Fuqua (Duke) fall 2008 aspirants

[tentenan]

Starting a thread for fuqua aspirants... i've come across quite a few applicants for fuqua... lets get together here...


am a round 1 applicant... just got an interview invite today... had abandoned hopes... a very pleasant surprise after a ding from chicago yesterday...

ppl already interviewed... plz post your experiences here...

[funkymonkey]

Originally Posted by tentenan

Starting a thread for fuqua aspirants... i've come across quite a few applicants for fuqua... lets get together here...


am a round 1 applicant... just got an interview invite today... had abandoned hopes... a very pleasant surprise after a ding from chicago yesterday...

ppl already interviewed... plz post your experiences here...

Hi Tentenan,

Did you recently leave a similar post on the BW forum as well. I read it this morning and came across something similar on PG now. Are you done with your interview? I had mine a few weeks ago in Bangalore.
It was regular stuff but my hopes are not too high cos he said at the end that Im a strong candidate but the chink my armor is my work ex of 2.5 yrs which is way less than most other applicants i.e. 5 – 6 yrs atleast.

Cheers,
FM

[catapult]

Strange, I thought results come out on Jan 18th. I didn't get an interview invite but still pin hopes on my application and the words that 'Interviews are not mandatory for the application process'

[funkymonkey]

Originally Posted by catapult

Strange, I thought results come out on Jan 18th. I didn't get an interview invite but still pin hopes on my application and the words that 'Interviews are not mandatory for the application process'

Yep, Jan 18 is the R1 decision date. But I want to ask them if there's any chance they'll tell me my decision - Ding, yes, waitlist whatever by Jan 14 atleast cos I've bought time from HEC Paris to pay up my deposit. Have you been following the Duke thread on BW, you might wanna check it out if you haven't.

All the best!
FM

[dasi]

Hi guys,

I am working in Bangalore now, and applying to Fuqua in R2. Am almost ready with my essays, will submit it as soon as i get a confirmation of my recos being submitted.

Tentenan and funkymonkey.. It would be great if you would shed more light on your profiles and the details of the interview - who took it, wat was asked, etc.

My profile: 720/2.5 yrs WE (six months to date in the role of a lead)
Strong acads, very strong extra-curriculars and Community service.

Cheers,
dasi

[Deep Magic]

Hey all

Did any one of you send any hard-copies of the transcript or the proof that the medium of instruction at the undergraduate college was English (Im taking exmption for TOEFL on the basis of this) beforer submitting your app?

I intend to submit mine for R2.

TIA for your help

[catapult]

Originally Posted by Deep Magic

Hey all

Did any one of you send any hard-copies of the transcript or the proof that the medium of instruction at the undergraduate college was English (Im taking exmption for TOEFL on the basis of this) beforer submitting your app?

I intend to submit mine for R2.

TIA for your help

Even I had asked for TOEFL exemption but they said they didn't require any proof/transcripts for application review.

[tentenan]

Originally Posted by funkymonkey

Hi Tentenan,

Did you recently leave a similar post on the BW forum as well. I read it this morning and came across something similar on PG now. Are you done with your interview? I had mine a few weeks ago in Bangalore.
It was regular stuff but my hopes are not too high cos he said at the end that Im a strong candidate but the chink my armor is my work ex of 2.5 yrs which is way less than most other applicants i.e. 5 – 6 yrs atleast.

Cheers,
FM

yes, i posted one in the BW forum too. I have my interview on 31st.
I have 3.5 work ex, ie will be 4 when i join.

Dont worry, you never know. which other schools have u applied to?
Can you please elaborate on the questions asked?

-tentenan

[tentenan]

Originally Posted by dasi

Hi guys,

I am working in Bangalore now, and applying to Fuqua in R2. Am almost ready with my essays, will submit it as soon as i get a confirmation of my recos being submitted.

Tentenan and funkymonkey.. It would be great if you would shed more light on your profiles and the details of the interview - who took it, wat was asked, etc.

My profile: 720/2.5 yrs WE (six months to date in the role of a lead)
Strong acads, very strong extra-curriculars and Community service.

Cheers,
dasi

3.5 we IT/M/770 ... decent acads and extra currics. but as commonly said essays can indeed make a hell lot of difference. do them well.

i havent had my interview yet. will surely post my experience.

-tentenan

[funkymonkey]

Originally Posted by tentenan

yes, i posted one in the BW forum too. I have my interview on 31st.
I have 3.5 work ex, ie will be 4 when i join.

Dont worry, you never know. which other schools have u applied to?
Can you please elaborate on the questions asked?

-tentenan

Where are you located? Go through various forums to pick up pointers for the Duke interview cos they pretty much follow a standard set of questions. Even the “hatke” questions are from their standard Question list.
I’ve also applied to Darden, got the interview notification but as instructed am waiting for the alumnus to get in touch with me.
I got into Ivey in Canada but am not interested.
Am mostly going to HEC Paris unless Duke comes through – it’s a tough situation cos HEC’s given me a confirmation extension till Jan 15 and Duke’s decision is on Jan 18!!
Still haven’t heard from Haas.