Duke University's Fuqua School of Business
Fuqua 2024-2025 / Class of 2027 application deadlines
• Early Action Deadline: September 4, 2024
Notification: October 18, 2024
• Round 1 Deadline:
October 1, 2024
Notification: December 12, 2024
• Round 2 Deadline:
January 9, 2025
Notification: March 14, 2025
• Round 3 Deadline:
February 20, 2025
Notification: April 4, 2025
2023-2024 Full-Time MBA Applicant Essays
You’ll need to provide your thoughts on one short answer and two longer essay questions as part of your application.
Instructions for all written submissions
- Responses should use 1.5-line spacing and a font size no smaller than 10-point.
- Do not repeat the question in the document you upload with your application as this will cause the essay to be flagged for plagiarism.
- Respond fully and concisely.
- Length requirements vary by question and are detailed below.
- Responses must be completed before submitting your application.
Required short-answer essay:
Instructions: Answer the following question in 100 words.
- What are your post-MBA career goals? Share with us your first-choice career plan and your alternate plan.
Essay 1: 25 random things about yourself
The 'Team Fuqua' spirit and community is one of the things that sets the MBA experience apart, and it is a concept that extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. Please share with us “25 Random Things” about you. The Admissions Committee wants to get to know YOU - beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. Share with us important life experiences, your hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are.
Your list will be limited to 2 pages (750 words maximum). Please present your response in list form, numbered 1 to 25. Some points may be brief, while others may be longer.
Essay 2: The Fuqua community and you
Fuqua prides itself on cultivating a culture of engagement. Our students enjoy a wide range of student-led organizations that provide opportunities for leadership development and personal fulfillment, as well as an outlet for contributing to society. Our student-led government, clubs, centers, and events are an integral part of the student culture and to the development of leaders. Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, what are 3 ways you expect to contribute at Fuqua?
Your response will be limited to 1 page (500 words maximum).
Optional essay: Tell us more
If you feel there are circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g. unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance). Note that you should NOT upload additional essays nor additional recommendations in this area. The Optional Information section is intended to provide the admissions committee with insight into your circumstances only.
Your response will be limited to 1 page (500 words maximum).
Visit the Duke-Fuqua admissions website for more application information.
Disclaimer: the information provided on this page is for reference only. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the admissions website link provided above to confirm essay prompts, deadlines, and other application information.