reach out to them and inform that you are willing to travel a bit and meet their representative face to face for the interview. Trust, a little expenditure (little b'coz you won't be travelling to Durham, duh!) and time might go a long way towards your success.
Cheers for the interview call... and all the best.. :thumbup:



i thought about asking for that but since they already assigned an adcom interviewer i didn't want to further complicate things. they already have their hands full coordinating all the international interviews within a one week span. figured it would be tough to ask for last minute change although i'm def willing to travel to nearby city.
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Oct 2014, 20:05
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i thought about asking for that but since they already assigned an adcom interviewer i didn't want to further complicate things. they already have their hands full coordinating all the international interviews within a one week span. figured it would be tough to ask for last minute change although i'm def willing to travel to nearby city.

That's quite a dilemma you're stuck in. :?
I had similar dilemma and dropped them a mail.
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R1 interview date range is mentioned as November 24 - December 09, 2014. Due to work commitments, I will be in Malaysia until November 30, 2014 and will be in India after that. Hence, I am drawn between Singapore and New Delhi as my choices for interview location.
I could not find info about how the process is being arranged at non-hub locations, whether it is arranged on specific dates or has a date range. Hence, I am curious to know that while Fuqua has already accommodated prospective students by providing several interview locations, would the admissions team be able to make another accommodation by accepting a date based choice?

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You will need to pick a possible location that is close to you, however if that time and location does not work once you hear back from the interview coordinator to confirm your interview that is when you need to possibly suggest another time, date or location. Should you have additional questions please contact our office and at 919.660.7705 and speak with one of the officers of the day.

I believe that they are pretty cooperative (blame it on Fuqua culture ;) ). So, dropping a mail stating your willingness to travel isn't a bad idea. You might also want to state that you don't want to complicate stuff for them but at the same time do not want to ruin your chances too.
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Oct 2014, 21:45
Hey, regarding the open interviews , is there any option for international students? Do they provide options like interviewing with an alumni in the region?
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Oct 2014, 22:41
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Hey, regarding the open interviews , is there any option for international students? Do they provide options like interviewing with an alumni in the region?

i) Yup, international candidates may schedule on-campus interview during the open interview window.
ii) Yup for interview on invitation. Nope for open interview.
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   12 Oct 2014, 02:44
Thank you so much.

Also, another query regarding the Letters of recommendation. I have got one from my immediate boss. For the other one I could approach my manager but because I haven't worked very closely with him he wouldn't be able to write too much. Is it okay if I approach a colleague who is senior most in the team? In this situation, would I need to explain in the optional essay regarding my choice of recommenders or is one at manager level and one colleague a normal scenario?
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   12 Oct 2014, 04:01
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Thank you so much.

Also, another query regarding the Letters of recommendation. I have got one from my immediate boss. For the other one I could approach my manager but because I haven't worked very closely with him he wouldn't be able to write too much. Is it okay if I approach a colleague who is senior most in the team? In this situation, would I need to explain in the optional essay regarding my choice of recommenders or is one at manager level and one colleague a normal scenario?

Man! our situation in this case is quite similar! :)
I too am taking a reco from my immediate boss and another from a very senior colleague (he's close to retirement). Now, here's the catch. A colleague can be a junior, a senior or a guy sitting next to your cube. They all will have different credibility attached to them because of experience. I'd totally recommend you to write a line or two about this, so that at least the picture is clear. I am gonna do the same. Definitely not in a position to leave stuff to uncertainty... :)
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   12 Oct 2014, 06:27
Hello peeps,

Anybody know a good program to fulfill calculus pre-requisite for MBA?

i see that Duke is asking for it. In the past, Wharton conditionally accepted students before they complete calculus pre-req.
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 12 Oct 2014, 20:08
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Hello peeps,

Anybody know a good program to fulfill calculus pre-requisite for MBA?

i see that Duke is asking for it. In the past, Wharton conditionally accepted students before they complete calculus pre-req.

I am planning to take couple of MOOCs, the following are the links that I'm planning to take (except calculus). Should be helpful to you too...

Calculus - https://www.coursera.org/course/calcsing (10-12 hpw) 13 weeks VERIFIED U.Penn
Finance - https://www.coursera.org/course/corpfinance (2-3 hpw) 6 weeks IESE
https://www.coursera.org/course/introfinance (6-8 hpw) 15 weeks VERIFIED Wharton
Accounting - https://www.coursera.org/course/accounting (6-8 hpw) 10 weeks VERIFIED Wharton
Operations - https://www.coursera.org/course/operations (5-7 hpw) 8 weeks VERIFIED Wharton

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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   12 Oct 2014, 17:26
KaptainK wrote:
Hello peeps,

Anybody know a good program to fulfill calculus pre-requisite for MBA?

i see that Duke is asking for it. In the past, Wharton conditionally accepted students before they complete calculus pre-req.


Duke got rid of the calculus requirement this year. It's no longer required.
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   12 Oct 2014, 18:29
Any EA applicants have done with the invitation interviews? Any suggestions or updates on the Qs?
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2014, 02:35
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Just finished the interview with alumnus yesterday. It was just a casual talk, regular questions and the alumnus was very friendly. I forgot to bring my resume and application package, so guys don't forget to bring them to the interview.
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2014, 02:41
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Just finished the interview with alumnus yesterday. It was just a casual talk, regular questions and the alumnus was very friendly. I forgot to bring my resume and application package, so guys don't forget to bring them to the interview.

Hey daviddeng
Congrats on the interview invite!
Would you mind sharing a bit more info about the interview experience... you know the nitty gritties... :)
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2014, 02:50
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Just finished the interview with alumnus yesterday. It was just a casual talk, regular questions and the alumnus was very friendly. I forgot to bring my resume and application package, so guys don't forget to bring them to the interview.


Application package? Isn't it supposed to be a blind interview, so all they have access to is your resume? I have my interview scheduled for Wednesday which is why I ask!
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2014, 02:54
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Congrats on the interview invite!
Would you mind sharing a bit more info about the interview experience... you know the nitty gritties... :)


Normal questions, why MBA, why Duke, working experiences, what you can bring to Duke and some follow-up questions. Lasted about half an hour.

Just be yourself and don’t be nervous. Good luck:)
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2014, 03:00
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Just finished the interview with alumnus yesterday. It was just a casual talk, regular questions and the alumnus was very friendly. I forgot to bring my resume and application package, so guys don't forget to bring them to the interview.


Application package? Isn't it supposed to be a blind interview, so all they have access to is your resume? I have my interview scheduled for Wednesday which is why I ask!


I don't think it blind. My interviewer just asked me why I didn't bring the application package~
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2014, 03:16
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Just finished the interview with alumnus yesterday. It was just a casual talk, regular questions and the alumnus was very friendly. I forgot to bring my resume and application package, so guys don't forget to bring them to the interview.


Application package? Isn't it supposed to be a blind interview, so all they have access to is your resume? I have my interview scheduled for Wednesday which is why I ask!


I don't think it blind. My interviewer just asked me why I didn't bring the application package~


Huh. Now that is pretty random. Thanks for the heads up anyway! I fully intend to take my resume but I'm definitely on the fence about taking the entire app with me.
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2014, 03:21
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Huh. Now that is pretty random. Thanks for the heads up anyway! I fully intend to take my resume but I'm definitely on the fence about taking the entire app with me.

I'd suggest to take the app too, just in case the person asks. If he does, then let him know that it was advised to be blind interview, but you still brought a copy for his sake.
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Re: Calling all Duke-Fuqua Applicants(2015 Intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2014, 04:15
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Huh. Now that is pretty random. Thanks for the heads up anyway! I fully intend to take my resume but I'm definitely on the fence about taking the entire app with me.

I'd suggest to take the app too, just in case the person asks. If he does, then let him know that it was advised to be blind interview, but you still brought a copy for his sake.


Hey guys,
Please tell me what you mean by the "application package". Should i take a print of the PDF that was generated at the end?
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