Duke University

(Durham, NC)

Duke University is a world-renowned research institution situated on over 9,000 forested acres in Durham, a city of over 250,000 in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Home to over 6,000 undergraduates, the University offers majors in more than 40 academic disciplines ranging from Biomedical Engineering to International Comparative Studies.

With its outstanding faculty, research facilities, and commitment to applying knowledge for the improvement of society, Duke consistently ranks among the nation’s top universities year after year.

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Sue Coon Duke University

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    Jordan Ritchie

    What exactly is Duke looking for in students who are looking to apply here?
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      Sue Coon Duke University
      Hi Jordan: Duke student are some of the most interesting, involved and vibrant students in the world. Full information about what we are looking for can be found on our www,admissions.duke.edu website under Who We Are Looking For. Just use the link at the left-hand side of this web page for that and much more information about Duke! Sue Coon, Duke Undergraduate Admissions
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    Deja Body

    Hello! I take advanced placement classes and I just recently took the advanced placement exams for Biology and Language and Compostion. If I make qualifying scores will I be required to take those classes at Duke, if I am accepted. Thank you for your time.
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      Sue Coon Duke University
      Dear Deja: Students who score a 4 or a 5 on an AP exam can use those scores for placement and sometimes for credit at Duke. Obviously, we would not have a student take Intro to Psychology if they had already proven they had understood the material. For more information about our academic options, please click on the www.duke.edu link at the left-hand side of this Zinch page. Sue Coon, Duke Admissions
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    Megan Lyons

    Duke has a rep of being hard to get into! What can I do (besides great grades and extra activities) to get in or even noticed?
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      Sue Coon Duke University
      Dear Megan: Thanks for your interest in Duke! I would encourage you to follow your passions, in academics and in extracurricular activities. You will also want to consider applying Early Decision, when we admit around 25% of those who apply, as opposed to Regular Decision, when we admit around 11% of those who apply. Add your name to our mailing list by going to www.admissions.duke.edu, and you will receive notices of Duke programs in your area. Sue Coon, Senior Assistant Director, Duke Admissions
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    Jack Clark

    I feel like Duke is perfect for me and has everything I want. What is the best thing I can do to get myself accepted, and if i do get accepted, would it be possible for me to get involved in undergraduate research as a biology major?
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      Cassie Leitzke

      Does this college offer anything majoring in psychology?
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        Sue Coon Duke University
        Dear Cassie: Yes, we offer a major in psychology within our Trinity College of Arts and Sciences. Please click on the link on the left-hand side of this Zinch page to see the full range of majors at Duke. Sue Coon, Undergraduate Admissions
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      Nijah Carver

      Would this be a good place for me to study to be a Natural Science Manager?
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        Sue Coon Duke University
        Dear Nijah: We have a number of majors in the sciences such as Biology and in the Nicholas School of the Environment that would be of interest to you. Please check out the link on the left hand side of this Zinch page for www.duke.edu, and go to Trinity College of Arts and Sciences. Sue Coon, Duke Undergraduate Admissions
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      justina molokwu

      I am a junior and i have heard great things about Duke. What i am interested in however is the class sizes. what is the greatest number of students in YOUR classes, and what is the least?
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        Will Niver
        Hey Justina: All first year students take 2 seminar classes (15-18 students) their first year. Any larger lecture classes also have weekly review sessions of 20 students each. Nearly 80% of our classes have 20 students or fewer.
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      Auriel Akers

      I am a sophomore, and have been interested in Duke University for a very long time. I am interested in going into the medical field, or criminal investigation. What programs does Duke University have for those fields?
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        Will Niver
        Hey Auriel: Duke is a great place to begin a career in the medical field; in fact, the Office of Health Professions Advising works with students to prepare them in fields ranging from pharmacy to podiatry, and you can see what they're up to here: http://prehealth.duke.edu/. If you are considering a career in law enforcement or investigation, you can seek breadth in your undergraduate course program along with specialization in one or more areas, and you can choose a major on the basis of your interests or an area that will help you work in a particular area of law.
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      Sue Coon Duke University

      Dear Alexis: Thanks for your interest in Duke! I will answer your questions briefly, but all of that information (and lots more) is available at the link on the left hand side of this Zinch page, which takes you to www.admissions.duke.edu. All first year students take 2 seminar classes (15-18 students) their first year. Any larger lecture classes also have weekly review sessions of 20 students each. Nearly 80% of our classes have 20 students or fewer. Students may participate in research all 4 years, and we have an Office of Undergraduate Research Support. Our average financial aid package is in excess of $40,000. Over 95% of our first-year students return for the sophomore year. Students have individual academic advisors from the moment they arrive on campus until they graduate. We provide free weekly tutoring as needed. 85% of our students live on campus. Our residence halls are quite varied, but range from traditional-style to apartment-style. Most students stay on campus over the weekend, as there is so much to do on campus and in Durham. There is a 4-year housing guarantee. Approximately 1/3 or our students belong to fraternities or sororities. We have over 400 student clubs and organizations--the complete listing can be found at www.dukegroups.com. Our information sessions and tours are free of charge, and are offered 6 days a week. Best regards, Sue Coon, Senior Assistant Director, Duke University Undergraduate Admissions

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