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Welcome, all Duke Fuqua class of 2025 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies? Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post :) Join Duke Fuqua chat

Duke Fuqua MBA Deadlines

RoundApplication DueInterview Decisions ReleasedFinal Decisions Released
Early ActionSep 7, 2022Sep 22, 2022Oct 20, 2022
Round 1Sep 26, 2022Oct 26, 2022Dec 8, 2022
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Hi, Everyone,

We are excited to announce mainbhiankit as the Fuqua school moderator. He will be leading this chat and the forum discussions. He is applying to Fuqua and a few other schools this year. Please join me in welcoming mainbhiankit as the new Duke Fuqua school moderator! :)

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Hello, everyone! Thanks for the introduction, Nikhil. Looking forward to interacting with everyone here.

A little bit about me: I'm from India, and have over 5 years of work ex in Corporate Finance. I'm a CA (the equivalent of a CPA in India) and a CS (a post-graduate degree in Corporate, Industrial and Capital Laws). I'm currently researching schools and their respective culture. I thrive in creative and collaborative environments so, for that reason, schools with a tight-knit and collaborative cohort are the right fit for me - one of the big reasons why I was attracted to Fuqua's Daytime MBA programme. I also like to write - I'll be a published writer (hopefully) by the time I hit 'submit' on my applications. I'm also a Stand-Up comedian and I'm associated with over 5 NGOs, so I really believe in social work and volunteering.

Please feel free to share a bit about yourself as well. I'll be sharing a summary of the school's application along with a few resources that have helped me in learning more about Fuqua. So, keep watching this space and let's keep it interactive. Is it too soon to say "Go blue devils"? I don't think so. All the best to us! :)
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Background on Duke Fuqua:


School Description, according to the school's website:
"Fuqua enrols more than 2,000 students a year across ten-degree programs and eleven non-degree programs, designed to help working professionals, as well as full-time students, push their limits and try new things. While our campus is based in North America, we are known for providing opportunities for learning and engagement around the world.

The school has long-standing relationships with firms in key industries, including health care, financial services, consulting, technology, consumer goods, energy and the environment, and media, as well as a focus on the areas of entrepreneurship and social impact. Our network of 25,000+ alumni, many of whom remain highly engaged with Fuqua, are known for a special way of working. Ultimately, we measure the success of our graduates by their impact on workplaces and the world around them, by their relationships and reputations."


How to pronounce Fuqua: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mcH-RkkYAM


Why is it called Fuqua, you ask? According to the website, this is why:
J.B. Fuqua had a problem. A lot of ambition. Not a lot of money. College just wasn’t going to happen. So this Virginia farm boy asked several universities to mail him books instead. Only Duke responded. Call it distance learning, Depression-style, but those finance and banking books laid the foundation for a Fortune 500 company and J.B. Fuqua’s success.

Eleven years after Duke University chartered the Graduate School of Business in 1969, it was named The Fuqua School of Business with a gift from J.B. Fuqua in gratitude for that early relationship.

J.B. Fuqua believed any obstacle could be overcome with education and hard work, and this sense of grit remains part of our culture still. His support helped us evolve into one of the world’s best business schools. Our story shows how gifts—even those as small as a book—can make a difference.


There's tons of useful info on the school's YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/user/FuquaSchOfBusiness/playlists
You can read up about COLE, check out EDGE and CASE Chats, and even revisit AdCom information sessions. There are different playlists, do check them out.


Since I'm applying to the Daytime MBA programme, my research has been limited to that. If you need any specific information, please feel free to reply and ask. I'll try to look it up for you or you can ask the Admissions Office yourself at [email protected]



Daytime MBA Program

Duration: 22 months
Curriculum: General management, plus 17 concentrations, 2 certificates, 1 track, and 5 dual degree options
Elective Options: 100+

This is what the first year looks like:
Students complete approximately 14 core courses and choose four or more electives.

> Orientation (3 days)
> Summer (4 weeks)
>> Core classes (3)
> Fall 1 (6 weeks)
>> Core classes (5)
> Fall 2 (6 weeks)
>> Core classes (4)
> Winter
>> Optional elective workshop in Managerial Improvisation
> Spring 1 (6 weeks)
>> Core class (1)
>> Electives (2)
> Spring 2 (6 weeks)
>> Core class (1)
>> Electives (2)

As for the second year, this is what it looks like:
In the second year, students take electives (typically three per term) that allow them to tailor their course of study to meet their educational and career objectives.

> Re-orientation and Consequential Leadership II (4 days)
> Fall 1 (6 weeks)
>> Electives (3)
> Fall 2 (6 weeks)
>> Electives (3)
> Spring 1 (6 weeks)
>> Electives (3)
> Spring 2 (6 weeks)
>> Electives (3)

You also have the support of your study groups, which are carefully planned by Fuqua and are made in a way to ensure diversity. The study groups are called C-Leads.

You can read more about the Curriculum here: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/daytime-mba/curriculum
You can read more about the Concentrations and Certifications here: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/daytime-mba/concentrations-certificates
For Dual Degree, please visit: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/daytime-mba/dual-degrees


To know more about Fuqua, please attend the virtual events. Register here: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/virtual-events#!/
Fuqua is also on GMAT Club! Follow them for regular updates at newsFuqua
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Fuqua Fall 2023 Application - What we know so far:

Deadlines:

Early Action:
Application Deadline - Sept. 7, 2022
Interview Decision - Sept. 22, 2022
Final Decision - Oct. 20, 2022
Deposit Deadline - Dec. 5, 2022

Round 1:
Application Deadline - Sept. 26, 2022
Interview Decision - Oct. 26, 2022
Final Decision - Dec. 8, 2022
Deposit Deadline - Feb. 21, 2023

Round 2:
Application Deadline - Jan. 5, 2023
Interview Decision - Feb. 1, 2023
Final Decision - Mar. 10, 2023
Deposit Deadline - Apr. 24, 2023

Round 3:
Application Deadline - Mar. 28, 2023
Interview Decision - Apr. 12, 2023
Final Decision - May 2, 2023
Deposit Deadline - May 15, 2023
* International applicants should apply in EA, Round 1, and Round 2 to allow time for visa processing.

Note: If you're a reapplicant, Fuqua suggests you reapply in EA or Round 1.

Read more about selection criteria, and check out the FAQs about admissions here: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/daytime-mba/admissions-facts-dates


Fuqua has confirmed the essay questions for this year's applications. Read PersonalMBACoach's analysis here:
https://www.personalmbacoach.com/duke-mba-essays/


Read what's new about Fuqua's application this year: https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/2022/06/24/allison-jamison/whats-new-in-the-duke-mba-application-for-2022-2023
tl;dr: New DEI academic concentration. Impact Scholars. Only one LoR will be considered. Accelerated Daytime MBA applicants can now apply in R1 as well

Follow Fuqua on GMAT Club: newsFuqua

Also, please find attached MbaMission's Fuqua Insider Guide. Hope it helps your research!
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New Event Alert for Indian Applicants!


Fuqua is organizing an in-person event in New Delhi, India!

Here are the details:

Event name: "Fuqua Live: Dean Bill Boulding"
Date: July 23rd, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM IST
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The Admissions Team at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business invites you to join Dean Bill Boulding during his visit to New Delhi, India, for a conversation about shaping future business leaders and the innovations happening at Fuqua. Dean Boulding will also be joined by Lizzie Pogoloff, Senior Regional Director for India, and area alumni who will be there to speak about their time at Fuqua and the impact a graduate business degree had on their careers.

For those attending in-person in New Delhi, you will have the opportunity to speak with Lizzie about our portfolio of programs and network with alumni about the impact an MBA had on their careers.
To register for in-person attendance, visit: https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/register/DeanBouldingIndia

For those who are unable to attend the event in New Delhi, there is a virtual option to hear Dean Boulding's remarks and an alumni panel discussion.
To register for virtual attendance, visit: https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/register/DeanBouldingVIS
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Fuqua is organizing an in-person event in New Delhi, India!

Here are the details:

Event name: "Fuqua Live: Dean Bill Boulding"
Date: July 23rd, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM IST
Description:
The Admissions Team at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business invites you to join Dean Bill Boulding during his visit to New Delhi, India, for a conversation about shaping future business leaders and the innovations happening at Fuqua. Dean Boulding will also be joined by Lizzie Pogoloff, Senior Regional Director for India, and area alumni who will be there to speak about their time at Fuqua and the impact a graduate business degree had on their careers.

For those attending in-person in New Delhi, you will have the opportunity to speak with Lizzie about our portfolio of programs and network with alumni about the impact an MBA had on their careers.
To register for in-person attendance, visit: https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... ldingIndia

For those who are unable to attend the event in New Delhi, there is a virtual option to hear Dean Boulding’s remarks and an alumni panel discussion.
To register for virtual attendance, visit: https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... ouldingVIS
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Fuqua Daytime MBA Application is Live

Application instructions https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/day ... structions

Admissions dates and deadlines https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/day ... acts-dates

Open Interviews: Interviews provide you an ideal opportunity to present a different view of your credentials to the admissions committee. An admissions staff member, an alumnus/a, or an admissions fellow (a second-year MBA student) will conduct your interview.

This year, we are pleased to announce that we will offer both an on-campus and a virtual Open Interview Period.

Virtual: August 24 - September 16, 2022
On-Campus: September 10 - October 14, 2022

All applicants, regardless of the round in which they apply, are eligible to interview during this time. If your interview is not conducted during the Open Interview Period, your interview will be scheduled by invitation only. Interviews during the Open Interview Period are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Are people directly admitted once we clear the interview? Anyone has any idea about this?
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Directly admitted? Fuqua releases all admissions decisions on a particular day.
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Hi, for early action, do I understand correctly that once admitted and accepted, I can’t apply to any other school?
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That is specified as part of terms and conditions
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Hi, I am a reapplicant. How do I schedule a virtual interview during the open interview period?
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Hi!

The registration link for Virtual Open Interviews is live and can be found under the 'MBA Interview' tab of your Fuqua Application form. Post registration, you will get an e-mail from the Admissions Office confirming the same.

If you want to interview during the diversity events, just choose the event and the details about the process for registering for the event shall appear below the list.

For in-person interviews, please visit:
https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/campus-visits-and-interviews#!/

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Hi

I have a quick question on the EA binding agreement..Is it possible to break the agreement if we do get financial aid from other schools and none from fuqua? Or is there any legal implications?
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I have a quick question on the EA binding agreement..Is it possible to break the agreement if we do get financial aid from other schools and none from fuqua? Or is there any legal implications?
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Hi, Jugalvp

Thank you for your question.

The Early Action round is for applicants who are certain about Fuqua being at the top of their priority list, and the binding agreement is there for a reason. While there is no legal implication for violating the agreement, it is considered unethical.

If you get financial aid from other schools and are bound by the EA agreement, then you should reach out to the admissions office and talk to them about your situation. Such situations have happened in the past and the AdCom at Fuqua is very friendly and equipped to help you resolve the situation. The 'Fuqua Spirit' is real and very much observable in almost all interactions you have with people associated with Fuqua, irrespective of whether they're the AdCom, an alum, or a current student.

Hope this helps :)
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Hi

what’s the difference as a re applicant between open interview and early action
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As per my information, the open interview is a guaranteed interview (provided you book a slot) for the early action applicants. Early action comes with a binding option aka you have to take admission if offered and withdraw applications from other schools. If you apply in other rounds aka R1, R2 or R3, you will be offered an interview if they shortlist your application for candidacy.

As a re-applicant, you will have an additional essay explaining your personal trajectory / accomplishments compared to your previous application. For more clarity, I would highly suggest contacting the admissions office.
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Calling all Duke Fuqua MBA Applicants: 2023 Intake Class of 2025 18 Jul 2022, 06:02
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Hi, Everyone,

We are inviting all the prospective applicants of Fuqua to get their profiles evaluated for free with one of our partners MBAandBeyond

MBAandBeyond will be monitoring this space and will be evaluating profiles as they come in.

Some benefits of getting your profile evaluated:
You will get a rough idea about your chances at Fuqua
You will know which parts of the application to put more emphasis on
You will know how to address some of the weak points in your application
You will also get a chance to chat/talk with MBA&Beyond in a Zoom session if you have more questions about your profile.

To get your profile evaluated, please post your profile in the following format.

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