Duke Round II ED? Forum

[fitterhappier]

Anyone have experience with this or know what kind of a boost it gives? I'm sitting at 3.83/167 and currently ED'ing somewhere else--in the likelihood that I get rejected, I'm planning on ED'ing to Duke.

Would I be better off just sending in an RD app to Duke now to get it in early, or do you think that the later ED boost would increase my odds?

[fish tacos]

I'd also like to know more about this... I had no idea Duke does two rounds of ED. Would some knowledgeable person care to shed some insight on what exactly Round 2 ED is, why Duke does it (what purpose does it serve?), and the kind of numbers necessary for admission? Would an applicant need to be a bit stronger than a Round 1 ED? Thanks.

Thread necromancy FTW.

[furrywalls]

+1 does it boost admission chances for splitters or does forcing them to give you a decision in such a short time hurt you?

[FreddyBigShot]

I think it can only help.

[fish tacos]

But would a round 2 ED applicant need to be a bit stronger than a round 1 ED applicant? And why does Duke even do this? It's hardly "early" anymore... it just sounds like a way to nab those dinged at other T14s ED

[canes]

bump... also interested

[beachbum]

Duke has only had their ED option for a few cycles (I believe this is the second?), so there isn't a ton of data on it. I would assume it works in much the same way as UVA's; that is, it gives a noticeable boost, but that boost diminishes the longer you wait. If Duke is your first choice, though, Round II ED can only help you.

FWIW, I originally applied under Round I but was requested to submit additional information (fall grades and "Why Duke" essay), so I'm now being considered under Round II. Hopefully I'll be a Round II success story when all is said and done.

[mikey101]

I have a similar question. Almost identical stats to OP (3.8/167, GPA should go up a couple hundredths of a point in a week or so) , do y'all think it looks bad to apply to Duke RD now and then switch my application to ED at their deadline?

[fish tacos]

I'll make this quick... Does a 167/3.65 have a shot with Round 2 ED?

[beachbum]

I'll make this quick... Does a 167/3.65 have a shot with Round 2 ED?

Since you're under both medians, probably not. But if Duke is your first choice, it can't hurt to try. Good luck.