Applying to Duke, Fuqua?

obelixous · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 16-10-2005, 08:33 AM

Hi Simba

Thanks for taking the time to field questions.

Could you confirm whether it is possible to self report transcripts? or is it OK if I get my marksheets attested and send them? I do not have sealed transcripts from my university and will not be able to get it before R1.

Does Fuqua give TOEFL waivers? The website seems to suggest that TOEFL waivers are only for international students having a graduate or PHd degree from a college in US.

What kind of schedule have you kept till now? How much time for studies and how much time for other activities?

What kind of experiences have you had at Fuqua? Both positive and negative?

harrypotter1234 · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 16-10-2005, 12:07 PM

Hi Simba,

It would be nice if you could throw light on the fee structure as well.
What is the fee there for the entire course/per year!
Any chances of AID? What is the probability of students with AID there?

Thanks in Advance

funkyfuturist · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 16-10-2005, 12:38 PM

I can confirm to you that if you have had your undergraduate degree in English, you will get a TOEFL waiver... I have got one

harrypotter1234 · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 16-10-2005, 01:33 PM

What else are you required to give besides GMAT and TOEFL?

SNAX · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 17-10-2005, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Simba

Hmm, that should not be a problem. See if you can go back to the Univ and get that seal. I am from BU and I had made it a point to get that seal way back in 2000. But seriously, it should not matter. Write a quick mail to office of Admissions and find out! USEFI - what is that.. I havent heard of anything like that!! Just write to Admissions, that solves almost 90% of the problems.

Lets say.. about 10,000.. So, is it goodbye for Duke.

Take it in the right spirit, give ur best and move on. Its not a percentile thing to figure out what ur competition is - the better ur app is the faster u will make... immaterial of the # of ppl trying.

Thanks Simba for the response.

For the records, USEFI is an EdicationUSA center affiliated to US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Some schools in US ask for transcripts issued by USEFI (they do not take even sealed transcripts from the university)

Enjoy your fall break!!

SNAX · 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by harrypotter1234

What else are you required to give besides GMAT and TOEFL?

Ignorance is bliss!! Just give all the exams you know man! Maybe they will accept some of them

If you are (really) serious, do some research

Simba · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 17-10-2005, 05:22 AM

Hey obelixous, nice to see you on this thread!

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Originally Posted by obelixous

Hi Simba

Thanks for taking the time to field questions.

Could you confirm whether it is possible to self report transcripts? or is it OK if I get my marksheets attested and send them? I do not have sealed transcripts from my university and will not be able to get it before R1.

Fuqua doesnt take self report transcripts. Yes, get your marksheets attested by the university registar & send them. Try ur best to get the sealed envelopes. If not, call up the admissions & tell them that this is ur concern. Usually, they will tell you what you can do!!

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Does Fuqua give TOEFL waivers? The website seems to suggest that TOEFL waivers are only for international students having a graduate or PHd degree from a college in US.

Yup, I didnt take TOEFL. They want to see that ur education has been in English. Read the details on the website clearly..

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What kind of schedule have you kept till now? How much time for studies and how much time for other activities?

Hahaha.. I dont want to scare ya but the schedule is going to be crazy in all B-schools. Its not gonna be a joy ride but learning is abs fun. Read my blog for exactly what I have been doing

I think I have balanced my time well b/w studies & x-tra cur .. though it is all relative perceptions. Some ppl thot I was crazy doing so many stuffs.

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What kind of experiences have you had at Fuqua? Both positive and negative?

Catch one Bschool student saying a negative about his/her school

LOL! JK! I havent had any bad experiences except my occassional hiccups on grades but I chose a school that fit me.. I am a team kinda person.. So, Fuqua suits me best. And so, I am happy here...

People are way too helpful with everything.. thats something I can vouch on!!!

Simba · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 17-10-2005, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by harrypotter1234

Hi Simba,

It would be nice if you could throw light on the fee structure as well.
What is the fee there for the entire course/per year!
Any chances of AID? What is the probability of students with AID there?

Thanks in Advance

I would rather you guys use me for stuff that is not on the website. You can see the expenses etc there!

Yes, some guys have got aid.. anything ranging from 10 to 30k fee waiver. For that you should put up a stellar application. If you are considering Fuqua, dont depend too much on the Aid, its way too difficult here!

Simba · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 17-10-2005, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by harrypotter1234

What else are you required to give besides GMAT and TOEFL?

Nothing much, some teeny weeny essays..

Read my article on www.pagalguy.com The International MBA series, maybe that will give you an idea.

obelixous · **Re: Applying to Duke, Fuqua? -** 17-10-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Simba

Hey obelixous, nice to see you on this thread!

Thanks for responding. I know I am more of a silent member but Fuqua happens to be one of my preferred schools. I am not sure whether I will be able to apply R1 or not (have been keeping busy lately and have messed up my app schedule) but will surely apply in R2.

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Originally Posted by Simba

Fuqua doesnt take self report transcripts. Yes, get your marksheets attested by the university registar & send them. Try ur best to get the sealed envelopes. If not, call up the admissions & tell them that this is ur concern. Usually, they will tell you what you can do!!

Already sent a mail to admissions, waiting for a response. I would prefer not to go to Bareilly from Delhi to get marksheets attested. I am hoping notarization will be OK. Fingers crossed.

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Originally Posted by Simba

Hahaha.. I dont want to scare ya but the schedule is going to be crazy in all B-schools. Its not gonna be a joy ride but learning is abs fun. Read my blog for exactly what I have been doing

I think I have balanced my time well b/w studies & x-tra cur .. though it is all relative perceptions. Some ppl thot I was crazy doing so many stuffs.

Read thru your Blog. Focus seems to be on sleep deprived studies and fun. I think I am your kind of person in terms of needing atleast 6 hours of sleep.

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Originally Posted by Simba

Catch one Bschool student saying a negative about his/her school

LOL! JK! I havent had any bad experiences except my occassional hiccups on grades but I chose a school that fit me.. I am a team kinda person.. So, Fuqua suits me best. And so, I am happy here...

People are way too helpful with everything.. thats something I can vouch on!!!

Thanks for being candid.

Shall bug you later when I have more queries. Continue to have fun and good luck for the internship position.