<p>"Duke has received the second highest number of applications in school history. As of January 9, almost 18,500 applications had been received, and the university expects to enroll 1,665 students in the fall...While the university received 20 percent fewer Early Decision applications this year compared to last year, the drop in Regular Decision applications from last year to this year is less than 3.3 percent...The number of students of color applying to Duke continues to increase"</p>
<p>i think the jury is still out as to whether it remains a great school.</p>
<p>There obviously are some serious problems both on campus and in Durham. </p>
<p>Let's wait and see what the yield is after all the decisions are made. If the two remaining LAX players return perhaps the school has a chance to recover its reputation.</p>
<p>The fact remains that the administration shafted these kids. </p>
<p>No one needs to spend 40k plus to spend time in hell</p>
<p>Actually, the fact that Duke is seeing a drop in RD applications while most schools I've seen are reporting major increases suggests the Lax controversy has taken its toll. Sorta ridiculous as it could have happened anywhere, as strippers and men willing to hire them are ubiquitous. Makes for better odds for those who did apply.</p>
<p>Well a 3.3% drop in RD applications isn't evidence of a significant impact--especially since Yale experienced a much more significant drop of 13% early applications.</p>
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How is this "much more significant" than Duke's drop of 20% ED applications?
And I have seen multiple schools reporting at least 10% increase in RD applications - in this context a drop of 3.3% for a highly selective institution is quite significant.</p>
<p>Ok, but the fact that it's the second highest number of applications ever just shows that it isn't a big deal...I agree though that it kept Duke from getting an increase in applications</p>
<p>when viewed with the ultimate results of total admissions from peer institutions, the drop in Duke apps may be much more significant especially when viewed in light of the baby boomlet.</p>
<p>while comparison between Middlebury and Duke (other than attracting very bright kids) is perhaps stretching it at this early juncture, Midd. experienced a substantial rise in RD apps. (as far as i am aware, Midd is the first to report total apps received). As the year's stats roll in and the damage realized or unrealized, it will become a classic marketing case and crisis management case to be studied like the Tylenol case of years ago.</p>
<p>musictoad~happy that your child got into W & L ED. It is a very good school, and you should be extremely proud. </p>
<p>You continue to feel the need to bash Duke--what does it matter to you if your S did not even apply to Duke?? This could have happened anywhere, regardless of a school's reputation. The faculty at most schools is made up of a wide variety of people and there are bound to be some real wackos--I know I had some, as did all of my siblings, and only 2 of the 5 of us went to the same school. One of the important aspects of what has happened with this case is that we will all be less naive about the justice system. If this leads to reforms in DA power, or requiring the recording of Grand Jury proceedings or people erring on the side of being cautious in their reporting when there is scant evidence, then that will be good. If it also means that schools will also be careful to withhold judgement, work to improve their town/gown relations and faculty/student relations, as well as encouraging more dialogue about social responsibility on and around campuses, that will also be a positive element. </p>
<p>Who knows what Duke's yield will be. I am thrilled with S1's experiences at Duke, and, more importantly, so is he. He is by no means in any kind of hell--he is getting an excellent education, and having a terrific time in the process. He has met spectacular people and has no doubt he is at a great school. If you have to somehow denigrate Duke (or any other school) to make you and your child feel better about something, I am truly sorry for you.
Be happy with your child's choices, and worry about his education.</p>
<p>hahaha yeah. I've spent four years working my ass off just so i can go to hell. And I'm super excited to go to hell next year. And I'll be paying 46,000 for that too!</p>
<p>drb,
I believe that 15% decline at Rice was ED. (compared to Yale EA 13% and Duke ED 20%). It is possible that the RD applicant numbers are higher than last year. I don't know.</p>
<p>Most schools saw a drop in early apps, due to the opening of more EA programs.</p>
<p>To see a drop in RD apps appears to be a little out of the norm. I don't think it's unreasonable to ascribe part of that to the lacrosse scandal. Mostly, however, I do think it's more due to negative press regarding the team's misbehavior (both alleged and actual*) rather than negative press regarding the administration's lack of support.</p>
<p>*Boorish behavior and the like are certainly not unique to Duke. But publicity is how people find out about things, and Duke students' boorish behavior has been better-publicized than other schools'.</p>
<p>Hey, a 3% drop for our second-largest pool ever? I'll take that quite gladly, thank you very much.</p>
<p>(Imagine if Apple had an entire division go through the publicity storm of rape allegations and the broader accusations -- fair or not -- of racism and such. If their stock only dropped 3% to close higher than the previously standing record high, I'm sure Steve Jobs would be quite happy. And students select colleges in a much less reasonable fashion -- you'd expect a larger impact -- than investors select stocks.)</p>