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Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:09 pm
by 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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:23 pm
by 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?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:37 pm
by rubikscube09
Would like to add a point of confirmation (really not trying to brag) that I received an interview invite.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:46 pm
by olyoly
Does anyone know whether this applies to applied math candidates?

Thanks

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:58 pm
by dumpling
olyoly wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:46 pm
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:03 pm
by hopium
dumpling wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:58 pm
olyoly wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:46 pm
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:22 pm
by 123t
Have you completed your interview?
How many applicants were invited for an interview?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:29 pm
by 4rr0ws99
123t wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:22 pm
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:49 am
by HyperCar2022
username2140 wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:23 pm
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

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:50 am
by 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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:51 pm
by oohlala
hopium wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:03 pm
dumpling wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:58 pm
olyoly wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:46 pm
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!

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:41 pm
by IntelligentDragon
oohlala wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:51 pm
hopium wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:03 pm
dumpling wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:58 pm


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 :(

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:21 pm
by oohlala
IntelligentDragon wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:41 pm
oohlala wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:51 pm
hopium wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:03 pm


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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 3:44 pm
by hopium
oohlala wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:21 pm
IntelligentDragon wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:41 pm
oohlala wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:51 pm


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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:40 pm
by pedrerol1
hopium wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 3:44 pm
oohlala wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 2:21 pm
IntelligentDragon wrote:
Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:41 pm


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

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:05 am
by 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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:13 pm
by HyperCar2022
Madhapiness123 wrote:
Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:05 am
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

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:41 pm
by S Sundara Narasimhan
Madhapiness123 wrote:
Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:05 am
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:18 am
by 123t
Is there any info about when they will give offers?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:54 pm
by HyperCar2022
123t wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:18 am
Is there any info about when they will give offers?
I think the earliest formal decision for everyone should be in February

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:14 am
by 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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:33 am
by HyperCar2022
Decoder wrote:
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:14 am
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!

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:21 am
by S Sundara Narasimhan
Decoder wrote:
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:14 am
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:26 am
by Decoder
S Sundara Narasimhan wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:21 am
Decoder wrote:
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:14 am
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:58 pm
by HyperCar2022
Decoder wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:26 am
S Sundara Narasimhan wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:21 am
Decoder wrote:
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:14 am
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?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:04 pm
by S Sundara Narasimhan
Decoder wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:26 am
S Sundara Narasimhan wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:21 am
Decoder wrote:
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:14 am
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:55 pm
by lunaslicetheorem
HyperCar2022 wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:58 pm
Decoder wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:26 am
S Sundara Narasimhan wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:21 am


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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:55 pm
by 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!

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:35 pm
by lunaslicetheorem
NumberField wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:55 pm
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:53 pm
by dumpling
I still haven't got the interview invitation. Is the invitation required for admission?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:24 pm
by HyperCar2022
dumpling wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:53 pm
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

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:42 pm
by NumberField
lunaslicetheorem wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:35 pm
NumberField wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:55 pm
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:56 pm
by 123t
Anyone heard back? I saw the post on Gradcafe, is that true?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:14 pm
by HyperCar2022
123t wrote:
Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:56 pm
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:15 am
by oohlala
Anyone knows what's going on with Duke?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:23 am
by 123t
oohlala wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:15 am
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

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:02 pm
by lunaslicetheorem
123t wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:23 am
oohlala wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:15 am
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.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:53 pm
by 123t
It seems like Duke have sent offers, have you received any notifications?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:24 pm
by HyperCar2022
123t wrote:
Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:53 pm
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

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:14 am
by S Sundara Narasimhan
Did the people getting acceptances from Duke had an interview?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:54 am
by 123t
S Sundara Narasimhan wrote:
Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:14 am
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?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:28 pm
by HyperCar2022
just got rejection

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:38 pm
by pi31415pi
just got rejection too

I guess no interview basically mean rejected

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:42 pm
by S Sundara Narasimhan
pi31415pi wrote:
Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:38 pm
just got rejection too

I guess no interview basically mean rejected
Same, got rejection just now.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:59 pm
by 4rr0ws99
I was interviewed and just got waitlisted.

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:36 pm
by ohdear
I was not invited to the interview but got a waitlist letter today. Is anyone here in the same situation?

Re: Duke pure math update

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:57 pm
by 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.