Deferred or Rejected from Duke?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi :)</p>

<p>I'm editor of Duke's student news magazine and I'm writing a story about admissions at Duke. I am looking for students who were deferred (and then ultimately accepted OR rejected) or outright rejected from Duke. Preferably applicants from the last 2 years. Is this you? I'd love to interview you for my story.</p>

<p>You can reach me at <a href="mailto:ela9@duke.edu">ela9@duke.edu</a> or via private messaging (or reply here).</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Not to complain but I wish you could've asked people a little more nicely when you're talking about them being turned away from their first choice school...</p>

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<p>I did not mean to hurt or offend those of you who've been deferred or rejected. One of my closest friends at Duke was deferred when she applied ED, and was later admitted (so being deferred isn't necessarily a bad thing). I know there are some absolutely amazing people who get deferred and/or rejected from Duke who go on to do brilliant things at places like Harvard or Stanford. I'm trying to aswer the question "What is Duke Looking for?" and "What are prospective Dukies hoping to get?"</p>

<p>If you feel comfortable being interviewed for my story, for publication in Towerview Magazine (Duke's student magazine), feel free to shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:ela9@duke.edu">ela9@duke.edu</a> with your phone number, name, and a good time to reach you.</p>

<p>Thanks! And Best of Luck during the Admissions Process!</p>

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<p>Regular
From Gig Harbor Washington.
A Chinese Citizen
2050 New SAT
3.99 unweighted GPA
700 hrs community service.
President of National Honor Society
"We the People" Constitutional Debate 2nd in State
Founder of the Young Democrats Club
Bilingual of course.
Had an interview with a really nice Duke folk.
Took seven APs last year (Junior) Already. Seven more this year.
All 4 and 5 scores.
Knowledge Bowl 4 years.
Model UN
Amnesty International
DECA</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>No offense, but I doubt people will answer your question if you ask them directly. Why don't you go to Duke forum and see the official ED decisions thread? It includes not only deferred but also accepted and rejected applicants' stats.</p>

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<p>talk to me in april after im rejected (i was deferred early</p>