@bb1313 - you are too deep into prayers 
Dec 8th is also a Thursday.
It’ll probably be either the 15th or the 8th, if we don’t get emails notifying us about the date in the next few days or so it’s probably the 15th
Does Duke begin reviewing applications before they receive the first quarter grades? Because my school just recently finalized the 10 week grades and I was wondering if this put me at a disadvantage against say someone whose quarter ended a couple weeks ago?
My son is in the same boat as you @lillian98 – first term grades finalized day before Thanksgiving. I called Duke admissions to make sure they had received them (as the portal wasn’t updated) & chit chatted a little bit with the nice admissions officer & she said they absolutely look at them – they are waiting on those grades from the schools they know are ending terms around Thanksgiving. Also, she said that next week, the ED applicants will receive an email telling them what time the decision will be on the portal for them. They release at different times to different groups (not sure if done alphabetically or geographically or just random) so as not to overwhelm the server.
@Steglitz90 Awesome news!
@Steglitz90 So does that mean results will be coming out next week?
I applied ED also. I submitted my app mid October and it’s been torture waiting. The website says by 12/15 so that could definitely mean before
Are Duke ED decisions usually staggered in terms of when they’re released?
I feel like if the decisions were going to be released Dec. 8 we would have heard about it by now. I really hope we find out sooner rather than later. Good luck to everyone!!
idk…i hope they release on 8th
another thread just said the 14th
why are there two threads lol
No idea
What’s everyone doing to mentally prepare themselves for the decision? I’m focusing on all of the other schools I’m applying to and reminding myself that I’ll be happy anywhere I go. It’s still so stressful!
My counselor told me that Duke asked to see my current grades for first semester. I was surprised, because I didn’t think they looked at this semester for early decision. My grades were fine, but is it standard for them to ask?
Yes @Freak3yman84
@Freak3yman84 Yes, it’s a required part of the ED application.
My son was told 4pm PST on 12/14
Thank you. Was it by email?
I am literally freaking out about this