Chance Me for ED to Duke :)

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<p>Hey Guys, I know its almost time to receive our decisions from Duke, but I just wanted to see what you guys think my chances are. Thanks!</p>

<p>SAT I - 2210 (720 CR, 770 M, 720 W) One sitting
SAT II - Math II - 770
ACT - 33 w/writing, 34 w/o writing, 35 super
GPA - 3.63 UW :( I missed a critical point of my junior year due to severe illness. I sent a letter explaining my circumstances along with my application.
Class Rank - N/A (School doesn't rank)
Senior Courses -4 APs (AP Calc BC, AP GOPO, AP Psych, AP Physics) and a University Course
Major Awards- National Merit Semifinalist, Governor's Scholar?</p>

<p>ECs:
FBLA - 4 years (Won many awards at State)
Science Olympiad - 4 years (Won many awards at State)
Founder/President of a very successful sports club
President of French Honor Society
Treasurer of NHS
etc... (I'm very active in my School, so the list goes on)
Work:
Summer Cancer Intern</p>

<p>Common App Essay: Good but not Great
Why Duke? Essay: Excellent
Interview: Great
Hooks: I'm from KY?</p>

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<p>Oh and I’m applying to Trinity to major in Economics</p>

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<p>Bump plz…Any thoughts would be helpful</p>

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<p>I remember reading a quote where Guttentag said many borderline applicants ED with a significant gap in their application may be deffered to RD, because they want to see what the regular pool has to offer. I don’t know if your GPA counts as a significant gap, because you have a reason for the drop. Even though you have a legitimate reason, you may still be a borderline applicant. If your essays are good, however, there is no reason you can’t be accpeted, as the rest of your application looks stellar! Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks man, I really appreciate the input. These 2 weeks until the decisions are released are going to be a drag.</p>

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<p>hey man I was reading on ur old post that u had a 2310 superscored? Cause Duke looks at that, and if u do, I think ull be accepted</p>

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<p>@jsbadger10 haha that was a post of mine from either junior or sophomore year, and the 2310 was what I was expecting to get based upon the PSAT and practice tests. I never really achieved that and I ended up a 100 points shy lol. But everything in this post is accurate, and reflects what I put my duke application. Thanks for the input!</p>