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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by bumblebeebuzz » Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:39 pm

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bumblebeebuzz wrote:To my surprise I received a priority track invitation from Duke (stats 3.66/170). Originally, I hadn't considered applying, but with the PT invitation and taking a closer look at the school I realize it's a great option. Since my GPA is super low for Duke is a Why Duke necessary? How much of a boost is writing the Why Duke essay? I'll definitely include the other optional-- the diversity essay. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Hi, I cannot give you the defininte answer to your questions but I had similar numbers (sort of) with you (3.58/ 171) so wanted to chime in. I applied through PT but I didn't do Why Duke essay (only did diversity essay) and I got put on a priority reserve list. If you really want to go to Duke and want to avoid the possibility of being waitlisted, I think you should write the essay. I'm not sure whether it would make a big difference, but you have nothing to lose and it's better to be safe than sorry. There are many pple who get in without Why Duke essay but theses people have amazing GPA and LSAT numbers.
Thanks so much for the advice. I'm definitely writing a "Why Duke" essay-- although even with that my chances look slim (especially considering you got priority reserve list and my numbers are so similar/worse than yours).
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by evian1212 » Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:30 pm

pineappledazzler wrote:Submitted 9/17, complete 9/19, still UR since 10/24...am a splitter, RD.
+1 Anyone get in RD (non-PT) yet?
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by spek » Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:00 pm

Is it weird that I still haven't received an admissions package from Duke? I was admitted on 10/23 and my parents said I still haven't gotten anything in the mail...
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by thatkid » Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:02 pm

spek wrote:Is it weird that I still haven't received an admissions package from Duke? I was admitted on 10/23 and my parents said I still haven't gotten anything in the mail...

I haven't gotten one either, admitted 10/23. :(
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by so_fetch » Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:56 pm

Hi everyone! I submitted my application yesterday =)

Just wondering - when should I expect it to go 'complete' ?

My current status is 'Processing incomplete file.' There are two things listed under the 'Requirements' section (application, and CAS report) and they both have red check marks next to them - how is this not considered 'complete'? On LSAC it says 'completed' and 'sent'

This was one of my first applications I submitted so I am paranoid that I did something wrong. Is this normal? Should I be worried at all at this point? thanks in advance
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by lblelalr » Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:09 pm

spek wrote:Is it weird that I still haven't received an admissions package from Duke? I was admitted on 10/23 and my parents said I still haven't gotten anything in the mail...
same. in on 10/27 =/
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by skers » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:21 am

Submitted 11/1 under review this morning. PT. Hoping for an acceptance soon so I can save a bunch of money applying at safeties.
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by MiamiOxford » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:43 am

Been "ready for review" since 10/20, Regular Applicant, but reach numbers. How long did it take RD applicants to go under review/when should we be hearing decisions roughly?
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by sn20 » Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:08 pm

MiamiOxford wrote:Been "ready for review" since 10/20, Regular Applicant, but reach numbers. How long did it take RD applicants to go under review/when should we be hearing decisions roughly?
i was ready for review on 10/3 and went under review for RD on 10/31. hope this helps!
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by pineappledazzler » Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:29 pm

I was ready on 9/19 and have been UR since 10/24 for RD. Haven't heard of any non-PT decisions yet.
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by tamarind49 » Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:16 pm

sn20 wrote:
MiamiOxford wrote:Been "ready for review" since 10/20, Regular Applicant, but reach numbers. How long did it take RD applicants to go under review/when should we be hearing decisions roughly?
i was ready for review on 10/3 and went under review for RD on 10/31. hope this helps!
Thanks for the info! I guess I still need to wait a while for my app to go under review....
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by curiousgeorgia » Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:35 pm

status just changed to "decision made; watch for e-mail" :shock:
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by Justdoingmybest » Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:37 pm

curiousgeorgia wrote:status just changed to "decision made; watch for e-mail" :shock:

When did you submit? go complete?
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by curiousgeorgia » Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:38 pm

Justdoingmybest wrote:
When did you submit? go complete?
submitted 10/27, complete 10/28
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by Justdoingmybest » Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:40 pm

curiousgeorgia wrote:
Justdoingmybest wrote:
When did you submit? go complete?
submitted 10/27, complete 10/28
Cool. I guess i still have some days left. Good Luck
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by zoohoo » Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:21 pm

Does anyone know how Duke chooses people for PT? Or how many people are even PT?
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by daydreamer » Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:29 pm

Accepted today!!
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by curiousgeorgia » Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:56 pm

daydreamer wrote:Accepted today!!
when did you get your e-mail?! i'm still waiting for mine...
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by curiouscat » Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:05 pm

daydreamer wrote:Accepted today!!
congrats!! when did you apply?
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by daydreamer » Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:03 pm

My application was sent/received/complete all on 10/27. I got my email today at 11:30 am est. You'll probably get yours tomorrow curiousgeorgia!
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by curiousgeorgia » Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:50 pm

daydreamer wrote:My application was sent/received/complete all on 10/27. I got my email today at 11:30 am est. You'll probably get yours tomorrow curiousgeorgia!
Good news, thanks :) And congratulations to you!
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by FryBreadPower » Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:10 am

Getting the application in tonight! Good luck to everyone!
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by curiousgeorgia » Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:21 am

daydreamer wrote:My application was sent/received/complete all on 10/27. I got my email today at 11:30 am est. You'll probably get yours tomorrow curiousgeorgia!
Just got mine this morning! 10th day of PT, wooooooo! GL to everyone else still waiting!
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by daydreamer » Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:11 pm

curiousgeorgia wrote:
daydreamer wrote:My application was sent/received/complete all on 10/27. I got my email today at 11:30 am est. You'll probably get yours tomorrow curiousgeorgia!
Just got mine this morning! 10th day of PT, wooooooo! GL to everyone else still waiting!
Congrats!!
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Re: Duke c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle)

Post by Justdoingmybest » Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:18 pm

curiousgeorgia wrote:
daydreamer wrote:My application was sent/received/complete all on 10/27. I got my email today at 11:30 am est. You'll probably get yours tomorrow curiousgeorgia!
Good news, thanks :) And congratulations to you!

Congrats
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