***Duke Class of 2021 Discussion Thread***

@collegehunt2017 does getting the email essentially mean you have been admitted? Or can someone be considered for merit aid and then still receive a waitlist/rejection on decision day?

@musiclover214 I did not ask that question directly, but I would think you would be admitted if you were being considered for scholarship.

@collegehunt2017 @musiclover214 I asked and they said yes or at least thatā€™s what I understood

@neuromaniac Hi, on my application I did not apply for financial aid - will I still be considered/possibly receive the email?

@aye123, I donā€™t think you have to apply for FA to get merit awards. However the Richardson required a special application that was due in November. So I think you will be considered for merit awards other than that one. Can anyone else confirm?

hi! according to Dukeā€™s website, all applicants are automatically considered for 10 merit scholarships. some have certain prerequisites, though, like being from North Carolina or a first-generation student

Anyone knowsā€¦ When will the students be notified about Merit Awards?

this fridayā€¦it was said earlier in this thread @identification

anyone know what time on friday the email will be sent out?

@TikopiaRock28 Last year someone posted around 4:00 PT, so thatā€™s what Iā€™m guessing for this year!

Hey. I emailed them and they said the Merit scholars will be notified within the next two weeks.

what happened to it being this friday :-?

Yes, all admitted students are considered for merit scholarships. Students will be notified if they are semi-finalists within the next two weeks.

This is the email I received.

Is it worth it to update my app with an acceptance to Carnegie Hallā€™s National Youth Orchestra?

What shall be the latest date by which I could send an important update. I know, that by now most of the decisions have been finalised, but it is something that will greatly help my application and may compel them to re review my application. Please help!!!

Itā€™ll definitely make a difference if you are still being considered. Otherwise, I donā€™t think they will pick up anything from the bin. @intellectboy I suggest you to send your update in. Sending it wonā€™t hurt you in any way.

Embrace yourself people!! Soon, some of us will get into Duke.

Will I know through the portal or through an email?

@800math seems like historically email

So, if someone gets a merit scholarship email today, does they mean they for accepted?