<p>They only admit so many full FA candidates in ED round and hold the money for later. Deferral is not considered a rejection. Most schools admit FA candidates in early round via QB although I am not sure if Duke is in QB. </p>
<p>OP has two choices - enroll or reject admission. Trying to emancipate this late in the game - I am sure plenty of people have considered it but schools dont buy it. The planning should have started at least an year or two early.</p>