Chance me for Duke 2022

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Pick one:
Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

Objective:

SAT I (breakdown): 1430 (760 Math, 670 English, 18 Essay)
Will take again until I break 1500, my highest score on a practice SAT is 1510

SAT II: 800 Math 2
Will take literature
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.88
AP (place score in parenthesis): Biology, Chemistry, Calc AB, Statistics (Didn’t take AP exams)
Senior Year Course Load: AP English, AP Calc BC, AP Comp Sci Principles, AP Gov/Econ, Choir, Lacrosse/Soccer
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Disney Dreamers Academy 2017, Presidents Award for 100 hours community service, Certificate of Recognition for helping my community achieve the Helen Putnam Award

Subjective:

Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Soccer, Varsity Lacrosse (Captain), Club Lacrosse A-Team, Investors Club (President), FBLA Chapter (Founder and President), Water Conservation Club (Founder and President), NHS, Tri-M Music Community, Chamber Choir (Section Leader), Male A Capella Group, Church Youth Group, Small Business Owner
Job/Work Experience: Summer Internship with my city treasurer
Volunteer/Community service: AYSO Youth Referee, Special Olympics Soccer Referee, Athlete on Athlete tutoring, Director of Social Media for local non-profit
Summer Activities: Summer School, Travel, Internship
Essays: 8/10
Teacher Recommendation: 7/10 (From my freshman/sophomore english teacher, and my junior english teacher)
Counselor Rec: 6/10 generic
Additional Rec: 9/10 from my school districts superintendent
8/10 from my city treasurer
Interview: probably will be good

Other

State (if domestic applicant):California
Country (if international applicant): USA
Intended major(s): economics
School Type: competitive public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: > $200k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Applying ED and Legacy (dad went to duke for undergrad)

Reflection
Strengths & Weaknesses: My SAT score and GPA are not very good and I’m not sure about my extracurriculars. I would say my application is just average compared to everyone who applies to Duke.

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO STRENGTHEN MY APPLICATION BEFORE NOVEMBER 1st?

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this is good, message me if you have questions

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I think you’re in a good spot. Great grades and scores. ECs look good as well.

Good luck

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Thanks for the review guys @sgopal2 @Johncasher !!!
Just a little update: my SAT score is now a 1510, I have a 720 in the literature subject test, I am expecting wonderful recommendations from my counselor, english teacher, and math teacher, and I think my essays are creative and highlight my passions as well as my personality. I think I am in a good place and I am still committed to Early Decision.

However, you can never be too sure about the admissions game! Fingers crossed that I receive good news in December!

Thanks again guys

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see ya on campus