Duke University School of Law C/O 2019 Applicants Forum

[chayatshuva]

Bumping just in case Duke decides today is they day they can do in 2.5 months what they can also do in 10 days.

Really though. I get and understand why the PT program exists but when admissions gets described as rolling it kind of makes you feel like you aren't on as even of a playing field. Could just be me though. The process is already just stressful enough and then to see a lot of spots get filled up even though you applied early is a bit depressing. End of feelings vent.

+9999999999

I mean, isn't it not rolling admissions but rolling notification? That's what all schools told us at panels or admissions events. I think it's a slightly different concept.

Also yeah it sucks but schools get so much incoming traffic (in the form of candidates), it probably just makes sense and increases ease for Duke to process applications in this way. I almost wish every school would do this so I could get a more realistic sense of my chances in the admissions process.

[gobears!!]

Bumping just in case Duke decides today is they day they can do in 2.5 months what they can also do in 10 days.

Really though. I get and understand why the PT program exists but when admissions gets described as rolling it kind of makes you feel like you aren't on as even of a playing field. Could just be me though. The process is already just stressful enough and then to see a lot of spots get filled up even though you applied early is a bit depressing. End of feelings vent.

+9999999999

I mean, isn't it not rolling admissions but rolling notification? That's what all schools told us at panels or admissions events. I think it's a slightly different concept.

Also yeah it sucks but schools get so much incoming traffic (in the form of candidates), it probably just makes sense and increases ease for Duke to process applications in this way. I almost wish every school would do this so I could get a more realistic sense of my chances in the admissions process.

From the website:

If you apply by our February 15 deadline, you should receive a decision by the end of April. Beyond that, it's hard to give a specific estimate. We use a rolling admissions process, reviewing applications as they are received and sending decisions when we have made them . . . .

The PT tract isn't really advertised unless you get the invite. So it is entirely possible for you to apply thinking your chances are the same as everyone else in the pool.

I get it makes it easier for them to pin down certain numbers but other schools manage to do it while not dividing the applicant pool. I wish schools would just say everyone gets a decision on date x to make life easy, but I'm probably an outlier there hah

[chayatshuva]

Bumping just in case Duke decides today is they day they can do in 2.5 months what they can also do in 10 days.

Really though. I get and understand why the PT program exists but when admissions gets described as rolling it kind of makes you feel like you aren't on as even of a playing field. Could just be me though. The process is already just stressful enough and then to see a lot of spots get filled up even though you applied early is a bit depressing. End of feelings vent.

+9999999999

I mean, isn't it not rolling admissions but rolling notification? That's what all schools told us at panels or admissions events. I think it's a slightly different concept.

Also yeah it sucks but schools get so much incoming traffic (in the form of candidates), it probably just makes sense and increases ease for Duke to process applications in this way. I almost wish every school would do this so I could get a more realistic sense of my chances in the admissions process.

From the website:

If you apply by our February 15 deadline, you should receive a decision by the end of April. Beyond that, it's hard to give a specific estimate. We use a rolling admissions process, reviewing applications as they are received and sending decisions when we have made them . . . .

The PT tract isn't really advertised unless you get the invite. So it is entirely possible for you to apply thinking your chances are the same as everyone else in the pool.

I get it makes it easier for them to pin down certain numbers but other schools manage to do it while not dividing the applicant pool. I wish schools would just say everyone gets a decision on date x to make life easy, but I'm probably an outlier there hah

Yeah, I just mean rolling admissions = the earlier you apply the more likely you are to get in. That's not really the case here. It's just that the trend is the earlier you apply the earlier you should get notified, right? That's what I got when I attended theirs and other panel/ info session discussions.

[gobears!!]

Yeah, I just mean rolling admissions = the earlier you apply the more likely you are to get in. That's not really the case here. It's just that the trend is the earlier you apply the earlier you should get notified, right? That's what I got when I attended theirs and other panel/ info session discussions.

For some schools it is fairly rolling in the sense that the earlier you apply the sooner you can get a decision/have a higher chance of acceptance within a particular number range (Berkeley, UVA, GULC, etc.). But every school does have some form of hold, whether it is formal or not, so that way they don't have to give you a decision early on in the cycle if you are borderline. I kind of look as Duke Non-PT as applying straight into the hold status because your numbers weren't strong enough to be considered outright for priority admissions. It makes a lot of sense from an adcomm pov to do. But if you applied really early and your application is being reviewed after those who applied under PT, who knows how those later applications influence the interpretation of yours. I just find it interesting that they formally divide the pool into specific classes. But, they gotta do what they gotta do.

[scone]

Btw, there is now movement for non-PT folks!

[James.K.Polk]

Btw, there is now movement for non-PT folks!

Movement = admission? Last year someone people went UR2 and some didn't, if I recall correctly. Haven't looked in a while.

[scone]

Btw, there is now movement for non-PT folks!

Movement = admission? Last year someone people went UR2 and some didn't, if I recall correctly. Haven't looked in a while.

Yup, admission! (& UR2 as of a couple of days ago)

[James.K.Polk]

Btw, there is now movement for non-PT folks!

Movement = admission? Last year someone people went UR2 and some didn't, if I recall correctly. Haven't looked in a while.

Yup, admission! (& UR2 as of a couple of days ago)

Awesome!! Congratulations

[abc__]

I went under review 11/30. Based on how delayed acceptances have been, does this mean I probably won't hear back until January at the earliest?

[BillClinton Jr]

Got a new date change as of today (didn't expect this to happen on a Saturday). Says "Decision made, look for email"...NERVOUS to say the least. RD.

[icantwait]

Got a new date change as of today (didn't expect this to happen on a Saturday). Says "Decision made, look for email"...NERVOUS to say the least. RD.

When did you go complete Bill? Thanks and good luck!

[BillClinton Jr]

Got a new date change as of today (didn't expect this to happen on a Saturday). Says "Decision made, look for email"...NERVOUS to say the least. RD.

When did you go complete Bill? Thanks and good luck!

Thanks! I went complete 9/29, UR 10/12 had a date change to 12/9 and then this one to 12/12

[BillClinton Jr]

Btw, there is now movement for non-PT folks!

Has anyone who had a date change to today gotten the email today as well?

[BillClinton Jr]

IN VIA EMAIL!!!!! JD/LLM in Int'l/Comparative. First news of the cycle! GoDuke!

[Lawcat11]

Just curious- are non-PT admits getting "provisionally" accepted as well?

[rska884]

Just curious- are non-PT admits getting "provisionally" accepted as well?

Just saw my email - yup, looks like that's just their phrasing pending the financial aid application (I'm non-PT).

[BillClinton Jr]

Just curious- are non-PT admits getting "provisionally" accepted as well?

Just saw my email - yup, looks like that's just their phrasing pending the financial aid application (I'm non-PT).

Same

[Cochran]

Just curious- are non-PT admits getting "provisionally" accepted as well?

Just saw my email - yup, looks like that's just their phrasing pending the financial aid application (I'm non-PT).

Same

Likewise! Got my email today, congrats everyone!

[anomalousacp]

Just curious- are non-PT admits getting "provisionally" accepted as well?

Just saw my email - yup, looks like that's just their phrasing pending the financial aid application (I'm non-PT).

Same

Likewise! Got my email today, congrats everyone!

Can you give us a sense of your #s / UR dates? Non-PTer desperately waiting for some (good) news over here!

[gobears!!]

Congrats to the weekend admits!!

[BillClinton Jr]

Just curious- are non-PT admits getting "provisionally" accepted as well?

Just saw my email - yup, looks like that's just their phrasing pending the financial aid application (I'm non-PT).

Same

Likewise! Got my email today, congrats everyone!

Can you give us a sense of your #s / UR dates? Non-PTer desperately waiting for some (good) news over here!

Sat for the December test but I applied and went into review with a 157/3.6 and unique softs.Complete 9/29 UR 10/12 then admitted on 12/12
hope this helps, Good Luck!

[gobears!!]

Are there any other early September applicants that went UR in September or early October that are still hanging out?

[James.K.Polk]

Are there any other early September admits that went UR in September or early October that are still hanging out?

September admits? I went UR 9/28. Still chilling.

[gobears!!]

Are there any other early September admits that went UR in September or early October that are still hanging out?

September admits? I went UR 9/28. Still chilling.

I meant applicants. I'm clearly projecting here...

[strongbadge]

Are there any other early September admits that went UR in September or early October that are still hanging out?

September admits? I went UR 9/28. Still chilling.

I meant applicants. I'm clearly projecting here...

I'm still at 9/28 myself... Not looking too good