<p>I just heard this from the head of guidance. Out of 28,000 applicants Duke filled a total of 1,100 spots for RD. That's pretty incredible and unfortunate. I can only imagine that next year the application rate will grow. </p>
<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Facawi</p>
<p>They had only 1,100 SPOTS for RD, but they accepted more because the yield rate is not 100%. I think Duke’s RD acceptance rate came in at around 10-15%.</p>
<p>duke’s RD acceptance rate was, i believe, a little over 10%. the overall acceptance rate between RD and ED was 12.8%, according to our newspaper.</p>
<p>I thought it seemed extremely low. I’m a junior in a highschool where 20% of our kids apply to Duke. It is very possible that they are just making it up so people feel better.</p>
<p>Well that eases my mind a bit for next year. (I’ll be one of the 20%)</p>
<p>Any ideas about going ED?</p>
<p>nevermind its 10.8% RD and 12.6% overall :)</p>
<p>If you’re sure you want to go to duke over any other school, definitely apply Early decision, as it increases your odds of acceptance</p>
<p>Seems to increase the odds - BUT after speaking with someone in admissions, I was gently reminded that the athletic earlies and legacies take up a large percentage of those early acceptances. It would be interesting to see what the rate of “normal”, unhooked applicants was for ED.</p>
<p>Facawi:</p>
<p>If duke is your first choice, definatly apply ed. I did and got deferred, but finding out your one of the few deferries accepted in the rd pool is an amazing feeling :)</p>