About Admissions

About Admissions

The Admissions Council of LASA is managed by Fuqua students. Our goals are to help upcoming students with their transition to Duke and to guide people who are looking to pursue an MBA in Fuqua with their application process.

We are anxiously preparing for this year’s upcoming class. As current students we know about the many challenges you might encounter. One of our priorities is to guide you as much as possible and make your transition to Durham smoother. In order to achieve this goal, we prepared a Q&A document found on this website that includes important information based on our experience.

In addition to the Q&A document, our main activities for this year are:

  • Prepare a Latin American data base for alumni, upcoming students and educational centers, among others
  • Organize an informational gathering with new Latin American students
  • Increase Fuqua’s awareness in Latin America by coordinating with Educational Centers in Latin America as well as with Fuqua Admissions
  • Contact and help prospective students with the application process

If you are planning to obtain an MBA degree next year, we encourage you to apply to Fuqua. As part of LASA, you will become a member of one of the largest club in the program. Fuqua has an excellent academic preparation and offers a great diversity experience. The international students form about 30%-40% of the program and are an important part of your education. We are well recognized for our team environment, “Team Fuqua”, which will be an essential tool for your future success in today’s competitive market. Aside from academics, the Latin American culture is strongly felt through LASA and other clubs. We organize reunions with “asados” and other popular dishes from our countries, among others. You may refer to LASA’s Social Council for a list of social activities as well as to the rest of LASA Councils found in this website.

If you are planning to attend Fuqua next year or would like to contact LASA Admissions Council for additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Alan Scharifker

 

Testimonials:

""Before coming to Fuqua I knew that I would be going to one of the best Schools in the US. I remember when I interviewed with several Fuqua alumni they mentioned that I was about to have the best two years of my life. Nothing could be closer to the truth….. There are four things that really impressed me while I was studying here. 1. Team Fuqua. Team Fuqua differentiates Fuqua students from other schools. Even though students are very competitive, Fuqua students always work together and look for ways to improve the Fuqua brand. 2. Strong International Presence. More than forty percent of Fuqua students are internationals. In a globalized business environment it is essential to interact with people from all over the world. 3. Rankings. Fuqua is improving as a school each year and I am proud to be part of this improvement. 4. Living in Durham. The big advantage of living in a city like Durham is that you are able to meet and interact with all your MBA classmates. This creates a strong community within Fuqua. Living in Durham is also less expensive than living in a larger city and as such the quality of life is better. As I reflect on my time at Fuqua, I can now I can say that I made the right decision.""
Alberto Llosa, Class of 2011 - Peru

"I visited Fuqua before applying and I loved the place, the people and the culture. Now I feel proud that I made the best decision in coming here. First, I have found the most valuable people. It is very difficult to explain but once you are here you can feel the Team Fuqua environment all over the place: An environment where people are always willing to help and a unique atmosphere where it is incredible easy to make a lot of friends. Secondly, I became even more interested when I knew about the great opportunities that Fuqua had in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Fuqua has given me the opportunity to learn a lot about entrepreneurship by participating in several entrepreneur competitions, including the Duke Start-up Challenge. I also had the chance to do a mentored study with Duke’s Small Business and Technology Development Center, where I mentored other start-ups. Finally, my wife and I were very interested in living in an adventurous place as Durham, where we could do a lot of outdoor activities. So far, we have done primitive camping, rafting, skiing, hiking, and many other open air activities. We just love our life at Duke! "
Miguel Duhalt, Class of 2011 - Mexico