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It has been said that while it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others. If you want to get a feel for what business school is really like before embarking on the journey yourself, why not pick the brain of someone who has gone before you?

That's exactly what we did in this episode of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast. We caught up with Sam Klein, a current second-year MBA candidate at the Duke Fuqua School of Business, and asked him everything from what he thinks helped him stand out during the admissions process to what has been the most impactful part of his business education, and everything in between. Specifically, we cover:

• Why this aerospace engineer decided to switch careers and go back to business school
• Why he chose the GMAT over the GRE
• How to answer the "Why business school?" question on your application
• How the expected ROI factored into his decision to pursue an MBA
• What he thinks sets Duke Fuqua apart from other top business schools
• Why the "soft skills" you learn in business school are perhaps even more important than what takes place in the classroom
• What makes a full-time 2-year MBA advantageous over other types of part-time or online MBA programs
• The importance of networking -- and how to do it well
• Tips on preparing for the GMAT
• What he wishes he had known before showing up for Day 1 of classes, and how you can make sure you don't start from behind like he did
• How his idea of what he thought he wanted to do with his MBA evolved over the course of his two years
• And more! 

Peek behind the MBA curtain and learn from firsthand from Sam what getting an MBA from a top-ranked business school is actually like. Hopefully it helps you decide whether an MBA is right for you and provides you with some practical tips for getting accepted and maximizing your time on campus. Enjoy!


RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFO

1. Learn more about the Duke Fuqua School of Business
2. Listen to the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, co-hosted by Sam Klein
3. Contact Dominate Test Prep for comprehensive online courses to help you prepare for the GMAT or GRE.

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The best way to learn what business school admissions officers are looking for is to ask them! So that's exactly what we did. In this episode of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast, we sat down with Lauren Sutherland, Associate Director of Admissions at the Duke Fuqua School of Business, and discussed a wide range of admissions-related questions including:

• What differentiates Duke Fuqua from some of the other top business schools
• How a school's ranking should factor in to your decision of which school(s) to apply to and other considerations you should weigh as well
• The value of Duke's "25 Random Things" essay for enabling you to showcase what makes you a unique and desirable candidate
• What makes someone stand out during the application process -- and dealbreakers to avoid!
• The benefits of the 2-year, full-time MBA as compared to online, part-time, or executive programs
• How to maximize your business school experience once you're on campus

And then one of the most enlightening parts of the interview is the "Myth vs. Reality" game we played starting around the 18:15 mark where Lauren debunks some common application myths and answers the following questions:

• Do you have the best chance of being admitted Round 1?
• Is there anything you can do to get off the waitlist?
• Do you need a minimum of 2 years work experience before applying?
• Do only the first and last paragraphs of your essays matter?
• Should you always write the optional essay?
• Is the GMAT preferable to the GRE?
• If you can’t score over 700 on the GMAT, is it even worth applying?
• If you have a family member who went to Fuqua, do you have a better chance at getting in?
• Is it easier to get in to Fuqua if you went to Duke undergrad?
• Is your GMAT/GRE score and undergrad GPA the most important part of the application?
• If you can’t get in to a Top 20 business school like Duke, is it still worth going to business school?

If you're thinking of applying to Duke Fuqua, this episode will give you an opportunity to peek behind the curtain and learn what Duke is all about. But even if you're not targeting Fuqua, most of what Lauren shares is relevant for whichever top-tier graduate or business school you may be applying to. Enjoy!


LINKS AND CONTACT INFO

1. Learn more about the Duke Fuqua School of Business: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu
2. Contact Duke Fuqua: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/contact
3. Contact Dominate Test Prep: https://www.dominatetestprep.com/pages/contact-us

A DOSE OF MOTIVATION

"The purpose of a goal is not to get it. The purpose of a goal is who you become in pursuit of it." -- Tony Robbins

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• Get more free content on the DTP YouTube Channel
• Register for a comprehensive prep course (GMAT Focus, Executive Assessment, GRE, LSAT)
• Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

Questions? Comments? Email us at support@dominatetestprep.com.