Chance me for Duke ED!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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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>

<p>Other schools if you wish to chance:</p>

<p>Tufts (Legacy)
Vanderbilt
Rice
UMichigan
Boston College
Wake Forest
Colgate
UMiami
URochester
UMD
Tulane
URichmond</p>

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<p>I would say Duke is a bit of a reach, but your test scores/some of your ECs give you a better chance. :)</p>

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<p>Good luck, fellow Duke EDer!!</p>

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<p>Oh I just saw that you’re a legacy…yeah…you have a pretty good chance…</p>

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<p>Duke is a reach given your grades but with legacy status it is possible. Recommend that you apply to Tufts ED 2 to take advantage of your legacy status there if you are not admitted to Duke. Tufts is also a bit of a reach. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Top Private School + Legacy + ED is a great formula for getting in.</p>

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<p>thanks everyone! anyone else. i will chance back!</p>