Sr. Consultant
A low GMAT Focus Edition score doesn't automatically rule you out for Duke Fuqua, but it does make other parts of your application even more critical. If your score is in the 640–660 range, a high undergraduate GPA (like 3.6/4.0 or higher), strong leadership outside of work (for example, founding a non-profit or leading major CSR initiatives), and clear post-MBA goals can make a big difference.
There have been candidates who got into Fuqua with scores around 650 because they had 6–7 years of strong professional growth and heavily contributed to community leadership outside of work. Also, Fuqua interviews carry significant weight — a strong interview where you show genuine leadership style, teamwork experience, and alignment with Fuqua’s collaborative values can really lift your profile even with a lower GMAT.
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