Duke Fuqua Essays 2008:

Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing.

Duke Fuqua Short Essays - Answer both short essay questions. Please restrict your response to a single page each.

1. Why are you interested in The Duke MBA program and how will it help you achieve your goals? In answering, please also discuss your career path and state your short and long-term goals.

2. How will your background, values, and non-work related activities enhance the experience of other Duke MBA students and add value to the diverse culture we strive for at Fuqua?

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

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?

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.

Duke Fuqua Reapplicant Essay: Candidates who applied to Fuqua between September 2006 and April 2007 are considered reapplicants. 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.

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