<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>So I was thinking about applying ED to Duke. But I'm in a real fix because of my immigration status. Although I have been going to school in America since 5th grade, my family has yet to receive permanent residence. We have applied for it years ago but have still not received it due to a long wait (In other words, I am not an illegal immigrant :) ). So, when I visited Duke a couple of weeks ago, they said my application would be considered "international". </p>
<p>This wouldn't be as big a problem if I did not need financial aid. Unfortunately, this is not the case. I will have to request financial aid and Duke has said that it will consider financial aid in the admission process if a student is international. </p>
<p>So, based on these situations, I was wondering if any of you could please chance me for ED to Duke.</p>
<p>General Info:
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Home State: NJ
Intended Major: Biology, Pre-med</p>
<p>Test Scores:
GPA: 3.66 UW/ 4.32 W
PSAT: 226
SAT I: 2260 (790 M, 750 W, 720 R)
SAT II: Biology: 800, Math II: 800, Chemistry: 800
AP's: Biology: 5, Chemistry: 5, AP Calculus AB: 5, AP Statistics: 5, AP US History: 4, AP Spanish: 4
Rank: N/A (School doesn't rank)</p>
<p>Extra Curriculars:
1) Research with Professor at Princeton University: This is definitely my hook. This professor at PU took me on as an aid in her lab. I work with her and her graduate students on multiple projects. (Grades 11 and 12)
2) A2Z Mentoring Program (100 Hours): This is a local mentoring program. I both mentor and am in the Teen Committee. (Grades 10, 11, 12)
3) Volunteering at the Franklin Institute (300 Hours): The Franklin Institute is a museum located in Philadelphia and is one of the best known museums on the East Coast. I work on the floor and interact with the visitors. (Grades 10, 11, 12)
4) Volunteering at the University Medical Center at Princeton (80 Hours): I started volunteering here at the start of my junior year. I am very involved in my department and all the nurses there love me! (Grades 11, 12)
5) Baseball: I played baseball at my school for 3 years. I was on JV for my sophomore and junior years. (No letter) (Grades 9,10,11,12)</p>
<p>Leadership:
1) Program Manager on the Teen Committee in the A2Z Mentoring Program.</p>
<p>Awards:
1) A2Z Presidential Award for Mentoring
2) Silver Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award at the Franklin Institute
3) NMSQT Semifinalist</p>
<p>Essays:
Both my teachers really liked me but my AP Calculus AB teacher told me several times that I am his favorite student . I have already written my college essay and I really like it. I have gone in to talk to my guidance counselor several times and she loves me.</p>
<p>THANKS A LOT EVERYONE! I TRULY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP!</p>