<p>So does anyone know why they ask that? So far I've seen the question asked on the Duke and Northwestern supplements. What does it mean if I answer yes to that question?</p>
<p>…That you are a twin/triplet, I would hope.</p>
<p>insightful, irishrabbit…</p>
<p>I mean, why do they care? does it make a difference to my admission?</p>
<p>Well, I have no clue what it would be doing in the college application, but if it’s in the financial aid application that would make sense to me…</p>
<p>Minority status? Haha just kidding. I saw that question too and I was kind of wondering the same thing…</p>
<p>Based on an explanation given by a Duke admissions officer about 5 years ago, the answer is yes it might affect admisison. Duke believes there is usually a strong bond between twins or triplets that can affect somewhat academic performance for the better and if it gets two twins applying and one has strong grades/test scores and other credentials and the other is a little weaker, they may admit them both on the belief that the second may actually perform close to what the first does.</p>
<p>hhmmm…I see</p>
<p>so it only matters if the other is applying too?</p>
<p>it’s not a hook that I’m a twin since my sister isn’t applying to any of the same schools I am? haha</p>