The value of an in-person campus visit when applying for a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) cannot be underestimated, as highlighted in a recent article discussing the impact of such visits at Fuqua School of Business. The author suggests that these visits provide crucial insights into the school’s unique culture, enhancing an applicant’s understanding of how they might fit into this environment.
During a one-day campus visit at Fuqua, there are five core components that each offer a different perspective on the Fuqua experience.
- Mock Class Visit: This experience provides an understanding of the dynamic classroom culture at Fuqua. It showcases the school’s commitment to participatory learning and unique perspectives.
- Information Session with an Admissions Counselor: These small-group sessions offer prospective students a chance to ask questions directly from admissions counselors, helping them craft stronger applications.
- Fuqua Tour & Lunch in the Fox Center: Led by a current MBA student, this tour provides a detailed look at the school’s facilities and culture. The tour concludes with a lunch where prospective students can interact directly with current students, offering insights on courses, adjusting to an MBA, job recruiting, and clubs.
- Conversations in the Admissions Lounge with Fuqua Students: Prospective students can get firsthand information about the Fuqua culture by chatting informally with MBA Student Ambassadors in the Admissions lounge.
- Fuqua Friday: This weekly event offers free food and drinks, and a casual way to absorb the Fuqua student culture.
Beyond these activities, Fuqua also hosts four Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Weekends, offering further opportunities for prospective students to understand the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
For those unable to make it to Fuqua’s campus, virtual visits are available. These visits, combined with the option to speak directly with Daytime MBA Student Ambassadors, provide applicants with a comprehensive view of the Fuqua MBA experience, even from a distance.
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