Chance of admission ED/RD

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<p>Hey,
I'm a senior in high school and interested in Trinity and I was wondering what my chances of acceptance would be for ED/RD and whether or not I should apply ED.
GPA: 3.96/4.0
SAT:2200
ACT:33
8 APs total, 4 prior:(4-World, 4-Lang, 5-Chem (the new exam), 5-APUSH)
I have a plethora of extra-curriculars such as volunteering and research experience (in a university-based setting), as well as NHS president, SGA 3/4 years I have been in high school, and about 3 clubs I really enjoy.
I've played basketball 3/4 years in highschool also.
School doesn't rank but I was a Junior Marshall.
I also a first generation immigrant from India.
I specifically picked teachers from last year who I know will give the best portrayal of me.
As for the essays, I've completed them and feel as if they express who I am.
Thanks for your help. I'm sure I will appreciate it. </p>

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<p>You are entirely competitive; however, so too are 25,000+ of your equally distinguished peers who will apply for '19. Your essays, recommendations and (to a lesser degree) interview are very important, because they provide the potential basis – beyond the quantitative data that is the core of every application – to assess YOU individually:

  • what has shaped your life goals and character?
  • why do you want to attend Duke?
  • what will you’ll bring to your classmates, the faculty and Duke institutionally?
  • what are your long-term dreams?
  • and so forth.</p>

<p>I urge you to work most diligently to make your essays a strong differentiator that sets you apart from your highly accomplished competitors. Good luck! </p>

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<p>Are you the first generation in your family to go to college? If so highlight this. Your stats are well within the range for Trinity. It all depends who else is applying this year from your region. So I say to apply ED and see what happens</p>

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<p>Apply ED if you like Duke, it does make a difference. You look competitive, so its really all about standing out and a little bit of luck, and ED can help you with those. </p>

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<p>@sgopal2: To the best of my knowledge, Duke does not have any “regional” admissions quotas or constraints. Therefore, with respect, I believe you comment, “It all depends who else is applying this year from your region” may be misleading. If I am misinformed, please let me know and, if possible, provide a reference so I can further investigate. </p>

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<p>@Toptier: I’ve been interviewing at Duke for 10 years. There is a definite regional trend that I’ve noticed. Here is the general geographic breakdown that is reflected in the matriculating class:</p>

<p>Internationals: 11-14%
North Carolina: 10-11%
Southeast: 19-21%
Mid-Atlantic: 15-18%
Northeast: 14-16%
Midwest: 8-10%
West/Pacific: 16-17%</p>

<p>Class of 2018:
<a href=“http://admissions.duke.edu/images/uploads/process/DukeClass2018Profile.pdf”>http://admissions.duke.edu/images/uploads/process/DukeClass2018Profile.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Class of 2017:
<a href=“http://admissions.duke.edu/images/uploads/process/DukeClass2017Profile.pdf”>http://admissions.duke.edu/images/uploads/process/DukeClass2017Profile.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Class of 2016:
<a href=“http://admissions.duke.edu/images/uploads/process/Class2016Profile.pdf”>http://admissions.duke.edu/images/uploads/process/Class2016Profile.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Class of 2015:
<a href=“http://admissions.duke.edu/images/uploads/Class2015Profile.pdf”>http://admissions.duke.edu/images/uploads/Class2015Profile.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>These aren’t really ‘quotas’, but in fact a target that the committee likes to strive for. I remember reading somewhere that the Duke University charter requires a certain #/% of students from North Carolina each year, not sure exactly how many though.</p>

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<p>This trend goes back as far as to 2009. Here is a link to the class of 2013 profile:</p>

<p>I unfortunately did not save PDF copies of the profiles from classes 2014 and earlier</p>

<p><a href=“https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/96227290/Profile_2013_stats.pdf”>https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/96227290/Profile_2013_stats.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Many things are consistent from year to year. Statistically speaking, that’s how things tend to work, not just in college admissions, but in the world at large.</p>

<p>I don’t see any evidence of quotas, or “target(s) that the committee likes to strive for.”</p>

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<p>@sgopal2: I agree – and always have – that there are TRENDS (for example, in the last years Californians and Texans have applied and have been admitted in far larger numbers) in Duke Undergraduate admissions. However, your post (#2) didn’t appear to discuss trends; rather, it stated, “It all depends who else is applying this year from your region.” That certainly sounds like regional quotas and limits to me, that’s simply untrue for Duke, and that’s specifically what I find objectionable. Furthermore, there are NO established geographic “targets.” In addition, while the original Duke Trust indenture encourages Carolinians attendance, here too there are NO specific numerical goals or requirements. If you call our AAAC Director, I’m sure she will confirm my opinions. </p>