Duke Law School c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[brinicolec]

Anyone know what the commute between Durham-Raleigh is like, My SO is looking at one of the two for work but we may not know where she is working by the time we have to get living arrangements and may have to just make a decision.

I know they're real close as a trip, but I'm worried about splitting the difference and having to make the commute everyday. Can anyone speak to traffic/commute type around that area?

I can't speak personally to the commute but I have a friend that has been living/working in Raleigh for a couple years now that I'll likely live with if I decide on Duke. She went there for undergrad so she knows the area pretty well and since neither of us wants to do the full commute (i.e. live right by school and her have the full drive or vice versa) she was looking at places in RTP that she said would be 15-20 minutes each, which doesn't seem bad. Obviously depends on exactly where you end up, but it seems like it's pretty doable if you're willing to split commute.

Oh yeah, compared what I have now 15-20 minutes is nothing lol. I'm glad to hear that sounds like the norm. I wasn't sure if rush hour would make it like triple in length or something

I never had huge issues with rush hour traffic in the triangle area. I think you'd be fine.

[nicola27]

I'm RD and UR1 as of this morning (12/19) -- went complete 11/14
asdlkjalskjaf after checking almost daily since then, seeing a change at all surprised me

[lawcapture]

crossing my fingers for a decision (good or bad) before their offices close for the holidays... RD - UR3 since 10/9.

[badgalriri9]

Did we need to complete CSS before signing up for an interview? I went ahead and signed up for an early January slot but haven't yet submitted CSS.

Wondering this too! Would it be fine to complete the CSS just anytime before your interview?

It says it specifically in the instructions that you should submit CSS before the application, then interview.

Since they explicitly said: "Please note, this form should not be submitted until after you have submitted your CSS PROFILE application" in regards to the Duke scholarship application, I assumed they would have said something similar if they didn't want us to sign up for an interview prior to submitting CSS. But they actually didn't

It is quite literally listed in steps, with signing up for an interview being the last step in the process.

When should we have all this done by?

[laqueredup]

Anyone know what the commute between Durham-Raleigh is like, My SO is looking at one of the two for work but we may not know where she is working by the time we have to get living arrangements and may have to just make a decision.

I know they're real close as a trip, but I'm worried about splitting the difference and having to make the commute everyday. Can anyone speak to traffic/commute type around that area?

My sister and her husband live in the southern part of Durham and used to split a commute with her going to UNC Chapel Hill and him going to Raleigh for work. They never complained about it overmuch.

[The_Pluviophile]

In via PT on the 11th day ( ). LSAT and GPA both over 75ths, but its the first decision I've gotten, so its nice it was yes

[Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash]

Anyone know what the commute between Durham-Raleigh is like, My SO is looking at one of the two for work but we may not know where she is working by the time we have to get living arrangements and may have to just make a decision.

I know they're real close as a trip, but I'm worried about splitting the difference and having to make the commute everyday. Can anyone speak to traffic/commute type around that area?

My sister and her husband live in the southern part of Durham and used to split a commute with her going to UNC Chapel Hill and him going to Raleigh for work. They never complained about it overmuch.

That's really good news if they were OK with doing what would be my full community everyday, splitting Durham-Raleigh should be nothing.

I guess coming from DC commuting I have about the worst possible view of problems around commuting

[brinicolec]

Anyone know what the commute between Durham-Raleigh is like, My SO is looking at one of the two for work but we may not know where she is working by the time we have to get living arrangements and may have to just make a decision.

I know they're real close as a trip, but I'm worried about splitting the difference and having to make the commute everyday. Can anyone speak to traffic/commute type around that area?

My sister and her husband live in the southern part of Durham and used to split a commute with her going to UNC Chapel Hill and him going to Raleigh for work. They never complained about it overmuch.

That's really good news if they were OK with doing what would be my full community everyday, splitting Durham-Raleigh should be nothing.

I guess coming from DC commuting I have about the worst possible view of problems around commuting

NC traffic is definitely NOTHING like DC traffic, you'll be fine lol

[lawbatman]

In via PT on the 11th day ( ). LSAT and GPA both over 75ths, but its the first decision I've gotten, so its nice it was yes

UR2 currently - very much hoping they find just a few minutes to peruse my application before they shut down on the 23rd!

[The_Pluviophile]

In via PT on the 11th day ( ). LSAT and GPA both over 75ths, but its the first decision I've gotten, so its nice it was yes

UR2 currently - very much hoping they find just a few minutes to peruse my application before they shut down on the 23rd!

Fingers crossed for you!

[lauren22]

When I check my status, I see "Decision made; watch for email." And it's been like that for over a week? Isn't that a bit weird - like, how long does it take to send an email? D: My LSAT is over the 75% and my GPA is the median soooo...

[Keilz]

When I check my status, I see "Decision made; watch for email." And it's been like that for over a week? Isn't that a bit weird - like, how long does it take to send an email? D: Both of my stats are over the 75% soooo...

Did you check your spam?

[lauren22]

When I check my status, I see "Decision made; watch for email." And it's been like that for over a week? Isn't that a bit weird - like, how long does it take to send an email? D: Both of my stats are over the 75% soooo...

Did you check your spam?

Yeah, and even if I somehow missed the e-mail, wouldn't it go to "Accepted" or "Denied" on the status checker? I'm just confused at the timing. If they already made a decision, isn't it better to let me know now?

Also, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it, but I was given a PT and then they told me they were just going to give me RD. I thought it was weird at the time, since I've gotten into higher-ranked schools... But I know each school has its own process.

[Keilz]

When I check my status, I see "Decision made; watch for email." And it's been like that for over a week? Isn't that a bit weird - like, how long does it take to send an email? D: Both of my stats are over the 75% soooo...

Did you check your spam?

Yeah, and even if I somehow missed the e-mail, wouldn't it go to "Accepted" or "Denied" on the status checker? I'm just confused at the timing. If they already made a decision, isn't it better to let me know now?

Also, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it, but I was given a PT and then they told me they were just going to give me RD. I thought it was weird at the time, since I've gotten into higher-ranked schools... But I know each school has its own process.

The status checker remains at decision made. Keep an eye on your mailings because a welcome packet should pop up after acceptance eventually. What do you mean they took away your PT?

[chargers21]

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[govlife]

crossing my fingers for a decision (good or bad) before their offices close for the holidays... RD - UR3 since 10/9.

Exact same!

[patttt]

Just got "priority reserved"

Lsat + gpa are right at the 75ths, YP?

[Blue664]

When are your scholarship interviews scheduled for? I just scheduled mine for late January.

still doing my CSS, are there still time slots available for dates in early Jan???

There are slots starting the 12th when I checked. I didn't bother to do the CSS, I know I wont get any need based aid.

Just wondering - how do you determine if you are even close to qualifying for need-based aid? I can get info from my parents, but I don't want to go through the hassle if there's literally 0% chance that it will make a difference.

[lauren22]

When I check my status, I see "Decision made; watch for email." And it's been like that for over a week? Isn't that a bit weird - like, how long does it take to send an email? D: Both of my stats are over the 75% soooo...

Did you check your spam?

Yeah, and even if I somehow missed the e-mail, wouldn't it go to "Accepted" or "Denied" on the status checker? I'm just confused at the timing. If they already made a decision, isn't it better to let me know now?

Also, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it, but I was given a PT and then they told me they were just going to give me RD. I thought it was weird at the time, since I've gotten into higher-ranked schools... But I know each school has its own process.

The status checker remains at decision made. Keep an eye on your mailings because a welcome packet should pop up after acceptance eventually. What do you mean they took away your PT?

For me, my status checker changed to "look for email" or whatever, then I got the email like 5 hours later, then the welcome packet thing popped up a few days later. Received the packet a week later. Also wondering what you meant by them taking away your PT?

Thanks for that information. I should have been clearer; I was offered Priority Track admission and then received an e-mail in Oct. saying I was on the "Priority Reserve list for the 2017 entering class." So I guess that's the waiting list? I just thought it was odd to be placed on the waiting list so early in the cycle.

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=104084
I looked at this thread, though, and it looks like they have a history of doing this with applicants with similar scores as mine. The consensus seems to be that they're putting people on PR who they think don't have a real interest in going.

So my question is - since my status checker is "Decision made," does that mean it's different than the Priority Reserve decision? Because in that case, wouldn't it just say WL?

[lauren22]

Just got "priority reserved"

Lsat + gpa are right at the 75ths, YP?

I'm in the same boat, except my GPA isn't quite as high as yours. Look at this thread:

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=104084

To quote, "I think its their way of weeding out people who are just applying with no real interest of going." It looks like those people didn't write a Why Duke. I definitely did, though, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[brinicolec]

UR2 as of today

[patttt]

Just got "priority reserved"

Lsat + gpa are right at the 75ths, YP?

I'm in the same boat, except my GPA isn't quite as high as yours. Look at this thread:

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=104084

To quote, "I think its their way of weeding out people who are just applying with no real interest of going." It looks like those people didn't write a Why Duke. I definitely did, though, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Yeah i saw that thread before and im hoping its bc i didnt write a why duke. Ill be writing one asap.

[tinafeyclone]

Went UR on 12/19. My status checker changed to 12/21, "info required; watch for email." Is this a sign of me getting waitlisted?

[brinicolec]

Went UR on 12/19. My status checker changed to 12/21, "info required; watch for email." Is this a sign of me getting waitlisted?

I don't believe so since it says "Info required"... I believe if you were WL'd, you'd see "Decision made; watch for email." Maybe they have a question about something in your app or want some supplemental info from you!

[PDX4343]

Went UR on 12/19. My status checker changed to 12/21, "info required; watch for email." Is this a sign of me getting waitlisted?

Just a guess, but if you're still in undergrad they might be holding your app until you get your fall grades to them.