Duke c/o 2016 Applicants Thread (2012-2013 Cycle)

[risa]

That's good to know. For some reason I was assuming that we weren't officially admitted until we applied for financial aid and thus wouldn't receive a packet until after then. What kind of goodies were in the pack?

A lanyard key chain and a little notebook with pen. The letter was personalized a bit (referred to my area of legal interest) and there was a handwritten note by the signature that referred to my current employer and said I had great experience for law school Lots of brochures and pamphlets about Duke too. The letter has the same language as the admit email, basically saying congrats, you are admitted but then "you will be officially admitted when you apply for financial aid and scholarship assistance." Admitted students' open house is Friday 4/5/13.

[shntn]

RD, status date changed from 9/29 to 12/5.

C'mon, people. Make yourselves useful and invent stories in which this status date change means something good.

[hume85]

RD, status date changed from 9/29 to 12/5.

C'mon, people. Make yourselves useful and invent stories in which this status date change means something good.

I like you more with each post.

[WhiteyCakes]

RD, status date changed from 9/29 to 12/5.

C'mon, people. Make yourselves useful and invent stories in which this status date change means something good.

After initially throwing your app in the trash on 9/29, I bet they saw your gay comment in the Michigan thread and said to themselves "we need shntn, grab their app and let them in."

[NoodleyOne]

I think I'm going to withdraw my app... So checking out of this thread. Good luck everyone!

[Rahviveh]

I think I'm going to withdraw my app... So checking out of this thread. Good luck everyone!

Why not keep it active in case you get in for leverage? Doesn't make sense to withdraw IMO

[BigZuck]

I think I'm going to withdraw my app... So checking out of this thread. Good luck everyone!

Why not keep it active in case you get in for leverage? Doesn't make sense to withdraw IMO

Yeah I don't get it. As far as employment goes Duke is better than UVA which is a school that excited you a lot.

[shntn]

RD, status date changed from 9/29 to 12/5.

C'mon, people. Make yourselves useful and invent stories in which this status date change means something good.

After initially throwing your app in the trash on 9/29, I bet they saw your gay comment in the Michigan thread and said to themselves "we need shntn, grab their app and let them in."

"Error: Require moar ghey!"

[nsideirish]

Going to apply PT today or tomorrow. How important is a "Why Duke?" essay?

Numbers are 169/3.6

Thanks.

[hume85]

How long after it says decision made on the status checker page do we got the decision email (PT)? TYIA

[VasaVasori]

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[hume85]

How long after it says decision made on the status checker page do we got the decision email (PT)? TYIA

Depends... some people get it within minutes. I had my status change at a bit after 5PM and didn't get my email until just before 11PM. Best of luck!

That's brutal. Thanks.

[HawkeyeGirl]

Least surprising thing I've heard all day: Priority Reserve!

169, 3.67. 2 years investment banking exp, no why duke

[jym_dawg]

Sorry, y'all.

Not a very clear pattern to this PT/PR madness on LSN. They admit the auto-admits but throw in a few PR for YP; PR a few people right at both 75ths; PR folks who are (169, <3.7; 168, <3.8; 167, <3.9); and throw in a few splitter PRs for good measure. Wat is this.

[NoodleyOne]

I think I'm going to withdraw my app... So checking out of this thread. Good luck everyone!

Why not keep it active in case you get in for leverage? Doesn't make sense to withdraw IMO

Basically I can't see any circumstance that ends with me in NC, even a full ride considering what I got from UVA. Anyway, best of luck.

[hume85]

Add me to the list of PR people. LSAT>170, GPA<3.6, super strong upward grade trend from a good school. Weaved a mini "Why Duke" into my PS. Penn's my first choice anyway, but rejection always hurts a little bit. Good luck to anybody that hasn't yet heard.

[hume85]

I think I'm going to withdraw my app... So checking out of this thread. Good luck everyone!

Why not keep it active in case you get in for leverage? Doesn't make sense to withdraw IMO

Basically I can't see any circumstance that ends with me in NC, even a full ride considering what I got from UVA. Anyway, best of luck.

With the big money you got from UVA you have all the leverage you need. If this cycle doesn't work for me I am retaking, following your advice in the thread you started, and bringing in that 177+. Congrats again! I think Cork was a little jealous.

[shntn]

DECISION MADE WATCH FOR EMAIL

Also, I'm RD.

[WhiteyCakes]

DECISION MADE WATCH FOR EMAIL

Also, I'm RD.

Good luck! Let me know how you do!

[LSP12]

That's good to know. For some reason I was assuming that we weren't officially admitted until we applied for financial aid and thus wouldn't receive a packet until after then. What kind of goodies were in the pack?

A lanyard key chain and a little notebook with pen. The letter was personalized a bit (referred to my area of legal interest) and there was a handwritten note by the signature that referred to my current employer and said I had great experience for law school Lots of brochures and pamphlets about Duke too. The letter has the same language as the admit email, basically saying congrats, you are admitted but then "you will be officially admitted when you apply for financial aid and scholarship assistance." Admitted students' open house is Friday 4/5/13.

Have many PT admits received this package? I was admitted last month and haven't received any mail from Duke yet

[wisteria]

DECISION MADE WATCH FOR EMAIL

Also, I'm RD.

Congratulations in advance! When did you submit?

[shntn]

DECISION MADE WATCH FOR EMAIL

Also, I'm RD.

Congratulations in advance! When did you submit?

September 4th.

[venus]

DECISION MADE WATCH FOR EMAIL

Also, I'm RD.

Good luck!!! I guess they are finally starting to accept non-PT people. I'm getting anxious.

[shntn]

DECISION MADE WATCH FOR EMAIL

Also, I'm RD.

Good luck!!! I guess they are finally starting to accept non-PT people. I'm getting anxious.

FWIW, I had a status date change two days ago on the 5th. The status itself stayed "under review," but the date went from 9/28 to 12/5. And now today, another change. If you're a long-term, non-PT applicant like myself, a status date change might presage some movement on your app.

[venus]

FWIW, I had a status date change two days ago on the 5th. The status itself stayed "under review," but the date went from 9/28 to 12/5. And now today, another change. If you're a long-term, non-PT applicant like myself, a status date change might presage some movement on your app.

My date just changed to today (still under review)!!! So I am hoping to hear back from Duke soon!!!