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Duke Fuqua School of Business Admission
Essays
Applicant Essays
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, emotional intelligence, and business
acumen. Thus, Duke is in the midst of an ambitious global
venture that will embed and connect us around the world, and
we are seeking future leaders of consequence, those who
value diversity and collaborative leadership, and who aspire
to impact the companies and communities of which they are a
part in a lasting and positive way.
In an effort to identify, engage, and foster the
development of future leaders of consequence, the Admissions
Committee would like to get to know our applicants in a more
holistic manner. We would like to know who you are, what has
shaped you into the person you are today, and how you hope
to impact both Duke and the communities of which you will be
a part in the future. The essays are your opportunity to
convey that to us. Please be open, genuine, and
passionate. Share with us what makes you a dynamic,
multi-dimensional person.
- Describe your vision for your career, your
inspiration for pursuing this career path, and the role
of The Duke MBA in achieving your goals. If you are
interested in a specific concentration or joint degree
program, please discuss in this essay.
- Discuss a person, event, or experience that has
significantly shaped your life and explain why.
- Individuals choose a business school for many
different reasons. Through your research, what
attributes or characteristics of The Duke MBA program
have most resonated with you and why? How do you plan to
contribute to the strengthening and enhancement of those
attributes and characteristics during your time at Duke
and beyond?
Optional Essay (not required)
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).
Re-applicant Essay
All re-applicants are required to complete the Re-applicant Essay. Please
limit your response to two pages. Write an essay describing how you are now
a stronger candidate for admission compared to the application you submitted
the previous year.
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* Admissions essays are for the 2009-2010
application season.
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