申请季 | 官方 | 杜克大学发布2020-2021fall申请者的学术及考试相关的疫情政策

2020-06-09 10:39 盖普国际教育

Duke will continue to require that students report either SAT or ACT scores during the application process. It’s our understanding that both testing agencies plan to introduce online versions of the exams by fall and may offer additional test dates. We also currently recommend that students who take only the SAT also submit two Subject Test scores. We do not require the essay as part of either exam. Our final testing policy for students applying in 2020-2021 will be announced no later than August 1, 2020.

We will always consider your highest score regardless of test type or test date, and you are welcome to send us SAT scores, ACT scores or both. Applicants may choose the Score Choice option for the SAT and choose to submit scores from specific ACT test dates. We do NOT require applicants to submit all of their test scores–just the ones necessary to fulfill the testing requirement. Students may self-report their scores on their applications.

Although we do not require or expect SAT Subject Test scores from candidates who take the ACT, we do accept them and will consider them as an additional demonstration of subject proficiency.

No. However, standardized testing should not become one of your extracurricular activities! We’d rather see you spend your time pursuing your curiosities and interests, and most students don’t see significant score improvements beyond their second or third sitting for a given test.

No. Only testing that is taken in high school will be considered in the admissions process.

We value those scores when available as demonstrations of subject mastery to complement your academic transcripts. You should self-report these scores in your application. We will require an official score report from students who matriculate at Duke who wish to use those scores for credit or placement.

If your test scores were released to Duke prior to submitting an application, and you only recently applied, please allow several business days for us to connect your scores to your application materials. If after that point your scores are not displayed on your checklist, and you have verification from the testing agency that they’ve been received, you may call our office or send us an email. We will investigate and then respond to your inquiry.

Duke uses a holistic process in evaluating applications and considers your school context and opportunities available to you in our assessment. In regards to courses and grades for the spring semester of 2020, we understand that school policies are beyond a student’s control, and we expect you to make the choices that best suit your circumstances. You and your school counselor will be given the opportunity to explain those circumstances in your application.

When you apply to Duke, you must apply to either the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences or the Pratt School of Engineering. The application will also ask you to indicate your preliminary academic interests so we can get to know you intellectually. Please refer to the overview of Trinity and Pratt as well as their majors and minors if you have questions about the best program for your interests. It is not easier or harder to be admitted to one program or another; pick the school and academic fields that best match your interests.

Because of  Duke’s core commitment to a liberal arts education, Duke does not offer pre-medicine, pre-business, or prelaw majors, minors, or certificates. Instead, we offer a number of robust pre-professional advising resources through the OFFICE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING, PRE-BUSINESS ADVISING, and PRE-LAW ADVISING. While offering superior preparation for pre-professional school and tremendous flexibility to pursue their studies, opportunities for our students are endless. Our medical school and law school acceptance rates are 85% and 98%, respectively, and many of our alumni go on to be leaders in medicine, business, and law. Duke does not offer a 7-year medical, law, or MBA program.
The DUKE UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER also provides students with counseling and networking opportunities that encourages personal, educational, and professional development.

Duke recognizes Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate work and grants a limited amount of elective credit and placement into advanced courses. Entering students who have completed internationally recognized college-level examinations with high scores will receive international placement credit in essentially the same way that credit is awarded for AP and IB exams.
Duke’s current AP/IB credit policy for Trinity College of Arts and Sciences can be found HERE and for the Pratt School of Engineering can be found HERE. Given the changes in exams as a result of COVID-19, Duke academic officials are currently reviewing their policies and practices, and there may be some adjustments to how exams from 2020 are used for placement. Please know that our first priority is student success: Duke wants to ensure that students are well prepared for the rigor of the classes in which they will enroll.

As you prepare for college, you may find yourself wanting to explore other interests such as personal and professional development, religious or mission work, travel, or required military service. Generally, Duke students do a one-year gap, but depending on the request we can approve up to two years.

To request a gap year/deferred enrollment:
Enroll at Duke University through your student portal (no deposit required).
Send your gapyear/deferred enrollemnt request to UNDERGRAD-ADMISSIONS@DUKE,EDU, with the subject line “Gap Year/Deferred Enrollment Request” no later than June 15.
If you choose to defer enrollment, you must accept the following conditions:
* You agree not to apply for admission to any other college or university during the remainder of this year or during the coming year.
* You may not enroll at another college or university during your gap year with the expectation of receiving Duke credit for those courses. You may not enroll in a post-graduate program at a secondary school.
* If you do take any college courses during your gap year, you cannot retake those courses at Duke.
* You continue to abide by both the Conditions of Application and the conditions mentioned in the next to last paragraph of your letter of admission.

There are few opportunities in life to take a meaningful amount of time to reflect and explore. With this in mind, we launched the Duke Gap Year Program to provide financial support to admitted students who are interested in taking a year away before enrolling.

The Duke Gap Year Program is your opportunity to catch your breath for a year, gain some perspective, make a difference in a community near or far, grow as a person, and be better prepared for all that college has to offer, all with financial support from Duke.

Students do not have to request funding to join the Gap Year Program, but do need to have well-defined gap year plans that emphasize growth and exploration.