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

[ringo]

Just got the acceptance email! Nice to start of the cycle like that!

Congrats, HP, from a lurker who appreciates your contributions to the forums.

Hoping to finish up my Why Duke this weekend and submit my PT app Monday.

[basilseal]

Well, I guess it's officially ten business days, or I would have received something. Still "under review."

[AmandaPB]

Well, I guess it's officially ten business days, or I would have received something. Still "under review."

But today is the 10th day after completion! I have a good feeling about today.

[MumofCad]

I feel good about today for those that went complete on 9/19 and haven't heard yet.

Out of curiosity, how many wrote a Why Duke?

I did not. I just sent in my Harvard app, because I don't see evidence of YPing early in the cycle at Duke. I didn't write optional essays either. Just the 2 page PS, resume, and app. I don't really have any diversity not mentioned in my PS. (Just in case someone reads into this from another post I've made, unlike other schools, my lack of a Why Duke had nothing to do with a lack of interest in their programs. I think their Guantanamo Clinic is amazing and could easily have written about that. It was purely testing out my theory from LSN that Duke does not have the YP problem of some others in its ranking range).

ETA: I just realized I didn't post clearly yesterday, I got in. Flipped over to "decision made" almost exactly when HP did, and received the Welcome to Duke email at exactly the same time as well. Seems they do go out in a batch.

[elibrarian]

Out of curiosity, how many wrote a Why Duke?

I did though I think it was the weakest of those I'd written.

[AmandaPB]

Out of curiosity, how many wrote a Why Duke?

I didn’t. I hope it’s not to my detriment. I only wrote a “Why” essay for one school.

[elibrarian]

I think this application will be the death of me. Still under review....

[ipanchenko]

I think this application will be the death of me. Still under review....

At this point, I can't really tell what they could be reviewing. Luckily, my students are taking standardized tests, so I get to walk around the classroom and check in on my phone.

[Tiago Splitter]

Submitted today.

[basilseal]

Was just told "by midnight" for the 9/19 completes.

[Curious1]

Just got the "complete" email.

[AmandaPB]

Was just told "by midnight" for the 9/19 completes.

Oh, wow! WHY AM I STILL UNDER REVIEW? This makes me so nervous.

[basilseal]

Was just told "by midnight" for the 9/19 completes.

Oh, wow! WHY AM I STILL UNDER REVIEW? This makes me so nervous.

Don't freak out! So am I! I got antsy and emailed them regarding 10 business versus calendar days.

[elibrarian]

Oh, wow! WHY AM I STILL UNDER REVIEW? This makes me so nervous.

Don't freak out! So am I! I got antsy and emailed them regarding 10 business versus calendar days.[/quote]

Yep, still under review too.

[basilseal]

"Decision made; watch for email." Had to happen some time.

[AmandaPB]

"Decision made; watch for email." Had to happen some time.

Same here. Can’t wait to get this email and be done with freaking out. I’m so glad the other schools don’t have a specific date for decisions.

[elibrarian]

"Decision made; watch for email." Had to happen some time.

Same here. Can’t wait to get this email and be done with freaking out. I’m so glad the other schools don’t have a specific date for decisions.

Uh.....I'm still under review.

[basilseal]

All that worrying!

[AmandaPB]

In! So glad to have this acceptance in September. AWESOME! Good luck to everyone!

[sdwhodat]

I feel good about today for those that went complete on 9/19 and haven't heard yet.

Out of curiosity, how many wrote a Why Duke?

I did not. I just sent in my Harvard app, because I don't see evidence of YPing early in the cycle at Duke. I didn't write optional essays either. Just the 2 page PS, resume, and app. I don't really have any diversity not mentioned in my PS. (Just in case someone reads into this from another post I've made, unlike other schools, my lack of a Why Duke had nothing to do with a lack of interest in their programs. I think their Guantanamo Clinic is amazing and could easily have written about that. It was purely testing out my theory from LSN that Duke does not have the YP problem of some others in its ranking range).

ETA: I just realized I didn't post clearly yesterday, I got in. Flipped over to "decision made" almost exactly when HP did, and received the Welcome to Duke email at exactly the same time as well. Seems they do go out in a batch.

I didn't write a Why essay for any of my applications. If a school needs one to accept because of YP or whatever, then I don't want to go to that school. I submitted an application, meaning I've already invested time and money into applying. I'm not going to stroke your ego (though I probably would if Harvard wanted one... LOL). That being said, really glad I got into Duke so early because the other schools might waitlist me because I didn't write one, lol. Harvard's my top choice, with Duke as my backup

[elibrarian]

Longest wait ever but I'm in! Hooray!!!

[sach1282]

In the joint JD/MA in Philosophy program as of 30 seconds ago! Wrote a Why Duke.

[basilseal]

Wrote a Why Duke, I should add.

[MumofCad]

Congrats to you all - you earned it in the last minute wait. Sometimes forums like this aren't such a great thing for the anxiety level right?! All's well that ends well!

[madvillain]

Finally in. Sigh. Although my JD/MA dual app has yet to be approved...I hope it does because the possibility of a JD/MA degree was a main factor which influenced me to apply. In any case though I am very happy and happy for all of you as well.