<p>noob,</p>
<p>That is not true. The reason there is a higher percentage of admits ED is because it is easier to stand out. There are only 1200-1500 applications ED, so much easier to stand out against 1,500 than against 22,500. </p>
<p>If you ask admissions they will tell you that the stats of ED vs RD students are virtually identical. People that apply early know they want to go to Duke. Not only that but they have already scored well on their SAT (no need to re-take as a senior, which sometimes prohibits you from applying early) and they feel like their AP’s and class schedules are strong enough. Since nothing from your first semester is reported when you apply ED you better have become a leader in your EC’s and have good AP’s and a good SAT score.</p>