The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University has released their application deadlines and essay topics for those aiming to apply to enter the MBA program starting in the fall of 2013. The essay topics as written at the Duke website are at the end of this post; here are the deadlines:
Early Action:
Deadline: 9/19/2012
Interview Invitation by: 10/9/2012
Interview Period (in Durham): 9/10/2012 - 10/16/2012
Interview Period (off-campus): 10/11/2012 - 10/16/2012
Decision: 10/30/2012
Deadline: 10/24/2012
Interview Invitation by: 11/28/2012
Interview Period (in Durham): 12/6/2012 - 12/11/2012
Interview Period (off-campus): 12/1/2012 - 12/11/2012
Decision: 1/8/2013
Round 2:
Deadline: 1/4/2013
Interview Invitation by: 2/7/2013
Interview Period (in Durham): 2/14/2013 - 2/24/2013
Interview Period (off-campus): 2/8/2013 - 2/24/2013
Decision: 3/18/2013
Deadline: 3/21/2013
Interview Invitation by: 4/10/2013
Interview Period (in Durham): 4/22/2013 - 4/30/2013
Interview Period (off-campus): 4/11/2013 - 4/30/2013
Decision: 5/10/2013
Essays:
- Three short answer questions and two essays are required for all applicants.
- Responses should use 1.5 line spacing and a font size no smaller than 10-point.
- Responses must be completed before submitting your application.
- Prepare your responses carefully. The Admissions Committee considers your answers important in the selection process.
Required Short
Answer Questions: Answer all 3
questions
Respond in 250 characters only (the equivalent of about 50 words).
1. What are your short-term goals, post-MBA?
2. What are your long-term goals?
3. Life is full of uncertainties, and plans and
circumstances can change. As a result, navigating a career requires you to be
adaptable. Should the short-term goals that you provided above not materialize
what alternative directions have you considered?
Required Essays: Answer both essay questions
1. The "Team Fuqua" spirit and community is one of
the things that sets The Duke MBA experience apart, and it is a concept that
extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration.
When a new person joins the Admissions team, we ask that person to share with
everyone in the office a list of "25 Random Things About Yourself."
As an Admissions team, we already know the new hire's professional and academic
background, so learning these "25 Random Things" helps us get to know
someone's personality, background, special talents, and more.
In this spirit, the Admissions Committee also wants to get to know you—beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. You can share with us important life experiences, your likes/dislikes, hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are. Share with us your list of "25 Random Things" about YOU.
Please 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 2 pages.
In this spirit, the Admissions Committee also wants to get to know you—beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. You can share with us important life experiences, your likes/dislikes, hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are. Share with us your list of "25 Random Things" about YOU.
Please 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 2 pages.
2. When asked by your family, friends, and colleagues
why you want to go to Duke, what do you tell them? Share the reasons that are
most meaningful to you.
Your response to this essay question should be no more than 2 pages in length. Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing.
Your response to this essay question should be no more than 2 pages in length. Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing.
Optional Essay:
If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware, please explain them in an optional essay (e.g. unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, or any significant weakness in your application).
If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware, please explain them in an optional essay (e.g. unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, or any significant weakness in your application).
- Do
NOT upload additional essays nor additional recommendations in this area
of the application.
- The
Optional Essay is intended to provide the Admissions Committee with
insight into your extenuating circumstances only.
- Limit
your response to two pages.
As always, do confirm all information directly at Duke's admissions website.
John Couke
john.couke@gmail.com
