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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't see wealthy legacies who are reasonably competitive being rejected at Duke.

Duke is all about money. Duke's endowment has grown tremendously - particularly during Nan Keohane's tenure (thank you Duke Basketball).  Terry Sanford really kickstarted the focus on fundraising in 1970, and even hired a guy (his son was my classmate) to seek out students who later could contribute $10M or more.  Sanford treated students well - immediately removing the cap on Jewish admissions in 1970, and started - with a long way to go - welcoming African American students.

The common refrain is that all these top schools are about money - true.  But with Duke it is an added factor and very obvious to those who attend.  Anyone who matriculates should do a quick read of Robert Durden's the Dukes of Durham.  That DNA is still there.

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Spot on.  For Duke, the key is to be legacy, plus also wealthy.  The other big (but related) factor  is sports, as the sports program is a major money-maker.  [/quote]

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