Chance me for Duke ED!

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<p>I am absolutely in love with Duke. I know GPA is low, but with EC's and test scores and personal stuff (essays, recs), how do you guys think I will do? I got straight As first quarter senior year in an incredibly rigorous curriculum. I also have legacy at Duke with a parent who contributes a decent amount of money. What do you think? Will chance back!</p>

<p>Applying to Trinity</p>

<p>senior year classes-
AP Spanish Lang, Multivariable Calculus, AP Physics C, AP English Lang, History elective</p>

<p>[] ACT: 33 (34 Superscored)
[] GPA: 3.6 Weighted, 3.4 UW I'm taking the most rigorous curriculum possible
SIGNIFICANT upward trend -sophomore year 3.35 junior year- 3.8, senior year first quarter 4.55 weighted
[] Rank: School doesn't rank
[] EC's: SGA President (Senior Year), Junior Class President, Editor-in-Chief of Newspaper, Yearbook Editor, Captain of Cross Country Team, Tour Guide, Ambassador of Prestigious Summer Travel Program, Student Conductor/Director of show band which was nominated for national award, been playing piano for 11 years, participated in many state competitions. 200+ Hours of community service in Spain, Morocco, Peru. did Summer internship in Boston last july</p>

<p>Subjective:
[] Essays: very good memorable essay about music and effect on me.
[] Why Duke: very good, not like the ordinary why duke
[] Teacher Recs: Very close with teachers, great recs
[] Counselor Rec: great
[] Hook (if any): legacy</p>

<p>Location/Person:
[] State or Country: Maryland
[] School Type: Private, VERY competitive
[] Ethnicity: White (50% Lebanese.. so maybe Arab American )
[] Gender: Male</p>

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<p>GPA isn’t everything, though it is a bit low in my opinion. But you’ve taken hard classes, which I would say is a little more important. I think the other parts of your application bring your chances up significantly. Jealous of your essays. :stuck_out_tongue: And legacy doesn’t hurt, either. I think you have a decent chance.</p>

<p>Now, about that chance back? =)
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