Duke University School of Law C/O 2019 Applicants Forum

Generally · Post by **Generally** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:42 pm

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lymenheimer · Post by **lymenheimer** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:44 pm

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blue2016 wrote:Coming out of the lurker shadows. Been UR2 since 9/10, and today is day 9. Starting to get pretty nervous.
I'm assuming that by applying to Duke Law you are smart enough (or have been following this thread enough) to know that the 10-day deadline is for PT applicants. Appreciating your intelligence and assuming that you are indeed a PT applicant, I would try to not stress. It could come any time and butt right up to the turn of day 11, so expect it then and anything earlier will be a treat. My thought process was that a 10-day decision gave room for optimism because it means there was some deliberation on your behalf to be accepted. If not, they likely would have waitlisted/held over your application sooner. This also could mean that you are borderline, but I like to think on the happier side. It's worked for both myself and Jimmy, so technically, the PT 10 day decision, as reported in this thread, is at 100% acceptance (unless I missed someone, in which case I apologize).
One person has been put on priority reserve.
Die
Yours didn't take a full 10 days, did it?
No but I wasn't accepted, I was invited to a place on the priority reserve list, whatever that is.

Right. I edited my previous post, but I'll repost here for ease of access.

Perhaps I should have said "10th day decision"

lymenheimer · Post by **lymenheimer** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:46 pm

Generally wrote: No but I wasn't accepted, I was invited to a place on the priority reserve list, whatever that is.

I'd never forget about you. I legit have been banking on going to the same law school as some of you people (yourself included).

Generally · Post by **Generally** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:49 pm

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urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:51 pm

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lymenheimer · Post by **lymenheimer** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 2:27 pm

Generally wrote: Duke told me I could do an optional interview, so I think I will try to drive down there soon and see how that goes. I haven't given up on them yet.

That sounds like a good plan. I'm hoping they do in person interviews for scholly stuff too. I can see the benefit of Skype, but I'd much rather make a trip out of it.

salander · Post by **salander** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:29 pm

Anyone else wonder why Senator is a salutation option for Next of Kin/Emergency Contact, but Governor isn't? (Not that I'm related to a governor...)

urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:31 pm

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salander · Post by **salander** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:35 pm

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salander wrote:Anyone else wonder why Senator is a salutation option for Next of Kin/Emergency Contact, but Governor isn't? (Not that I'm related to a governor...)
No, no I hadn't. Nice cover though

What I meant to ask was if anyone else had wondered why Senator is a salutation option, but President isn't

180kickflip · Post by **180kickflip** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:53 pm

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Well that is very interesting. I don't have any insight for you, but I would say that (based on other comments in other threads) Duke PT is one of the best application perks available. It's a non-binding Early Action decision with a fee-waiver and 10-day turn around. Although, some other areas of Duke's admissions are a bit different than other schools as well (tuition assistance awards, tuition deposit instead of seat deposit, etc.). But I don't think you can go wrong, even with them bumping you over if you had no intention of applying PT.

Thanks for the reassurance (you too urbanist)

doublehoohopeful · Post by **doublehoohopeful** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:55 pm

salander wrote:Anyone else wonder why Senator is a salutation option for Next of Kin/Emergency Contact, but Governor isn't? (Not that I'm related to a governor...)

Well, there are a bunch more Senators (state and Federal) than there are Governors.

barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:25 am

slippin_jimmy wrote:

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barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:32 am

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You're welcome.

I've lost my faith in UVA and am focusing all my neurosis on Duke now.

urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:45 am

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slippin_jimmy · Post by **slippin_jimmy** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:48 am

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urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:51 am

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barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:56 am

slippin_jimmy wrote:
urbanist11 wrote:At least Duke is predictable (10 day turnaround). UVA is a wildcard.
Yep. I think we're entering a new phase of the wildcard-y process now with decisions, especially as admissions officers get busy with fall recruitment commitments e.g. fairs, etc.

I feel like I missed the quick-UVA turnaround by a matter of days.

urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:07 am

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barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:17 am

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I feel like I missed the quick-UVA turnaround by a matter of days.
You snooze you lose just kidding and I really hope you get in soon

Thanks!

Me too.

I feel much more confident about Duke than UVA.

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:51 pm

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barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:53 pm

benwyatt wrote:I only want to go to Duke so I can do this with the lemurs:

Thank goodness someone else ITT has their priorities straight and is only in it for the lemurs...

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:56 pm

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Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:22 pm

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barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:35 pm

benwyatt wrote:
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Thank goodness someone else ITT has their priorities straight and is only in it for the lemurs...
You can pay to be a lemur handler for the day!
Or to have the lemurs paint you something!

It's like Duke can see all my deepest desires and makes them a reality.