Prospective Students

WELCOME PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS!
[*Updates In Progress*]

We are so excited you are interested in joining Team Fuqua! BBSA is a space for people who are determined to chart their own path, inspire those around them, and take action. No matter where you are in your application journey, BBSA would like to help you and provide some insight into life at Fuqua.

The Black Business Student Association’s Admissions Cabinet, led in 2024-2025 by VPs Mikhala Nelson and Karen Vanderpuye, is dedicated to offering guidance and support to prospective Black students on their application journeys. We are focused on assisting you achieve your academic and professional aspirations, with the ultimate goal of positively influencing the next generation of Black students pursuing their MBAs at Fuqua.

We invite you to explore our vibrant community and discover the ways in which we can be a support system to you throughout this process.

What We Offer:
Duke MBA Workshop: Fuqua’s MBA Workshop is hosted each year by the student members of Black Business Student Association (BBSA) and the American Latinx Management association (ALMA).  Since 1982, The Fuqua School of Business has hosted the MBA Workshop, designed to introduce talented MBA applicants to the Fuqua community and provide insight into the business school admissions process, post-MBA career planning, and graduate degree financing.

Over this three day experience, prospective students have the opportunity to interact with students from BBSA and ALMA, connect with alumni, learn about what Team Fuqua and what it has to offer, and explore Durham. 

Applications for the 2024 MBA workshop are now closed. Please stay tuned for information about the 2025 program.

Networking Opportunities: We offer year-round coffee chats opportunities, both virtually and in-person to provide you with opportunities to connect with current Fuqua students who can offer valuable insights and mentorship to enhance your application and future career prospects. Email fuqua-bbsa@duke.edu to connect.

Application Reviews: Navigating the business school application process can be complex. Through our application review process, you’ll get matched with a first year or second year student at Fuqua who would be responsible for reviewing your application materials. This support is to help you refine your resumes and essays, ensuring that they are compelling and representative of your unique experiences, all to increase your chances of admissions success.

Interview Preparation: The interview phase is where you can truly shine. We offer mock interviews and coaching to help you confidently convey your strengths and qualifications to admissions committees.

Prospective students can sign up for application reviews and mock interviews here.