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Duke Fuqua Full Time MBA Admission Essays; Duke Fuqua Executive MBA Admission Essays

Two short essay answer questions and two long essays must be completed before submitting your application. Prepare your essays carefully. The Admissions Committee considers your responses to the following questions important in the selection process. Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing.

For the short answer questions, please restrict your response to a single page each. For the long essay questions, please select only one question to answer from the three choices given for the first question, and then you must answer the second question. There is no restriction on the length of your response for the two long essay questions. Applicants typically use between 500 and 750 words for long essays one and two.

Candidates who applied to Fuqua between September 2006 and April 2007 are considered reapplicants. Reapplicants are asked to complete the Reapplicant Essay in addition to the Applicant Essays.

All applicants have the opportunity to submit an optional essay to explain any extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware.

Short Essays - Answer both short essay questions.

Essay 1. Why are you interested in The Duke MBA and how will it help you achieve your goals? Please also discuss your career path, including your short and long-term professional goals. If you are interested in the Health Sector Management concentration or a joint degree program, please address in this essay.

Essay 2. How will your background, values, and non-work activities enhance the experience of other Duke MBA students and add value to Fuqua's diverse culture?

Long Essays - For essay 1, please answer only one of the three essay options provided. All applicants should answer question 2.

Essay 1. Please respond fully and concisely to one of the following essay topics. Clearly identify which question you have selected.

    1. Describe an example of where you were challenged to lead in a team-oriented context. What was the challenge you faced, how did you address it, and what takeaways or lessons learned have you successfully applied in other leadership situations?

    2. Describe a situation in which your ability to perform ethically was challenged. What was the issue, how did you handle it, and what did you learn from it?

    3. Describe a significant leadership failure in your life. What did you learn from this failure? How has it impacted who you are today and the kind of leader you would like to be?

Essay 2. How has your personal history and family background influenced your intellectual and personal development? What unique personal qualities or life experiences distinguish you from other applicants? Note: The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have achieved professionally.

Reapplicant Essay

In addition to the Applicant Essays listed above, please answer the following question. There is no restriction on the length of your response. Reapplicants typically use between 500 and 750 words for this essay.

1. Write an essay describing how you are a stronger candidate for admission compared to the previous year's application.

Application Deadline (Round 1): 1 Nov 2007; (Round 2): 3 Jan 2008; (Round 3): 3 Mar 2008

Duke Fuqua Full Time MBA Application Essays Creation Charges: Rs. 27,995 ($ 800, € 530)*... Complete Charges.

* 300 words has been considered for the optional essay. The package does not include reapplicant essay.

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