Ask Stacy Blackman

Hi Stacy,

I would love if you could let me know what you think my chances are for a JD/MBA at Duke. I am already admitted to the law school (starting 8/11) and plan to apply this coming cycle to Fuqua. I would love your advice not only on my chances but also on what Round you think is best. The Round decision concerns me especially because, come August, I will be very busy in law school and don't know how much I time I will have to devote to my Fuqua app. Thus, I think I should probably apply earlier rather than later. Thanks so much in advance!

UG: Ivy League, History major, 3.3 gpa
GMAT: 700 (Q44,V42) (is that quant a dealbreaker?)
Work: 2 years, paralegal. very small firm, promoted informally, no award system
EC: Latino Assoc. of my UG school; UG fraternity with executive positions and awards; few other UG things
Other: Ethnic minority, extensive travel experience (would draw on for an essay), semi-unique interests around building things (woodworking, etc.)

Thanks for all your help!