Strong name, strong community and a very solid career placement for its graduates make Duke MBA a preferred choice for many applicants. Duke is one of the strongest schools in Healthcare but has a solid placement with top Consulting, Tech and Finance firms.
Fuqua has a very unusual essay, which can seem daunting to applicants. They ask for 25 random things about yourself. Once you stop to consider how many interesting life experiences, hobbies, and fun facts you actually have to share, there could be hundreds! Start a few months early, and prepare to prioritize. Even though these are fun, “random” things, you can prioritize those that shed light on who you are, what you care about, and what you love. De-prioritize (and delete) those that are probably similar to what many other MBA applicants have also experienced. Here it helps to have another perspective. Be sure to also highlight your community involvement – not necessarily in the 25 random things, but as and when it makes sense for you to do so throughout the application.
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