Suzanne Smith MBA '08 discusses the type of person Fuqua is looking for and how showing what makes you different helps others see what you can bring to the table. Our Admissions Committee considers a number of factors when evaluating an application. These factors are taken into consideration from a holistic perspective. We are looking for students: - Who we believe will be successful in the program
- Who will add significant value to the program and the school throughout their professional, personal, and academic experiences
- Who believe diversity in thought and background are important within their community
- Who demonstrate competence, character, and purpose and have the strongest potential to be aleader of consequence
The application components provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate how you are a good fit for the program. Professional Experience There is no minimum work experience requirement. We will consider any post-undergraduate work experience for admission. You should use the application to articulate how your previous experiences will contribute to the learning environment at Fuqua, and show how you have developed leadership and teamwork skills, as well as maturity, on professional and personal levels. Academic Aptitude & Quantitative Proficiency The Daytime MBA academic environment is rigorous, fast-paced, and requires strong quantitative and analytical skills. We evaluate standardized test scores (GMAT is preferred, but GRE is also accepted), transcripts, and any applicable work experience to ensure that you will be successful in the program. The Admissions Committee pays particular attention to the quantitative segment of your test score to ensure that you can handle the rigor of the program, although we admit applicants with a range of test scores and there is no minimum requirement. We also admit applicants with a range of GPAs. We do not favor a particular undergraduate degree, and students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds. NOTE: A college-level calculus course with a grade equivalent to a "C" or better is required for matriculation. If you did not take a calculus course as an undergraduate student, you may take it at any accredited college or university. It must be a "for credit" course in which you earn a grade equivalent to a "C" or better. Fit, Passion, and Impact Essay Question Help from the Blog for "25 Random Things"
Your application essays, recommendations, and interview are what weave fit, passion, and impact together into your "story." - Recommenders provide an unbiased third-party perspective on the impact that you have made personally and professionally. Application Tip: The most valuable recommendations come from people who know your professional skills and abilities. Prepare your recommenders so that they represent you well and highlight aspects of your candidacy that are not reflected in other areas of the application.
- Your essays allow us to get to know you as a person—what drives you and inspires you. You have the opportunity here to fill in any gaps or provide additional details on key areas of your application. Application Tip: Be yourself—we want to get to know you!
- Your interview allows you to demonstrate your interpersonal skills—a critical component to your success in the program. It will also provide additional insight into who you are, and give you the opportunity to demonstrate "fit" with our program, and the Fuqua culture and community.Application Tip: The self-reflection and research that you have done on Fuqua and the Daytime MBA program is exactly the preparation you need to do well in an interview. Learn more about the interview process and registration.
Credential Verification We have retained Re Vera Services, LLC to verify the information included in applications. We do this to deter fraudulent applications and preserve the integrity of our community. If you are admitted, you will be provided with instructions on the verification process, which could take a few weeks to process. You will also be responsible for the fee for this service. Any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in your application, including violations of GMAT, GRE, or any ESL testing policies, is grounds for automatic revocation of all offers of admission and financial assistance, or expulsion from The Fuqua School of Business.
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