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:

  1. 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.
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  2. Required · 250 words

    Reflect on the most meaningful activity, experience, or community you have been involved with. Why was it meaningful to you?
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  3. Optional (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.
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Deadlines around the same time