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3 Tactical Tips for a Strong Application
The admissions process goes beyond checking boxes. It centers on telling a story with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Detours and Destiny: Finally Saying Yes to My MBA Dream
I had built a strong career in tech, an industry that often downplays the need for an MBA. I had learned how to navigate ambiguity, how to drive results, and how to lead. But something was missing.
Standing in the way of your own success? So was I.
There was I time where I doubted whether I was smart or important enough to even have a place at Fuqua. I became my own barrier to success, and I know I’m not alone in that.
Demonstrating Real-World Value: Connecting Fuqua Insights to Achieve Career Success
Understanding your client’s pain points and aligning your solution with their strategic goals creates a compelling case for transformation — and demonstrates the real-world value of applying MBA lessons to drive results.
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Engaging the Network at Fuqua Around the World
I first attended Fuqua Around the World, the annual global networking and social event, back in 2016 when I was an admitted student. It exceeded my expectations.
What is Run Fuqua?
We are determined to maximize our opportunity and to take advantage of the time we have together. Pursuing a healthy body directly correlates with our healthy minds.
Why Duke Fuqua Was the Right Choice for My Executive MBA
My experience here was absolutely amazing and I would like to share it with you.
Learning at the Next Level
Experiences that develop diverse skills and relationships
How ADHD Shapes the Way I Study, Work and Collaborate
Odds are, you or somebody you work with has ADHD, and a lack of understanding has probably led to lots of tension over the years. At least that’s been my experience.
Finishing What I Started: How Loss Shaped My “Why”
When I started at Fuqua back in June 2022, I knew this experience would be life-changing, but I had no idea just how much my life would change over the next few years.
Gaining New Perspective in My Transition to the Civilian World
Serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment, the U.S. Army helped me find aspects of a home that I missed growing up and joining Fuqua feels like coming home all over again.