I'm curious about Duke University's regular decision plan. Is it binding in any way, or do I still have flexibility with my college decisions if I apply through regular decision?
No, Duke University's Regular Decision plan is non-binding. This means that if you apply through Regular Decision and are accepted, you are not obligated to attend. You have until May 1st, known as National Decision Day, to decide whether you would like to enroll at Duke or at another institution where you have been accepted.
It's notable that Duke offers an Early Decision plan, which is binding. If you apply Early Decision and are admitted, you are expected to commit to Duke and withdraw your applications from other schools.
So while Early Decision is a binding agreement, Regular Decision gives you full flexibility to review all of your acceptance options and make an informed decision about where you want to enroll. Choosing which type of admission plan to use depends on your confidence about attending a particular school and your specific circumstances.
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