Hi everyone, I'm on the Duke waitlist and just wondering, when does Duke usually release their waitlist decisions? Can anyone from previous years share their experience?
While the exact timeline can vary from year to year, Duke University typically starts to release waitlist decisions around late April to early May, after the May1st deadline of commitment for admitted students. The reason for this is that colleges need to see how many admitted students accept their offer of admission before they can start taking students off the waitlist.
It's also important to note that being admitted off the waitlist can happen at different times for different individuals, extending well into the summer in some cases. The process is often unpredictable and may stretch out over several weeks or even months. While it can be difficult, your best course of action during this time would be to stay patient and establish a back-up plan in case a spot doesn't open up.
Remember, being on the waitlist doesn't guarantee admission, but it doesn't mean you're out of the running either. Consider reaching out to Duke's admissions office if you have specific questions or updates to share related to your application. Best of luck with your admissions process!
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