Duke sees record Early Decision applications, expects lower admit rate
(12/11/20 6:31am)
Duke received a record number of Early Decision applications and expects a record-low acceptance rate this year.
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Duke received a record number of Early Decision applications and expects a record-low acceptance rate this year.
Over the first four games of the season, Duke’s struggles have become overwhelmingly apparent.
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This week, Duke will release admissions decisions for thousands of Early Decision applicants. Hundreds of students will be receiving the good news: a place at one of the most elite institutions in the country. Education is always thought of as a great equalizer. However, at Duke, children and grandchildren of alumni are given special consideration in the admissions cycle. If historical data is upheld, 19% of the incoming Trinity Class of 2025 will hold legacy status. Legacy admissions, whether unintentionally or by design, do very little to reduce the inequalities present in higher education. Duke specifically must confront how its adaptation of this admissions policy impacts the classes they accept.
The Blue Devils faced their second major test of the year with a top-10 battle against No. 6 Illinois, though the aftermath has cast a shadow of doubt around this year's Duke team. From the same offensive woes to inconsistent play, Tuesday's loss exposed a host of problems that the Blue Devils need to address quickly before ACC play.
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Things got off to a roaring start for No. 6 Illinois as it opened up a sizable lead in the early minutes against the Blue Devils. Trailing 43-29 at the break, Duke will have to turn things around to maintain its eight-game winning streak in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
The Blue Zone provides you with our prop bet picks for every men's basketball game this season. In this top-10 matchup with Illinois, anything can happen.
No. 10 Duke takes on No. 6 Illinois Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m. in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, with the Blue Devils going in as a four-point favorite. Our beat writers make their predictions for the highly-anticipated matchup.
It’s gut check time for Illinois and Duke.