<p>Hey everyone, thanks for helping out, I'm worrying my brains out right now.</p>
<p>I've decided to apply to Duke University for my early decision. I'm an international high school senior studying in a private international school in Hong Kong, and we do the IB curriculum. I have 3 higher levels and 3 standard levels, and my latest transcript reads 38/42 (rank top 15% in our grade). I'm an established pianist (passed every exam in Royal College of Music and Trinity College - both in UK) and trombonist. I've been part of a select Southeast Asia wind ensemble band at 1st trombone for 6 straight years, and numerous school bands. I won Band Member of the Year once. I have also been promoted to bandleader in our jazz band. Also school DJ.</p>
<p>In sports, I've been part of the school's varsity basketball team since middle school, and has been in the starting lineup throughout the years. I have joined the rugby varsity team and the cross-country varsity team for the last 2 years, as well as a water-polo team last year.</p>
<p>I'm also a photographer with 2 years of experience, including paid jobs and charity school events, and have a large portfolio to back it up. In our school, community service is required, so I do a lot of old folks' home visits and performance at charity events as such.</p>
<p>My best individual SAT sections are (in two sittings):
CR: 630
M: 710
W: 690
Total: 2030</p>
<p>I only took one SAT II in Math Ic: 710</p>
<p>I'm planning to take three more: Physics, Chinese, and Math IIc in November.</p>
<p>I'm really worrying my brains out, 'cause I'm getting a lot of pressure from my parents and friends. I'm still working on my essays.</p>
<p>Thanks for reading, I really appreciate this!</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone else!</p>