Could some people on here chance me for Duke ED
Application State: NC (In-State)
Asian-American
First Generation College Student
ACT 32 Composite (Hoping to bring up to 34-36 Composite most likely)
GPA 3.7 Unweighted (4.0 Scale) and 5.00-5.1 Weighted (6.0 Scale)
9 AP Classes taken (Through Junior Year), 13 if You Count the ones I will be taking senior year
Extracurriculars:
Sports:
3 Years Varsity basketball
3 Years Varsity Track and Field (Outdoor)
All-State Honors (Participant of NCHSAA State Championship)
New Balance Nationals Qualifier
Team USA U17 qualified to try out (didn’t attend)
Junior Olympics Participant
Head Captain 3 years
Tons of Medals, awards, and invitational meets
2 Years Varsity Track and Field (Indoor)
Founder of Indoor Track Team and Captain/Coach
In School:
Model UN (3 Years)
Student Legislative Assembly (3 Years)
Spanish Honor Society (2 Years)
Service Organization
Outside of School:
Political Involvement:
Lobbying with multiple interest groups both locally and nationally (DC and in State)
Internship with Congressman over Summer
Shadow with different Congress Members in Fall
Worked Immigration, Constituent Services, and Congressional Research over Summer
Piano (10 Years):
Carnegie Hall Achievement Program
Performed at Meredith College
Accompany Younger Students
Volunteer at Rex Hospital for 2.5 Years
Leadership:
Teach Younger Kids about our Culture (3 Years)
Captain of Track and Field (3 years)
Started Indoor Track and Captain/Coach
Chair on Student Legislative Assembly
Officer for Chemistry Club
Officer for Spanish Honor Society
Teacher Recs: More than likely will be good
Counselor Rec: Good
Essay: Haven’t Started, but will be putting in a lot of time
Biggest Weakness: Grades/GPA
Strengths: Political Involvement and Track and Field (Extracurricular)
Of Course, I have a lot of other stuff I didn’t really include here, this is just a basic outline.
Let me know how I stand with Duke ED stats and what my chances are!