Re: Duke Fuqua and UNC KF

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Re: Duke Fuqua and UNC KF

by becnil » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:44 am
Hi,

I have received my admit decision from both Duke and UNC KF. While Duke did not offer me any assistance, UNC is offering me a Fellowship of $30 K per year. I am in a bit of a dilemma right now ! Would you mind giving me some advice regarding this?

My background is in engineering (public sector). I wish to go into international consulting, focusing on infrastructure & public sector.

If you could also comment on whether it is possible to talk to Duke Fuqua with this update and asking for a reconsideration (basically bargain !), I will truly appreciate that.

Thank you for your response,
Niladri.

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by sv02 » Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:25 pm
oh, this is the post you meant! it wasn't part of so the fuqua thread (https://www.beatthegmat.com/ask-a-duke-f ... 73276.html) so sorry didn't see it. good thing you messaged me - let me know if you need anything else.
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by becnil » Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:33 am
Hi,

Thanks for responding, again.
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by therealtomrose » Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:02 pm
Without making any judgements about the two programs:

If you are able to jump a tier of school, then the heck with the money. It's your judgement whether you think you are jumping a tier here. Your background isn't a factor in my opinion. The question would be how you interact with the students.

I have personally had GREAT experiences with KF people.

-Tom Rose
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Full Disclosure: I went to Duke undergrad, I worked for Pratt, I was accepted at KF.

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by becnil » Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:41 pm
Thanks for your response Tom,
Niladri.