<p>It seems strange that Duke, or any college for that matter, would send out recruitment brochures so late in the game. One big, fancy one arrived in our mailbox Saturday, 1/3. </p>
<p>Optimist says 'Wow! They liked my application so they are hoping to convince me to attend!" </p>
<p>Realist says "Wow! The Christmas holiday mailing season must have been crazy this year! This brochure was probably sent out weeks ago and just arrived!" </p>
<p>CC says: ?</p>
<p>realist is probably right. actually, i'm a sophomore in college and rice is STILL trying to recruit me...</p>
<p>hahaha, rice is certainly a persistent college. I remember the one college that wouldn't stop for me was NYU heh.</p>
<p>We got the Duke brochure in the mail today, Jan. 7th, in Southern California. It does seem odd to get it a week AFTER the deadline. Wouldn't want to read more into it than it really is, but . . . </p>
<p>By any chance, did the OP apply for a Robertson scholarship? My son did so I'm wondering if that has anything to do with it. My son has been accepted to Stanford EA but would jump on a Robertson if given the opportunity for a free Duke education.</p>
<p>Good luck to all.</p>
<p>Wash U 'loved' me.</p>
<p>^i got one today (bay area) and applied for robertsons as well. i really don't think it means anything.</p>
<p>i got one and also applied for the robertson...will duke know that we applied for the robertson?</p>
<p>If you submitted your supplement, then I think Duke will know. Also, Duke hand-select some people even though they didn't submit the supplement. The selection process is quite long and they go through a few rounds of elimination. But the students who end up getting the scholarship really deserves it. There was a guy from my school who got it last year for UNC. He said it's a wonderful program with lots of interesting opportunities.</p>
<p>I think it was Cornell that kept sending me brochures..</p>
<p>OP here. Yes, S is a Robertson applicant to Duke and UNC both. MOMofknowitall, S too was accepted EA - Georgetown SFS - but like yours would jump at a Robertson.</p>
<p>are you talking about the "Life after Duke" brochure/magazine? I thought it seemed strange..such a tease! I did not apply for Robertson btw.</p>
<p>perhaps they are trying to increase yield-rate?</p>
<p>is that even the brochure you guys are talking about?</p>