Hi All, Iām a DUKE R1 applicant and waiting for an iterview call for the same. Did anybody, who has applied to FUQUA, get an interview call?
Hi All,
I'm a DUKE R1 applicant and waiting for an iterview call for the same.
Did anybody, who has applied to FUQUA, get an interview call?
Hi All,
I'm a DUKE R1 applicant and waiting for an iterview call for the same.
Did anybody, who has applied to FUQUA, get an interview call?
Im not sure what u mean ... "waiting for an interview call" ... i thot fuqua interviewed all the applicants ???
Hi All,
I'm a DUKE R1 applicant and waiting for an iterview call for the same.
Did anybody, who has applied to FUQUA, get an interview call?
Vijender,
I have also applied to Duke, and since I am in US currently, I had scheduled my interview on the campus even before submitting my app...
I am not sure if Duke interviews all applicants... but most of the current students I met had been interviewed before being admitted... so keep your fingers crossed for the call... you should get it soon... š
Vijender,
I have also applied to Duke, and since I am in US currently, I had scheduled my interview on the campus even before submitting my app...
I am not sure if Duke interviews all applicants... but most of the current students I met had been interviewed before being admitted... so keep your fingers crossed for the call... you should get it soon... :-)
What i meant was ... every applicant has the opportunity to get interviewed after submitting the application ... this was how it was when i applied in 2006.
You either schedule an alumni interview .. for which you have to place a request with your location details or otherwise if an alumni interview is not possible they will put you in touch with a 2nd year student to interview you.
I have scheduled an interview with Duke in a couple of weeks. I want to learn more abt the univ as to how it is diff from the others in order to help me answer the question Why Duke? anybody any comments on this?
sanjeev
I also ave my interview call in the next few days. Can anyone throw some light on what are the typical questions and what qualities they are looking for in an individual?
I have scheduled an interview with Duke in a couple of weeks. I want to learn more abt the univ as to how it is diff from the others in order to help me answer the question Why Duke? anybody any comments on this?
sanjeev
only you can answer that question. If you cannot then nobody else can for you. And if someone else can then it would be very generic. Duke would be impressed by your unique view about the program.
It is not similar to Indian education pattern. If admitted you are going to spend more than 100K + loss of pay for two years. You should know about a university IN and OUT. This is the least you can do in my opinion.
only you can answer that question. If you cannot then nobody else can for you. And if someone else can then it would be very generic. Duke would be impressed by your unique view about the program.
It is not similar to Indian education pattern. If admitted you are going to spend more than 100K + loss of pay for two years. You should know about a university IN and OUT. This is the least you can do in my opinion.
I agree... Sanjeev I would suggest you to go through the Duke website and other resources like brochures and internet resources to look for information and try to answer this question urself, because it is not that the university has to like you, but you should know and like the university too... and believe me... there is more information about every university than u can even absorb... this question has also been asked in the application, so spend some time researching and finding out the reasons u chose to apply here... probably u should have some things thats y u applied here... all the best for the interview...
kamakazie SaysI also ave my interview call in the next few days. Can anyone throw some light on what are the typical questions and what qualities they are looking for in an individual?
actually the typical questions r obvious... why MBA, why Duke, what would u contribute to our community, some general things about your professional background and progress, some questions may come from your resume (try to form questions on ur own from the resume to prepare for this...)
overall... it would probably be cool and not very probing, so I would suggest you to be what u r (know urself well and ur strengths and weaknesses) and be true to what u want to say, its pretty bad to be caught on the wrong foot if u cannot defend something...
I have scheduled an interview with Duke in a couple of weeks. I want to learn more abt the univ as to how it is diff from the others in order to help me answer the question Why Duke? anybody any comments on this?
sanjeev
Let me answer you with a question. Do YOU know why you applied to Duke? And your answer should not be any of:
a) Because it ranks in the top-10 in 2 or more rankings
b) Because average pay scale is $100k+
c) I don't know
If it is, well, then, research time, I guess. If it's not, then you already know the answer. What specific aspect of their program interests you? Just be honest.
Hey,
I understand we are talking about the alumni (ie. the pre application evaluative interviews).....
i interviewed with an alumni. It was quite chilled out....It was about 1 hr long....very chatty. They are just trying to gauge your fit into duke....
Questions were
Why duke...why MBA...and then we spoke more about him then me : - ))
Let me answer you with a question. Do YOU know why you applied to Duke? And your answer should not be any of:
a) Because it ranks in the top-10 in 2 or more rankings
b) Because average pay scale is $100k+
c) I don't know
If it is, well, then, research time, I guess. If it's not, then you already know the answer. What specific aspect of their program interests you? Just be honest.
To clear everybody's confusion, I have not applied to Duke yet, and I am not sure whether I will be applying. I have scheduled an "informational" interview and a tour and a class visit just to learn more abt. the univ. and the community environment. I am just doing my research through this forum.
Hey,
I understand we are talking about the alumni (ie. the pre application evaluative interviews).....
i interviewed with an alumni. It was quite chilled out....It was about 1 hr long....very chatty. They are just trying to gauge your fit into duke....
Questions were
Why duke...why MBA...and then we spoke more about him then me : - ))
Dear Jina,
Did you have your interview at India? Which city? Can you please throw some light on the alumni's profile?
I too applied in the R1 at Duke. I got an email from the admission office with the following content:
"I am still working to accommodate everyone's requests for alumni
interviews. I apologize for the delay. I will update you on or before
Monday, November 27. You will have until Monday, December 3 to complete
your interview.
Due to a limited number of alumni interviewers, I may not be able to
accommodate your request. If I am not, please do not worry or panic.
We do not require the interview for admission to Duke. "
I haven't received any more mails from them. Since 27th of Nov'06 is the last date of the interview response, I am keeping my fingers crossed. Even though the mail from admission office specifies that interview is not always required for admissions, I have the feeling that no accepted student would be admitted without being interviewed. What's your thought on this matter?
Regards,
NeoZen
I would try to attempt your query.
As per the BW forum, they interview about 81% of the applicants BUT the 95% of the enrolled applicants are interviewed. I have a feeling that this is similar to Kelloggs. If you are interviewed then you have a pretty good chance to get through BUT if you are not then chances are weak.
Duke University 2006 Full-Time Profile
I haven't received any more mails from them. Since 27th of Nov'06 is the last date of the interview response, I am keeping my fingers crossed. Even though the mail from admission office specifies that interview is not always required for admissions, I have the feeling that no accepted student would be admitted without being interviewed. What's your thought on this matter?
Regards,
NeoZen
Dear Jina,
Did you have your interview at India? Which city? Can you please throw some light on the alumni's profile?
I too applied in the R1 at Duke. I got an email from the admission office with the following content:
"I am still working to accommodate everyone's requests for alumni
interviews. I apologize for the delay. I will update you on or before
Monday, November 27. You will have until Monday, December 3 to complete
your interview.
Due to a limited number of alumni interviewers, I may not be able to
accommodate your request. If I am not, please do not worry or panic.
We do not require the interview for admission to Duke. "
I haven't received any more mails from them. Since 27th of Nov'06 is the last date of the interview response, I am keeping my fingers crossed. Even though the mail from admission office specifies that interview is not always required for admissions, I have the feeling that no accepted student would be admitted without being interviewed. What's your thought on this matter?
Regards,
NeoZen
Hi Neo,
I interviewed in Bombay. Where are you from? Alumni was abt 35 yrs old and batch of 99.He had a huge family business. He managed various companies. Very very impressive.
Neo, I dont think you should worry abt the interview too much. The fact that you opted for an interview(inspite of it not being mandatory)...shows your eagerness as well as seriousness. The onus is on them to schedule an interview. If they dont/cant do that, they cant penalise you. Plus like i said the interview i gave was barely an interview. He voluntarily told me that he was just trying to gauge my fit into Duke.
So chill out dude. K sera sera...
Best
Jina
Hi Neo,
I interviewed in Bombay. Where are you from? Alumni was abt 35 yrs old and batch of 99.He had a huge family business. He managed various companies. Very very impressive.
Neo, I dont think you should worry abt the interview too much. The fact that you opted for an interview(inspite of it not being mandatory)...shows your eagerness as well as seriousness. The onus is on them to schedule an interview. If they dont/cant do that, they cant penalise you. Plus like i said the interview i gave was barely an interview. He voluntarily told me that he was just trying to gauge my fit into Duke.
So chill out dude. K sera sera...
Best
Jina
Hi Jina,
Thanks for the words of encouragement!
It was nice to hear about your interview experience. I wish that all the interviewers conduct such cool interviews. I know that the onus is now on them to schedule the interview. But, the interview-vs-accepted statistics is what worries me.
However, I am a hard core optimist. So, won't give up till the end.
I am from Chennai. What about you?
Regards,
NeoZen
Having read this thread I have realized that almost everyone has had an alumni interview. I think I am the only person who had a telephonic interview. I just wanted to know if anyone had a telephonic interview as well .... and whether it makes any difference if ti was an alumni interview or a telephonic interview?
kamakazie SaysHaving read this thread I have realized that almost everyone has had an alumni interview. I think I am the only person who had a telephonic interview. I just wanted to know if anyone had a telephonic interview as well .... and whether it makes any difference if ti was an alumni interview or a telephonic interview?
There is no difference brother.
Look at it this way, see you are unique in getting a telephonic interview.

I personally prefer face to face interviews may be because i lost many potential dates (gals) on telephone at high school and college. š
Hi
I applied for R1 Fuqua. I was waiting for interviews but this is the mail I received yesterday.
Is there any one else who received a similar mail or am I the only one?
Any inferences from the mail..?
Thank you for your interest in the Fuqua School of Business. I am writing to inform you that due to a limited number of alumni interviewers in India, we are not able to accommodate your request for an alumni interview.
Please do not worry or panic. Duke does not require an interview for admission. In addition, the Admissions Committee is aware of this situation and it will not affect your application negatively.
Our inability to accommodate your interview request does not reflect your application status. Your application is still being read and considered for admission.