Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Every MBA applicant brings a unique story. In this video, the Duke University Fuqua School of Business Admissions team explains how optional background information helps provide additional context about your lived experiences and personal journey.

Learn why questions about first-generation college status, socioeconomic background, and other life experiences are included in the application, and how this information helps admissions officers better understand the experiences that have shaped your path.

These optional questions are designed to support a holistic admissions process and provide a fuller picture of who you are beyond your academic and professional achievements.

In this video you'll learn:
- Why optional background questions are included
- What first-generation college student status means
- How socioeconomic experiences can provide important context
- How holistic MBA admissions works
- Why authenticity matters throughout your application

Your experiences matter, and this video explains how they can help tell your story.

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