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Welcome, all Fuqua class of 2023 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to get to know each other, exchange ideas, discuss app/strategies? Who is applying?? Let us know by commenting below. Join Duke Fuqua chat

Fuqua MBA Deadlines

RoundApplication DeadlineInterview decision sentDecisions ReleasedDeposit deadline
Early ActionSep 23, 2020Oct 8, 2020Oct 27, 2020Dec 15, 2020
Round 1Oct 20, 2020Nov 10, 2020Dec 18, 2020Feb 25, 2021
Round 2Jan 7, 2021Feb 02, 2021Mar 20, 2021Apr 23, 2021
Round 3Mar 25, 2021Apr 08, 2021Apr 30, 2021May 14, 2021

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Required short-answer essay question: What are your post-MBA career goals? Share with us your first choice career plan and your alternate plan.
Instructions: Answer the following question in 500 characters only (the equivalent of about 100 words).

First required essay: 25 random things about yourself
Instructions: Present your response in list form, numbered 1 to 25. Some points may be only a few words, while others may be longer. Your complete list should not exceed two pages.

Second required essay: The Fuqua community and you
Instructions: Your response should be no more than 300 words.

Optional essay: Tell us more
Please do not upload additional essays or additional recommendations in this area of the application, and limit your response to one page.

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Who all has won the Fuqua application fee waiver and when are you going to apply?
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Hi guys some analysis on the fuqua essays by accepted

https://gmatclub.com/blog/2020/07/duke- ... 2020-2021/
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Hi guys some analysis on the fuqua essays by accepted

https://gmatclub.com/blog/2020/07/duke- ... 2020-2021/
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Thanks. Adding it to the first post.
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WILL the Deferrals impact the decision of the Adcom for the future applicants?
What do you guys think?

Attending the various sessions, I know that Adcom is just a liar with a smile on their faces to lie to us and grab our big bucks and if not then at least gain a good acceptance rate by eliminating those who they said, "We are holistic"
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WILL the Deferrals impact the decision of the Adcom for the future applicants?
What do you guys think?

Attending the various sessions, I know that Adcom is just a liar with a smile on their faces to lie to us and grab our big bucks and if not then at least gain a good acceptance rate by eliminating those who they said, "We are holistic"
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I am one of the ones who applied for, and got a deferral at Duke.
I can tell you that very few people at Fuqua have actually opted for a deferral. Even fewer will accept their deferral offer because of their personal goals and the issues around scholarships.

Will these deferrals impact the next cycle?
Yes! Most definitely.
But not in a huge way!
If you submit a strong application, you will get in no matter what! Most Fuqua admits are not very keen on deferrals.
Many already made peace with the fact that they might need to attend the whole first semester online (even with the flexible plan that Fuqua has), so the recent events haven't swayed a lot of people.
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There is an Admissions Committee Workshop today, July 16, 2020 at 9:00 AM EDT.
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There is an Admissions Committee Workshop today, July 16, 2020 at 9:00 AM EDT.
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Does one need to be registered for that? Just wondering if I can just drop in for the session.
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workout, yes, you'll have to register.
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workout, yes, you'll have to register.
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Where can one register for this session?
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jvdunn26, register at https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... 1592836732
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Was anyone else registered to attend today's webinar for the Black and LatinX MBA Organization? It looks like the zoom link from the Fuqua website is a bad link. I can't get in.
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Attending fuqua events will get you a waiver!!
Always. Duke maintains it's position
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I can confirm the above post. I got an application fee waiver for attending each of the webinars in the last two days.
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ALWAYS ATTEND AN EVENT AT FUQUA!

If you are considering applying, take advantage of the application fee waived for attending one of the events.

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A couple of Fuqua webinars are lined up in the next week. Slots are limited.

Meet Team Fuqua: Your B-School Community on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM EDT. Register at https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... 1592836732 and

Inside the Admisssions Committee Workshop on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM EDT. Register at https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... 1592836732
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A couple of Fuqua webinars are lined up in the next week. Slots are limited.

Meet Team Fuqua: Your B-School Community on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM EDT. Register at https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... 1592836732 and

Inside the Admisssions Committee Workshop on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM EDT. Register at https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... 1592836732
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Thank You iamsiddharthkapoor, the second one is already full ??

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elPatron434, haha. There are more such lined up in the future. Check out at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/virtual-events#/.
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A couple of Fuqua webinars are lined up in the next week. Slots are limited.

Meet Team Fuqua: Your B-School Community on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM EDT. Register at https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... 1592836732 and

Inside the Admisssions Committee Workshop on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM EDT. Register at https://admissions.fuqua.duke.edu/regis ... 1592836732

Thank You iamsiddharthkapoor, the second one is already full ??

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Hi guys I have just managed to register for the second event; I guess slots have opened up. Do give it a try
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