Chances at Duke + Others?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I told myself I would never make a thread like this, but here I am...</p>

<p>Duke is my dream school; I'm applying there, UNC-CH, Davidson, Wake Forest, and a few others.</p>

<p>I'd greatly appreciate it if you could chance me for those schools! Thanks. :)</p>

<p>Personal Info:
• White
• Male
• North Carolina Student
• Both parents attended college, brother did not</p>

<p>School/Grades/Classes:
• GPA: Weighted: 4.71; Unweighted: 4.0
Scale is 4.0; Honors are 5.0, AP are 6.0
• Rank: 1/~200. None tied.
• Small public school in NC; about 1000 students.</p>

<p>• Classes
Freshman:
Honors English I
Honors Geometry
Honors Biology
Earth/Environmental Science
World History
Bible History I
PE
Visual Art I</p>

<pre><code> Sophomore:
AP European History
Honors Algebra II
Honors English II
Honors Chemistry I
Civics/Economics
Spanish I
Drafting I
Yearbook

Junior:
AP English Language and Composition
AP Environmental Science
Honors Pre-Calculus
Honors English III
Honors Chemistry II
Honors Drafting/Architecture II
Honors US History
Spanish II

Senior:
AP English Literature and Composition
AP US Government & Politics
AP Statistics
Honors Calculus
AP Calculus AB
Honors Biology II
Honors Psychology
Honors Spanish III
</code></pre>

<p>Test Scores:
• SAT I
Critical Reading: 800
Writing: 710; 8 essay
Math: 670
Retaking in October, mostly to improve math score
• SAT IIs: taking US History, Math Level 2, and Lit in November
• AP
European History: 3
Environmental Science: 4
English Language and Comp: 5</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
• Student Council - Student Body President
• Youth Commission International - President
• Junior Civitans - Director
• Interact - Vice President
• National Honors Society
• Bible Club
• Drafting Club
• American Patriots' Club
• Spanish Club
• Science Club
• School Improvement Team</p>

<p>Awards/Honors:
• National Merit Semi-Finalist (almost guaranteed Finalist)
• George C. Knox Citizenship Award
• Boys State Delegate
• RYLA Attendee - full scholarship
• AP Scholar
• Chief Junior Marshal</p>

<p>Community Service:
• School's Service Committee Chariman
• Volunteer weekly at town shelter
• Volunteer w/ church youth group frequently</p>

<p>Recommendations:
• Teacher #1: Amazing; she did my National Merit rec and it was incredible
• Teacher #2: Haven't decided who will do it yet...
• GC: Great as well, very close with both counselors at my school</p>

<p>Essay:
• Talk about my brother, who is mentally/developmentally disabled, and how he motivates me to work hard</p>

<p>So ... what are my chances, specifically at Duke? Thanks!!!</p>

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<p>Bumping this before it gets buried into oblivion.</p>

<p>Appreciate any input … thanks!</p>

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<p>Very good shot, especially if you can bring up math score 50 points.</p>

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<p>Thanks Redroses, much appreciated!</p>

<p>I think I did poorly on math last time b/c I didn’t have a math course the semester I took the SAT. I expect to do better since I have Calc now and I’ve been preparing.</p>

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<p>You have a great balance of grades, ECs/Community Service and awards. I am not familiar with the Duke admissions. However, I would think they would see you as an outgoing and hardworking individual who takes school work seriously. Bravo on the 800 on the Critical Reading. That is very impressive. Good luck with everything!</p>

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<p>I think you have a great chance, 800 on CR is quite incredible, I say if you go for early decision you could guarantee the admission</p>

<p>Chance me please?</p>

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<p>After reading your thread and your post after, I’m stunned your not on the school newspaper or a writer or something of that sort. Good Job on CR 800. Your in luck because math is the easiest section to improve on, so that bodes in your favor. If you get an 800 on the Lit SAT II, your a god. :slight_smile: And I agree with everyone above. You have a good shot at Duke. Man I wished I went to RYLA last year, some of my friends went and said that it was awesome. Good Luck.</p>

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<p>Haha, my school is so small that we don’t even have a newspaper. I’d be on it for sure if we did, though. And yes, RYLA was pretty awesome.</p>

<p>Thanks for the encouragement everyone!</p>

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<p>Sorry to bump, but I wanted to update with new SAT scores.</p>

<p>Reading: 800
Math: 770
Writing: 780</p>

<p>Composite: 2350</p>