Duke University Regular Decision Admissions 2023

DD rejected

Waitlisted. 4.5 GPA 1570 SAT

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are we supposed to put trinity/pratt or the college we’re going to if they don’t accept us off the waitlist?

DD accepted!

ACT 35 GPA 4.91/4.0, national level officer.

@carfin that’s what I originally thought, but when you start typing results for different colleges pop up- you put what school you plan on attending if you don’t get off the waitlist

Can someone make a waitlist thread? Idk how lol

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Now printing and framing my rejection letter in a nice gold frame

Rejected as well. I have a 1560/36 and solid grades but applied as a music major with a strong focus on that in my extracurriculars and essays. Also submitted a music portfolio that received highest ranking by the department.

Why I think I was rejected? Reason 1 could be that they simply need to reject lots of qualified applicants in order to get down to a reasonable class number, so the 5.7% RD rate just didn’t work out for me this time.

Reason 2 could be that I wasn’t what they were looking for in an applicant. I definitely prioritize music over academics, though I am successful in both. I had heard that Duke was actively trying to recruit more artistic students, but maybe that isn’t true, and they didn’t think I was ā€œDuke material.ā€ But it’s just the way it worked out; if I had to redo it I wouldn’t change anything.

Reason 3—you hear about prestigious schools rejecting people who they think they might lose to Ivies (may not be as big a thing as people say). Perhaps, Duke rejected me because they thought I would end up at a top conservatory-style music program? Seems unlikely, but I suppose it’s possible.

I’d also like to point out that I’m not trying to be salty about this. I’m sure the candidates who got picked over me were more highly qualified in what the admissions officers were looking for, and so they got the spot this time. You can’t win everything! Congratulations to everyone who got into great schools today! :smile:

DD accepted and in shock. So many superior applicants who will all find their place. The world is lucky to have you.

Waitlisted! I am extremely surprised that I was not rejected considering all of the amazing applicants here. Does anyone know how hard it is to get off of the waitlist?

1570 SAT, 780+ on 3 subject tests, 4.0 UW GPA, 4.6 W GPA, salutatorian from MA public school
No nationally-ranked ECs or awards besides National Merit Finalist, probably my weak point

Accepted! I’m one of those 81 students deferred from ED. I am genuinely surprised.

Hi I’m new to CC but I’ve been reading for a while. I just got accepted to Duke and Cornell and waiting on Georgetown and Stanford and I’m so excited! Congratulations to everyone who got in!!!

SAT: 1550
GPA: 4.5 weighted

Accepted! 1490 SAT 4.0uw. Very excited and I wish all who were rejected the best of luck!

Am I the only one who still can’t check their decisions? My portal isn’t functioning, lol.

@lovebug339 you can call April 1st and they will give you a decision by phone :slight_smile:
I have been wayyyyy to nervous and anxious to check my portal yet

@Lovebug339 omg do you not have the ā€œview updateā€ link as well? I am freaking out. it seems like no one’s having this issue

Rejected …

My son was accepted. After multiple rejections. It is his dream school. I can truly say I’ve never been so stressed out in my life and never felt a happier rush of emotions! It is truly a dream come true. I know how hard this is, you are all amazing, accomplished students that work so hard. Good luck!!