GMAT, essays, interview, undergraduate GPA & coursework

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2011

4 essay questions, school visit, interview, GMAT and GPA,

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2011

collaborative, heavy on team work, interactive classes, practical applications, global perspective, study abroad opportunities, focus on leadership

low cost of living, beautiful campus, top facilities, community, strong student engagement, positive environment

Unique essay questions, two recommendations, GMAT, transcripts, interview on campus

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2010

cheap cost of living; great new facilities; great restaurants

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2011

Classes are a good mix of lecture and case study with very useful class discussion amongst students. A wide variety of study abroad opportunities to meet every students individual preference in terms of length, breadth of study etc.

Cost of living is very reasonable especially the further away from campus (i.e 10 to 15 minutes away from campus)you are willing to live.

Application process included, GMAT scores, undergrad GPA, Essay questions - one unique question "Describe how you will be a leader of consequence", application forms, financial aid and scholarship applications.

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2011

High diversity in classes, case study, study abroad opportunities, research opportunities with professors, very strong classmates and team-based learning

cost of living is ok, but the social opportunities are amazing; crime exists but is mostly an issue for undergrads; neighborhood is great and quality of life is really solid

Multiple application deadlines to apply to, but the application involves background information, recommendations, and essays. Then you can be invited to an interview on campus. Must also take the GMAT as part of the process.

Financial aid and scholarships happen later in the process.

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2011

Fuqua focuses on being a leader of consequence, so the admissions essays reflect that and are unique in that respect. Also, the student body was more enthusiastic than I found anywhere else.

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2011

Core classes are all kept to a reasonable size (about 70 students or less) and the majority of electives are even smaller so it's really easy to participate often in class and get to know the professors well. Even the most prestigious professors are all extremely accessible to students and I've had more than one go out of his way to get to know the names of all students and the backgrounds before the term even started!

I've had the opportunity to complete two independent study projects in my first year. The first with a Fortune 100 company and the second with a smaller firm that allowed international travel at the end of the term. The school's ease of approval process for these alternative methods of learning helps us get "real world" experience even while taking classes in Durham, NC.

Being on a quarter system makes it really easy to study abroad. It is unfortunate though that the acceptance process is a lottery rather than merit-based (on grades, desire to potentially work in the region one day, proficiency in the language, etc).

I attended a competitive high school, started at an Ivy League undergrad, finished at a different top 25 school, got a 750 on my GMAT and yet I've never worked so hard in my life. The 6-week terms and the curved grading when many students have already taken classes like this during undergrad, is all very tough for a non-business undergrad major. Students are not competitive with others, per se, but they are competitive with themselves and there are a number of students who are all books all the time. This makes it tougher for the more well-rounded students to receive the highest marks.

Cost of living is extremely low. I have an enormous luxury apartment that is much, much nicer than my pre-MBA NYC apartment and less than half the cost.

The school is very up-to-date in its facilities including computer labs, classroom technology, CISCO video teleconferencing, etc. The building management office goes out of its way to make sure students have everything they need.

Dining options at Fuqua are pretty lame. I bring bag lunch and dinner and keep it in a fridge at school.

There is a "Leaders of Consequence" essay in which you need to explain how you fit into the school's leadership philosophy. It's really just a reworking and merging of other applications to other schools.

For the year I applied, anyone who applied had to sign up for an interview, either in person or otherwise. I believe this policy is changing due to increasing application numbers.

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2011

*Classes are good -- case based as well as interactive with students / experiential

*Class sizes range from 70 students for your core classes, to 20 for the electives

*Faculty are very intellectual and have a lot of research experience

* Cost of living can range from $400 - 1000 depending on where you decide to stay

* The facilities in the school are brand new and are high tech

* Library is large and brand new

* Computer lab is very large

* Dining is now Bon Appetit - fresh, organic, local food

* Fairly safe area

* 3-4 Essay Questions

* You can elect to have an interview during a certain period of time. Once that time period has passed, it is interview invite only

* GMAT is required

* There are financial aid and scholarship opportunities

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2011