How important is being a legacy? Like does Duke strongly take that into consideration.
I’m not involved in admissions so I can’t answer that for you with any certainty. My answer is based on what Duke students say to each other, and personal experience.
A lot of students I know come from Duke lineages. Their parents met at Duke and their children go to Duke. Very often do students go to school with their siblings. The student body tends to believe that Duke admissions values keeping families together, but really only when an older sibling already goes there. It is my personal opinion that the latter matters much more than first.
You’re not getting accepted if you don’t qualify. But if you qualify and your older sibling already attends, we like to think Duke admissions keeps you together. It happens pretty commonly and is (in my opinion) very sweet to have an older sibling guide you through college.
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Not sure, but in accordance with the generous benefits afforded “Double Dukies”, I suspect that legacy applicants are given an admissions boost if they apply ED.
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D got in to Duke first gen from NM. How many other students from NM have you met? I know it is a large campus. She said that she was on the Duke forum and she was the only on this year.
If you’re referring to the Duke forum here on CC, plenty of Duke students (and other college students) don’t really use this site. It could be an issue of sampling. I recommend that she go to your Duke send-off party (situation permitting, considering the virus), or attend a digital event (I don’t know if they’re having one – I’m guessing). These events are hosted through the alumni association.
Many students who don’t know anyone from Duke meet students in their region from there.
I haven’t met students from NM, but I’m a sample size of one so that doesn’t say much.
Duke releases data every year on which states people come from and how many students come from those places.
Do you have a particular concern about your daughter potentially being the only one from NM?
What larger programs did you participate in that you believe increased your chances of getting into Duke? Also, are there any programs that allow students to explore both medicine and law?
Hello there! Since this was posted 7 days ago and no one responded, I can do so. I am a Duke sophomore.
First question: I do not think there are magic activities that benefit anyone in the admissions process. Find something you are passionate about and pursue it! It doesn’t need to be winning a specific thing or learning a specific skill really well (although it can be)! The admissions office simply wants to see that you are passionate about the things you put time into.
Second question: We have a NUMBER of organizations and classes that deal with the intersection of these two subjects (health policy law). Many public policy clubs have healthcare divisions that do great work and research! Additionally, numerous classes are offered (especially in the Sanford School) about healthcare policy! Additionally, our liberal arts focus allows and encourages these explorations! So even if you are premed, you can likely take these classes and it will still satisfy a degree requirement.
Hope this helps and good luck!
I still have 3 years left to decide which college to attend but duke has really caught my eye, I’m an IB student do you happen to know if IB students have a higher chance to get into duke?
Admissions officers look to see if you’re taking the most rigorous course load possible within the context of your institution. If your school has IB classes and you are able to take them, then take them. If you can’t, it’s worth asking your guidance counselor to include why you’re not taking a particular IB class in their letter of recommendation. (Meet with the guidance counselor the summer before junior year to discuss the beginning of the college application process. They are required to write a rec for you regardless of whether or not they know you so make sure they know you.)
This includes mental health, time commitments, etc. In the land of holistic admissions, it’s helpful to be a student who knows themselves and their skills. This includes knowing when a class is above your skill level, as long as you acknowledge a plan to become strengthened in that area. See the answers above re: holistic admissions.
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How is economics at Duke? Bs economics. My dd had gotten in, her other option is full Tution at Vanderbilt.cost of attendance is a factor but overall is the ROI for Duke far far greater than if she chose Vandy? Appreciate your suggestions thoughts.
I had thought Duke had moved to a residential college system (QuadEx), and that selective living has been disbanded?
Any thoughts, suggestions plz? Truly appreciate
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