<p>Thanks in advance:)</p>
<p>It depends what your stats are.</p>
<p>“Commitment” is also critical. A parent who is a Duke alumnus – but who has provided very little to the University in terms of leadership, managerial expertise, governance, financial support, mentoring, academic enhancements, alumni activities, countless hours devoted, and so forth – will likely not have a substantial admissions influence. Conversely, a parent who has given significantly and continuously to Duke may have a far greater influence.</p>