Duke University

Duke University Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Duke on October 18, and Duke may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Duke will then email you instructions to log in and activate your Duke applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Duke.

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Duke University QuestBridge Questionnaire

After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Duke, you will receive instructions on accessing your Duke Admissions Portal. Please note that you should not complete a Common or Coalition Application. Once you have accessed your portal, complete the required Duke QuestBridge Questionnaire. The questionnaire will ask you to identify up to three Duke majors that interest you, and to reflect on your academic interests and your interest in Duke. The specific questions can be found here.

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Test Scores (Optional for 2023-24 admissions cycle)

Self-Reported or Official Reports

SAT code: 5156
ACT code: 3088

Duke University will be test-optional for first-year applicants in the 2023-24 admissions cycle.

If you choose to submit scores, complete one of the following standardized testing options and self-report or officially report scores to Duke:

• ACT (writing exam not required)
• SAT (essay component not required)

• Duke does not have a preference for either test, but if you choose to submit both, Duke will consider the stronger score as determined by concordance tables. 
• SAT Subject Tests are not required. 

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2024-2025 CSS Profile 

CSS code: 5156
Available: Oct. 1

Please select "Regular Decision" as your admission application type.

If your parents are divorced or separated:

• Your non-custodial parent must submit a separate CSS Profile online. After your custodial parent completes the CSS Profile, your non-custodial parent may complete their application at the same website. 
• If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Download the Parent 2 Waiver Request.

SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December)

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2024-2025 FAFSA 

FAFSA code: 002920

The FAFSA will not be available until at least December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Duke.

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens.

Early Decision

Students who rank Duke for the Match may not apply Early Decision to Duke.

Regular Decision

All Finalists who rank Duke for the Match will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit updated transcripts and any new information. If you no longer wish to be considered, you must request that your application be withdrawn by writing to undergrad-admissions@duke.edu.

Finalists who ranked Duke and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank Duke

Common Application and all Duke-specific supporting documents

On the Duke section of the Common Application respond "yes" to the question that asks if you are requesting a fee waiver as a QuestBridge Finalist. Also provide your 9-digit QuestBridge ID number to have your fee waived.

Duke Supplement

QuestBridge Midyear Report

Official Transcript(s)

Update including recent grades

Test Scores (Optional for 2023-24 admissions cycle)
Self-Reported or Official Reports

SAT code: 5156
ACT code: 3088

Only if new scores to report

Finalists who ranked Duke and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank Duke

2024-2025 FAFSA

FAFSA code: 002920

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens

2024-2025 CSS Profile 

CSS code: 5156
Available: Oct. 1