Fuqua interviews are conducted by invitation only. However, there is an Open Interview Period wherein all early applicants will be guaranteed an interview. A completed application is not required to interview during the Open Interview Period, but you must have started an application and have completed the biographical information section.
The interview may be conducted by either a staff member, current student, or alum. Jump ahead to read more about Fuqua’s interviewers.
The estimated time given by Fuqua is 30-45 minutes. Jump ahead to find out more on the interview length.
Duke Fuqua’s MBA interviews are conducted both in person and online per the candidate’s preference. Jump ahead to read more on the interview location.
Questions will be behavioral in nature and the interview will be blind. Jump ahead to learn more about the format.
| Interview Deadline | Decision Deadline | |
| Early Action | September 21, 2023 | October 19, 2023 |
| Round 1 | October 26, 2023 | December 08, 2023 |
| Round 2 | February 02, 2024 | March 12, 2024 |
| Round 3 | March 13, 2024 | April 05, 2024 |
More information available on Fuqua’s Application Deadline Page
Fuqua does not ask for a video essay.
Drawing from Menlo Coaching’s extensive client database of first-hand interview reports, this section offers the most up-to-date information on Fuqua’s interview process.
The majority of our clients report having an interview with a second year student but one had their interview with an alum. Interviews are designed to give the applicant the opportunity to explain their resumes through relaxed conversation. The interviewer will have the applicant’s resume but may not have read through it yet.
Interviews are described as being straightforward for the most part, although it is possible to receive an unexpected question or two. Most of our clients, however, had no surprise questions. The tone of the interview is conversational and informal.
Questions are heavily oriented towards workplace experience and management style. They range from open ended inquiries about leadership style to specific questions regarding career trajectory. The interviewer will also want to discuss why the applicant has chosen Fuqua for their MBA and what they can bring to the program.
Although the given time for the interviews is between 30 and 45 minutes, our clients report that the remote interviews tend to run long. Expect to speak for around an hour.
When submitting your Fuqua application, you will specify whether you would rather interview in-person or virtually. However, for Round 2 and Round 3 applicants, interviews are only conducted online. You must select the “virtual interview” option in your application.
If you select Durham as your interview location, you will also have the option to participate in other activities on campus during your visit.
If you select the virtual option, you will be connected with an alumnus or student in a similar time zone and will schedule your interview directly with your interviewer. As with any virtual business engagement, applicants should make sure that they have a high-speed wired Internet connection, good lighting, and that they point their computer camera at eye level.
The Fuqua interview has a straightforward question and answer format. Applicants should expect about 12 questions/prompts that begin with a resume walkthrough. The interviewer may take notes.
At the end the interviewer will ask if the applicant has any questions for them. Since our clients tell us that Fuqua is interested in why the applicant wishes to attend their program, this would be an excellent opportunity for an applicant to demonstrate their genuine interest and curiosity about the Fuqua MBA.
If you’re interested in prepping for your MBA interview with the Menlo Coaching team, reach out today! We offer mock interviews and school-specific training for HBS, Wharton, Sloan and more!
This section lists a number of possible Fuqua questions. Like the details in the section above, these questions are sourced from Menlo Coaching’s client database of first-hand interview reports.
You can use the questions below to conduct mock interviews that mimic an actual conversation. For best results, however, consider seeking expert help via Menlo Coaching’s interview prep service.
If you’re looking for guidance on how to answer questions like these with confidence, you can find detailed breakdowns for MBA interview questions here.
