Editing Duke University (section)

== Admissions to Duke University ==
Duke University’s admissions process is highly competitive, with an acceptance rate of around '''7%'''. The university evaluates applicants using a '''holistic admissions process''', considering academic performance, standardized test scores (optional), extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.

=== Key Admission Requirements: ===

* '''Standardized Tests''': Duke has a '''test-optional''' policy for the '''SAT''' and '''ACT'''.
* '''Essays''': Applicants are required to submit '''essays''' that showcase their personal experiences, academic interests, and intellectual curiosity.
* '''Extracurricular Activities''': Duke values applicants who demonstrate '''leadership''', '''community involvement''', and '''passion''' outside the classroom.
* '''Letters of Recommendation''': Applicants need to submit at least two letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors who can speak to their academic abilities and personal character.

=== Financial Aid at Duke University ===
Duke is committed to making education affordable for all students. The university offers '''need-based financial aid''', including '''scholarships''', '''grants''', and '''work-study programs'''. Duke practices a '''need-blind admissions policy''', meaning that '''admission decisions''' are made without regard to financial need.
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