Duke University
2026-27 · Common App
- Early Decision
- November 1, 2026
- Regular Decision
- January 4, 2027
Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus three supplements:
Required · 250 words
What is your sense of Duke as a university and a community, and why do you consider it a good match for you? If there's something in particular about our offerings that attracts you, feel free to share that as well.
Review my draftRequired · 250 words
Reflect on the most meaningful activity, experience, or community you have been involved with. Why was it meaningful to you?
Review my draftOptional (choose at most 1 of 2) · 250 words
Optional, answer at most one of two: (a) a time you had a respectful disagreement with someone about an idea or issue, or (b) how you reason through and use AI in your life or learning.
Review my draft
Deadlines around the same time
- Case Western Reserve UniversityED November 1, 2026
- Centre CollegeED November 1, 2026
- Chapman UniversityED November 1, 2026
- Claremont McKenna CollegeED November 1, 2026