Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

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.

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.

Team Fuqua challenges me professionally, and academically every day, while providing a support system with the ultimate goal of creating better leaders.

As happens in life, you start with a clear picture of what direction you wish to take, and then one slight detour leads to another until you find yourself somewhere you never imagined.

The “10 Random Things” essay is a unique way for Fuqua’s Admissions team to genuinely get to know applicants.

Fuqua’s signature essay prompt asks applicants to list 10 things about themselves, big or small, that make them who they are.

Embarking on the Weekend Executive MBA program after a remarkably swift admissions experience was undeniably exhilarating.

Our goal every year is to streamline the application process while still ensuring ample opportunities for applicants to highlight their unique strengths, skills, and experiences.

Not only do we experience the power of teams as we progress through our classes, but we work in teams to accomplish our extracurricular goals as well.

The truth is that every student, regardless of their military background, may have feelings of uncertainty going into an MBA program.