Chance If You Please!!!

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<p>Hey! I will deeply appreciate any "chances" for me. For CC, I have edited some of information that is too specific and revealing -- asterisks represent omitted information.
I am most worried concerning 4 issues:
1. I have not taken any honors/AP math courses - this worries me the most!!!
2. I have not served in many leadership positions
3. I have a HORRIBLE Math I SAT score; I have retaken it and will learn of my new score on Christmas day!
4. AP scores are weak</p>

<p>Thanks so much!
GPA W: 3.98/4.00 and 94.9/100.0; my school does not report our UW GPA's to us.
Decile: 1 (school does not rank otherwise)</p>

<p>Advanced Courses and Standardized Test Scores
SAT Scores: Total: 2270
Critical Reading: 750
Math: 720
Writing: 800; essay: 9</p>

<p>SAT II Scores: Literature: 730; American History: 710; Math I: 580 (i know, horrible; I retook it but do not yet know my new score); Math II: will take in January</p>

<p>ACT Scores: Composite: 34
Math: 34
English: 31
English/Writing: 30; Essay: 10
Science Reasoning: 35
Reading: 36</p>

<p>AP: not enough
11th – English Language and Composition (4); US History (3)
12th – Biology; English Literature and Composition; Macroeconomics; US Government and
Politics
**Honors **Courses: really not enough!
9th – English
10th – Biology; Latin 3
11th – Chemistry; Latin 4</p>

<p>Honors, Awards, and Scholarships</p>

<p>*STAR Student *– PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition – 2008: 1. Top academic student from each participating Georgia high school 2. Highest composite SAT score achieved in one sitting out of graduating class of high school 3. In the top 10 percent or top 10 students of class according to GPA</p>

<p>Emory University Merit Scholar Nominee – nominated by school; 2008</p>

<p>National Latin Exam: Magna Cum Laude – 2005</p>

<p>[State] Certificate of Merit – Academic; 2008</p>

<p>Presidential Scholar – Tulane University; Academic Merit Scholarship Nominee – 2008</p>

<p>School Honor Roll – Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude – 2006-2008</p>

<p>Ballet: Pre-Professional at the *<strong><em>(very reputable) Ballet – 2004-2008; *</em></strong> Level – Highest pre-professional level at the *** Ballet – 2008</p>

<p>*******(again very reputable, but different from ballet school stated above) Ballet Summer Program Scholarship – Summers: 2007, 2008</p>

<p>Fine Arts Summer Studies Scholarship – Ballet; Awarded by school; summer 2007</p>

<p>Performance Awards from the American Academy of Ballet: Gold Performance Award; Silver Performance Award with Distinction (twice)</p>

<p>Piano: Best Performance – selected by teacher out of all school participants; received multiple times</p>

<p>Student of the Month: academic and character basis; 2006</p>

<p>Clubs
Junior Classical League – 2007–2008</p>

<p>Latin Club – 2007–2008</p>

<p>National Honor Society – 2007-2008</p>

<p>National Society of High School Scholars – 2007–2008</p>

<p>*STARS *– Students Teaching and Reaching Students – 2008; Latin Department Leader: appointed by school; manage STARS Latin Department & other Latin tutors; Tutor: Tutor younger students in Latin, English, Algebra I and II, geometry, and biology</p>

<p>Habitat for Humanity – 2008</p>

<p>******: School Spirit Club – 2006-2008</p>

<p>Fine Arts
Ballet: Since Age Three</p>

<p>Pre-Professional Level at the ****** Ballet (2004 - 2008)
Description: Rigorous, highly selective program comprised of ballet, choreography, and other kinds of dance, including: pointe, modern, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, Broadway, and
flamenco</p>

<p>Time Commitment: 20 - 25 hours, 46 weeks per year</p>

<p>Ballet Scholarships – Talent Basis:
******* Ballet Summer Intensive Program Scholarship – (2007, 2008)
Fine Arts Summer Studies Scholarship from school – Ballet/Dance (2007)</p>

<p>**Performances <a href="Full-Length%20Productions%20and%20Excerpts">/B</a>: (seasons with 4 different ballet schools/companies): The Nutcracker (various roles, including Clara), Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Alice in Wonderland, Esmeralda, Rubies, Snow White, Giselle, Peter Pan, Hairspray and Cats (taught by original Broadway cast members), There Is a Time (Modern Dance; work of José Limón; under Stephen Pier of The Juilliard School)</p>

<p>Summer Ballet Intensive Programs:
The ***** Ballet Summer Intensive Program – 2005, 2006
The ***** Ballet Summer Intensive Program on Scholarship – 2007, 2008
Additional Classes at the ***** Ballet – 2005-2008</p>

<p><a href="school">B</a> Performances and Classes:**
Advanced Dance – 2006
Dance Company – 2007</p>

<p>Notable Teachers: from a lot of exceptional professional companies, SAB, and Julliard</p>

<p>Piano: Received various awards; Perform for community, including: various nursing homes, local coffee shops, and church 2001 - 2008</p>

<p>Violin: Soloist and member of Ensemble at ********Church performances, 2000 - 2005</p>

<p>Voice Lessons: Various recital performances; 2001 - 2004</p>

<p>Community Service</p>

<p>Adopt-A-Family: 2006–2008</p>

<p>Cherokee Humane Society: 2007, 2008</p>

<p>The Cool Girls: Volunteer; Mentor underprivileged girls – 2005–2007</p>

<p>Habitat for Humanity: 2008</p>

<p>Operation Christmas Child: Provide gifts to underprivileged children – 2001–2008</p>

<p>StandUp for Kids: Mentor and provide gifts to homeless children – 2008</p>

<p>STARS – Students Teaching and Reaching Students – 2008; Latin Department Leader: appointed by school; manage STARS Latin Department and other Latin tutors; Tutor: Tutor younger students in Latin, English, Algebra I and II, geometry, and biology</p>

<p>Summer Activities
Ballet (see above)</p>

<p>Employment:
Office Assistant at ****** – 2005 – 2008
Community Service (details: previously specified) – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008</p>

<p>European Travels – 2006</p>

<p>Additional Interests
Religious/Church Activities: Active Member, Volunteer; Youth and Family Ministry: 1996 - 2008
Literature and Writing</p>

<p>Sorry for any redundancy within the above.
Again, thanks!</p>

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<p>Could anybody help me?</p>

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<p>This seems a little farfetched...</p>

<p>especially if you are applying to any kind of math program. They'll see your problem solving skills as lame. At such a competitive school they'll easily throw out your application for having any flaw. </p>

<p>Cross your fingers and good luck...</p>

<p>you'll need it.</p>

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<p>I'm intend to major in classics (Latin, etc.). Wow I thought that I was a little better off than that...but thanks for the honest input. What do you mean by "far-fetched?" Do you have any ideas concerning how I can improve my chances, if even possible?
Anyone else have any other opinions?</p>

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<p>I forgot to mention - my cousin attended Duke and apparently did very well there. I do not know if this affiliation will help me.</p>

<p>BTW: decile 1 = top 10% or better</p>

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<p>I think you have a fairly good chance. Your standardized test scores look very good. Your GPA on the 4.0 scale looks great but why is it so much lower on the 100 pt scale? Your class rank is at a good place (top 10%). As for your classes, I think it really depends on what high school you are coming from. Some schools don't offer as many hard courses as others. As long as you took a hard curriculum (based on your school's standards), then you'll have a good shot. Your EC's look really excellent. That's something you should be proud of. I was accepted through ED earlier this month and I really think that one of my hobbies (web design) helped me to stand out. It's quite a unique skill. Duke seeks students who are not only academically gifted but talented in many different ways. I think you should consider sending them an art supplement, perhaps a video tape of one of your performances. This could help them get to know you on a more personal level. Also, an interview would be very nice if you are strongly interested in Duke. Also, make sure your essays are excellent. Good luck!</p>

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<p>looks good but then again you can never really tell, I had a friend last year with very similar stats who wasn't accepted but I also knew a girl with a lower math score that got in...</p>