Chances at Vandy, Georgetown, Duke, USC

Applying to College
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<p>I'm new here and have enjoyed reading many of these threads. I'd love to have some opinions on my chances at my reach schools: Vanderbilt, Georgetown, Duke and USC.</p>

<p>Female, white, Georgia</p>

<p>ACT: 32</p>

<p>SAT
CR: 800
Math: 680
Writing: 680</p>

<p>National Merit Semifinalist
AP Scholar with Honor</p>

<p>I've taken 8 AP classes, all the rest Honors, and 4 Joint Enrollment classes at the local college.</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.6
Weighted: 3.81</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars are average...plenty of them but nothing spectacular. I have lots of volunteer work and some paid work experience (again solid but not spectacular).</p>

<p>I'm retaking both the SAT and ACT after doing plenty of test prep (I didn't do any for either test the first time, and know I can raise my math score). What are my chances at getting accepted at any of the above school?</p>

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<p>You have a very strong academic profile. However, Duke is very keen on its students having one passion. Something he or she is very interested in. I think you have a very good chance of getting into USC. Vanderbilt and Georgetown may be a little more difficult. Of course, applying ED to Vanderbilt or Duke would significantly increase your chances. Georgetown has Restrictive Early Action (you can’t apply anywhere ED)</p>