Duke Class of 2017 Forum

[scoopDeeDoo]

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[drawstring]

You only need to fill in the Need Access if you're applying for need-based aid.

You could apply for merit-based aid only and submit that form immediately.

[scoopDeeDoo]

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[drawstring]

You only need to fill in the Need Access if you're applying for need-based aid.

You could apply for merit-based aid only and submit that form immediately.

So to hear back about the Mordecai before Jan 1, you have to forgo consideration for needs-based aid?

I'll retract an earlier comment I made. The link below suggests that all admitted students are considered for the Mordecai. The financial aid email says that people must complete the scholarship form to apply for merit-based scholarships, but the Mordecai isn't one that is applied for and the completion of the forms doesn't seem linked to Mordecai consideration.

http://law.duke.edu/admis/mordecai/

I doubt that receiving the financial aid forms is itself a bad sign (I don't see why Mordecai invitees wouldn't also get them--not all of them will get a Mordecai). The lack of an invitation to interview may be more telling, but it's still very early and I'm not sure of the timeline for those.

[lawschool22]

I have an extremely low chance of obtaining need based aid due to my parents financial situation. Is there an advantage to forgoing the need based application in order to get the merit based app in sooner?

[neprep]

I have an extremely low chance of obtaining need based aid due to my parents financial situation. Is there an advantage to forgoing the need based application in order to get the merit based app in sooner?

Haha I swear I'm not stalking you from thread to thread, but I have a similar situation.

Also interested.

[lawschool22]

I have an extremely low chance of obtaining need based aid due to my parents financial situation. Is there an advantage to forgoing the need based application in order to get the merit based app in sooner?

Haha I swear I'm not stalking you from thread to thread, but I have a similar situation.

Also interested.

Ha no worries - it was your post in the NYU thread that lead to me posting this. And besides, I think we're the only ones on TLS at this time on a saturday morning.

[Nooblarzlarz]

Anyone have any idea what the pros/cons are of applying for merit-based aid vs merit+need-based? Above both 75ths and parents aren't providing any money, if that helps at all.

[midwest17]

Checking in. Not committed to Duke, but first acceptance of the cycle and it's very exciting!

[midwest17]

Is the financial aid application on the admitted students website the same thing they've been sending out? One page, basically just asks if you want to be considered for merit only or merit+need? If that's it, I might fill it out now rather than waiting for them to send it to me.

[neprep]

Is the financial aid application on the admitted students website the same thing they've been sending out? One page, basically just asks if you want to be considered for merit only or merit+need? If that's it, I might fill it out now rather than waiting for them to send it to me.

Well if you want them to consider you for need+merit, then you need to wait until submitting Need Access (available 1/1) before sending the Duke one.

[midwest17]

Is the financial aid application on the admitted students website the same thing they've been sending out? One page, basically just asks if you want to be considered for merit only or merit+need? If that's it, I might fill it out now rather than waiting for them to send it to me.

Well if you want them to consider you for need+merit, then you need to wait until submitting Need Access (available 1/1) before sending the Duke one.

Oh really? I thought that you could indicate need+merit on the form, and then they'd consider you for need after Need Access becomes available. Guess I'll wait then.

[JMKeynes]

EDer here so I'm already deposited and ready to go for the fall.

[lawschool22]

I received a really nice package from Duke yesterday. It had the letter, some view books, a litt enit of swag etc. Sp be on the lookout for it!

[barrelofmonkeys]

HI : D

[midwest17]

Is the financial aid application on the admitted students website the same thing they've been sending out? One page, basically just asks if you want to be considered for merit only or merit+need? If that's it, I might fill it out now rather than waiting for them to send it to me.

Well if you want them to consider you for need+merit, then you need to wait until submitting Need Access (available 1/1) before sending the Duke one.

Oh really? I thought that you could indicate need+merit on the form, and then they'd consider you for need after Need Access becomes available. Guess I'll wait then.

I now see that on the form. Whoops. Not getting this law school careful reading thing off to a good start.

[neprep]

Is the financial aid application on the admitted students website the same thing they've been sending out? One page, basically just asks if you want to be considered for merit only or merit+need? If that's it, I might fill it out now rather than waiting for them to send it to me.

Well if you want them to consider you for need+merit, then you need to wait until submitting Need Access (available 1/1) before sending the Duke one.

Oh really? I thought that you could indicate need+merit on the form, and then they'd consider you for need after Need Access becomes available. Guess I'll wait then.

I now see that on the form. Whoops. Not getting this law school careful reading thing off to a good start.

Hahaha

[k345]

EDer here so I'm already deposited and ready to go for the fall.

Same here - I am so excited!

[JMKeynes]

Is there a Duke Law Class of 2017 Admitted Students Facebook page set up? Searched but didn't find one.

[Nooblarzlarz]

Is there a Duke Law Class of 2017 Admitted Students Facebook page set up? Searched but didn't find one.

I don't see it, but I can see groups for the past 3 years, so I'm guessing it's not up yet.

[lawschool22]

Someone should set one up

[Nooblarzlarz]

Someone should set one up

I figured the law school did that.

[Workingtitle]

So has anyone gotten an invite to interview for the Mordecai?

[carolinainmymind]

Mordecai invite this morning! Also checking in I suppose. If I were to receive the Mordecai, then I would most likely be attending Duke next year regardless of other acceptances.

Does anyone have any concept on the # of Mordecai invites? I see on the website that 4-8 students receive it, I suppose that's annually.

[lawschool22]

Someone should set one up

I figured the law school did that.

Oh yeah you're right - momentary brain lapse on my part