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For the year 2026, Duke University admissions are test-optional. This means that the students do not really need to submit these scores but it gives an applicant an advantage if they do. 

So, 1480 is not a bad score but not nearly good enough for Duke University. Applicants who get in have an average SAT score of 1550 out of 1600. 

The students should not be discouraged, though, this university looks at the holistic profile of a student and then comes to a decision. The factors given below might just change their decision - 

• Engaging essays 
• Extracurriculars showing leadership skills 
• A near-perfect GPA 

London School of Economics is among the top choice of Indian students for higher education. LSE tuition cost can vary from one programme to another. London School of Economics annual tuition cost for Indian students is listed below-

As an Indian student, you can apply for the two types of deadlines at Duke University, ED and RD.  The Early Decision application window closes around November 3 every year and for the Regular decision, it closes around January 5th. 

Indian students can apply via the Common App or the Coalition Application. Please note that most of the Duke University courses are open for application for the Fall semester. 

As per the Duke University admission process, international students may have to attend an interview. These interviews are conducted by Duke alumni and have some deadlines. 

All different programs have different timelines (UG, PG, MBA and Law). For the early decision admissions, they are conducted in November or December and for Regular decisions, this interview window is December to February. 

Absolutely, GPA is one of the most important factors for Duke University admissions. This is used to assess how academically inclined an applicant is. To be considered at this university, the students would require a near-perfect GPA, which is often 3.9 or 4.0. 

However, a well-rounded application always wins the race. Given below are the other factors Duke cares for - 

• Being at the top of the class
• Great extracurriculars 
• Advanced coursework with challenging subjects like Physics, Chemistry Math 
• Deep and engaging essays 
• Test scores (SAT or ACT)

As per the latest data taken from Duke University, the acceptance rate here is only 4.8% which is similar to last few years. 

It would mean that the Duke admissions are very tough. Duke only wants the best candidates and cannot compromise with the eligibility given below - 

• A GPA of 4.2 
• Amazing SAT scores (the average score of students who got it is 1550)
• ACT score (Average is 34)
• Great extracurriculars
• You should be at the top of your class
• A compelling essay (very important)

UIC Chicago follows a holistic admission policy which considered UG academic record, LOR, resume, and more. GMAT / GRE score is optional for MS in Business Analytics course. Students studying in this course should have an UG degree. Students should have a necessary business and technical background. 

The top employers where the MS-BA graduates of UIC Chicago are: 

• Deloitte
• PwC
• CDW
• Discover Financials
• SAP
• United Airlines
• Zurich North America

UIC Chicago MS in Business Analytics course is a STEM-designated course. The duration of 1-2 years. This course is accredited by AACSB. While studying this course, students can have an experiential learning as students can work with a client organisation to analyze a business issue and develop analytics solutions.