Chances for hopeful RD Applicant PLEASE!

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<p>I regret not applying ED, but now I will apply RD and hope that i will get in...please give me some feedback</p>

<p>Race: Asian, Indian
Gender: Male</p>

<p>SAT I: 800 M, 700 V
SAT II: 800 Math IIC, 800 Writing, 740 Chem
PSAT: 80 M, 66 V, 71 W (217 composite, Semifinalist)
GPA: 3.978 UW, 4.609 W
Rank: 1 of 531
AP Exams: 5 AP World History, 5 AP Chem, 4 AP Eng. Lang, 3 Calc BC..., 4 Calc AB subscore</p>

<p>Senior Year Schedule:
AP Phsyics C, AP Spanish, AP Eng Lit, IB Chem III HL, IB Contemporary History, AP Calculus BC, IB Theory of Knowledge</p>

<p>Honors:
National Honor Society member (12,11,10)
National Honor Society president (12)
Spanish Honor Society member (12,11,10)
National Merit Scholar semifinalist (11)
American Chemical Society member (12,11)
Triad Secretary of chemistry (11)
AIME qualifier (11)
Chemistry Olympiad qualifier (11)
Perfect FCAT score recipient (10)</p>

<p>Activities:
Mu Alpha Theta member (12,11,10,9)
Florida Math League team member (12,11,10,9)
Beta Chi, IB Social Club member (12,11,10,9)
Triad science club member (12,11)
Mock Trial member (10)
SHS T.E.A.M. tutor (12,11,10)</p>

<p>Out of school:
Very involved in my temple (teacher, student, volunteer)
I choreograph/participate in Indian dancing (raas)
-won 3rd and 1st place in dance competitions
Community service at summer camp for children (helped with sports, academics)</p>

<p>Essays are alright (one on dance, other why i want to go to Duke)
Teacher recs are above average
My cousin goes to duke, and have a aunt/uncle who went there</p>

<p>I think that's about it...if you have any other Qs, please ask...i want a relative idea of my chances because i REALLY, REALLY want to go to Duke...thanks</p>

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<p>I think you have a very good shot and that Duke would be a great fit for you, especially with its indian dance opportunities and hosting of the American Dance Festival. Duke is an amazing place and I think you have a very good chance at admission. Your SAT is in the upper half of the middle 50% accepted (1390-1540) and your rank is obviously great. That said, nothing is ever a given, and last year Duke rejected thousands of 1500+ candidates and over 800 valedictorians. However, I think your family connections and strong desire to attend the school if admitted (hopefully you made that clear in your application) should help you. I hope to see you here next year!</p>