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The benefits of studying at Duke University
Ranking
Duke has an excellent academic reputation across the US. US News placed Duke 9th in the Best US National Universities Rankings 2022.
Acceptance Rate
In 2022, over 37,300 students applied to Duke, of which only 3,097 were accepted. Contrary to the increasing applicants' number, the acceptance rate dropped to 8%.
Notable Alumni
Duke boasts more than 180,000 alumni. 15 Nobel laureates have been associated with the university as well as 2 heads of state and 12 Pulitzer Prize winners.
Subject Strengths
Courses in the Sciences and Engineering are the most popular at Duke. US News ranks Duke in the top 10 for their Biomedical and Biotechnology majors.
Extracurriculars
Duke has over 400 clubs for its students to be involved in. Aside from the traditional sports and art clubs, students can join scientifically oriented clubs to polish freshly learned skills.
International Student Body
20% of Duke's students are international and 85% live on campus. Students from the UK are the 4th largest group in their international student population.
What is Duke University looking for?
Duke has over 10 different colleges for both undergraduate and graduate students. It includes the world-renowned Fuqua School of Business and Pratt School of Engineering.
Duke attracts students who excel in biology, social sciences, and engineering. The university looks for students ready to tackle challenges “intelligently, creatively, and enthusiastically”.
Each year, thousands of ambitious students apply for a place at Duke, but the competition is notoriously fierce. So, how do you know if you have what it takes to compete? Book a complimentary university strategy meeting with the Crimson team today and find out!
Crimson is here to help!
Applying to top US universities is a difficult task which is why so many students seek external support.
Each of our programmes are tailored to the student and are delivered by a carefully selected team of mentors who provide focused support with each and every aspect of the process.
We are proud to say that students who work with us are four times as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
By speaking to one of our Academic Advisors you will receive;
- A full review of your academic and extracurricular profile
- Tailored guidance as to suitable university pathways
- An outline of what they need to do to achieve their goals
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Why it's important to start as soon as possible
Did you know that how you perform in the last 4 years of school may affect your world-leading university admissions chances? US Universities ask for information on your achievements over your last 4 years at school so it's crucial to start developing your application strategy and let your personal brand shine through as soon as possible.
+ Time - applying to the US/UK requires knowing what's required and getting ready early
+ Strategy - know when you should start on various elements of the application and which sections take time priority over others
+ Knowledge - can you identify your best-fit university based on your grades, ambitions, interests and location?
+ Extracurricular activities - what are you currently doing and how can you expand upon your leadership candidacy and make a real difference in areas associated with your personal talents and passions?
+ Academics - know how you are tracking compared to others and what’s needed to gain admission to your dream university!
Hear from Crimson students
The words of brilliant Crimson students who achieved their goals working with us
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