Chances for Duke?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am currently a Junior but I am hoping that I can get some information on my chances to go to Duke University. I am a white male going to a somewhat competitive school. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.85 UW (Plan to get it higher senior year)
Rank: Top 2%</p>

<p>AP's: APUSH (3), AP Lit (5), AP World (5), AP Computer Programming (5)
Will take: AP Economics, AP Biology, AP Calc AB</p>

<p>SAT: ~2000 (Plan to retake), trying to get 2200+
ACT: Have not taken yet</p>

<p>EC's:
Dual Enrollment at Community College with a 4.0 GPA (2 Semester's worth of classes)
Completed CompTIA Certification through Dual Enrollment and will get my CISCO National Hardware certification by the end of my Senior Year (Computer Technician)
Will be taking courses at UMass
Member of Chess Club (4), President of Chess Club (2). I am an Expert Ranking Player at Chess and play at various tournaments across the state (Sadly never won yet)
Student Government: VP of Freshman Class, Board of Committees (Sophomore to Senior Year)
Leadership Club (4)
Biology Club (2)
Member of Rotary Club (Rotary Club Award Winner)
Outdoor Track (Varsity) for Freshman and Sophomore Year, but had to quit due to health problems :(</p>

<p>Volunteer Experience
100+ hours as Math Tutor (Summer Math Program)
50+ Chess Tutor
100+ Computer Programming Tutor
Volunteer at the local food bank
Summer Job in City Hall (last two years)
Volunteer at MGH Cancer Center</p>

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<p>Not enough AP classes.</p>

3

<p>Low chance. Class rank can definitely improve and you sat needs a lot of work. Right now your chances are verrry slim but you will have a much better chance if you get a ~2250 or higher and rank improves to top 1%.</p>

4

<p>The amount of AP classes you take should reflect the opportunities offered to you by your school. So, for instance, if your school offers five APs and you take all five APs, you’re set. Conversely, if it offers fifteen APs and you take three or four, you might be in trouble. </p>

<p>Keep in mind, however, that schools will recognize your dual-enrollment courses, and they may, in effect, “substitute” for an AP credit.</p>

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<p>ECs are excellent, I see leadership…</p>

<p>Um, test scores need to be higher, but you already know that…</p>

<p>Keep on your current path. Work hard, and I’m sure some doors will open for you. :)</p>

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<p>I’d try and improve the SATs a little, but a 2000 isn’t a deal breaker if you look through this years results. However, if Duke is really a school you see yourself at, I’d apply early decision as it does help a lot- they’ll reward you for liking them. It’s still hard to get in, but it’s slightly easier.</p>