<p>-GPA: 3.96
-I moved to a new school in the beginning of the junior year, and I struggled in the first semester (3 Bs in Hon Pre-Calc, AP USH and Hon English). But, then I maintained straight As.<br>
-School doesnt rank.
-AP: Junior- Psych (5) and USH (3)
Senior: Calculus, Biology, Government, Chemistry, English
-SAT: 1440
-EC:
Both old and new schools have different clubs; so it is difficult to stay committed to these ECs.
-National Karate (9, 10)
-Honors Reading Program (9, 10)
-Chess Club (11, 12)
-Psychology Association (11, 12)
-Science Club (11, 12)
-National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (11)
-Tutoring (9, 10)
-Leadership (11, 12)
-Research on nanobiology with a professor who attended Harvard, M.I.T and Princeton
-I won three scholarships: Young Naturalist-semi-finalist, Fountainhead Essay and state award for Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program. My essay is about my hearing loss, the obstacles I faced and how I overcame them. I have the recommendations of two AP teachers recommendations and the guidance counselor.</p>
<p>depends on how hard your classes are. try to bring up your test scores as well...</p>
<p>I think your SAT is fine (i.e. don't retake).</p>
<p>I don't think the NYLFM counts for much. If you pay $$$, you can go.</p>
<p>when I visited brown they mentioned NYLF as an honor.
but I agree that it doesn't count very much when it comes right down to it.</p>
<p>I forgot to mention my w GPA is 4.17</p>
<p>In addition to my w GPA of 4.17 (is it too low?), I received President's Gold Student Service Award for volunteering over 100 hours, and I have been on straight A's honor rolls for 2 straight years. However, I feel insecure that I would be accepted. What is your opinion?</p>
<p>what is your courseload?</p>
<p>My new counselor told me that I am taking a rigorous courseload.</p>
<p>My old school sucks...it offers only honors courses for math and science
Freshman: Honors Geometry (only honor course offered to freshmen)
Sophomore:Honors Algebra 2 and Honors Biology (received the highest grade in her class)</p>
<p>My new school has higher standards, more honors and APS courses and 7-point scale (one student got early accepted to M.I.T, one got early accepted to Harvard, and another got deferred in Princeton so far)
Junior: Honors Math Analysis, Honors English 11, Honors Chemistry, AP Psychology and AP United States History
Senior:AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Government, AP Chemistry, AP English and Honors Physics</p>
<p>You researched with someone who attended Harvard, M.I.T and Princeton?? I guess that's impressive, although it seems like you're merely focusing on his schools instead of what YOU actually worked on.</p>
<p>Anyway, I think you have just as good a chance as the majority of the applicants. You obviously aren't a "shoe-in" as you've admitted yourself, but you still have a chance.</p>
<p>i got in early decision with a 1350SAT, white male, so dont tell anyone that 1440 is too low, thats a crock of ****!</p>
<p>on the other hand, I was deferred from trinity with a 33 ACT (and a 1370 SAT I), so I don't think that test scores are the deciding factor. Write good essays. I think your research will be helpful if you were deeply involved in it. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Do gender, minority and disability affect an applicant's chance? If so, I am a deaf female African American (if it is helpful to you).</p>
<p>wow your stats are very impressive! i bet they will make a difference, you deserve to get in!</p>
<p>pattycake999-</p>
<p>I think you have a pretty good chance. I got in ED with about the same courseload as you. That being said though, I wouldnt focus too much on test scores and courses; in the long run, I think those are really just qualifiers (and i think you qualify). When the admissions office receives your app, they really do actually separate them into "high score/low score" piles. If you don't believe me you should read this book written by a duke admissions officer. It's about 200 pages and it is completely about Duke admissions. Its titled: "Admissions Confidential : An Insider's Account of the Elite College Selection Process" by Rachel Toor. It's interesting, it taught me alot, but I warn you, it can make you really stressed out and make you think you wont ever get in. You just need to be able to overcome that. All in all, i think you have a good shot. Be an optimist!</p>
<p>On your disability/minority position. </p>
<p>Your stats are great! I agree with Bsballstar8, you really do deserve to get in. However, being female doesnt help at all. Also, I believe if i remember correctly, that disability is considered only in the sense that it helps them to understand how it affected your academic/extracurricular performance, which is to say it puts you as a person into context. A handicap doesn't, however, increase your chance of admissions by putting you in a minority category as does being african american. Either way, you definitely are a very very strong candidate and, in my book, should get in.</p>
<p>Chuckleybob: What are the score ranges for these high/low score piles? I'm just curious.</p>
<p>Well, im not sure that these "high/low pile" scores still hold true; The ones currently used by Duke could be higher or lower than what i tell you. I got them from a book that was all about Duke admissions ("Admissions Confidential: An Insider's account of the elite college process" By Rachel Toor). That being said, the book cited anything above 1480 as a "high scorer."i think low scorer was anyone below a 1300. I'm not sure what they do with the inbetweens. These figures are not definite and most likely have changed since the book was published in 2001.</p>
<p>are you an ayn rand student essay winner?</p>
<p>yes I am. Why?</p>
<p>hey, random, but where did you go to NYLF med...i went to DC before 11th grade...</p>