• IVY MBA CONSULTING WE KNOW MBA

    "…So what in my eyes was most important ? Working 24 / 7 – Ivy MBA Consulting is really "an empire where the sun never sets”; the amazing people and the structured approach that was up to any challenge..."
    Alex (Berkely Haas Class of 2012)
  • IVY MBA CONSULTING WE KNOW MBA

    "...with less than 4 weeks to review the entire application. Your dedication was admirable. All this working remotely, showing the great flexibility and adaptability of your skills..."
    Filippo (INSEAD Class of 2012)
  • slide2
  • slide3
  • slide4


The Fuqua School of Business (Duke University)  

The Fuqua School of Business (Duke University)

 
General Information
     
Location: Durham, NC   Acceptance Rate: 24.0%  
Average Age: 29   Average GMAT: 699  
Class Size: 440   Average GPA: 3.4  


  Loans: No cosigners    
_________
Important Dates
Application Requirements
 
Rounds Deadline Notification   Application Fee: $200  
Early Round --- ---   Interview: Recommended  
Round 1 --- ---   Required Essays: 3 short, 1 long  
Round 2 --- ---  
Recommendations:
2  
Round 3 --- ---
Important Links
 
Rankings
 
  U.S. News 12  
  Business Week 6  
  Financial Times 20  
  Wall Street Journal 13  
  The Economist 28  
  Forbes 13  
Essays
 

Short Answer Essays (single-page limit for each)

1. What do you hope to gain from The Duke MBA? How does it fit into your short- and long- term goals? If you are interested in a joint degree or the Health Sector Management program, please address in this response.

 

2. How will you contribute to the overall experience of your peers at The Duke MBA?

 

3. Discuss a person, event or experience that has significantly shaped your life and explain why. Note: The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have achieved professionally.

 

Long Answer Essay (two-page limit)

1. Today, companies must navigate through complex and interdependent issues. They must deal with health and security matters, environmental impact questions, and diversity and cultural concerns. Leaders need adaptability, imagination, and emotional intelligence as well as business acumen.

Upon graduation with your Duke MBA, you will be a leader of consequence, able to deal simultaneously with complex matters and engage skillfully with colleagues, clients, and community. What impact do you hope to have as a leader of consequence?

 

Optional Essay

1. If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g. unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weakness in your application).

 
Additional Information
 
THE INFORMATION IS UPDATED TO APPLICATION SEASON 2010. UPDATED INFO WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON.