• The MMS application and recommendations can only be submitted online.
• You will need to create a user ID and password to access the system.
• Detailed instructions are available in the online system.
• You may access the application as many times as you like before submitting it.
• Your application will not be evaluated until you submit it and all supporting materials are received and verified.

Access the MMS application online. 

• Legible, scanned copies of all official transcripts are required for each college or university you have attended. Official transcripts must include the university's seal and cannot be copied from an online grading system.
• Each course taken and the grade received must be listed on the transcript(s).
• The "degree received" and "date conferred" must be clearly visible on your transcripts. If you have not yet graduated, these will be listed as "expected degree received" and "expected date conferred."
• If your transcript(s), do not state the degree and date conferred, please upload a copy of your diploma in addition to the transcript. 
• Unacceptable transcripts include self-reported transcripts and scanned copies of unofficial transcripts.

When to Submit Hard Copies of Official Transcripts
If you are accepted into the MMS program, you must then submit hard copies of official transcript(s) in a sealed envelope from each college or university you attended.

• Two essays are required for all applicants.
• Responses should be no more than 2 pages per question, using 1.5 line spacing and a font size no smaller than 10-point.

2011 - 2012 MMS Essay Questions

1. Students come to Fuqua with a variety of unique passions that they plan to combine with the foundational business skills gained through the MMS program in order to launch a successful career. What is your passion and how will it influence your short-term and long-term goals after you graduate from the MMS program?
2. A significant part of the MMS experience is honing your ability to work effectively with a diverse team while learning how to hold leadership roles both in and out of the classroom. In a professional, volunteer, or academic setting, describe how you overcame a challenging situation within a team. What role did you play? What was the result? What did you learn about yourself?

• A 1-page business resume is required for all applicants.
• Include employment information for volunteer work, internships, and full- or part-time work experience. For each, include the location, title, date, and responsibilities, starting with your most recent position.
• The education section should include dates of attendance and degrees received.

• Two recommendations are required to complete your application.
• Your recommenders must complete the online recommendation forms associated with the application.
• Submissions by email or mail are NOT accepted.
• One recommendation should reflect your performance in a professional setting—a job, internship, volunteer activity, or other service-oriented role.
• One recommendation should reflect your performance in an academic setting, and could come from someone such as a former professor. 
• Recommendations from relatives and friends are strongly discouraged.
• Use your recommenders' work email addresses versus personal accounts, like Gmail or Yahoo, which will be more closely monitored in our credentials verification process.

Recommendation Form Questions:

• Please describe the peer group to which you are comparing the applicant.
• Comment on the applicant's interpersonal skills (effectiveness in establishing and maintaining relationships; working with peers, supervisors, and subordinates; willingness to work in a team environment).
• What do you consider the applicant's three primary talents or strengths? Please provide examples, if relevant.
• In what areas does the applicant need improvement or growth? If you have had the opportunity to provide the applicant with constructive feedback, please provide specific examples of the feedback and the applicant's response to it.

Contact your admissions counselor if you have questions about your letters of recommendation.

• You must take either the GMAT or GRE (the GMAT is preferred) and have your scores sent directly to the admissions office.
• We will accept scores up to 5 years old.
• There is no minimum requirement.
• If you are not satisfied with your score, you may retake the exam before submitting your application. If you take the exam multiple times, only report your highest score and any sub-scores from the same testing date.
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
  • Use Duke program code Q13-N5-19
  • For information on registering and sending scores, visit www.mba.com.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Use Duke program code 5156
• For information on registering and sending scores, visit www.ets.org/gre.

• A 100 USD nonrefundable application fee, payable by VISA or MasterCard, is due when you submit your online application.
• See if you qualify for an application fee waiver.