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Are you attending ASW?

Yes, definitely
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15%
Unsure, leaning toward yes
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No, definitely not
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Unsure, leaning toward no
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Re: Duke University School of Law C/O 2019 Applicants

Post by AnonymousPython » Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:39 am

strawberrieee wrote:I know Duke adcoms released PT decisions on weekend, but do we know if Saturday was more likely than Sunday?

My 10th day would be on Sunday, and you know, being neurotic...
Mine came this past Sunday (my 10th day), just after 10pm. On a holiday weekend.

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Post by lymenheimer » Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:44 am

AnonymousPython wrote:
strawberrieee wrote:I know Duke adcoms released PT decisions on weekend, but do we know if Saturday was more likely than Sunday?

My 10th day would be on Sunday, and you know, being neurotic...
Mine came this past Sunday (my 10th day), just after 10pm. On a holiday weekend.
Someone should copy and paste this to the OP for anyone who thinks Duke will give them an expedited decision due to a weekend 10th day. :lol:

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Re: Duke University School of Law C/O 2019 Applicants

Post by strawberrieee » Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:49 am

When you're non-PT, you want PT. When you're on PT, you want expedited PT.

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Post by strawberrieee » Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:55 pm

Anything wrong with the admission spreadsheet? Why was the PT Accepted 102%??? :shock:

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Post by clarf » Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:29 pm

strawberrieee wrote:Anything wrong with the admission spreadsheet? Why was the PT Accepted 102%??? :shock:
I didn't major in math, but that doesn't sound right.

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Post by clurrburr » Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:27 pm

FYI to anyone planning on visiting -- if you're doing an individual visit on a different weekend than the ASW, Duke won't reimburse for travel. I asked the other day since I can't make it to the ASW.

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Post by RZ5646 » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:09 pm

AnonymousPython wrote:
strawberrieee wrote:I know Duke adcoms released PT decisions on weekend, but do we know if Saturday was more likely than Sunday?

My 10th day would be on Sunday, and you know, being neurotic...
Mine came this past Sunday (my 10th day), just after 10pm. On a holiday weekend.
It will almost certainly be the 10th day, no matter what that day is.

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Post by SupCutie » Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:54 pm

First school decision; applied in early November. Priority waitlist. Yikes!

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Post by skimmilk » Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:08 pm

SupCutie wrote:First school decision; applied in early November. Priority waitlist. Yikes!
When did you receive the decision (time wise)? I applied mid-November and I have been dying to hear anything from Duke since. Also sorry about the waitlist, hopefully since you are priority you will still be accepted soon!

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Post by SupCutie » Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:12 pm

skimmilk wrote:
SupCutie wrote:First school decision; applied in early November. Priority waitlist. Yikes!
When did you receive the decision (time wise)? I applied mid-November and I have been dying to hear anything from Duke since. Also sorry about the waitlist, hopefully since you are priority you will still be accepted soon!
Around 5pm ET today.

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Post by stillplayspokemon » Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:56 pm

At the risk of drawing lymenheimer's ire - do people know if its possible yet to RSVP for admitted students open house? I'm looking around the Admitted Students website and can't find anything to that effect. I think we'll get an email about this when it opens up, but wanted to ask in case its already open somewhere.

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Post by lymenheimer » Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:07 pm

stillplayspokemon wrote:At the risk of drawing lymenheimer's ire - do people know if its possible yet to RSVP for admitted students open house? I'm looking around the Admitted Students website and can't find anything to that effect. I think we'll get an email about this when it opens up, but wanted to ask in case its already open somewhere.

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People shouldnt ask stupid questions if they dont want smartass responses.

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Post by CJRpnw » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:04 pm

lymenheimer wrote:
stillplayspokemon wrote:At the risk of drawing lymenheimer's ire - do people know if its possible yet to RSVP for admitted students open house? I'm looking around the Admitted Students website and can't find anything to that effect. I think we'll get an email about this when it opens up, but wanted to ask in case its already open somewhere.

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People shouldnt ask stupid questions if they dont want smartass responses.
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Re: Duke University School of Law C/O 2019 Applicants

Post by lymenheimer » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:10 pm

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Grow up.
You're literally a random person on the internet. I don't know why you have this complex of assuming people give a shit what you think.

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Post by CJRpnw » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:15 pm

lymenheimer wrote:
CJRpnw wrote:
Grow up.
You're literally a random person on the internet. I don't know why you have this complex of assuming people give a shit what you think.
You have 1769 posts on a forum you joined six months ago. That's nine posts per day if you never take a vacation.

Find a hobby.

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Re: Duke University School of Law C/O 2019 Applicants

Post by lymenheimer » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:34 pm

CJRpnw wrote:
lymenheimer wrote:
You're literally a random person on the internet. I don't know why you have this complex of assuming people give a shit what you think.
You have 1769 posts on a forum you joined six months ago. That's nine posts per day if you never take a vacation.

Find a hobby.
again, read above.

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Post by earthabides » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:48 pm

lymenheimer wrote:
CJRpnw wrote:
lymenheimer wrote:
You're literally a random person on the internet. I don't know why you have this complex of assuming people give a shit what you think.
You have 1769 posts on a forum you joined six months ago. That's nine posts per day if you never take a vacation.

Find a hobby.
again, read above.
youre embarrassing yourself, relax

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Post by Li'l Sebastian » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:51 pm

CJRpnw wrote:
You have 1769 posts on a forum you joined six months ago. That's nine posts per day if you never take a vacation.

Find a hobby.
Hey, don't drag us obsessive shitpoasters into this!
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Post by anonymous117 » Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:05 pm

stillplayspokemon wrote:At the risk of drawing lymenheimer's ire - do people know if its possible yet to RSVP for admitted students open house? I'm looking around the Admitted Students website and can't find anything to that effect. I think we'll get an email about this when it opens up, but wanted to ask in case its already open somewhere.

Sending good vibes to everyone still waiting to hear!
On the Accepted Students website, it says that more info will be posted as the weekend approaches! They may send an email, not sure, but I'm sure if you check back in a month or so it should be there.

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Post by calilaw33 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:52 pm

Does anyone think sending a non-solicited "Why Duke" has made a significant difference in getting accepted/ scholarships? I applied a little bit late, early January, and am thinking about emailing a "Why Duke" this week. My LSAT is 168 and my GPA is between 25-50, so I could use a little bump. Thanks.

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Post by RZ5646 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:54 pm

calilaw33 wrote:Does anyone think sending a non-solicited "Why Duke" has made a significant difference in getting accepted/ scholarships? I applied a little bit late, early January, and am thinking about emailing a "Why Duke" this week. My LSAT is 168 and my GPA is between 25-50, so I could use a little bump. Thanks.
From what I understand, supplemental essays are mostly useful in guarding against yield protection. That being said, it couldn't hurt.

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Post by WaitersIsland » Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:11 pm

Priority Reserve off of PT. 170 LSAT and 3.65 GPA. Extremely disappointed, as myLSN showed a 90+% chance of getting in. What a punch to the gut :cry:

Anyone have any thoughts as to whatmight have happened? Something in my application they didn't like? Just too late in the cycle for someone with those numbers (which are good, but not great for Duke)....any input would be appreciated.
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Post by strawberrieee » Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:40 pm

RZ5646 wrote:
calilaw33 wrote:Does anyone think sending a non-solicited "Why Duke" has made a significant difference in getting accepted/ scholarships? I applied a little bit late, early January, and am thinking about emailing a "Why Duke" this week. My LSAT is 168 and my GPA is between 25-50, so I could use a little bump. Thanks.
From what I understand, supplemental essays are mostly useful in guarding against yield protection. That being said, it couldn't hurt.
A poorly written one could actually hurt.

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Post by hopefuljumbo23 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:48 pm

strawberrieee wrote:
RZ5646 wrote:
calilaw33 wrote:Does anyone think sending a non-solicited "Why Duke" has made a significant difference in getting accepted/ scholarships? I applied a little bit late, early January, and am thinking about emailing a "Why Duke" this week. My LSAT is 168 and my GPA is between 25-50, so I could use a little bump. Thanks.
From what I understand, supplemental essays are mostly useful in guarding against yield protection. That being said, it couldn't hurt.
A poorly written one could actually hurt.
I poured my heart and soul into my Why Duke. Such an awesome institution. Love me, Duke!

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Post by RZ5646 » Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:00 am

Once you've been admitted, is there a deadline to apply for financial aid? I'm still waiting on my parents to give me their 2015 financial information...

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