Duke Early Decision Forum

[wannagotolaw]

Should I apply early decision?

[Corwin]

Sounds like you have great softs, but Duke is probably a no go at those numbers. Any possibility for a retake?

[wannagotolaw]

Considering taking the October. Any idea on the numbers needed for a successful ED Duke candidate?

[beachbum]

<--- successful Duke ED applicant with 170, 3.49

You have solid (though not game-changing) softs, but your GPA isn't doing you any favors. You'll need an LSAT at or above median (170) to be competitive.

[wannagotolaw]

What are game-changing softs?

[paulinaporizkova]

What are game-changing softs?

since you're below both medians, i think the only game changing soft is URM status

you need a 170+ on the LSAT to have a realistic chance

[wannagotolaw]

I guess I could try and win a nobel peace prize between now and November.

[paulinaporizkova]

I guess I could try and win a nobel peace prize between now and November.

3 more points on the LSAT would probably be easier to achieve

[Snape]

You will not get into Duke with those numbers--Im sure the poetry is great and you are a fine athlete--but if you are not URM you will not get in--sorry. If you have residency in Virginia or Michigan you may try to ED to UVA or Mich and have some chance--otherwise you need to hit a 170 with that GPA...Good Luck!

[JamMasterJ]

<--- successful Duke ED applicant with 170, 3.49

You have solid (though not game-changing) softs, but your GPA isn't doing you any favors. You'll need an LSAT at or above median (170) to be competitive.

You'll also need a sweet over the shoulders pink sweater and Aryan features.
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