Duke pure math update

[HyperCar2022]

I consulted a professor at Duke and he confirmed specific applicants have been invited for interviews, so for applicants not receiving invitations, like me, the condition could be bad.

[username2140]

I am in the same boat. I mean it happens, Duke is a very competitive program. Do you know if Duke does all of their invitations at once, or do they do more if the first round people do not accept the offer?

[rubikscube09]

Would like to add a point of confirmation (really not trying to brag) that I received an interview invite.

[olyoly]

Does anyone know whether this applies to applied math candidates?

Thanks

[dumpling]

Does anyone know whether this applies to applied math candidates?

Thanks

I think this should be the same since it's the same department. I do Applied Math and don't get interview as well.

[hopium]

Does anyone know whether this applies to applied math candidates?

Thanks

I think this should be the same since it's the same department. I do Applied Math and don't get interview as well.

I also indicated my research interest as applied and no interview.

[123t]

Have you completed your interview?
How many applicants were invited for an interview?

[4rr0ws99]

Have you completed your interview?
How many applicants were invited for an interview?

They sent me a link to confirm the interview time but they haven't gotten back to me.

[HyperCar2022]

I am in the same boat. I mean it happens, Duke is a very competitive program. Do you know if Duke does all of their invitations at once, or do they do more if the first round people do not accept the offer?

I think some more invitations may be sent but not many

[username2140]

Typically Duke ends up admitting about ~30 students total, and yield around ~10 students each year (see https://gradschool.duke.edu/about/stati ... statistics). My guess is they send them out to first round candidates, see how many will accept offers, etc. But I do not know their actual process; it could be that they may invite most/all of the admitted students around this time, in which case I suppose we are out of luck.

[oohlala]

Does anyone know whether this applies to applied math candidates?

Thanks

I think this should be the same since it's the same department. I do Applied Math and don't get interview as well.

I also indicated my research interest as applied and no interview.

My research interest was applied too. Hoping for the best- fingers crossed!

[IntelligentDragon]

I think this should be the same since it's the same department. I do Applied Math and don't get interview as well.

I also indicated my research interest as applied and no interview.

My research interest was applied too. Hoping for the best- fingers crossed!

Someone on the gradadmissions subreddit got an interview to Duke and her research interest was applied. I think we are doomed

[oohlala]

I also indicated my research interest as applied and no interview.

My research interest was applied too. Hoping for the best- fingers crossed!

Someone on the gradadmissions subreddit got an interview to Duke and her research interest was applied. I think we are doomed

Okayyyy panic panic panic panic ARGH.

[hopium]

My research interest was applied too. Hoping for the best- fingers crossed!

Someone on the gradadmissions subreddit got an interview to Duke and her research interest was applied. I think we are doomed

Okayyyy panic panic panic panic ARGH.

I provided a 5 min supplemental video talking about my research in the application but the video view count didn't increase. Maybe they are still reviewing the applications or they just didn't bother to watch the video.

[pedrerol1]

Someone on the gradadmissions subreddit got an interview to Duke and her research interest was applied. I think we are doomed

Okayyyy panic panic panic panic ARGH.

I provided a 5 min supplemental video talking about my research in the application but the video view count didn't increase. Maybe they are still reviewing the applications or they just didn't bother to watch the video.

I think it is possible that they are still reviewing, this forum is to anxious

[Madhapiness123]

For those who have applied to Duke, on the “Application Details ” section do you see “Admit term: 2022 Fall Term” ? My term is different and I’m worried that I filled something wrong in the application.

[HyperCar2022]

For those who have applied to Duke, on the “Application Details ” section do you see “Admit term: 2022 Fall Term” ? My term is different and I’m worried that I filled something wrong in the application.

Yes

[S Sundara Narasimhan]

For those who have applied to Duke, on the “Application Details ” section do you see “Admit term: 2022 Fall Term” ? My term is different and I’m worried that I filled something wrong in the application.

Yes.

[123t]

Is there any info about when they will give offers?

[HyperCar2022]

Is there any info about when they will give offers?

I think the earliest formal decision for everyone should be in February

[Decoder]

I have an interview with Duke tomorrow, but my concentration is applied math. I received my invitation on Jan 15th and they finalized the meeting time on Jan 19th. Hope that helps you.

[HyperCar2022]

I have an interview with Duke tomorrow, but my concentration is applied math. I received my invitation on Jan 15th and they finalized the meeting time on Jan 19th. Hope that helps you.

Thank you for sharing. It seems Duke wants only few students in my area so it's fine for me anyway. Good luck!

[S Sundara Narasimhan]

I have an interview with Duke tomorrow, but my concentration is applied math. I received my invitation on Jan 15th and they finalized the meeting time on Jan 19th. Hope that helps you.

So, can you let us know what was asked in the interview?
Was it mainly subject related or were they trying to sense your preferences?
I am interested in pure mathematics, but still I thought it might help to know these things.

[Decoder]

I have an interview with Duke tomorrow, but my concentration is applied math. I received my invitation on Jan 15th and they finalized the meeting time on Jan 19th. Hope that helps you.

So, can you let us know what was asked in the interview?
Was it mainly subject related or were they trying to sense your preferences?
I am interested in pure mathematics, but still I thought it might help to know these things.

I just finished the interview in a few seconds. Basically, they just asked some 'template' questions, like why PhD.

[HyperCar2022]

I have an interview with Duke tomorrow, but my concentration is applied math. I received my invitation on Jan 15th and they finalized the meeting time on Jan 19th. Hope that helps you.

So, can you let us know what was asked in the interview?
Was it mainly subject related or were they trying to sense your preferences?
I am interested in pure mathematics, but still I thought it might help to know these things.

I just finished the interview in a few seconds. Basically, they just asked some 'template' questions, like why PhD.

Good luck. Did interviwer tell you decision date?

[S Sundara Narasimhan]

I have an interview with Duke tomorrow, but my concentration is applied math. I received my invitation on Jan 15th and they finalized the meeting time on Jan 19th. Hope that helps you.

So, can you let us know what was asked in the interview?
Was it mainly subject related or were they trying to sense your preferences?
I am interested in pure mathematics, but still I thought it might help to know these things.

I just finished the interview in a few seconds. Basically, they just asked some 'template' questions, like why PhD.

Is this interview an offer of admission or is it just a way for them to sense our pulse.

[lunaslicetheorem]

So, can you let us know what was asked in the interview?
Was it mainly subject related or were they trying to sense your preferences?
I am interested in pure mathematics, but still I thought it might help to know these things.

I just finished the interview in a few seconds. Basically, they just asked some 'template' questions, like why PhD.

Good luck. Did interviwer tell you decision date?

I was told rolling offers starting mid-February.

[NumberField]

Just got an interview invitation!

For those who had finished the interview, would you mind sharing a little bit about it? Like are the questions research based or some general type? (Would be better if you could remember some!) Are the interviewer the faculties you mentioned in the application system or from the chair? And any other information will help me a lot!!!!!!!!

Also, I wish all the best for all of us, whether or not you have got an response, there's always hope before the deadline!

[lunaslicetheorem]

Just got an interview invitation!

For those who had finished the interview, would you mind sharing a little bit about it? Like are the questions research based or some general type? (Would be better if you could remember some!) Are the interviewer the faculties you mentioned in the application system or from the chair? And any other information will help me a lot!!!!!!!!

Also, I wish all the best for all of us, whether or not you have got an response, there's always hope before the deadline!

It looks like it probably varies. A previous poster had said they just got general questions, but in my interview we discussed my current research for most of the time. Best of luck with your interview.

[dumpling]

I still haven't got the interview invitation. Is the invitation required for admission?

[HyperCar2022]

I still haven't got the interview invitation. Is the invitation required for admission?

The point is that if they want us, they will naturally interview us as interview is an option

[NumberField]

Just got an interview invitation!

For those who had finished the interview, would you mind sharing a little bit about it? Like are the questions research based or some general type? (Would be better if you could remember some!) Are the interviewer the faculties you mentioned in the application system or from the chair? And any other information will help me a lot!!!!!!!!

Also, I wish all the best for all of us, whether or not you have got an response, there's always hope before the deadline!

It looks like it probably varies. A previous poster had said they just got general questions, but in my interview we discussed my current research for most of the time. Best of luck with your interview.

Thanks for your information!

I just finished mine. For possible future reference, the interview is very "soft" and casual. There are mixed up with general questions and mathematical ones (not too techinal at all). Even saying this, I wouldn't say I have answered each question as perfect as I can.

[123t]

Anyone heard back? I saw the post on Gradcafe, is that true?

[HyperCar2022]

Anyone heard back? I saw the post on Gradcafe, is that true?

No idea. However, if someone rejected after interview, the situation for no-interview applicants might be even worse.

[oohlala]

Anyone knows what's going on with Duke?

[123t]

Anyone knows what's going on with Duke?

Maybe you can try to contact them by email to see when the decisions will be made

[lunaslicetheorem]

Anyone knows what's going on with Duke?

Maybe you can try to contact them by email to see when the decisions will be made

I asked in my interview and they had told me mid-February.

[123t]

It seems like Duke have sent offers, have you received any notifications?

[HyperCar2022]

It seems like Duke have sent offers, have you received any notifications?

No. I even don't have interview, so I guess a rejection will come

[S Sundara Narasimhan]

Did the people getting acceptances from Duke had an interview?

[123t]

Did the people getting acceptances from Duke had an interview?

When did you receive the interview emails? I received about 14th Jan and my interest is PDE. Did here someone get an offer who also has interests in PDE?

[HyperCar2022]

just got rejection

[pi31415pi]

just got rejection too

I guess no interview basically mean rejected

[S Sundara Narasimhan]

just got rejection too

I guess no interview basically mean rejected

Same, got rejection just now.

[4rr0ws99]

I was interviewed and just got waitlisted.

[ohdear]

I was not invited to the interview but got a waitlist letter today. Is anyone here in the same situation?

[ohdear]

According to the Director of graduate studies at Duke, there are 52 students currently on the waitlist, and they expect to admit at most one or two from the waitlist. I think that is effectively a rejection.