DukeEngage program noted as significant among high school seniors applying to Duke
Duke University recently offered admission to 3,342 applicants. Christoph Guttentag, dean of undergraduate admissions, noted that DukeEngage, along with Duke's new financial aid initiatves, were primary considerations compelling students to apply.
“Many of the admissions officers noticed in particular that DukeEngage came up often in applicants’ essays,” Guttentag said.
In February 2007, Duke announced the DukeEngage program, which provides significant funding and faculty support to undergraduates who want to apply classroom learning to addressing societal issues in the U.S. and abroad through an immersive service experience lasting a minimum of eight weeks.
“I believe much of the increase in applications has arisen from the visibility and considerable appeal of DukeEngage, and from the changes in our financial aid practices benefiting low- and middle-income families,” Guttentag said.
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