<p>So i was curious, due to a previous thread. I, myself am NOT applying to Duke, but I was interested to find out why or if a private university would offer rolling admissions. </p>
<p>I am surprised that no one in the Duke forum has commented on it. I tried doing a search. </p>
<p>Was anyone aware that there is such a thing called a "Cardinal Application" ? </p>
<p>That app is basically rolling, non- binding, and people who have submitted that app will know by Nov. (like NOW) if they are accepted or not. </p>
<p>interesting...i thought. If I WAS applying to Duke, I would hate that they would offer such a almost Discriminatory like 'invited' application. i personallly hate those, especially if they're from a private school.</p>
<p>I've never heard of this, and I volunteer in admissions. Where do you get that info? </p>
<p>Duke does use likely letters for RD.</p>
<p>Oh believe me, i've never heard of this either. I heard it personally, from a friend/acquaintance. I don't know her too well, like i'm not quite sure what her stats were. I guess, there is a chance that she's lying to me. But she did say that she received it in the mail. She said it was called the "Cardinal Application" She applied. She got accepted. Except financial aid package doesn't come out till January.</p>
<p>Even google dosen't know what you're talking about...</p>
<p>What is a "likely letter"?</p>
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Greetings from Duke University! I am delighted to tell you that the Admissions Committee has recently reviewed your application, and we want to share with you the good news that we consider you one of our very best candidates this year. Indeed, as long as you maintain the academic and personal standards reflected in your application, the Admissions Committee expects to formally offer you admission later this spring.
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<p>Usually the people who get likely letters are very qualified and have excellent chances at pretty much anywhere, although some are rejected elsewhere. Likely letters are a way to attract a student's attention to a university (s)he might otherwise turn down.</p>