Chances for Duke? (Should I Interview!?)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey, guys! The Duke Interview deadline is just days away, and I need to find out is it worth submitting my application early for the chance to interview? I think that I could do pretty well on the interview, especially if it centers on talking about myself, haha. What do you guys recommend?</p>

<p>Here are my stats:
Unweighted GPA: 4.00/4.00
Weighted GPA: 95.537/100.00
Class Rank (Weighted): 15/350
Honors Courses Taken: 3 Courses of English, 4 Maths, 2 Sciences, 1 Social Study, and 4 Advanced Ensembles (Music)
AP Classes Taken: 2 English and 5 Social Studies
Overall Rigor: Most Rigorous (My counselor always chooses the option that says I've taken the most challenging coursework.)
ACT: 30 Overall - 30 English; 29 Math; 29 Reading; 30 Science; 6 Essay
SAT: 590 Critical Reading; 670 Math; 580 Writing (Those scores were crap! For December, I'm expecting 700+ in each section.)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Church Youth Group - 4 years (Internship with Youth Minister; Student Leader)
Marching Band - 4 years (Drumline Captain; we've won quite a few competitions)
Concert Ensembles - 4 years (Wind Ensemble placement; superior ratings)
Varsity Track & Field - Jr./Sr. (Leader)
Fellowship of Christian Students - 4 years (I help invite younger students)
National Honors Society - So./Jr./Sr. (I help run the recycling services)
Beta Club - 4 years (More community service opportunities)
Science Club - Fr./So./Jr. (We helped with a sea turtle rescue mission)
Varsity Cross-Country - Jr. (I had to stop running after an accident sent me to the hospital in the middle of a race)
Youth Praise Band - Sr. (I helped start the group and serve as the pianist)</p>

<p>Awards (not too great):
Honor Roll
Furman Scholarship
University of Georgia Certificate of Merit
High GPA (Track)
Placement in District Honor Band</p>

<p>Community Service:
Tons! I volunteer at a few city missions in my city and stay plugged into service projects with my church. I'm also going on an international mission trip next semester!</p>

<p>So, what do you guys think about my application? Is it strong enough to submit without an interview? Or could the interview be a lifeline for me? Thanks!</p>

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<p>Also, my counselor and teacher recommendations are great and my essays are pretty nice, too.</p>

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<p>Bump…</p>

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<p>I’d like to help. Really, I would, but… tbh I’m not in much of a position to give you information. It seems to me that you may as well try for it, particularly if you don’t have anything to lose. But I guess that something you should ask yourself? I’m actually an international student so I’m a bit hazy on details but those details look pretty damn good to me.</p>

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<p>It’s a longshot with your rank and scores, but it’s not impossible and could be a good reach school on a blanced list. Interviews, unless you’re a major legacy or otherwise very connected, are done by alumni and count for very little.</p>

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<p>Well, on my counselor rec, it said 4.0 is the highest rank at my school and that my course selection was most rigorous. I also did wayyy better on the latest SAT.</p>