2016-2017 Duke University Application Thread

[dguirg95]

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I'd been watching this thread like a hawk for the past few days. Enjoyed the discussion. Decided to share but think what you want.

Who called? Also when did you interview if you don't mind sharing


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[greatjoe4life]

I just called right now and the woman said calls will only start going out earliest later today or Monday, so @voiceofthesoul still seems like a troll

 

[coffeequeen]

Just got the call! So relieved! Get ready guys today is the day!!!

Good for you!

 

[MC_Infarction]

Fake news?

'Alternative acceptances'

 

[wordisbondson]

'Alternative acceptances'

Lmaoooooo


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[Somedude44]

I wish they would just send emails to everyone and get it over with...

 

[dguirg95]

I wish they would just send emails to everyone and get it over with...

PREACH


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[andrewwiggins]

so we're agreeing that phone call was a troll? almost got a heart attack..

 

[MC_Infarction]

so we're agreeing that phone call was a troll? almost got a heart attack..

Since no one else has reported a call, I would say it was a troll.

 

[dguirg95]

so we're agreeing that phone call was a troll? almost got a heart attack..

Yeah not sure what someone benefits from messing with people who are already stressed but pretty positive it was a troll


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[dguirg95]

I also just realized Friday night is a bad time for phone calls haha


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[Bumblenest]

I have a strong feeling it's going to be Monday...:\

 

[dguirg95]

I have a strong feeling it's going to be Monday...:\

Same, I mean if anything happens today it will be after committee so likely between 5-7pm calls would start if they will go out at all today

 

[coffeequeen]

I have a strong feeling it's going to be Monday...:\

agreed

 

[Eye-eye]

I wish they'd just rip off the band-aid. Been rejected or waitlisted everywhere else I applied, so let's get this over with so that I can wallow in self-doubt for the next year...

 

[FlyingEagles123]

I got accepted by phone call around 2 PM EST.

Sorry about stressing you guys out.

Interviewed in October.

 

[dguirg95]

I got accepted by phone call around 2 PM EST.

Sorry about stressing you guys out.

Interviewed in October.

Please tell me this isn't another joke


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[FlyingEagles123]

Yeah. She said an email would go out later today. A physician called.

 

[dguirg95]

Yeah. She said an email would go out later today. A physician called.

wow congrats! Hope I hear some good news too.

 

[NopEProblem]

Yeah. She said an email would go out later today. A physician called.

Who was it?

 

[dguirg95]

Im freaking out lol

 

[Bumblenest]

blahhh can't they just update the portal? im having heart palpitations

 

[FlyingEagles123]

I'm not gonna say out of respect for anonymity but I didn't know her from interview day. But I am also a gold donor on SDN so I don't think you should worry about me trolling lol.

 

[clothesarecool]

Just got the call from Dr. Yee (Yi? I forgot) 15 minutes ago!! They're coming out!

 

[dguirg95]

I cant do this lol this phone call thing is too much for me

 

[dguirg95]

Just got the call from Dr. Yee (Yi? I forgot) 15 minutes ago!! They're coming out!

congrats! when did you interview?

 

[justlisten234]

 

[FlyingEagles123]

Another doctor called me and clarified that email would come out Monday.

 

[dguirg95]

So I guess its phone call today or no acceptance. Here comes the disappointment lol

 

[BigSkyBeta]

So I guess its phone call today or no acceptance. Here comes the disappointment lol

In the past phone calls have come out over a number of days. Just because you don't receive a call today does not mean you are not accepted.

 

[dguirg95]

In the past phone calls have come out over a number of days. Just because you don't receive a call today does not mean you are not accepted.

Ah im not getting my hopes up lol I dont belong at a top 10 school anyway its okay

 

[Eye-eye]

In the past phone calls have come out over a number of days. Just because you don't receive a call today does not mean you are not accepted.

Another doctor called me and clarified that email would come out Monday.

I wonder if they're planning to continue calls over the weekend, then, and give out confirmation emails on Monday once they're all done.

 

[mdapp2021]

Welp the odds of me getting in are decreasing every second

 

[coffeequeen]

Welp the odds of me getting in are decreasing every second

i feel you

 

[justlisten234]

Ah im not getting my hopes up lol I dont belong at a top 10 school anyway its okay

nah don't say that!! you never know what might happen 🙂

 

[applesaucey]

blahhh can't they just update the portal? im having heart palpitations

lol i feel you my lunch is suddenly sitting very heavy in my belly. Gon' be a long day.

 

[tarheelpenner]

i feel like its already over which is completely illogical but my phone isn't ringingggggggg 🙂

 

[applesaucey]

i feel like its already over which is completely illogical but my phone isn't ringingggggggg 🙂

saaaaame i wish i hadn't checked and just remained blissfully unaware ughhhh

 

[dguirg95]

every 5-10 minutes that pass someone else is getting a phone call and im one person closer to my rejection (illogical thought process of a paranoid premed)

 

[applesaucey]

already got a rejection and a deferral today don't need 3 L's in one day

 

[clothesarecool]

I interviewed in October. I went to Duke undergrad too

 

[dguirg95]

Also irrational thinking, two people who interviewed in October got phone calls so they must have already called the September people aka I'm not getting one


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[tarheelpenner]

Do they call by interview date?

 

[Eye-eye]

Also irrational thinking, two people who interviewed in October got phone calls so they must have already called the September people aka I'm not getting one


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I doubt they're doing it that way. I'm sure it's more random than that, or maybe by their internal ranking or something, but I sincerely doubt by interview date.

 

[dguirg95]

Do they call by interview date?

probably not, but i think these next couple hours and days will just be easier if I assume rejection. Anything else can be a surprise

 

[tarheelpenner]

probably not, but i think these next couple hours and days will just be easier if I assume rejection. Anything else can be a surprise

I am trying my sincere hardest by my brain keeps saying "what if"

 

[dguirg95]

I doubt they're doing it that way. I'm sure it's more random than that, or maybe by their internal ranking or something, but I sincerely doubt by interview date.

haha I agree thats why i said irrational thinking

 

[BigSkyBeta]

Do they call by interview date?

I don't believe so. Last year there was a lot of effort put into trying to make sense of some kind of order of acceptances. The consensus was that there is no order. I think lists are sent out to those who make calls, these people obviously have different schedules so the times that they get around to making calls may vary.

 

[dguirg95]

I am trying my sincere hardest by my brain keeps saying "what if"

ive been saying what if since september, dreaming of the day i move to durham. But ive decided if i keep doing that ill just be crushed when i dont get in

 

[Grid93]

Just got the call!!!!!! Interviewed early February.