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Getting Advice From Duke University’s Experts
Admission Tips
December 17, 2010
Your Speaker Today
LIZ RILEY HARGROVE
Associate Dean for AdmissionsDuke’s Fuqua School of Business
– 17 years with Fuqua;– Responsible for strategic planning,
recruitment, and evaluation;– Recognized leader in the field of
graduate business admissions;– Featured in BusinessWeek,
U.S. News & World Report, etc.
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Portfolio of Programs
Daytime MBA
Cross Continent MBA
Weekend Executive MBA
Global Executive MBA
Master of Management Studies: Foundations of Business
Ideal Candidate for Duke
– Demonstrated career progression;
– Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
– Academic preparedness (quantitative and analytic skills);
– General fit for the school’s culture: Team Fuqua;
– Ability to articulate your story and ambition in the context
of the school’s story;
– Good English speaking abilities for international students.
What Will You Change?
Application Process After Submission
1. An application is submitted on-line.
2. File contents are checked.
3. An application is read and evaluated independently
by at least 2 members of the Admission Committee.
4. An application is presented to the entire Admission
Committee for discussion.
5. The final decision is made.
Admission Tips
– We build a class representing the microcosm of the world:
Be who you are!
– Equal weight is assigned to all factors:
You are more than you are GMAT score!
(or work experience)
– Fuqua is a school that chooses to be diverse:
Articulate your story!
Interview Tips
– Prepare for an admissions interview as you would for a
job interview;
– Think of this as an opportunity to differentiate yourself;
– Show your drive, passion and commitment;
– Be ready to explain:
1. Why you want to do The Duke MBA?
2. What you hope to gain from this experience?
3. What you have to contribute?
Ways To Connect With Duke
– Visit our website;
– Join our mailing list;
– Attend an information session;
– Contact our regional staff.
Thank you!